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*Let us now  look into the disadvantages of  artificial intelligence in education and in next blog we will look in to the advantages of AI in education*

Now, let’s dive in.

1. *Loss of Human Connection*

One of the most significant concerns surrounding AI in education is the potential loss of human connection. *Traditional classrooms foster deep interpersonal relationships between students and teachers, providing emotional support* and personalized guidance.

2. *Data Privacy and Security*

AI systems in education collect and process vast amounts of student data to personalize learning experiences. This raises valid concerns about data privacy and security.

3. *Bias and Fairness*

The effectiveness of AI algorithms is determined by the quality of the data used to train them. *Unfortunately, if the data contains biases, such as gender or racial discrimination*, *AI* systems can inadvertently *perpetuate these prejudices in educational settings*.

4. *Overdependence on AI*

*While AI can enhance learning experiences, over reliance on technology may hinder students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills*. Relying too heavily on AI-driven solutions might reduce students’ ability to think creatively and independently..

5. *Job Displacement for Educators*

*The automation potential of AI raises concerns about job displacement for educators* however *it cannot replace the unique insights, creativity, and adaptability that human teachers bring to the classroom*.

6. *Lack of Emotional Intelligence*

*Emotional intelligence plays a pivotal role in education*, nurturing social skills, and empathy. However, *AI lacks emotional intelligence and cannot fully comprehend and respond to students’ emotions as human teachers can*.

7. *Limited Customization*

*AI systems may still struggle to provide truly customized education for every student*.

8. *Accessibility and Equity*

*While AI-driven education offers numerous benefits, it may not be accessible to all students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds*.

9. *Tech Glitches and Reliability*

*Depending heavily on AI introduces the risk of technical glitches and system malfunctions*.

10. *Impersonal Assessment and Feedback*

(*Automated grading and assessment systems may lack the nuanced feedback that human teachers provide*..

11. *Distraction and Multitasking*

Integrating AI technology in the classroom could lead to distractions and multitasking. *Students might be tempted to explore unrelated content or use AI devices for non-educational purposes*

12. *Ethical Dilemmas*

The use of AI in education raises ethical dilemmas. For instance, *should AI track students’ browsing history to personalize content, and if so, how should data be used ethically*?

13. *Teacher Training and AI Literacy*

Effective incorporation of AI into teaching methods *requires educators to receive proper training in AI literacy and its applications in education*.

14. *Expensive Implementation Costs*

Implementing AI in education involves significant costs for schools and institutions.

15. *Loss of Human-Led Classroom Dynamics*

*AI integration might lead to a shift in traditional classroom dynamics. *Human-led discussions, debates, and interactions* could be replaced by automated interactions, *potentially altering the overall learning experience*.

*Now let us look in to the *frequently asked questions on the topic CE

*Does AI in education hinder emotional development in students*?

While AI does offer various benefits, *it may hinder emotional development in students due to its lack of emotional intelligence*, which human instructors possess. Emotional development often relies on human connections and interactions.

*Can AI completely replace human teachers in the future*?

While AI can certainly augment teaching practices, *it is unlikely to completely replace human teachers. AI and human instructors can work together* to create a more enriched and effective learning experience.

*How can schools address the privacy concerns related to AI usage*?

*Schools must create stringent data privacy policies and follow data protection regulations to handle privacy issues*. Regular audits and assessments can help identify and rectify potential privacy breaches.

*Is AI-driven education accessible to all students?

Unfortunately, AI-driven education may not be accessible to all students due to the digital divide*.

*Can AI personalize learning experiences effectively*?

AI can indeed personalize learning experiences to some extent, *but it might not fully cater to individual learning styles and preferences*. Human intervention remains essential for comprehensive personalization.

*How can educators prepare for AI integration in the classroom*?

*Educators should receive proper training in AI literacy and its applications in education. This will empower them to effectively incorporate AI tools and technologies into their teaching methods*.

In conclusion, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in education offers undeniable benefits, but it is equally important to recognize and address its potential negative effects. Striking a balance between AI-driven advancements and human-led guidance is key to maximizing the benefits of technology in education.

*Please feel free to give your ideas for the use of Artificial intelligence to the benefit of students at our Hasti school  your  suggestions, remarks , & commendation for making effective ,meaningful and balanced use of AI*                                                                                            

*Please do not forget to visit our school web site*

Hasti Public School & Jr.College, Dondaicha

The most unlikely events can be the most pleasant surprises. Like two perfectly
settled and impeccably gifted Sri Shantialji Hastimalji Jain and Kantialji
Hastimalji Jain, the industrialist and Banker respectively had a strong ardor of
setting up a school with the noble intention of providing a quality education
through English medium to the rural population, particularly girls, with the
mission and passion to guide young and unpolluted minds on an honest and
righteous path
It was destined to be superlative since profit was never a motive but passion
was. Mr. Kailas Kantialji jain an accomplished professional, had been nurturing a
dream of a school where kids could just be kids and not rote machines,
creativity is nurtured and not killed, no boundaries for learning and trying new
ideas & kids breathe in a free-flowing, energized environment. It is a school of
21 century where everyone is inspired to learn and come there because they
love it and not because they have to. That, in brief, is the genesis of The Hasti
public school and Jr.college that took its first baby step in 2002, bubbling with
energy, wonderful workable ideas, and grit to make it through.
Hasti public school & jr.college is a comprehensive and full-fledged Jr.college with classes from
Std.I to XII enrolling 2000+ students The school was established by Hasti Charitable trust in
the year 2002 and graduated its first senior class in the March of 2009 . Hasti Public school
and Jr.college is ISO 9001-2015 CERTIFIED SCHOOL IN THE VICINITY & accredited by
the Maharashtra State Board of secondary and higher secondary Education.
The focus of the school is on 21st-century skills and create an
environment for the students to face the upcoming challenges and
globalization. The curriculum has a focus on problem solving, analytical
thinking, imbibing imagination and creativity and digital skills while
retaining the advantages of team work and collaboration. Technology is
made to penetrate into the system in teaching, learning, conducting
examinations and evaluating. In the Area of Vocational courses school
offers opportunities in learning Robotics, Artificial Intelligence , coding
etc.
Hasti school has won more than 35 awards inclusive of awards in international
conference of ECE. A special and well equipped sports complex spread over the 4.5 Acre of
land with all the ultra modern and standardized facilities School has produced and prepared
National level and state level sports persons in different games
SCHOOL BUILDING DIGITAL

 
*HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL AND JR.COLLEGE*
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When many schools and parents are  thinking  *WHAT ,WHY & HOW*  about coding ,  our Hasti school has introduced the coding concept in pre primary school* with the help of *bee bot* and at higher level with *robotics*. Children at our school understand coding and algorithms from pre primary level
If we want to set our children up , for academic success, every child should learn to code. *Coding for kids not only helps improve their mathematics and writing skills but also gives them valuable skills in life and eventually in the workforce*.  There are various reasons *why coding is important to learn* and why coding should be taught in schools from an early age. *The early children learn to code, the better their chance at success*.
*What is coding*
Put simply, *Coding is the a method of communicating with a computer*. It is using a language that a computer understands to give a computer instructions in order to perform specific functions. Coding allows us to create things such as computer software, websites, apps and video games.
*There are various types of different code*, depending on what you want to develop. each have their own set of rules. But *basically, coding is giving instructions to a computer* in order to produce a desired outcome.
*Help your kids learn to code*
Before we get to talking about why every child should learn to code, find out HOW you can teach your child to code. *It’s easy to get started teaching children to code, even if you don’t have any coding experience yourself!*
*Start Out Unplugged*   You can get started coding with your kids today! It’s easy, and all you need are items , you likely have around your house . To first start learning the basics of coding, *you don’t even need a computer* ! One of our most popular unplugged coding activities involves learning to code with a deck of cards!
*LET US SEE THE  SUPER SIMPLE coding game for TINY TOTS*  . We use this activity to introduce CHILDREN  to coding and to teach basic coding skills. *This STEM activity is so easy to set up*, it essentially requires no work or prep! All you need for this coding activity is a deck of cards, some tape, and some toys that you already have lying around your house or classroom.
This activity is an *example of a screen-free coding activity* or ‘coding unplugged’ activity. Coding doesn’t always mean you have to be attached to your computer!
 
*Algorithms*: At the most basic level, coding involves giving instructions to a computer to make something happen. In this activity, we will be practicing giving instructions to get from start to finish.. These instructions are an example of an algorithm. *An algorithm is simply a set of instructions*
*What do you need*?
A deck of cards
Painter’s tape or another floor safe tape
A variety of small toys
Printable Set (optional)
Includes specific challenges, game pieces and algorithm pieces
This activity is SUPER easy to set up.  You want to create a grid with the deck of cards. I made a 7×7 grid with our deck. I used painter’s tape to secure the deck of cards to the floor.
Then  take a bunch of toys and placed them on the cards such that it would be difficult for a child  to figure out how to get from the start to the finish. Essentially you are creating a maze with the toys.
You *can use a  toy *car as your ‘robot*’. You can also use an action figure, a game piece, a sticker, or ANYTHING.
Start with your ‘robot’ in the starting position. You will need to give ‘coding instructions’ to the robot to get him to the finish line to claim the prize!
Coding for kids: coding instructions’ are given one at a time to direct the robot( here a car )  to the finish line (prize)
e.g. ‘ Move forward 3 cards’, ‘turn’ ‘move backward 1 card’ etc.
After each instruction, the ‘robot’ will move and then the child will have to make a decision as to what the next instruction should be.
This can also be done with a coding robot toy.
Importance Of Coding
*A New Language*
Language teaches children communication skills and improves critical thinking. Language is the foundation stone for both verbal and written skills. When a brain learns a language it expands to new heights and perspectives.
*Constructive Perspective* Teaching coding to kids is important because it instils a problem-solving attitude in children and students.
 
*Builds Problem Solving Attitude* The best way to learn how to code is to start at home with whatever you can get your hands on, coding creates an overall problem-solving attitude,
 
*Getting Ready For The Future*  The things they are learning today will make an impact tomorrow. Don’t hassle over the thought of why coding is important just introduce your kids to the world of coding and Programming. This way they will have a strong foundation of Programming knowledge by the time they will be out there looking for a job.
*There are many ways to learn Programming* and to find the best way to learn how to code*, all you* need is a *good mindset and will to learn* you can visit pre primary section of our hasti school to see how tiny tots use BEE BOT.

One of the best pieces of advice I got as a young teacher was never do something for a student that they can do for themselves. This is not to say that we teachers shouldn’t be courteous and respectful – go ahead and hold a door or pick up a dropped pencil – but when it comes to things like classroom procedures, reading directions, or working with content, students should be the ones putting in the effort.
As a seventh-grade teacher, I create many scaffolds to help students find success. There are schedules External link to help students plan and reflect upon their class time and activity lists External link that provide them with different pathways to achieve growth. They allow students to make their own learning decisions rather than relying on me to make decisions for them.
However, for years, one scaffold in my classroom has remained far too teacher-centric for my liking. In an effort to help promote student autonomy, I have produced dozens of “How-To” guides. These one-page guides cover everything from Chromebook keyboard shortcuts to framing a counterargument.
While some students have used them, the guides have never really achieved their aims; I still end up spending time explaining the same procedures to students who, for whatever reason, don’t feel compelled to use the pre-prepared helps.
This year I opted to overhaul the role of “How-To” guides in my classroom. Rather than making them for the students myself, I am encouraging my students to take ownership over the process. One month in, the results are already better than I ever expected!
The Help Wanted Board
The first step was creating a way for students to get involved with the resource-making process. I designated a large bulletin board in my room as the Help Wanted Board. From there, I used a large piece of chart paper to create an initial list of five resources I needed to have created.
My initial list included:
• A classroom folder setup guide for new students
• Useful Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
• How to plug in a Chromebook
• How to submit work with Google Classroom
• How to create stronger weekly reflections with SeeSaw
Once created, each student-created resource would be pinned to the board so other students could borrow and use them.
Rather than forcing students to engage with my new initiative, I added “Create Help Wanted Board guides” to my students’ weekly activity lists as an ongoing, optional task for them to complete at their leisure.
The hope was that the board would encourage students to take ownership of the resource creation process, share their knowledge, and help each other. In order for it to work, I needed to get the students on board.
Promoting Student Buy-In
Getting middle school students to want to do something they aren’t required to do can be a tricky proposition. Teachers need to find ways to create authentic ways to get students to buy-in; my Help Wanted Board was no exception.
After taking a few minutes to explain my vision for the board, I set the hook: every time a student took down and used a resource, they would record the date, a helpfulness score (ranging from 1-3), and an optional review on the back. At any point, students have the opportunity to rework or revamp their guides based upon their peer feedback to try to improve them.
At the end of the term I would tally up the positive reviews and offer extra credit for the creators’ efforts. The best guides would be featured in the “Help Wanted Hall of Fame” and become permanent features on the board.
I banked on this combination of peer feedback and recognition of a job well done to help bring the project to life.
The Results So Far
One month in, every item on my initial “Help Wanted” list has been created. More importantly, every resource has been used.
Creators often stop by the board on their way in or out of class to see how often their guides are used. One student team has even updated their Chromebook shortcuts guide to “Version 2.0” based upon peer feedback.
In a matter of weeks, the Help Wanted Board has been able to create more student autonomy than my teacher-made guides have ever been able to achieve. Students are helping each other willingly and asynchronously with their resources made by and for kids.
This week my new list of Help Wanted requests has gone up and students are already contemplating their creations. This time, alongside my list is a blank sheet where students can request guides from other students. After only one day, there are two student requests for materials I have never considered making.
With little more than a blank bulletin board, some paper, and some pushpins, my students are doing for themselves what I once mistakenly believed I had to do for them; what’s more, they’re doing it better and learning from the process.
Sheldon Soper External link is a New Jersey middle school teacher with over a decade of classroom experience teaching students to read, write, and problem-solve across multiple grade levels. He holds teaching certifications in English, Social Studies, and Elementary Education as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the field of education. In addition to his teaching career, Sheldon is also a content writer

 “Why a twinkling star or say  the moon following us*?”

*Why does a tree appear to be moving with us while we are in train

 “Why is 2×2 = 4 and not 5?”

“Why is the sky not red?”

“Why can birds fly but not me?

These questions should definitely sound familiar to you! Years ago you must have asked these same questions to your parents too . While a lot of times we ignore these questions asked by our preschool kids, it reflects a very important inherent quality in them – curiosity. 

Remember when an apple fell on Newton’s head and he almost made jam out of it? But why didn’t he? Because he was curious to find out about why the apple fell off the tree. Had he not been curious we would also be asking questions like our toddlers – “Why things that go up come down again?”  All pre-schoolers have a little Newton hidden inside them  somewhere. You simply need to let their curiosity bloom to allow them to scoop out a new discovery!

Quite often, questions asked by young kids get submerged in a classroom either due to a crunch of time or it being unrelated to the topic of discussion going on. However, in most cases, the teaching-learning methods used in the classroom does not provide the space for curiosity to bloom out of the minds of young learners . And so, the curiosity sort of gets buried as an unfulfilled desire to “know”.

 “When children are in pre primary school, one of the things that really defines them is their curiosity, how curious they are and so keen to learn new things.”

This is the importance of curiosity in the life of school-going kids although hard work is a crucial factor to walk on the path of success, curiosity is what drives the journey towards it! 

To push their journey of success, preschool kids need “a good pre primary school, one that really encourages this kind of curiosity in its children.” Encouraging new thoughts, ideas and most importantly questions asked by young minds are the primary steps towards appreciating and uplifting curiosity in kids. Most teachers have a “*ask me a question” session* at the end of a class which allows the students to raise their doubts and seek information. But the type of questions allowed to ask remains confined to the “syllabus” being taught and that is something that needs to be pushed out of its boundaries. And in the case of pre primary kids, patience is not their strong trait. They tend to follow their spontaneous nature and ask a question in the middle of the class! This is where a teacher’s reaction can make or break the kid’s morale . If the teacher allows the kid to proceed and answers the child or maybe politely request them to hold their thought and discuss it at the end of the class, the child will feel that his or her question matters. This not only makes them patient but also keeps the spark of curiosity alive!

On the other hand, *if the teacher has an opposite reaction and does not entertain impromptu questions from the young students, the child would think twice before asking questions * from the next class, thereby reducing their will to participate in classroom discussions. This might look like a small incident but in reality, little acts like these are what decides the degree of involvement of the child in the teaching learning process, not just physically but also mentally.

Body language should be welcoming enough for new questions, ideas, thoughts by the young learners. If they see you being interested in what they have to say, they will feel free to share their thoughts!

Curious kids are always active. It’s time for the teacher to be an active listener too!  Carefully listen to what they have to ask and answer their questions patiently.

Their questions and your answers can be turned the other way around. Why don’t you ask them a question and spark a conversation? This will give them the opportunity to think, analyze and come up with their own viewpoints!

Some topics may be difficult (and maybe boring) to teach, even for you! So why not turn them into something relatable to the young kids! Relating a concept to real life is known to help understand better than giving age-old examples time and again. Go ahead, try this in the next class!

A conversational tone, rather than passive lecture, can be incorporated into the teaching learning process in the classroom. This will help in creating a comfortable, judgement free environment for kids to fearlessly ask questions and spread curiosity among peers too!

Just like there are no regulators of Bitcoin, curiosity too can’t be regulated by anyone You simply need to let your child invest themselves fully in activities that feed their curious mind. “They are sort of developing as young adults so they are very keen to explore the world around them..”

One of the challenges faced by teachers in a majority of schools is the high student-teacher ratio which does not allow the space for teachers to encourage curiosity in their students. Schools following the ideal ratio such as HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, have been able to keep the spark of curiosity alive in students encouraging them to speak their minds and actively participate in classroom discussions!

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*HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL AND JR..COLLEGE

One driving goal for elementary level mathematics education is to help children develop a rich understanding of numbers – their meanings, their relationships to one another, and how we operate with them.
One of the most overlooked tools of the elementary and middle school classroom is the number line. Typically displayed above the chalkboard right above the alphabet, the number line is often visible to children, though rarely used as effectively as it might be. When utilized in the elementary classroom, the number line has often used to help young children memorize and practice counting with ordinal numbers. Less often, perhaps, the number line is used like a ruler to illustrate the benchmark fractions like ½ or ¼. Beyond an illustration for these foundational representations of whole numbers and some fractions, however, the number line is underutilized as a mathematical model that could be instrumental in fostering number sense and operational proficiency among students.
importance of the number line as a tool for helping children develop greater flexibility in mental arithmetic as they actively construct mathematical meaning, number sense, and understandings of number relationships. Much of this emphasis has come as a result of rather alarming performance of young learners on arithmetic problems common to the upper elementary grades. For example, a study about a decade ago of elementary children in the Netherlands – a country with a rich mathematics education tradition – revealed that only about half of all students tested were able to solve the problem 64-28 correctly, and even fewer students were able to demonstrate flexibility in using arithmetic strategies. These results, and other research like them, prompted mathematics educators to question existing, traditional models used to promote basic number sense and computational fluency. Surprising to some, these research findings suggested that perhaps the manipulatives and mathematical models typically used for teaching arithmetic relationships and operations may not be as helpful as once thought. Base-10 blocks, for example, were found to provide excellent conceptual understanding, but *weak procedural representation of number operations.
Number line, is a wonderful concept for learning mathematics & spiritual science as well.
Anyone who tells you math is only about numbers is not telling you the whole truth. In the case of number lines, it’s also important to know your left from the right, as this is the whole basis of the concept. You see, a number line helps students decide which number is greater or larger. The further to the right a number falls on a number line, the greater it is. On the other hand, the further to the left a number falls on the line, the smaller it is.
The bottom line is that number line gives you a visual picture to determine whether two or more numbers are greater or smaller than the others *. Think of it as a number map letting you know the value of numbers in comparison to each other. However, beyond the simplistic usage most elementary school children master early on, the number line has more complex usages. In fact, our friend the number line models all real numbers, from -16,000 to 275 trillion and beyond. *The number line shouldn’t be confused counters, as counters do just that; they count. But, the number line is also about measurement, making it necessary to start with our hero, zero.
To paint a picture of this, when you’re counting items, you don’t start with 0. No, you start at 1. But when measuring, such as with a ruler, we line up the ruler at one end of the object, marking it Zero

Now when you see a number line, you may think, hmmm, there are more numbers than that! A number line has the arrow on both sides for a reason. It shows that numbers go on forever. Additionally, just because there are small spaces between the numbers doesn’t mean other “numbers” don’t exist between them. After all, 1/2 or .5 could between the 0 and the 1. All numbers, fractions and decimals can also be placed on a number line.
Speaking of fractions, a common problem a great many students have is when they’re asked to put 1/2 on a number line. Their natural inclination is to put it between the 1 and the 2. However, of course, the right placement would be between the 0 and 1. This could be because 1 and 2 are the two numbers used in the 1/2 phrase or maybe because the common train of thought is that 1/2 means one of two.
It’s important to gain a good grasp of the number line early on in a child’s education, preparing him for use later on in high school Geometry and beyond. For example, math students will often scale numbers on the line with a logarthmic scale and using the scientific notation. They can use this method to show a sequence of events, such as in the history of the world, evolution, or distances to planets or stars etc.

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE

IT IS SAID THAT WITH SELF DISCIPLINE ANY THING IS POSSIBLE *

Discipline is BRIDGE BETWEEN GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS .Discipline is the blood life of school, home , nation or world. Healthy Self discipline & safety are corner stone for effective teaching and learning in our *Hasti Public school .
Hasti School believes that Learners learn best in an orderly and safe environment . If discipline is not attended carefully the school environment becomes dangerous and might disrupt the educational process, thereby affecting the educational attainment of learners. At our Hasti Public school we make all out efforts to instill self discipline and try to develop and imbibe in the children its importance by an example. Here are few ;

1. Discipline through Meditation
   It is observed that children make chaos in classrooms more particularly in between two periods that is between the time period when one teacher leaves the class & the other teacher arrives in the class room .

In our Hasti school teacher ,before leaving the class room , asks children to close their eyes and meditate .the Meditation Monitor keeps the watch .

The next teacher when arrives in the class room *asks children to open their eyes .

This way children get the experience of golden silence and meditation as well .it is proved very successful
2. School has introduced yet another unique & democratic system of self discipline* where in students council prepares three separate boxes for “causes” and three separate boxes for “consequence “ (self imposed penalty) punishments are all academic type and not a corporal punishment .

• Three separate boxes A,B,C have paper slips written with of types of causes ( mischief/ faults/ mistakes/ notorious actions)

• Similarly other 3 Boxes A,B,C have paper slips of penalty written on slips of paper
• A child who has been identified as a disruptive element by council of students of that class will have to *pick up one slip from punishment box and has to take the punishment written therein ,
• Student’s council of the class , comprising of 15 to 16in types of monitors/ monitresses ( *when max.students of the class are monitors the self discipline is automatically set * (ex. All subject monitors, cleanliness monitors,tiffin monitors , corridor monitor, home work monitor, meditation monitor ,uniform monitor ,Assembly monitors, house captains etc no punishment is administered by teachers or administrators,

It is discipline by the students and for the students
Self- discipline would create a specific routine for children, and guide them by ushering to new horizons. Discipline in kids is adamant but *self-discipline is Having the ability to array the prescribed tasks in an arranged order so that by doing them in chunks the enormity of the tasks will be decreased.
How can we cultivate self-discipline in children
Have a fruitful discussion with children about education
The child should know why he should study and thus we say discipline in kids is imperative. Enlighten him about the importance of studies and having a goal.
Divine his abilities and help him in studying Children are different, and like adults, they have different talents and abilities. Understand this while talking to them. If you can find out the talent of the child, try to guide him towards that destination.
Fix a time table
This is the duty of his or her guardian. If you create a suitable timetable, the child will follow it and after some time, it will become a definite routine. One of the key accomplishments of teaching self-discipline to your kids is to make them follow a routine, if they do it wholeheartedly, you can have relief and say proudly that there is a discipline in kids and your students.
If the child is too restless, use a technique such as Pomodoro
Pomodoro means tomato in Italian. If your child is too restless, you can try this method. This technique is like this-:
A . Study for 25 minute

1. take a 5 minutes break
2. study again
   Let this cycle continue four times and after finishing the fourth take a longer break, like 15-20 minutes, this is a very productive method as you are dividing time into chunks.
   Use Leisure time wisely
   Let him do whatever he wants during this time. You can also make him cultivate some hobbies too, like singing, reading, writing which will give enough intellectual stimulation.
   Through these child discipline methods and techniques, it will be possible to cultivate a proper routine, and the child will start to study with passion. The only thing we have to look at is, we have to guide them appropriately as they are the upcoming generations.
   A Hastian is a self disciplined student

Hasti Group of school Dondaicha BLOG NO, 393

A Vision for Education at Hasti School

The children sitting in our classrooms today will graduate into a world that is changing faster than any generation has experienced before. Many of the careers they will pursue do not yet exist. Technologies that seem revolutionary today may become obsolete tomorrow. Artificial Intelligence, automation, robotics, biotechnology, climate challenges, and global interconnectedness are reshaping the future at an unprecedented pace.

In such a world, an important question confronts every educator and parent: Are we preparing children for examinations, or are we preparing them for the future?

At Hasti School, we believe education must go beyond textbooks and tests. While academic excellence remains important, true education must equip students with the knowledge, skills, values, and mindset needed to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly evolving world.

This philosophy lies at the heart of Future Readiness.:-Future readiness is not about predicting the future. It is about preparing children to adapt, learn, lead, and succeed regardless of what the future brings.

The Future Will Reward Learners, Not Just Knowledge Holders For centuries, education focused primarily on acquiring information. Success often depended on how much knowledge one possessed.

Today, knowledge is available instantly.. A smartphone can provide answers within seconds. Artificial Intelligence can generate explanations, solve problems, and access vast amounts of information. *
In this environment, merely possessing information is no longer enough. The future belongs to those who can: Think critically ,Solve problems creatively , Learn continuously , Adapt to change , Collaborate effectively , Communicate clearly , Make ethical decisions Future readiness therefore requires a shift from knowledge accumulation to knowledge application.

At Hasti School, we aim to develop learners who are not only informed but capable of using knowledge wisely and effectively.
The Skills That Matter Most
While academic foundations remain essential, future success increasingly depends on a broader set of competencies.

Critical Thinking Children must learn to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned decisions. In an age of misinformation and information overload, the ability to think independently is more valuable than simply memorizing facts.

Creativity Machines can process data, but creativity remains uniquely human. The future will reward those who can imagine possibilities, innovate solutions, and think beyond conventional boundaries.

Communication Ideas have value only when they can be shared effectively. Students must learn to express themselves confidently through speaking, writing, listening, and collaboration.

Collaboration The world’s challenges are increasingly complex and interconnected. Future leaders will need to work with diverse teams, respect differing perspectives, and contribute constructively toward shared goals.

Adaptability he future will involve continuous change. Students must develop resilience, flexibility, and the confidence to navigate unfamiliar situations.
These skills are not taught through lectures alone. They are cultivated through meaningful learning experiences, projects, discussions, teamwork, and reflection.

Emotional Intelligence: The Hidden Superpower While technological skills are important, emotional intelligence may become one of the most critical success factors of the future.
Future-ready students must understand: Their emotions , Their strengths and limitations, How to handle setbacks ,How to build relationships, How to empathize with others , *How to manage stress and uncertainty
Academic knowledge may help students secure opportunities. Emotional intelligence helps them sustain success.

At Hasti School, we recognize that character, empathy, resilience, and self-awareness are as important as academic achievement.. A child who understands people will often succeed where a person who only understands information may struggle.

Learning How to Learn. Perhaps the most important future-ready skill is the ability to learn continuously. The knowledge acquired today may become outdated within a few years.
Future success will depend on a student’s capacity to:
Learn new skills quickly, Unlearn outdated practices , Adapt to emerging technologies , Remain curious throughout life

This requires cultivating a growth mindset—the belief that abilities can be developed through effort, persistence, and learning.
Students who view challenges as opportunities for growth become lifelong learners.
At Hasti School, we strive to nurture curiosity rather than mere compliance, inquiry rather than rote memorization, and exploration rather than passive learning.
Technology as a Tool, Not a Master. Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies are transforming education and industry. Future-ready students must become technologically competent. They should understand: Digital literacy , Responsible technology use , AI awareness Cyber safety, Data ethics , Online collaboration
However, technology should remain a tool—not a substitute for thinking.

Students must learn to use technology intelligently while retaining their capacity for independent judgment, creativity, and ethical decision-making.
The goal is not simply to produce digitally skilled students. The goal is to produce wise and responsible digital citizens.

Values Will Matter More Than Ever As technology becomes more powerful, human values become increasingly important.
Future readiness is not merely about professional success. It is also about responsible citizenship and ethical leadership.
Children must develop::-Integrity, Responsibility , Respect, Compassion , Environmental awareness , Social responsibility

The future will need individuals who not only ask, “Can we do this?” but also, “Should we do this?”

Education must therefore nurture both competence and conscience. At Hasti School, we believe values are not separate from education—they are central to it. Preparing Students for Careers That Do Not Yet Exist
Many studies suggest that a significant percentage of future jobs have not yet been created. This reality changes how schools must think about education. Instead of preparing students for specific careers alone, schools must prepare them for: Continuous learning ,Multiple career transitions
Entrepreneurial thinking , Innovation , Problem-solving

Future-ready students are not trained for a single destination. They are prepared for a lifelong journey of growth and adaptation. This requires flexibility, confidence, and a willingness to embrace change.

The Partnership Between School and Parents , Future readiness cannot be achieved by schools alone. Parents play a vital role in developing future-ready children. Children benefit when parents encourage:
Curiosity , Independent thinking , Reading habits , Responsibility , Resilience
Meaningful conversations , Balanced technology use*
When home and school work together, students receive consistent support for both academic and personal development. The strongest foundation for future readiness is a collaborative partnership between educators and families.

The Hasti School Commitment At Hasti School, future readiness is not an isolated program. It is a philosophy that shapes every aspect of learning.
Through our educational practices, experiential learning opportunities, LRPAX methodology, technology integration, value-based education, and focus on holistic development, we strive to prepare students not merely for examinations but for life. We envision students who are:
Confident learners
Compassionate individuals
Critical thinkers
Creative problem-solvers
Responsible citizens
Ethical leaders Our goal is not simply to help students succeed in the future. Our goal is to help them shape it.
Looking Ahead
The future cannot be predicted with certainty. But one truth remains clear:
Children who are curious, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded, and committed to lifelong learning will be prepared for whatever lies ahead.
Future readiness is not about preparing children for a specific world. It is about preparing them to thrive in any world. At Hasti School, we are committed to nurturing young minds that can embrace change with confidence, face challenges with resilience, and create a better tomorrow with wisdom and compassion.
Hasti School Empowering Learners Today. Shaping Leaders for Tomorrow.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it. therefore we say that WE DO NOT PREPARE CHILDREN FOR FUTURE BUT WE CREATE FURURE FOR THEM” —
At Hasti School, we believe every child has the potential not only to face the future but to help build it.

Hasti Group of school Dondaicha BLOG NO, 392

Transforming Learning into Lifelong Understanding The Hasti School Approach to Meaningful Education

In the rapidly evolving world of the 21st century, education can no longer be limited to memorizing facts, reproducing textbook answers, or scoring marks in examinations. The world our children are preparing for demands critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations.

At Hasti School, we firmly believe that true education is not measured by what a child can recall during an examination, but by what a child can understand, apply, experience, and carry forward into life.

With this vision, Hasti School has adopted the LRPAX Methodology—a comprehensive learning framework designed to make education engaging, meaningful, and enduring.
LRPAX stands for:
L – Learn
R – Reinforce
P – Practice
A – Apply
X – Experience

This methodology transforms students from passive recipients of information into active participants in their own learning journey.

Why Traditional Learning Alone Is Not Enough:- For decades, education often followed a simple pattern:
Teach → Memorize → Test → Forget

Students learned concepts for examinations and then moved on to the next chapter. While this approach helped in acquiring information, it often failed to develop deep understanding and practical competence.

Research in educational psychology consistently shows that learning becomes permanent only when students actively engage with concepts, revisit them repeatedly, apply them in different contexts, and connect them with real-life experiences.

The LRPAX methodology addresses this challenge by ensuring that learning does not stop with teaching—it continues until understanding becomes a lived experience.

L – Learn: Building the Foundation very educational journey begins with learning.
At this stage, students are introduced to new concepts, ideas, principles, and skills through engaging classroom instruction, discussions, demonstrations, multimedia resources, storytelling, experiments, and interactive activities. The objective is not merely to transfer information but to ignite curiosity.
At Hasti School, learning is designed to answer three fundamental questions:
What is it?
Why is it important?
How does it connect to life?

For example, while teaching environmental science, students do not merely memorize the definition of pollution. They explore its causes, effects, and relevance to their surroundings.

Learning becomes meaningful when students understand the purpose behind knowledge.

R – Reinforce: Strengthening UnderstandingLearning once is rarely enough.
Human memory naturally forgets information unless it is revisited and reinforced.The Reinforcement stage ensures that concepts move from short-term memory to long-term understanding.
At Hasti School, reinforcement occurs through:
Classroom discussions
Concept mapping
Group activities
Quizzes and games
Reflection exercises
Peer teaching
Revision modules
This stage helps students revisit concepts from different perspectives and strengthens neural connections in the brain.Educational psychologists often describe reinforcement as the bridge between exposure and mastery. Without reinforcement, learning remains fragile.With reinforcement, learning becomes durable.
P – Practice: Converting Knowledge into Skill. Understanding a concept intellectually is important, but true competence develops through practice. Just as one cannot learn swimming by reading a book or learn music by listening alone, academic concepts also require repeated practice. At Hasti School, practice is integrated into every subject.
Students engage in:
Problem-solving exercises
Writing assignments
Laboratory work
Mathematical drills
Language activities
Simulations
Creative projects
Practice develops: Accuracy, Speed, Confidence, Consistency, Independence. More importantly, practice helps students identify gaps in understanding and provides opportunities for improvement.
The aim is not perfection but progress.
Every practice session builds confidence and prepares students for real-world application.
A – Apply: Connecting Learning with Life. One of the most significant weaknesses of conventional education is that students often ask:

“Why are we learning this?”
The Apply stage answers that question.
Application transforms abstract knowledge into practical wisdom.
At Hasti School, students are encouraged to use what they learn in authentic situations.
Examples include:
Mathematics Using percentages to calculate discounts during shopping activities.
Science. aplying scientific principles during experiments and environmental projects.
Language. Using communication skills in presentations, debates, and public speaking.
Social Science. Analyzing current events through historical and civic perspectives.
Technology. Using digital tools to solve real-world challenges.
Application helps students understand that learning is not confined to classrooms. Knowledge becomes valuable when it solves problems, improves lives, and creates opportunities.. Through application, students develop critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities that are essential for future success.

X – Experience: The Highest Form of Learning The final and most powerful stage of the LRPAX methodology is Experience.
Experience transforms learning into personal understanding. People rarely forget what they have experienced directly.

Educational theorists have long emphasized that experiential learning creates deeper engagement, stronger retention, and greater motivation.
At Hasti School, experiential learning takes many forms:
Field visits
Educational tours
Community service projects
Science exhibitions
Cultural activities
Sports participation
Leadership opportunities
Entrepreneurship initiatives
Environmental campaigns. When students experience learning firsthand, concepts come alive. A lesson on biodiversity becomes memorable when students visit a nature reserve.

A lesson on social responsibility becomes meaningful when students participate in community outreach.

A lesson on teamwork becomes real when students collaborate during sports and group projects. Experience converts knowledge into wisdom.

How LRPAX Develops Future-Ready Learners The world our children will inherit is changing rapidly.. Future careers will demand skills that go beyond academic excellence.
Employers and universities increasingly seek individuals who can: Think critically ,Communicate effectively, Collaborate with others, Adapt to change, Solve complex problems, Learn continuously
The LRPAX methodology nurtures these competencies naturally.
Through learning and reinforcement, students build knowledge.
Through practice and application, they develop competence.
Through experience, they gain confidence and wisdom.
The result is a learner who is not merely informed but prepared.
The Role of Teachers in the LRPAX Framework
The success of LRPAX depends greatly on skilled educators.
At Hasti School, teachers are not merely instructors.
They are:
Facilitators of learning
Mentors of growth
Designers of experiences
Guides of discovery

Teachers carefully plan learning journeys that move students through all five stages of the methodology. They encourage inquiry, provide feedback, create opportunities for exploration, and help students connect classroom learning with life beyond school.

In the LRPAX model, teachers do not simply provide answers—they help students discover them.
The Role of Parents as Learning Partners
Education is most effective when schools and parents work together.
Parents play an essential role in supporting the LRPAX journey by:
Encouraging curiosity
Reinforcing learning at home
Supporting practice routines
Providing opportunities for application
Sharing meaningful experiences
When parents become active learning partners, education extends beyond the classroom and becomes part of everyday life.
This partnership strengthens student growth and ensures holistic development.
The Hasti School Vision
At Hasti School, education is not viewed as preparation for examinations alone.
It is preparation for life.The LRPAX methodology reflects our commitment to nurturing students who are:
Knowledgeable, Confident, Compassionate, Creative, Responsible, Future-ready
By guiding students through the stages of Learn, Reinforce, Practice, Apply, and Experience, we create an educational environment where learning is meaningful, engaging, and enduring..Because true education is not about what students remember for a test.It is about what they understand, what they can do, and who they become.
Hasti School Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow through LRPAX “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. The LRPAX methodology embodies this timeless principle, ensuring that every child at Hasti School learns not just for school, but for life.

HASTI GROUP OF SCHOOL
DONDAICHA
BLOG NO.388 *

The image I recently came across was not just disturbing—it was profoundly unsettling at a moral level

As a teacher and an educational administrator, it forced me to pause and ask a painful question:

“Is this what our education has become?*”

A young, highly educated individual—with a prestigious degree and a lucrative salary—allegedly commits an act so brutal, so devoid of humanity, that it shakes our very belief in what education is meant to achieve.

This is not just a crime story.
It is a mirror.
The Illusion of “Successful Education

For decades, our society has equated education with:

High-paying jobs

Degrees from reputed institutions
Social status and
material success

But somewhere along the way, we quietly dropped the most essential component:

Character
We are producing engineers, doctors, managers…
But are we nurturing humans?

A person may have:
A ₹40 lakh package
A degree from a top institution
Yet, if they lack empathy, restraint, and moral grounding, can we truly call them “educated”?

When Money Becomes the Measure of Worth
The deeper question raised is:
Why has money become more valuable than relationships?

Several factors contribute to this shift:

1. Hyper-Competitive Culture
   From a young age, children are conditioned to:
   Compete
   Win
   Outperform

Rarely are they taught to:
Understand
Empathize
Co-exist

2. Parental Pressure and Aspirational Living
   Many parents, often unintentionally, communicate:
   “ Success means earning more.”

Conversations revolve around:
Packages
Rankings
Careers
But not enough around:
Values
Emotional intelligence
Ethical decision-making
3. Erosion of Family Bonds
Modern lifestyles have reduced:
Shared family time
Intergenerational learning
Children grow up with information, but without emotional anchoring.
4. Education Without Ethical Integration

Schools focus heavily on:
Academic excellence
Skill development
But

value education often remains theoretical, not lived or practiced.

The Dangerous Gap: Intelligence Without Sensitivity
This is the real crisis.
*We are witnessing the rise of individuals who are:
Intellectually sharp
Professionally *successful
But:
Emotionally fragile
Morally unanchored

This imbalance can lead to:
Impulsiveness
Aggression
Breakdown of relationships

What Should Parents Do?
Parents are the first educators—and the most influential ones.

1. Redefine Success at Home
   Let children hear:
   “Be kind” as often as “Be successful”
   “Be honest” as much as “Be smart”
2. Model Behaviour
   Children don’t learn values from lectures—they absorb them from observation.
   How do we treat elders?
   How do we handle conflict?
   How do we speak about money?
   They are always watching.
3. Encourage Emotional
   Expression
   Teach children:
   It’s okay to feel anger—but not to act violently
   It’s okay to disagree—but respectfully
4. Limit Material Conditioning

Avoid making rewards purely material:

“If you score well, I’ll buy you this”
Instead:
Appreciate effort, discipline, and integrity

What Should Teachers and Schools Do?

Schools are not just centers of instruction—they are spaces of character formation.

1. Integrate Value Education into Daily Practice
   Not as a separate subject, but embedded in:
   Classroom discussions
   Literature
   Case studies
   Real-life situations
2. Prioritize Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
   Teach students:
   Self-awareness
   Empathy
   Conflict resolution
   Decision-making
3. Create Safe Spaces for Dialogue
   Students should feel comfortable discussing:
   Anger
   Stress
   Peer pressure
   Moral dilemmas
4. Recognize and Reward Values
   Celebrate:
   Kindness
   Honesty
   Responsibility
   Not just academic toppers.
5. Teacher as Role Model
   A teacher’s tone, fairness, and empathy leave lifelong impressions.
   Reclaiming the True Purpose of Education
   Education was never meant to be just a ladder to wealth.
   It was meant to be a path to wisdom and humanity.
   If education:
   Sharpens the mind
   but
   Hardens the heart
   then it has failed

A Question We Must All Answer

Before blaming the system, we must ask ourselves:
What are we prioritizing in our homes?
What are we
celebrating in our schools*?
What are we silently encouraging in our society?
Because children do not become what we teach.
They become what we normalize.
Conclusion: Building Humans, Not Just Professionals
The incident that disturbed us should not just shock us—it should awaken us.
Let us strive to create a generation that is:
Competent, but also compassionate
Successful, but also sensitive
Educated, but also ethical
Because at the end of the day:
👉 A society survives not on intelligence alone, but on humanity.