{"id":31910,"date":"2026-03-18T15:33:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/?p=31910"},"modified":"2026-05-18T20:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:50:15","slug":"how-to-design-education-for-generation-alpha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/how-to\/design-education-for-generation-alpha\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design Education for Generation Alpha?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31910\" class=\"elementor elementor-31910\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f33a489 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1f33a489\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd32eff exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"dd32eff\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-969620e elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"969620e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__969620e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__969620e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__969620e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8094da exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8094da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>How to Design Education for Generation Alpha?<\/strong><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if classrooms today are already outdated for the kids sitting in them? What if the way your child learns has changed more in the last 5 years?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the world of Generation Alpha, where curiosity is instant, attention is selective, and learning needs to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaningful, not forced.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re exploring the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/\">best international schools in Bangalore<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this guide will help you decode what truly works in Generation Alpha education and how the modern education system is evolving to keep up.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>What Makes Generation Alpha So Different From Previous Generations?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has over<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/industry\/news\/indian-internet-user-base-crosses-950-million-in-2025-iamai-report-126012901048_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>950 million internet users<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now, with children forming a rapidly growing segment of digital consumers. The digital exposure among school students impacts their attention spans and learning styles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Traits of Generation Alpha:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital-first learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer visual, interactive content over textbooks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious, questioning and fast-paced thinkers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable with global perspectives<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that traditional teaching alone just doesn\u2019t cut it anymore.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Why Does the Modern Education System Need a Reset?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the world they\u2019re entering is completely different.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Changing?<\/span><\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-family: sans-serif;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #40baec; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">Traditional Approach<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #40baec; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">Modern Approach<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Memorisation-focused<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Skill and concept-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Teacher-led learning<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Student-led exploration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Fixed curriculum<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Flexible and adaptive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Exam-driven outcomes<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Portfolio and real-world skills<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern education system is no longer about finishing the syllabus, it is about preparing for life.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>How Should Schools Design Learning for Generation Alpha?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generation alpha education is not about adding more subjects; it is about changing how learning happens.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>1. How Can Learning Be Made More Interactive?<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use project-based learning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage real-world problem solving<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate storytelling and visual tools<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is exactly where the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/ib-primary-years-programme-curriculum\/\"><b>PYP syllabus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands out, as it is built on inquiry, exploration, and curiosity.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>2. How Should Technology Be Used the Right Way?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital learning initiatives in India have expanded significantly under NEP 2020. But here\u2019s the catch &#8211; Tech should enhance thinking, not replace it with<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart classrooms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI assisted learning tools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital design and collaboration<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to build and maintain balance and not overload.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>3. What Skills Matter More Than Marks Today?<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks open doors; but skills keep them open. Core Skills for Gen Alpha:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical thinking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creativity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In leading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/\"><b>schools in Bangalore, India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, students are now:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building portfolios<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presenting ideas<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving real world challenges4. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Important is Personalised Learning?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalised learning is one of the core elements of learning for Generation Alpha. Why Personalisation Works:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child learns differently<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible pacing improves understanding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students stay more engaged<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Which Learning Frameworks Actually Work for Generation Alpha?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all curricula are built the same. It is also worth noting that student stress and anxiety levels have increased due to academic pressure. Thus, the curriculum, like IB, emerges as a stand-out choice.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Why IB (Especially PYP) Stands Out:<\/strong><\/h3><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-family: sans-serif;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #40baec; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">Feature<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #40baec; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">Traditional Curriculum<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: #40baec; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">IB Syllabus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Learning style<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Theoretical<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Inquiry-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Student role<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Passive<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Active participant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Assessment<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Exams<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Continuous evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Focus<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Content<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid black; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\">Concepts and skills<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why many parents now prefer IB frameworks and schools that focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional awareness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer collaboration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidence building<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because a confident child learns better than a pressured one!<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>How OWIS Offer the Right Mix for Generation Alpha?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of simply following trends, OWIS is designed around what <\/span>Generation Alpha education<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> truly demands &#8211; curiosity-led learning, global exposure, and real-world readiness.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>How Does OWIS Get It Right?<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How is learning made truly meaningful?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students don\u2019t just study concepts; they question, explore and apply them. Learning becomes something they experience, not memorise.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How does OWIS balance academics with real-life skills?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The focus goes beyond marks. Students build confidence, communication skills and critical thinking.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How is technology used in a smart way?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWIS integrates digital tools to enhance creativity and collaboration, while keeping learning human-first; so children think independently, not just digitally.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How is every child supported individually?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small class sizes and personalised attention ensure each student\u2019s strengths are recognised and nurtured at the right pace.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Final Thought: Are We Preparing Kids for the Future or the Past?<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generation Alpha is not waiting for education to evolve; they are already ahead. Thus, the real question should focus on whether today\u2019s schools are keeping up with their needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right environment, like OWIS, means choosing a space where learning feels exciting, relevant, and future-ready. 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What is Generation Alpha education?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-25e5d9c6a0c22727c805\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-b94a293\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0c22727c805\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It focuses on interactive, tech-enabled and skill-based learning designed for digitally native children, emphasising creativity, critical thinking and real-world problem-solving over rote memorisation.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-b94a293\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-81dbf5e6a0c22727c805\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-81dbf5e6a0c22727c805\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-81dbf5e6a0c22727c805\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. Why is the modern education system changing?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-81dbf5e6a0c22727c805\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-b94a293\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0c22727c805\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rapid digital growth, evolving job markets and global connectivity demand a shift from traditional learning to flexible and skill-driven education models aligned with future careers<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-b94a293\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6cbd0d96a0c22727c805\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6cbd0d96a0c22727c805\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6cbd0d96a0c22727c805\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. What is the PYP syllabus?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6cbd0d96a0c22727c805\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-b94a293\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0c22727c805\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an IB framework that promotes inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to explore concepts, ask questions and get a deeper understanding.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-b94a293\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7f18e086a0c22727c805\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7f18e086a0c22727c805\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7f18e086a0c22727c805\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. How do I choose the best international schools in Bangalore?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7f18e086a0c22727c805\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-b94a293\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a0c22727c805\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for schools offering global curricula, strong faculty, experiential learning and a balanced focus on academics, skills and emotional development.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-b94a293\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f5f65766a0c22727c805\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f5f65766a0c22727c805\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f5f65766a0c22727c805\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. 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