Understanding who they are, before teaching begins
Most schools get to know a child gradually, a term or two in, once the marks and the behaviour reports start to build a picture. At Chrysalis High, one of the best CBSE and ICSE schools in Bangalore, we would rather start the other way round. Before we decide how to teach a child, we take the time to understand them. That is the whole idea behind PUPA (Prior Understanding of Pupil’s Attributes).
“Together, we understand better and nurture brighter futures.”
The PUPA Process
Inputs
Detailed feedback from parents
Observation
Continuous anecdotal recording by the teachers
Analysis
Synthesizing insights and sharing with parents
PTM Dialogue
Joint discussion to align on support strategies.
Personal Guidance
Sharing insights with next grade teachers for seamless continuity.
Understood at home,
and at school
We cannot do this alone, and honestly, we would not want to. PUPA is a partnership with you. You know your child in ways a classroom never will, and we see them every day at school. Put the two together, and we understand your child far better than either of us could alone. That is what helps us know when to push them, when to reassure them, and how to teach them best.
Clear Insight
Seeing every child as a unique individual.
Aligned Support
Home and school working in total harmony.
Targeted Growth
Guidance matched to each student's pace.
Self-Confidence
Learners who feel valued and understood.
Who Is Involved?
PARENTS
Share valuable insights about their child.
TEACHERS
Observe, assess and guide the learning journey.
Through PUPA, the teachers knew my son's learning style before class even began. The collaborative effort is truly remarkable.
