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What guidelines were used in developing and reviewing the curriculum?


In developing and reviewing the curriculum five guiding principles were applied

  • Principles of Sikh Sovereignty - As the Gur  wanted his Sikhs to be sovereign; the expectations in the standards indicate this principle. Sikh  is presented in a sovereign manner in all areas.
  • Accordance with Panthic Sikh Rahit Mary d  - It is the policy of the project to uphold and avoid making any judgments not in-line with the Sikh Rahit Mary d . While questions or topics have been considered for discussion, on all controversial issues Sikh Rahit Mryada is upheld in letter and spirit.
  • Follow Gurmat based inspiration - The materials presented are based on the spirit and letter of   
    . The Gur  Granth S hib is the ultimate source of all materials. Importance is accorded to    

    of Gur  Gobind   
       S hib, the writing of Bh   Gurd s and Bh   Nand L l, Sikh historical traditions,
    and Panthic Sikh Rahit Mary d . Sources that deviate from the principles found in these sources have
    been avoided.
      
. The Gur  Granth S hib is the ultimate source of all materials. Importance is accorded to   

of Gur  Gobind  
   S hib, the writing of Bh   Gurd s and Bh   Nand L l, Sikh historical traditions,
and Panthic Sikh Rahit Mary d . Sources that deviate from the principles found in these sources have
been avoided.
o Applicability to Gurmat and Pañj b  Schools - Suggestions and ideas that lead to improvement with
application of the plans in the Pañj b /Gurmat school setting have been taken into consideration.
o Improves Teaching Skills - Suggestions aiding pedagogy and development have been considered.


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