MYP 2 Urbanization Inquiry: Reimagining Faridabad through Student-Led Solutions

As part of their ongoing exploration of the unit on Urbanization, MYP 2 students at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad engaged in a unique and enriching learning experience on 2nd September.

The Individuals and Societies department was honoured to host Ms. Ruchi Saxena, a distinguished urban planner and visiting associate professor at both the School of Planning and Architecture and Jamia Millia Islamia, as a guest speaker and mentor for the session.

Over the past week, students had examined the real-world urban landscape of Faridabad through both primary and secondary research, identifying pressing urban challenges such as infrastructure gaps, housing concerns, waste management, and transportation issues. Drawing on their inquiry, they developed innovative, sustainable solutions which they presented during the guest speaker session.

Ms. Saxena, leveraging her extensive academic and professional experience, provided expert feedback on each presentation—helping students strengthen their analysis, refine their proposals, and connect their ideas to practical urban realities.

This session served as a formative assessment, guiding students toward their upcoming summative task and deepening their ATL skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.

Beyond assessment, the event was a celebration of student inquiry, creativity, and collaboration—encouraging our young learners to think like urban planners and envision a better, more sustainable Faridabad.