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My dear Students
As you leave the portals of the institution with the
blessings of Narayana Guru, you take a huge leap into
the classroom of reality. Today’s classroom needs are
very different from the yesteryears. Given the
widespread availability of information today, you as
teachers should use in-school time to teach students
how to find, interpret and use information, rather than
using most or all of the time to present information.
With information and knowledge explosion, no one can
learn everything about every subject, what may appear
true today could be proven to be false tomorrow. For
this reason students should be taught how to process
and use information. They need adaptable skills they
can apply in all areas of life. Remember you are
facilitators of student learning and creators of
productive classroom environments, in which students
can develop the skills they might need at present or in
future.
Now is the time to integrate and apply all that you
have learnt and imbibed. We have given you the
glimpse of reality. You have to make a debut. Let
challenges not distract you. They ought to be stepping
stones to SUCCESS. God bless you all in all your
endeavors.
Dr. Anna Fernandes
Principal
Our
Dr. Anna Fernandes
Principal
Dr. KetkiSatpute
Asst.Professor
Ms. RozaVasave
Asst Professor
Ms. Suman AnanthanarayanAsst.Professor
Ms. Sabina Nunes Lecturer
Ms. Pushpalatha
Raja Lecturer
Dr. Dhanalakshmi
Pillai Lecturer
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S
DESK
Design : Asst. Prof. Suman Ananthanarayan
It gives me immense pleasure that I was given the
opportunity to work on this academic edition of the newsletter.
This edition mirrors and highlights the events, activities,
success stories and accomplishments of our college, Sree
Narayana Guru College of Education (B.Ed). This newsletter
has given a platform for our pre-service teachers to express
their thoughts, opinions and facts creatively.
If the main goal of twenty-first century education is to
build the learning capacity of individuals and support their
development into lifelong, active, independent learners, then
teachers need to become ‘Learning Coaches’ – a role very
different from that of a traditional classroom teacher. Learning
coaches may provide guidance to help students develop skills,
but their main role is to offer the kinds of support that will help
students attain their learning goals.
Teachers as learning coaches will encourage students to
interact with knowledge – to understand, critique, manipulate,
design, create and transform it. Teachers will need to reinforce
learners’ intellectual curiosity, problem identification and
problem-solving skills, and their capacity to construct new
knowledge. Hence all Pre-service teacher education Institutions
must place greater emphasis on instructional design,
teambuilding, facilitating learning and new ways to foster
creativity and innovation.
EDITOR SPEAKSMs. Pushpalatha Raja
Lecturer
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AN ELIXIR NAMED MINDFULNESSMs. Suman Ananthanarayan
Asst Professor
We humans are indeed blessed to be
the supreme creation thanks to our
superordinate thinking ability. Yet how often
do we rush through our daily grind with
little thought or awareness to how we would
like things to be or what we say or do. In
today’s fast paced times, we are leading our
life in ‘autopilot’ mode. Our mind races
through many thoughts at once and many
of them are concerned with the past, or the
future, or abstract things. We need to
switch from this ‘autopilot’ mode to a
conscious and mindful state of living life.
We need to practice the art of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully
present, aware of where we are and what we
are doing. It is sustained awareness of our
thoughts, feelings, actions, sensations, and
surrounding environment. Being mindful
means keeping your mind on the here and
now. Mindfulness is a way of taking
responsibility for your own mind.
Though mindfulness has its roots in
Buddhist meditation, the Mindfulness-
Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
launched by American professor Jon Kabat-
Zinn at the University of Massachusetts
Medical School in 1979 has popularized the
secular practice of mindfulness.
The benefits of mindfulness include
reduced stress, improved working memory,
improved focus, less emotional reactivity,
greater cognitive flexibility, relationship
satisfaction, improvement to well-being and
other health benefits culminating in better
quality of life.
There’s scientific evidence that
teaching mindfulness in the classroom
reduces behavior problems, aggression, and
depression among students, and improves
their happiness levels, self-regulation, and
ability to pay attention. Teachers trained in
mindfulness also show lower blood
pressure, less negative emotion and
symptoms of depression, less distress and
urgency, greater compassion and empathy,
and more effective teaching.
Various techniques can be adopted to
practice mindfulness. “Six Mindfulness
Exercises” from Pocket Mindfulness
suggests the simple techniques of Mindful
Breathing, Mindful Observation, Mindful
Awareness, Mindful Listening, Mindful
Immersion and Mindful Appreciation as a
starting point.
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EMBRACING MINDFULNESS
Be mindful of what you say, Positive words will brighten your day.
Be mindful of what you do, it takes you close to being true.
Be mindful of every breath, what better way to enjoy good health.
Be mindful of what you eat, your body is your closest retreat.
Be mindful of your connections, you will have the best motivation.
Be mindful of your environs, Earth is home to not just humans.
Be mindful, and rest assured life will be most beautiful.- Suman A
Asst Prof. Roza Vasavereceived the ‘Bharat Vidya
Ratna Award’ for Outstanding Achievements and Remarkable Role in the
field of Education by International Business
Council (New Delhi)
Ms. Dhanalakshmi Pillai was awarded
Doctorate of Philosophy (Humanities)
Asst Prof. Ms. Ketki Satputewas awarded Doctorate of Philosophy (Humanities)
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
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WINNE R S O F I N T E R - CO L L E G I A T E ON E A C T P L A Y C OM P E T I T I ON A T A K B A R P E E R B HO Y
C O L L E G E O F E D U C A T I ON
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
M s . S HWETAMEHTA –
TH E P R OUD W INN E R O F A
C A R I N A S L O G AN
COM P E T I T I ON B Y T IM E S
G ROU P
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SUCCESS STORIES FROM
THE PLACEMENT CELL
Agarwal Vedika Oberai International School
Chinnappan Annalisa Don Bosco High School
Eleian Manjusree Mohanan
Jafri Jr. College
Gajendran Mahalakshmi KCA International School
Gupta Priyanka Fayanath Evergreen English High School
Johnsi Juliet Linga Durai KCA International School
Khan Fatima Asif Evergreen Jr. College
Khan Nazieabano Moosa Adarsh English high School and Jr. College.
Lakhe Juliee Dilip Kohinoor International School
Mehra Shivika Vijay Toddler’s Den
Mehta Shweta Atul Kohinoor International School
Mouline Mary Mediline Sree Narayana Guru English High School
Mudaliyar Mageshree Jafri Jr. College
Nadar Pavaniya St Thomas Metric High School
Nair Meghna Ajithkumar Billabong International School
Oberai Jyothi Chetan Shishuvan School
Ponoly Shreelakshmi KCA International School
Rathod Reema Ashok Don Bosco International School
Sauda Namrata Krishnan Guru Harikishan High School & Jr. College
Sheikh Nagmabano Shivam Vidhya Mandir High School & Jr. college
Vishwakarma Supreet Vivek English High School
Yadav Vandana Evergreen English High School
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FACULTY PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
Dr. Anna Fernandes:– FDP on “Leadership For Change: A Participatory Program for
Academic Leaders” by MHRD's Faculty Development Centre of
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune in collaboration with the
Bahai Academy. Panchgani.
Asst. Prof. Ketki Satpute :– Paper presentation in National Conference on “Social
Transformation in Higher Education”
– Paper presentation in National Conference on “Education and
Women Empowerment”
– Workshop on Orientation to “Theme Based And Co-teaching”
– Workshop on Orientation to “Revisiting Action Research,
Community Work And Learning Resources”
Asst. Prof. Suman Ananthanarayan:– Orientation Course by UGC HRDC, University of Mumbai
– Workshop on Orientation to Project Based Activties – “Developing
Skill of Reflective Journal Writing & Administration of Unit Test”
– Workshop on Orientation to Project Based Activties –“Revisiting
Action Research, Community Work And Learning Resources”
– One-day NAAC Sponsored Symposium On “Measures for Quality
Enrichment and Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions”
Ms. Pushpalatha Raja:– One-day NAAC Sponsored Symposium On “Measures for Quality
Enrichment and Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions”
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W O R K S H O P O N ‘ S C I E N T I F I C M E T H O D O F T E A C H I N G ’
M s . J o h n s i J u l i e t
S . Y. B . E D .
STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Workshop on ‘Scientific Method OfTeaching’ was conducted on 7th July 2018. Theevent took place on a Saturday at 12pm andwas conducted in Sree Narayana Guru SeminarHall. The resource person of the day was Ms.Beena K Thambi. The workshop started with thetraditional lighting of the lamp by the membersof the SNMS management committee. A Prayersong was sung by one of the teachers. Awelcome speech was prepared for Ms. Beenaafter which she began to introduce herself andher contributions to the field of teaching. Sheenlightened the audience that it was at SNMSthat her career sore to greater heights andalthough she is a retired teacher, she is stillextremely passionate about the art of teaching.
The first session was an activity whichwas titled ‘Stranger’. In this activity participantswere required to talk to the person seated nextto them and exchange interesting informationabout one another. This activity was conductedwith an aim to ensure that participants werehaving a healthy interaction with each otherand to be able to appreciate one another by theend of it.
There were two important lessons thatwere conveyed by Ms. Beena. Lesson No 1 wasto learn to appreciate and Keep smiling. Anacronym called ‘ASK’ was introduced to theaudience.• ‘A’ stands for Attitude. Every teacher must
have a positive attitude. It is necessary forteachers to be bold and kind.
• ‘S’ stands for Skill. Every teacher must beskilful.
• ‘K’ stands for knowledge. Every teacher
must have knowledge about the contentthat she/he is supposed to impart to thestudents.
These are the most fundamental elements thatevery teacher must possess.
Lesson No. 2 dealt with the ‘Top-DownMontage Approach’. A 2-minute clip from themovie ‘English Vinglish’ was played on thescreen. It showed how effectively the lead, lateactress Sridevi was able to multitask. The sameway teachers too need to learn to multitask andmanage things well.
The speaker then moved on to explain theGoals that a teacher must achieve. They were:
Remembering, Understanding, Applying,Analysing, Evaluation, Creation
It is the ideal duty of a teacher to ensurethat the students are assisted while they fulfilthese steps which would help them in creatingtheir own ideas.
The next activity conducted required theparticipants to interpret the picture displayedand write whatever they feel about it. This wasto make teachers understand that everystudent interprets whatever is taught to themdifferently. Hence as a teacher it is important toensure that the teaching style used is neutral.
The workshop concluded on a very happynote. A token of appreciation was gifted to Ms.Beena. The token was a book about SreeNarayana Guru which seemed to have hit thespeaker with a wave of nostalgia as sherecalled being the winner in a poetry writingcompetition about Sree Narayana Guru. . Theevent ended with a group photo with allparticipants and organisers.
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W O R K S H O P O N ‘ T E A C H E R ’ S S E L F D E V E L O P M E N T ’
M s . S u n i t a U p a d h y a y
F. Y. B . E D .
The ‘Teacher’s Self Development workshop’ was conducted on 20th October 2018, at
Sree Narayana Guru Central School. The aim of the workshop was to create awareness
about how a teacher can enhance his or her confidence in the teaching field and build the
best teaching ability. The workshop was attended by teachers and teacher trainees. It was
presented by ‘Macmillan Education’ with eminent educationalist Ms. Harpreet Randhawan
from Vinspire.
The workshop started with an introduction to the importance of teacher’s
development. Ms. Harpreet explained the importance of having the right amount of
confidence in the teaching field. It was important to have good teaching skills and develop
this ability. Since the workshop was attended by new teachers as well as experienced
teachers, Ms. Harpreet stressed on the importance of these aspects, as challenges are
something that a teacher must be ready to face.
A discussion followed where the teachers were acquainted with an acronym called
‘6H’ which stood for head, heart, humour, hands, human, health. The teachers were told the
importance of the 6H methodology in context of children. The speaker spoke about
emotional intelligence and advised teachers to maintain a positive emotional climate and
that they should avoid negative traits such as being pessimistic and how a teacher must not
be overly sensitive and not get agitated easily.
She discussed about the principles of how to become a good teacher. She then went
on to conduct an activity which was very interesting. She asked the teachers to draw a
scenery within just 10 seconds. On completion, the teachers were asked to share their
works.
In the next activity the teachers were given a set of tasks:
1. Write a word that describes themselves
2. Write two words that you think your friends would use to describe you
3. Write three words that your family will use to describe you
It was indeed a fun task for the teachers. From this activity the teachers understood that a
person has contrasting traits which is different in each person’s perspective.
She went on to explain the importance of the 4C’s which were communication,
collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. She spoke about etiquettes to be followed by
teachers and finally she discovered about communication skills.
In conclusion, the workshop was well thought of and erudite. It was motivating for teachers
to explore themselves more in this field. Afterall, “Teaching is a work of Heart”.
STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
W H E R E D O W E C O M E F R O M ?
W H E R E A R E W E G O I N G ?- M s . M e g h n a N a i r
S . Y. B . E D .
We live in the 21st century where technology rules our life. This
technology has helped us to come closer to the world. Every day we hear
about new discoveries made by scientist, astrophysics about our galaxy.
But have you ever wondered how this galaxy ever came to exist? How
did humans come into existence?
Yes we do have many theories in science which talks about evolution. But
have you ever wondered how the first organism came into being? Did it
come out of nowhere or someone put it there? What happens when we
die? Is there a life after death? Who decides it? Is it god?
Mankind believes that there is some power which controls our life. This
belief was the birth of religion. Every religion has a different way of
interpreting this power. But has anyone seen it? Has anyone experienced
it? We believe the texts that we read. But these texts have been written by
humans themselves. How far is it true? No one knows.
The question “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” is very
complex and controversial. People who have faith in god would say that
he is the one and only who has done everything. They believe in miracles.
While people who believe in science would say there has to be a proof to
everything. Everything has a reason behind it. The truth is neither of them
are right or wrong. That’s the mystery of human life and the question
remains unanswered “Where do come from? Where are we going?”
STUDENT BYTES
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E D U C A T I O N A L R E V O L U T I O N
T H R O U G H T E C H N O L O G Y- M s . K h a n N a z i e a b a n o
S . Y. B . E D .
Today’s era is the technological era. Today we are totally dependent on the technology.
Technology has helped us to bridge the gap between different cultures and interconnect with
people across the globe. It has transformed our lives be it in the field of medicine, art or education.
Technology in education has widened its scope. Technological advancement has made
education accessible to all. Even the people in remote areas can readily access it with the help of
technology. There are online courses, MOOCs for those who cannot attend the traditional
classrooms. The students can learn at their own pace and time along with their other commitments.
It is also helpful for those earning and dropouts wanting to complete their education. The students
can have online lessons where they can interact with the teachers conducting lesson.
The different eBook Apps like Amazon kindle, Google Play books, Nook, Wattpad, Rivet
etc. helps the students to develop their reading skills without getting lost in the thousands of
books. Students can collaborate on group projects using technology-based tools such as Wiki and
google docs. With the use of discussion forum like Edmodo, LinkedIn the students can collaborate
on projects, share their thoughts thereby allowing them to improve their writing skills and offer
them peer learning opportunities. Through discussions the students can explore the world of
concepts.
Technology has not only helped the regular students in making learning more effective and
entertaining but also excel in their studies. Technology has also helped in breaking down the
barriers for those with disabilities in gaining education. With specially designed software and
hardware and technological devices it has opened the new ways of learning of students with
disabilities. So, technology has become an efficient tool in education.
But the overuse of technology is also having some negative consequences on students. The
children are completely immersed into it. According to recently published articles in Forbes, the
researchers say that how technology is used is the key. It was found that technology can be helpful
in advancing learning for high school students who are at greatest risk of failing courses or
dropping out when its interactive rather than one way, used to support discussions and projects
with peers and teachers and serves as a tool for creation rather than passive consumption. When
technology try to replace teachers research consistently finds little benefit.
Technology is spreading like a fire; students have become tech-savvy. But to keep the fire of
education burning it is very important that along with technology students are also inclined
towards books and other options like print media. In the developing years of the child, education
becomes a necessary step, usage of books, print media and technology should go hand in hand for
the overall development of the child.
Hence it is rightly said that -
“The most important thing that schools can do is not to use technology in the curriculum
more, but to use it more effectively “ - John G. Palfrey and Urs Gasser
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An old man lived alone in Saint Paul. He wanted to spade his
potato garden, but it was a very strenuous work. His only son, who
would have helped him otherwise was, in prison. The old man wrote a
letter to his son and mentioned his situation.
Dear son,
I am feeling very bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant
my potato garden this year. I hate to miss doing the garden
because your mother always loved planting them. I'm just getting
too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here all my
troubles would be over. I knew you dig the part for me, if you
weren't in prison.
Love Dad
Shortly the old man received this telegram
"For Heaven's sake Dad don't dig up the garden! That's where I
buried the Guns!".
At 4 a.m. the next morning a dozen of FBI agents and local police
officers dug up the entire garden without finding any guns. Confused
the old man wrote another note to his son telling him what happened
and asked him what to do next.
His son's reply was "Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad it's the
best I could do for you from here.
MORAL: No matter where you are in the world. If you have decided
to do something deep from your heart, you can do it. It is the thought
that matters, not where you are or where the person is.
N O M A T T E R W H E R E
Y O U A R E - Ms . Man j u s h r e e E l a i n e
S .Y .B .ED .
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“The generation of tomorrow is being
shaped in the classrooms of today” is a very
true quote from the father of the nation. In a
culture that holds teachers as highly esteemed
as the “Gods” as in the following shloka—
Guru Brahma,Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo-
Maheshwara ,
Guru Shakshaat Parbrahma,Tasmay Shri
Guruve Namah!
One can’t think of comparing teachers
and computers on the same wavelength.
A “teacher” or “guru” is an inevitable
part of an individual growth right from infancy
till death. The Impact of a teacher is like that
of a potter, who can give the desired shape to
the lump of clay in front of him. Once the
shape is visualized, i.e. the personality has
been developed, the charisma lasts for a
lifetime. That’s why we see children so
infatuated by their teachers! Especially the
ones who are in the primary or pre-primary
section. Their whole life revolves around that
one person called “teacher”, whom they
idolize, initiate, fantasize and many times
mimic as well.
Computers are one of the most powerful
innovation invented in the world. It has
reached in every nook and corner. No doubt
computers are very useful and have made
working easy. The main question is how we
can compare a living thing with a non-living
object. You can get the information but
understanding of that information is very
important. A teacher caters to a student
considering his / her level of mind and builds
up the concept accordingly so that the students
can understand better. “Achievement requires
motivation”. You may be drowned in a pool of
knowledge but knowing how to present and
interact is a learning that can be facilitated by
a teacher. A Teacher always quotes “these are
my kids”. So, she/he not only gives knowledge
but the motivation that encourages the child to
do better.
Teachers inculcate moral ethical values
among students, guides them towards the right
path of success. Tell me can a computer do
that? It can provide abundant information but
picking up the specific to cater to the bunch of
students again requires a teacher. Don’t we
require teachers to teach computers? We do
require them in every field of life and stream
of walk. I remember my teacher used to
always inspire us about the deeds of Swami
Vivekanand,” Arise, awake and stop not until
the goal is achieved”. Now tell me, does the
computer guide us in this manner.
A computer can never ever inspire
human beings as a real guru can. The look of
happiness when you give a star in a child’s
book, when he has performed very well , the
human touch the pat on the back , the clap of
hands, the hug on birthdays , the look of pride
can never be expected from a computer. A
computer can give information, but a teacher
can lend a hand or an ear and discern what’s
necessary for a student to succeed and to want
to succeed. So yes, technology is going to play
a critical role in the future of education. To
sum up, we can say that computers and
teachers supplement one another, but no one
can take the position of a teacher.
COMPUTER OR TEACHER- Ms . Jy o t i Obe r o i
S .Y .B .ED .
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म ाँ में संपूर्ण दनुिय सम ई है, अपि अमूल्य जीवि हमिे म ाँ से ही प य ।तीिों मह ि शक्ततय ं म ाँ में सम ई है सरस्वती ,लक्ष्मी ,क ली क रूप वह धरधरती पर आई हैं।म ाँ की व्य ख्य व समीक्ष करि कठिि बि ई है तयोंकक म ाँ में तो अिंत गहर ईहै।दय क्षम करुर् की वह धिी होती है , ववभिन्ि पीड़ओं को मौि रह सह लेती है।प्रगनत म गण की स रथी वह होती है,
हम री उन्िनत को स्वयं की उन्िनत समझ लेती है।जीवि पथ के क ंटों को दरू कर संकटों में संघर्ण करिे की शक्तत िी देती है।सत्य - असत्य के अंतर क बोध कर हम रे अक्स्तत्व व्यक्ततत्व को निख र देतीहै।अिेक िूलों को अपिे ववश ल ह्रदय की उद रत से म फ कर देती है।म ाँ िे ही भशक्ष के महत्व को समझ य पररश्रम कर मह ि बििे क प ि कर य ।म ाँ िे ही संपूर्ण जीवि सफल बि य है और इस संस र को आगे बढ य है।कर रह है••••
संपूर्ण ब्रहम ंड म ाँ को िमि ि केवल मिुष्य परंतु जग क निम णत िी कर रह है।
" म ाँ निम णत्री को शत शत िमि "
म ाँ तुझे िमि- Ms . Namra t a Sauda
S .Y .B .ED .
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Have you ever noticed that you're most likely
to learn - and retain - a specific skill when you
actually have to use it? Have you ever stopped
to consider how often you count, measure,
estimate, and compare when you are cooking?
Your kitchen is rich with fun and yummy
ways for your child to learn the basics of
numbers, counting, and measuring.
Cooking can help young kids learn and
practice some basic math concepts and build
language skills. And the experience of
creating meals with you can help build their
self-confidence and lay the foundation for
healthy eating habits. Turn kitchen time into
learning time for your pre-schooler.
Opportunities abound at home using “real”
objects to teach beginning math. When
learning begins with real objects and
experiences, children use all of their senses –
thus ensuring the lessons learned are well
imprinted on the brain. Below are some
beginning math activities that your child will
love.
How Cooking Can Help Pre-schoolers
Bringing kids into the kitchen can benefit
them in a number of ways. Cooking can help:
Build basic skills - You can help your child
hone basic math skills by doing something as
simple as counting eggs or pouring water into
a measuring cup. You can ask what comes
first, second, and third or count together as
you spoon dough onto a cookie sheet. When
you read a recipe together, you're introducing
new words to your child's vocabulary and
promoting literacy. Following steps in the
recipe can work on listening skills.
Encourage an adventurous palate - Pre-
schoolers are notoriously picky eaters, and
bringing them into the kitchen to cook can
help get them to open up to new tastes. When
your 3-year-old daughter plays chef she might
sample dishes she wouldn't try if you just
served them to her. So encourage kids to taste
new ingredients you're working with and talk
about what they like and how healthy foods
make a body grow.
Help young kids explore with their senses -
Kids learn by exploring with their senses and
the kitchen is an ideal place to do that. Invite
them to listen to the whir of the mixer, pound
dough and watch it rise, smell it baking in the
oven, and finally taste the warm bread fresh
from the oven. If it smells good, looks
appealing, and is easy to eat they may just be
willing to try it!
Boost confidence - Pre-schoolers love to
show what they can do and working in the
kitchen provides opportunities to gain a sense
of accomplishment. If they helped assemble
the pizza, let them know that their help was
important. You could name the pizza or
another dish after your child.
As kids grow, they will develop the skills,
attention span, and interest to do bigger
cooking jobs, like squeezing the juice out of a
lemon, measuring ingredients into cups and
spoons, and beating eggs or mashing potatoes.
Pre-schoolers will also enjoy learning with
you. For safety reasons, you should be in the
kitchen with them at all times, supervising
and monitoring progress.
Spending time in the kitchen with your kids
can foster an interest in food and cooking that
will last for life!
KITCHEN MATHS- Ms. Shwe t a Meh t a
S .Y .B .ED .
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Today’s classrooms comprise of
diverse students and it is very important to
understand that every student is unique
and recognize the individual differences
and the pace and style of learning.
Children learn through different ways like
visual, aural, kinaesthetically, verbal, etc.
Craft is one of the styles that is loved and
enjoyed by kids. This style acts as a pillar
for teaching and learning process. Craft
activities not only exploit the students’
artistic potential but also enhance the
interest of the children in education.
For many of us, craft is just a part of
art, but in today’s life, craft is one of the
educational tools for children. It is not just
to have a break from the routine periods
but is a gateway to engage the school
children towards learning. It also helps to
develop concepts like colours, numbers
and shapes of objects in the mind of
children. According to experts, the best
age to start off with these activities are
between 2 and 5 years. Craft is being
taught like a subject in most of the schools
and is not given the importance that it
deserves. Actually, introducing craft in the
schools can help in holistic development.
Some of the benefits of incorporating craft
in a regular classroom to cater to diverse
learners are:
Physical Benefits - Development of
fine motor skills by strengthening muscles
and improving control, enhanced dexterity,
improvement of hand-eye coordination.
Social Benefits – Learning to
appreciate art and culture in the form of
artefacts, working intelligently and
creatively, enhancing self-expression in a
positive, tangible and meaningful way,
helps in socializing with others while
sharing common interests.
Cognitive Benefits - Enhances
creativity, sharpens decision-making skills
by facing and solving artistic challenges,
enhances memory and visual learning as
craft needs visualization, sequencing and
memorization, imagination, aesthetic
sense, calculation, planning organization,
etc.
Art and craft not only help in the
above traits but also in emotional and
linguistic development: Children who are
academically weak can portray their skills
in craft and this in turn will build their
self-esteem and gain positive emotional
responses to learning. Arts and craft
activities help instil a sense of
achievement and pride in children after
which they can handle their decisions and
choices individually. Language skills can
also be developed while learning craft.
Hence, it is very important to incorporate
craft in a regular classroom to enhance the
quality of learning and cater to diverse
learners, rather than treating it like a
subject of no consequence.
CRAFTING EDUCATION
THROUGH CRAFT- Ms . Mu t h u l a k s hm i P .
S .Y .B .ED .
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In today’s world the traditional basic‘needs’ not only includes food, shelter andclothing but also education, healthcare,sanitation etc. It is said that ‘the childrenare the future of the nation’. But, what isthe ground reality? On one hand India hasinternationally reputed institutes like IITand IIM while on the other hand 60 lakhchildren in India still do not have access toquality education. This is the educationalproblems faced by India.
Now-a-days the childhood ends at theage of two years itself where parents wanttheir children to outperform their peers.There are very few careers which are inthe list of parents - Cricketer, Bollywood,IIT engineer, Doctor, MBA or study abroadand be NRI. No one wants to think beyondstereotype careers and usually careerchoices are imposed on students by anyonefrom parents to peers to society. ThusIndian children have lost the ability todream.
Handful of institutions offer goodquality education however there arethousands of mediocre schools, collegesand universities that are sub-par. With cutthroat competition students have to joinprivate coaching classes too which in turnfurther increases cost of education. Rotelearning still dominates our educationsystem thereby less emphasis on research,innovation or creativity. The main problemis there is a gap between education andindustry requirement. The curriculum byboards and colleges is outdated and theindustry requirements have changedconsiderably. Graduates fail to get
absorbed in the industry.
What is the solution?
Skill based education should beemphasized. While deciding thecurriculum advice should be taken fromexperts of various industries. Latesttechnology based curriculum should beprepared. Most of the students finddifficulty in choosing right career forthemselves. Career counseling can help tosolve this problem. Education policy needsregular update; with special focus on ruralareas due to large populationconcentration there. India spends only3.8% of GDP on education which shouldbe increased. Stipends and scholarshipshould be offered to capable students andthose doing research work.
Today there is a shortage of goodteachers. Even though Teachers play avery important role in shaping students'life, one in six elementary school teachersis not professionally trained in India.Teachers’ training should be givenprecedence with focus on new technology,methodology of teaching and more.
One can’t construct a great buildingon a weak foundation. Reform ineducation system should begin fromprimary school itself. One must rememberthat no challenge is too great, no dream istoo big. As Audrey Hepburn said,“Nothing is impossible, the word itselfsays I’m possible.”
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA TODAY- Ms . F a l g u n i P a rma r
F .Y .B .ED .
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Comparing the status of a
woman today and some 70 years
ago, when the country had just won
the independence, there has been a
lot of improvement in the status of
women in India after independence.
From participating in nationalist
movements, to been pushed into the
domestic household chores, to the
current status of women as a "super-
women“; women in our country have
seen it all.
Gradually women started
enjoying equality with men in the
society. Women have all the rights
and privileges in every area as
possessed by men. The Constitution
of India has given equal rights,
privileges and freedom to women
that are enjoyed by the men for
years. After facing various types of
exploitation against them; they are
now feeling much emancipated and
free.
Today, Indian women have
excelled in each and every field from
social work to visiting space
stations. Now-a-days, women are
getting top positions in various fields
of life such as some have been great
political leaders, social reformers,
entrepreneurs, business
personalities, administrators, etc.
Women in India slowly started
recognizing their true potential and
power. They have started questioning
the rules and regulations that are
laid down by the Indian society. As a
result, a woman has started breaking
barriers and earned a respectable
position and status in today's society.
There is no area, which remains
unconquered by Indian women,
whether it is politics, sports,
entertainment, literature, technology
etc.
The modern woman is so self-
sufficient that she can be called a
"superwoman". Women are now so
ambitious and are proving their
strengths and intelligence or power
not only from the home front but also
in their respective professions.
STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIAN SOCIETY- Ms . Nagma Hu sh ye
F .Y .B .ED .
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One fine morning, I woke up to see
Something had happened, I had turned into a tree!!
I tried squirming from side to side, looking for help around,
But only my torso started to wobble, as my feet were stuck in the ground!!
I had no choice, but to wait to watch,
The fiery sun shining over me, like a hot and bright torch.
I had to keep smiling, to look fresh and green,
The world would look so pale, if I hadn’t been.
Then, a weary traveler came by, as he could walk no more
He rested on my lap, closed his eyes, and soon began to snore!!
Some playful baboons kept swinging, from my left ear to my right,
When I dropped down some ripened mangoes, then began a fight!
I whispered to my friend close by, the massive Peepal tree.
“Why is it that people pray only to you, and do not pray to me???”
At the crack of a new dawn, my heart skipped a beat,
My destroyers were all around me, as they were building a new street.
Soon, rang the alarm and I jumped out of bed, thanking, it was just a dream!
While I walked to school, I smiled to myself
The trees were still so fresh and green.
WHY DON’T WE JUST LET THEM BE??
HAVE YOU BEEN A TREE??- Ms. Men ka Sha rma
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1. What can be seen once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in thousandyears?
2. People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?3. Feed me, it will give me life. But give me water to drink, I will die. What am I?4. I exist only when there is light, but direct light kills me. What am I?5. What travels around the world staying in the same corner?6. Every evening I get my assignment, I always fulfil it. But every time I do, I get
scolded. What am I?7. If you have 3, then you have 3.
If you have 2, then you have 2.But if you have 1, you have none. What is it?
8. Birds sat one on each tree and one didn’t have a place. But when they sat two oneach, one tree was left free. How many birds and tress are there?
9. It has four holes, but when you come out of it, you are still inside it. What is it?10. If you are running in a competition, and if you put the 2nd position participant
behind, then what is your position?11. I shoot but never kill. What am I?12. What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?13. What gets wet when drying?14. Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it, but almost nobody takes it. What is
it?15. When one does not know what it is, then it is something; but when one knows what
it is, then it is nothing. What is it?16. You can see me in water, but I don’t get wet. What am I ?17. What number do you get when you multiply all the numbers on a telephone’s
number pad?18. I am a celebrity fish. What am I?19. What can you hold in your left hand, never in your right hand?20. “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”- what is so special about this
famous sentence.
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