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HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE , DONDAICHA

BLOG NO  241

Education is evolving at a faster pace than any other period in recent history. There’s a growing awareness among educators and families that today’s curriculum needs to evolve to meet tomorrow’s reality. Beyond tools and technology, students need to develop new skills to solve tough problems, collaborate effectively, and express ideas in new ways. Sensing this at our *Hasti school the *class room decoration contest project was launched way back in the year 2013-1014

In recently concluded *Educationally decorated class room contest * teachers have displayed tremendous interest in making class rooms innovative .

The basic idea of the project was to stimulate and motivate students to make innovations ( addressing their problems and difficulties) by way of  finding solution with   creative thinking  , collaboration and discussion.

The innovative projets are given to the students of the class room or to the groups on the students in the class room. They prepare the projects and the projects are displayed to make the class room more mearningful and effective learning media.

Innovation is the heartbeat of progress, and within the classroom, it takes the form of student-led projects that challenge norms and spark new ideas. Let us  delves into the power of innovation and how students become drivers of their own learning journey through creative projects.

Student-led projects are a playground of curiosity, allowing students to explore topics that pique their interest. These projects fuel a thirst for knowledge, encouraging students to ask questions, seek answers, and embark on intellectual adventures that extend beyond the confines of traditional learning.

When students lead their own projects, they take ownership of their learning experience. This empowerment ignites a sense of responsibility and accountability, motivating them to invest time and effort into producing meaningful and impactful work.

Student-led projects are fertile ground for critical thinking and collaboration. As students devise strategies, analyse information, and solve problems, they develop vital skills that extend into every facet of life. Collaborative efforts teach them the art of teamwork, communication, and leveraging diverse strengths.

By participating in classroom innovation and student-led projects, students develop an innovation mindset—an essential attribute in a rapidly changing world. They learn to embrace challenges, adapt to new situations, and approach problems with creativity and resilience.

Innovation isn’t reserved for the world of adults; it’s a cornerstone of student growth and learning. Classroom innovation and student-led projects empower young minds to unleash their potential, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration that shape them into adaptable and forward-thinking individuals

In conclusion it is  to submit that There are following characteristics of innovative class room

1.Reflection

Innovative classrooms are often inquisitive and reflective. Teachers should consider what is or is not performing to expectations both as a class and independently.

2. Constant Learning

Every event in the classroom should be viewed as a teaching opportunity, and students will benefit from variety and a change .This discipline immersion helps build student engagement and interest, driving students to achieve higher levels of success.

3. Technology

One general approach for teachers  to be inventive is to adapt along with technology. educational videos online is a modest step that teachers can take to become more inventive.

4. Self-Directed Learning

Self-directed learning allows students to concentrate on a subject that interests them. Many teachers have attempted this directive by providing students with a list of research project ideas from which to choose.

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5. Place-Based Learning

Teachers can send their students on field trips to  planetariums or museums to encourage learning outside the classroom.

Please feel free to post your commendation , comments , remarks and suggestions to make  class rooms of our school more innovative.

Please do not forget to visit  our school’s web site ;

https://www.hastipublicschool.com/ to record your impression about school

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDAICHA                                                                                                                                                             

*  BLOG NUMBER 241                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Education is a tool that empowers individuals in all aspects of their life. It widens his knowledge, skills, techniques, and his vision of the world. It also helps in inculcating moral and ethical values. Apart from all this, employment opportunities increase to a great extent along with the higher income prospects. There is no doubt that the development of a country depends on the quality of its educational system. Adequate investment in the educational domain will help in increasing the efficiency and productivity of the manpower. Ultimately, well-educated people help in accelerating the pace of economic development resulting in the growth of the country.                                                                                     *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  *The Indian educational system, with its rich history and diverse culture, has been both a source of pride and concern for the nation. As the world rapidly evolves, so do the challenges faced by the education sector.  we will delve into the top challenges that the current Indian educational system grapples with, hinder its progress, and offer potential solutions to mitigate these issues. The system is grappling with several challenges that hinder its ability to provide a comprehensive and equitable education to all. In this blog, we will explore the top challenges facing the Indian educational system today.

Rote Learning vs. Critical Thinking

One of the most persistent challenges in the Indian education system is the overemphasis on rote learning. Students are often taught to memorize facts and figures rather than develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. This approach limits their ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations, stifling creativity and innovation.                                                                                                                            To address this, the curriculum must be redesigned to encourage experiential learning, hands-on activities, and open-ended discussions that foster independent thinking.                                                                                                                                                    *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          *  The prevailing teaching methodology in India often revolves around rote learning, emphasizing memorization over critical thinking. This approach hampers the development of analytical and problem-solving skills among students. Moving away from rote learning towards more interactive and application-based learning methods is a challenge that needs to be addressed.

Pressure-Cooker Environment

In the education system in India, a student’s intelligence and performance are thought to be mostly determined by their grades. Additionally, extracurricular activities are viewed as a detour from academics                                                                                                        . This thought stems from the idea that only professionals like doctors, lawyers, engineers, and chartered accountants are good and everybody wishes their child to become one of these                                                                                                                            . The intense competition in the Indian education system has led to a pressure-cooker environment for students. From a young age, they are pushed to excel academically, often resulting in immense stress, mental health issues, and burnout.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The system’s focus on high-stakes exams as the sole measure of success only exacerbates this problem. Schools should adopt a holistic approach to education that values personal growth, emotional well-being, and extracurricular activities, reducing the undue burden on students                                                                                                                                                                           *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  . The excessive emphasis on examination results creates immense pressure on students from a young age. This pressure can lead to mental health issues, robs students of genuine learning experiences, and fosters a culture where the sole purpose of education becomes achieving high grades.

Outdated Curriculum

The curriculum in many  schools is often outdated and disconnected from the rapidly changing world. With the advent of the digital age, there is a pressing need to incorporate subjects like computer programming, artificial intelligence, and practical life skills into the curriculum                                                                                                                                                              . A flexible curriculum that adapts to societal changes and technological advancements is crucial to equip students with relevant skills for the future job market.                                                                                                                                                                                                       * The curriculum in many  schools and colleges often lags behind the rapid changes in technology, industry, and global trends. This disconnect between the education provided and the skills needed in the modern world leaves graduates ill-prepared to enter the workforce or contribute effectively to society.

Solution: Regularly updating and revising the curriculum to incorporate relevant and up-to-date content is crucial. Collaboration between educational institutions and industries can help identify the skills that are in demand, allowing the curriculum to be adjusted accordingly.

Lack of Quality Teachers

Quality of education is closely tied to the quality of teachers. However, India faces a shortage of well-trained and motivated educators                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

. Additionally, the teaching profession is not always seen as attractive due to relatively low salaries, lack of professional development opportunities, and social status.                                                                                                                                                                        *Addressing this challenge requires investing in teacher training programs, improving working conditions, and recognizing the pivotal role teachers play in shaping young minds.                                                                                                                                      The shortage of well-trained and qualified teachers is a significant challenge in the Indian educational system. Many schools, especially in rural areas, struggle to attract and retain skilled educators, leading to compromised learning experiences for students.

Solution: Improving the training and professional development opportunities for teachers is essential. Competitive salaries, better working conditions, and recognition for educators can help motivate and retain talented individuals in the teaching profession

Inequity in Access to Education

Access to quality education remains a significant challenge, with stark disparities between urban and rural areas. Remote and marginalized communities often lack proper schools, qualified teachers, and educational resources. Government initiatives such as the Right to Education Act have made progress, but a concerted effort is needed to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has equal access to education. Access to quality higher education remains a challenge for many aspiring students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Limited seats in reputable institutions, high competition, and financial barriers often stand in the way of deserving students.

Insufficient funding and improper resource allocation are significant challenges in the Indian education system. Many educational institutions struggle with inadequate infrastructure, outdated teaching materials, and limited access to technology                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Implications: These challenges have far-reaching implications for India’s future development and global competitiveness. A subpar education system affects the employability of graduates, hampers innovation, and perpetuates socio-economic inequalities. Without addressing these challenges, India risks falling behind in the increasingly knowledge-based global economy.

The challenges facing the Indian education system are complex and deeply rooted. However, they are not insurmountable                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .By acknowledging these issues and collectively working towards innovative solutions, WE CAN  transform iOUR education system into one that nurtures holistic growth, critical thinking, and inclusivity.                                                                                           *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            At our Hasti school  we  use advanced technological tools to decide certain KPIs (KEY PEFORMANCE INDICATORS ) and metrics for determining the quality of education in all the institutions.

OUR HASTI SCHOOL STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT Regular assessments of the teaching staff  to ensure that all the teachers are well-educated and actually capable of teaching. Apart from improving the quality of education, this will HE;LP IN IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF THE GOALS OF EDUCATION  AND will help in solving few challengees the education system facing .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Please feel fjree to record your commendations , suggestions ,and remarks to contribute in finding solutions to the challenges of our education system …

BLOG NO  240

BACK DROP;

I still recollect the valuable  suggestion of our honourable Chairman sri   Kailas ‘Kantilalji Jain  when he said All children in our Hasti school to receive free access to a musical instrument so that Children will get a chance to experience the sounds of instruments and have a chance to play variety of musical  instruments we have  and we may add new unique instruments like  singing bowls, gongs, chimes, bells, etc.

Going one step ahead he said , musical instruments should  be kept in corridor and let children play and touch musical instrument of their choice during the session.

Very honestly I could not comprehend  his brilliant idea ,of what we call today a Sound bath,  but now I understand  its importance.0f  his visionary suggestion . Unfortunately, I failed to implement the same in its true sense.

            I strongly recommend additional sound baths and mindfulness sessions once-off or weekly programs with sound relaxation and mindfulness for our  primary and secondary schools.

The duration of the session can be  tailored to the needs and abilities of children. *The minimum session recommended for the sound bath is 30 min, maximum time is 50 min.

Let us dive deep in to this idea of sound bath

sound bath is a full-body meditative experience where  children lie down and listen to resonant sounds .( it could be arranged for teachers as well)  It often involves singing bowls, which create an echoing sound that ‘bathes’ participants *. We refer this sound bathing as a *healing practice.

The Sound Bath sometimes also called Meditative Concert or Bath of Gong, is one of the most effective and fast forms of meditation: its strength lies in the fact that no physical or mental effort is required, you do absolutely nothing.

You receive it lying on a comfortable mat in a comfortable room, or even outdoors, usually this activity is carried out in a group, but can also be done individually or in pairs.

The goal is to reach the void in the mind, to stop the thoughts,  even for a few moments, but enough to regenerate, giving us lightness and relief.

It is called “Bath” because it is completely surrounded by the Sound, a sound that at certain times, especially during the central part of the practice where the main instrument is played, the Gong, can give the feeling of being suspended in the void, as in space, or as lightness as when you float on the sea.

The Sound and Vibration of the instruments, which were already used thousands of years ago by shamans of various populations in Rituals of Evolutionary Transformation and Sacred Ceremonials, act on our body through the law of resonance  through the movement in the air, comes on our body, physical and emotional, a real vibratory wave, which travels to “massage” and to give a “rebalancing” where needed.

You can ride the Alpha and Theta waves, until deep states of relaxation,enter visualizations and have perceptions of alteration of space and time.

There are three sound phases:

 the first, introductory, that accompanies, helps to turn off the mind

the most cathartic central part,  call it the search for emptiness

the third, the return, with sounds that lead to rooting

They are all sounds that reproduce the effects of Nature, Sounds of the Elements, and some that contain the sound of the OM, as well as the sound of the creation, other instruments tuned to the special frequency 432hz

There are numerous benefits of sound and mindfulness, Arts and Crafts, Sound Relaxation, Storytelling, Games, Fun with brain science etc and these could be introduced in the curriculum skilfully.

Benefits of the sound bath session:

•           relaxes breathing

•           promotes rest and relaxation

•           lowers heartbeat

•           boosts the immune system

•           improves sleep patterns

•           restores peace and happiness

•           calms the mind

•           awakens creativity, imagination, concentration

•           empowers, increases self-esteem and self-love

•           promotes kindness and compassion towards others

•           helps to deal with feelings and difficult emotions

•           lowers stress and anxiety

•           helps to deal with grief, soothes the heart

•           teaches self-regulation tools to face difficult emotions,

•           increases self-control, patience, stillness,

•           improves focus and concentration,

•           psycho-somatic education – learning about the body, mind, and emotions,

•           improves listening skills

Objectives of  sound bath

•           To increase confidence and self-esteem, and to allow a child to express themselves more freely.

•           To improve memory and concentration, and therefore the child’s ability to learn.

•           To promote creativity.

•           To bring about feelings of calm and inner peace.

•           *To help children with learning difficulties express themselves and feel calmer

Outcomes

•           The 5 to 11 year olds will take away from the sessions tips and techniques to maintain their sense of calm and inner peace, and empower them with coping mechanisms they can use on a daily and long-term basis.

•           Due to the positive neural effects of sound and meditation, the 5 to 11 years olds may experience enhanced learning, concentration, and creativity

•           To bring about a sense of sharing and bonding within the group, which may enhance and develop friendships in general, and the class as a whole.

•           To enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of the children

•           Let us *try the sound bath sessions initially for Pre primary and primary classes once in a fortnight once in a month for our educators.

Finally Sound is everywhere, all the time. It sets the tone for our mood each day, much like a backing track to a film. This is because everything has a vibrational frequency, including ourselves. When we practice sound healing, we  use these tonal frequencies to re-balance our bodies and minds.

Sound baths are a powerful healing modality because sound travels extremely well through liquid, and the human body is made up of 60-70% water.  “the various sounds which hold healing frequencies, vibrations and energies start to move through the water within us, helping to liberate any energy which is stuck*.”

For the wellbeing of our children sound bath will play vital  role in the days to come . This would be one more step close to make  our school a *Pivoting school

Please feel free to give your suggestions, remarks , & commendation for making sound bath more realistic , effective and purposeful for the benefit of our children .                                                                                                                                                              

Please do not forget to visit our school web site

https://www.hastipublicschool.com/  to record your impression about school

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HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL  & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA

BLOG NO 238

इस  BLOG में  मैं  Spoken English सीखने  से  सम्बंधित  अपनी  thoughts share कर  रहा  हूँ, यह  मेरा  व्यक्तिगत  दृष्टिकोण   है  और  आप  इससे  पूरी  तरह   असहमत  भी  हो  सकते  हैं, पर  यदि  इससे  कुछ  लोगों  को  फायदा  पहुँचता  है  तो  मुझे  ख़ुशी  होगी. 

हमारे  देश  में  अंग्रेजी  बोलना  सीखना एक  बहुत  बड़ा  business है. ख़ास  तौर पे  छोटे  शहरों   में  इसका  कुछ  ज्यादा  ही  craze है. आपको  जगह -जगह  English Speaking से  related ads दिख  जायेंगे, “ 90 घंटे  में  अंग्रेजी  बोलना  सीखें,”, ”फर्राटेदार  अंग्रेजी  के  लिए  join  करें   XYZ School of Language” etc.

पर  क्या  यह  COACHING CLASSES  सचमुच  इतने  effective हैं ? शायद  नहीं ! क्योंकि  वो  पहले  ही  गलत  expectation set कर  देते  हैं ! मात्र  90 घंटे   सीखकर   किसी  भाषा  को आसानी  के  साथ  बोलना  बहुत मुश्किल है. हाँ, ये   हो  सकता  है  कि  कुछ  दिन  वहां  जाकर  आप  पहले  की  अपेक्षा  थोडा  और  fluent हो  जाएं , पर  ऐसे कम  ही  लोग  होते हैं जो सचमुच अपनी इंग्लिश बोलने की काबीलियत का  श्रेय  ऐसे COACHING CLASSES  को दे सकें.अगर आप  पहले  से  ठीक-ठाक अंग्रेजी बोल लेते हैं और  तब  ऐसी  जगह  जाते  हैं  तो  यह  आपके  लिए  फायदेमंद  हो  सकता  है, नहीं  तो  आपके  लिए  अच्छा  होगा  कि   आप  इस  mindset के  साथ  जाइये  कि  ऐसे  school में  जाकर  आप  एक  start कर  सकते  हैं  पर  यहाँ  से  निकलने  के  बाद  भी आपको  काफी  दिनों  तक  पूरी  dedication के  साथ  लगे  रहना  होगा

तो  आइये  सबसे  पहले  मैं  आपके  साथ  अंग्रेजी  बोलने  से  सम्बंधित  कुछ  myths share करता  हूँ :

English बोलने  के  लिए  grammar अच्छे  से  आना  चाहिए : यह  एक  बहुत  बड़ा  myth है, आप  ही  सोचिये  कि  जब  आपने  हिंदी  बोलना  सीखा  तो  क्या  आपको  संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, इत्यादि  के  बारे  में  पता  था ?  नहीं  पता  था, क्योंकि  उसकी  जरूरत  ही  नहीं  पड़ी  वो  तो  बस  आपने  दूसरों  को  देखकर -सुनकर  सीख  लिया. उसी  तरह  अंग्रेजी  बोलने  के  लिए  भी  Grammar की  knowledge जरूरी  नहीं  है.  

कुछ  ही  दिनों  में  अंग्रेजी  बोलना  सीखा  जा  सकता  है : गलत ! अपनी  मात्र  भाषा  से  अलग  कोई  भी  भाषा  सीखने  में  समय  लगता  है. कितना  समय  लगेगा  यह person to person differ करेगा. पर  मेरा  मानना  है  कि  यदि  कोई  पहले  से  थोड़ी  बहुत  अंग्रेजी  जानता  है और  वो  dedicated होकर  effort करे  तो  6 महीने  में  अच्छी  अंग्रेजी  बोलना  सीख  सकता  है.और  यदि  आप  सीख  ही  रहे  हैं  तो  कामचलाऊ  मत  सीखिए, अच्छी  English सीखिए.

 यदि  आपको  ऐसी  schooling नहीं  मिली  जहाँ  आप  अंग्रेजी बोलना  सीख  पाए  तो  उसपर  अफ़सोस  मत  कीजिये, जो  पहले  हुआ  वो  past है, present तो  आपके  हाथ  में  है  जो  चीज  आप  पहले  नहीं  सीख  पाए  वो  अब  सीख  सकते  हैं, in fact as an adult आप  अपनी  हर  उपलब्धि  या  नाकामयाबी  के  लिए  खुद   जिम्मेदार  हैं.

अंग्रेजी  बोलने  के  लिए  अच्छी   vocabulary होना  जरूरी  है : नहीं, vocabulary जितनी  अच्छी  है  उतना  अच्छा   है, पर   generally आम -बोल  चाल  में  जितने  words बोले  जाते  हैं, वो  आपको  पहले   से  ही  पता  होंगे या थोड़ी सी मेहनत से आप इन्हें जान जायेंगे.  दरअसल  हम  जो  words जानते  हैं  बस  उन्ही  को  सही  जगह  place करने  की  बात  होती  है. मैंने कई बार लोगों को एक से एक कठिन words की meaning रटते देखा है, पर ऐसा करना आपकी energy  ऐसी जगह लगाता है जहाँ लगाने की फिलहाल ज़रुरत नहीं है.

अगर आप ऊपर दिए गए किसी मिथक को मानते हों तो अब उनसे छुटकारा पा लीजिये, और स्पोकेन इंग्लिश सीखने के लिए नीचे दिए गये सुझावों को  अपनाइए .

12 Ideas to Learn Spoken English

स्पोकेन इंग्लिश सीखने के 12 सुझाव  

1. अपना महौल English बनाएं : किसी  भी  भाषा  को  सीखने  में  जो  एक  चीज  सबसे  महत्त्वपूर्ण  होती  है  वो  है  हमारा  environment, हमारा  माहौल.  आखिर  हम  अपनी  मात्र -भाषा  छोटी  सी  ही  उम्र   में  कैसे  बोलने  लगते  हैं :- क्योंकि   24X7 हम  ऐसे  माहौल  में  रहते  हैं  जहाँ  वही  भाषा  बोली , पढ़ी, और  सुनी  जाती  है.  इसीलिए  अंग्रेजी  बोलना  सीखना  है  तो  हमें  यथा  संभव  अपने  माहौल  को  English बना  देना  चाहिए.  इसके  लिए  आप  ऐसा  कुछ  कर  सकते  हैं:

    हिंदी  अखबार  की  जगह  English Newspaper पढना  शुरू  कीजिये.

    हिंदी  गानों  की  जगह  अंग्रेजी  गाने  सुनिए.

    अपने interest के English program / movies देखिये.

    अपने  room को  जितना  English बना  सकते  हैं  बनाइये ….English posters, Hollywood actors,English  books,Cds..जैसे  भी   हो  जितना  भी  हो  make it English.

ऐसे लोगों के साथ group बनाएं जो आप ही की तरह स्पोकेन इंग्लिश सीखना चाहते हों : कुछ ऐसे  दोस्त   खोजिये  जो  आप   ही  की  तरह  अंग्रेजी  बोलना सीखना  चाहते  हैं.  अगर  आपके  घर  में  ही  कोई  ऐसा  है  तो  फिर  तो  और  भी  अच्छा  है. लेकिन  अगर  ना  हो  तो  ऐसे  लोगों  को  खोजिये, और  वो  जितना  आपके  घर  के  करीब  हों  उतना अच्छा  है. ऐसे दोस्तों  से  अधिक  से  अधिक  बात  करें  और  सिर्फ  English में. हाँ ,चाहें  तो  आप  mobile पर  भी  यही  काम  कर  सकते  हैं.

 कोई mentor बना लें: किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को अपना mentor बना लें जो अच्छी English जानता हो, आपका कोई मित्र, आपका कोई रिश्तेदार, कोई पडोसी, कोई अंग्रेजी सीखाने वाला institute….कोई भी जो आपकी मदद के लिए तैयार हो. आपको अपने मेंटर से जितनी मदद मिल सके लेनी होगी. अगर आप को मेंटर ना मिले तो भी मायूस होने की ज़रुरत नहीं है आप अपने efforts में लगे रहे, मेंटर मिलने सी आपका काम आसानी से होता लेकिन ना मिलने पर भी आप अपने प्रयास से यह भाषा सीख सकते हैं.

  पहले  दिन  से  ही correct English बोलने  का  प्रयास  मत  करें : अगर  आप  ऐसा  करेंगे  तो   आप   इसी  बात  में  उलझे  रह  जायेंगे  की  आप  सही  बोल  रहे  हैं  या  गलत. पहला  एक -दो  महिना  बिना  किसी  tension के   जो  मुंह  में  आये  बोले, ये  ना  सोचें  कि  आप  grammatically correct हैं  या  नहीं.  जरूरी  है  कि  आप  धीरे -धीरे  अपनी  झिझक  को  मिटाएं .

 English सीखने के लिए  Alert रहे : वैसे  तो  मैं  अपनी  spoken English का  श्रेय   अपने  school St.Paul’s को  देता हूँ  पर  अंग्रेजी  के लिए  अपनी  alertness की  वजह  से  भी  मैंने  बहुत  कुछ   सीखा  है. मैं  जब  TV पर  कोई  English program देखता  था  तो  ध्यान  देता  था  की  words को  कैसे  pronounce किया  जा रहा  है, और  किसी  word को  sentence में  कैसे  use  किया  जा रहा  है. इसके  आलावा  मैंने  नए  words सीखने  के  लिए  एक  diary भी  बनायीं  थी  जिसमे  मैं  newspaper पढ़ते  वक़्त जो  words नहीं  समझ  आते  थे  वो  लिखता  था, और  उसका use  कर  के एक  sentence भी  बनता  था, इससे  word की  meaning याद  रखने  में  आसानी  होती  थी.

बोल  कर  पढ़ें : हर  रोज  आप  अकेले  या  अपने  group में  तेज  आवाज़  में  English का  कोई  article या  story पढ़ें. बोल -बोल  कर   पढने  से  आपका  pronunciation सही  होगा, और  बोलने  में  आत्मविश्वास  भी  बढेगा.

Mirror का use करें  : मैं  English बोलना  तो  जानता  था  पर  मेरे  अन्दर  भी  fluency की  कमी  थी, इसे ठीक  करने  के  लिए  मैं  अक्सर  अकेले  शीशे  के  सामने  खड़े  होकर   English में  बोला  करता  था. और  अभी  भी  अगर  मुझे  कोई  presentation या  interview देना  होता  है  तो  मैं  शीशे   के  सामने  एक -दो  बार  practice  करके  खुद  को  तैयार  करता  हूँ.  आप  भी  अपने  घर  में  मौजूद  mirror का  इस्तेमाल  अपनी  spoken English improve करने  के  लिए  कीजिये.  शीशे  के  सामने  बोलने  का  सबसे  बड़ा  फायदा  है  कि  आप  को  कोई  झिझक  नहीं  होगी  और  आप  खुद  को  improve कर  पाएंगे.

Enjoy the process: English बोलना  सीखेने  को  एक  enjoyment की  तरह  देखें  इसे अपने  लिए  बोझ  ना  बनाएं.  आराम  से  आपके  लिए  जो  speed comfortable हो  उस  speed से  आगे  बढें . पर  इसका  ये  मतलब  नहीं  है  कि  आप  अपने  प्रयत्न  एकदम  से  कम   कर  दें, बल्कि  जब  आप  इसे  enjoy करेंगे  तो  खुद -बखुद  इस  दिशा  में  आपके  efforts और  भी  बढ़  जायेंगे.  आप  ये  भी  सोचें  कि  जब  आप  fluently बोलने  लगेंगे  तब  कितना  अच्छा लगेगा  , आप  का  confidence भी  बढ़  जायेगा  और  आप  सफलता  की  तरफ  बढ़ने  लगेंगे.

 English में सोचना शुरू करें: जब  इंसान  मन  में  कुछ  सोचता  है  तो  naturally वो  अपनी  मात्र  भाषा  में  ही  सोचता  है. लेकिन  चूँकि  आप  English सीखने  के  लिए  committed हैं  तो  आप  जो  मन  में  सोचते  हैं  उसे  भी  English में  सोचें. यकीन  जानिये  आपके  ये  छोटे -छोटे  efforts आपको  तेजी  से  आपकी  मंजिल  तक  पंहुचा  देंगे.

ऐसी  चीजें  पढ़ें जो समझने में बिलकुल आसान हों: बच्चों की English comics आपकी हेल्प कर सकती है, उसमे दिए गए pictures आपको story समझने  में हेल्प करेंगे और simple sentence formation भी आम बोल चाल में बोले जाने वाले सेंटेंसेस पर आपकी पकड़  बना देंगे.

Internet का use करें : आप स्पोकेन इंग्लिश सीखने के लिए इन्टरनेट का भरपूर प्रयोग करें. You Tube पर available  videos आपकी काफी हेल्प कर सकते हैं.  सही pronunciation और meaning के लिए आप TheFreeDictionary.Com का use कर सकते हैं.  AchhiKhabar.Com पर दिए गए Quotes भी आपकी मदद कर सकते हैं, चूँकि मैंने जो quotes collect किये हैं वो English और Hindi दोनों में हैं तो आप वहां से भी कुछ सीख  सकते हैं और साथ ही महापुरुषों के अनमोल विचार भी जान सकते हैं.

Interest मत  loose कीजिये : अधिकतर  ऐसा  होता  है  कि  लोग  बड़े  जोशो -जूनून  के  साथ  English सीखना  शुरू  करते  हैं. वो  ज्यादातर  चीजें  करते  हैं  जो  मैंने  ऊपर  बतायीं, पर  दिक्कत  ये  आती  है  कि  हर  कोई  अपनी  comfort zone में  जाना  चाहता  है. आपकी  comfort zone Hindi है  इसलिए  आपको  कुछ  दिनों  बाद  दुबारा  वो  अपनी  तरफ  खींचेगी  और  ऊपर  से  आपका  माहौल  भी  उसी  को  support करेगा. इसलिए  आपको  यहाँ  पर  थोड़ी  हिम्मत  दिखानी  होगी, अपना  interest अपना  enthusiasm बनाये  रखना  होगा.  इसके  लिए  आप  English से  related अपनी  activities में  थोडा  innovation डालिए. For example : यदि  आप  रोज़ -रोज़  serious topics पर  conversation करने से  ऊब  गए  हों  तो  कोई  abstract topic, या  फ़िल्मी   मसाले  पर  बात  करें,  कोई इंग्लिश मूवी देखने चले जाएँ, या फिर कुछ और करें जो आपके दिमाग में आये. आप  एक -दो  दिन  का  break भी  ले  सकते  हैं, और  नए  जोश  के  साथ  फिर  से  अपने  mission पर  लग  सकते  हैं. पर  कुछ  ना  कुछ  कर  के  अपना  interest बनाये  रखें. वरना  आपका  सारा  effort waste चला  जायेगा.

: Use your Television

अभी कुछ दिन पहले मैं  अपने रिश्तेदार के  यहाँ गया था, वहां मेरा 3 साल का भतीजा बड़े मजे से छोटा भीम कार्टून देख रहा था, मैंने notice किया कि चैनल की language English पे सेट है. I think ये एक अच्छा तरीका है इंग्लिश सीखने का, बच्चों के लिए बनाये गए कार्टून्स की भाषा सरल होती है और साथ में चल रहे एनीमेशन से बात को समझना आसान हो जाता है. आप भी इस तरीके का use कर सकते हैं.इसके आलावा आप ऐसे channels भी देख सकते हैं जिसमे subtitles आते हैं. इससे भी आपको भाषा सीखने में मदद मिलेगी.

English एक universal language है, इसे दुनिया भर में अरबों लोग बोलते हैं, तो आप ही सोचिये जो काम अरबों लोग कर सकते हैं भला आप क्यों नहीं!!! बस इतना याद रखिये कि अंग्रेजी  बोलना सीखने का सबसे सरल तरीका है “अंग्रेजी बोलना”  और इस लिए आपको ऐसे लोगों के साथ अधिक से अधिक  रहना चाहिए जिनसे आप इंग्लिश में बात कर सकते हैं. अपनी झिझक मिटाइए और ऐसे हर एक मौके का फायदा उठाइए जहाँ आपको English बोलने का मौका मिल रहा हो.

तो फिर देर किस बात की है बस लग जाइये अपने efforts में और अपने भाषा ज्ञान में अंग्रेजी भी जोड़ लीजिये.

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हस्ती पब्लिक स्कूल और जूनियर कॉलेज, डोंडिचा

ब्लॉग नंबर 238

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  हमारा हस्ती विद्यालय प्रेरक शिक्षा का विद्यालय है

इस वर्ष हमारे हस्ती पब्लिक स्कूल को दो श्रेणियों में सर्वश्रेष्ठ स्कूल घोषित किया गया है और 23 अगस्त 2023 को होटल विवांता ताज में आयोजित भव्य समारोह में *एनएसए (राष्ट्रीय स्कूल पुरस्कार) द्वारा मनमोहक ट्रॉफी और प्रमाण पत्र से सम्मानित किया गया है।

1. “ सर्वोत्तम शिक्षा सुविधाओं वाला विद्यालय ” *

2. “ प्रेरणादायक शिक्षा के लिए सर्वोत्तम विद्यालय”

सबसे पहले मैं शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में इस शानदार उपलब्धि के लिए प्रिंसिपल, वाइस प्रिंसिपल सुश्री रजिया मैम और पूरे शिक्षण और गैर-शिक्षण समुदाय को बधाई देता हूं, जो समर्थन, प्रोत्साहन और प्रेरणा के बिना संभव नहीं था। हमारे मार्गदर्शक एवं मार्गदर्शक माननीय अध्यक्ष श्री कैलास कांतिलालजी जैन”

हमारे स्कूल को सर्वश्रेष्ठ इसलिए चुना गया क्योंकि हमने समस्या की सफलतापूर्वक पहचान कर ली है और इतना ही नहीं बल्कि हम छात्रों को सीखने के लिए प्रेरित करने के लिए अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रयास कर रहे हैं।

हमारे संकाय सदस्यों और प्रशासकों ने अपना अवलोकन किया कि छात्र सीखने के लिए उत्सुक हैं, लेकिन सभी सक्षम नहीं हैं। इसलिए उन्हें अपनी रुचि बनाए रखने के लिए प्रेरित करना महत्वपूर्ण है।

छात्र की सहभागिता अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है, और एक शिक्षक को छात्रों को अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ हासिल करने के लिए प्रेरित करने की आवश्यकता है। इस ब्लॉग में मैं आपको यह बताने का प्रयास करूंगा कि हमारा हस्ती स्कूल क्या कर रहा है और छात्रों को सीखने और अध्ययन करने के लिए प्रेरित करने की योजना बना रहा है।

हमारे शिक्षक पाठों में उत्साह लाते हैं

पढ़ाए जा रहे विषय के प्रति शिक्षकों का उत्साह प्रेरणा का एक बड़ा साधन है। दिए गए पाठ और प्रस्तुत अध्ययन सामग्री के प्रति जुनून स्पष्ट रूप से हमारे छात्रों को प्रेरित करता है। जब शिक्षक कक्षा में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा लाते हैं, तो हमारे छात्रों को उत्साही बनाने में कम मेहनत लगती है। जुनून संक्रामक हो सकता है. जब हमारे शिक्षक प्रदर्शित करते हैं कि विषय इतना रोमांचक क्यों है, तो आप छात्रों की सहभागिता को प्रेरित करने की अधिक संभावना रखते हैं।

  कक्षा कक्ष में अनुकूल वातावरण कक्षा में घूम-घूमकर और छात्रों के साथ बातचीत करके बोरियत को कम करें और सीखने के लिए प्रेरित करें। हमारे शिक्षक मिलनसार, खुले और सुलभ होने के साथ-साथ सफलतापूर्वक नियंत्रण बनाए रखते हैं।

छात्रों को जानना उन्हें व्यक्तिगत रूप से अध्ययन करने के लिए प्रेरित करने के तरीके ढूंढने में मदद करने का एक उत्कृष्ट तरीका है। आपको केवल नाम याद रखने से आगे बढ़कर यह पता लगाने की कोशिश करनी होगी कि उन्हें क्या प्रेरित करता है, वे किस चीज के प्रति जुनूनी हैं, उनकी रुचियां और उनकी अध्ययन की जरूरतें क्या हैं ताकि आप उनकी बेहतर मदद कर सकें।

कक्षा को सकारात्मक रखें और जहां श्रेय देना हो वहां श्रेय दें। ईमानदार प्रशंसा और सराहना छात्रों को अधिक उत्साही बनाने और कक्षा में अधिक ध्यान देने में काफी मदद कर सकती है। प्रेरणा उद्धरणों, चमकीले पोस्टरों के साथ शैक्षिक रूप से सजाए गए क्लास रूम जो छात्रों को विशिष्ट चीजें सीखने में मदद करते हैं और कमरे को उज्ज्वल और सकारात्मक बनाए रखते हैं। हमारा हस्ती पब्लिक स्कूल केवल स्कूल के रूप में जाना जाता है जो हर साल “सजाए गए क्लास रूम प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन करता है। यह सीखने वाले खेलों को प्रोत्साहित करता है जो छात्रों को ध्यान केंद्रित करने में मदद करते हैं।

*हमारे शिक्षक छात्रों को आवश्यक लक्ष्य हासिल करने में मदद करते हैं

हम उस कार्य के वर्ष के लिए लक्ष्य निर्धारित करते हैं जिसे कवर करने की आवश्यकता है और छात्रों को क्या सीखना आवश्यक है*

हम इसे एक टेम्पलेट के रूप में उपयोग करते हैं और छात्रों को उनकी आवश्यकता के आधार पर अपने लक्ष्य निर्धारित करने में मदद करते हैं। लक्ष्य प्रबंधनीय, मापने योग्य और प्राप्त करने योग्य हैं।

लक्ष्य विषय के लिए प्रासंगिक हैं और लक्ष्य प्राप्त करने के लिए बोनस के रूप में किसी प्रकार का पुरस्कार (हालांकि छोटा) है। हम शिक्षक उन्हें बताते हैं कि हमारी अपेक्षाएँ क्या हैं, विस्तार से बताते हैं कि क्या हासिल करने की ज़रूरत है, और फिर उन्हें आपको यह दिखाने देते हैं कि वे इसे हासिल करने की योजना कैसे बनाते हैं।

*हमारे शिक्षक छात्रों को शामिल करते हुए चीजों को बदलते हैं

हर दिन बिल्कुल एक ही प्रारूप में पढ़ाने से कक्षा में बोरियत और अरुचि पैदा होगी*।

  हमारे स्कूल के शिक्षक रचनात्मक हैं। उनके छात्रों के साथ बातचीत करें और उन्हें इस बात में शामिल करें कि काम का अध्ययन कैसे किया जाता है। छात्र निष्क्रिय रूप से सुनने के बजाय सृजन, डिज़ाइन और समाधान करने से अच्छी तरह सीखते हैं। कक्षा में प्रश्न पूछें यह देखने के लिए कि छात्र पहले से क्या जानते हैं और छात्रों को कक्षा में उन्हें पढ़ाए गए भाग पर प्रश्न बनाने के लिए कहें, इससे छात्र सक्रिय और रचनात्मक बनेंगे और सहयोगात्मक होकर उन्हें सामने से व्याख्यान देने के बजाय एक-दूसरे को पढ़ाएंगे। कक्षा।

हमारे शिक्षक मज़ेदार कार्य निर्धारित करते हैं जो छात्रों को कई क्षमताओं का उपयोग करते हैं ताकि उन्हें सोचना और करना पड़े जो उन्हें केवल श्रोता बनने से बेहतर सीखने में मदद करता है।                                                                                                                                                                          *हम शिक्षक समस्याओं के संभावित समाधान या समाधान के तरीके सुझाते हैं ताकि उन्हें सोचना पड़े। सीखने में बदलाव करें और मौखिक और लिखित तरीकों के साथ-साथ कुछ पाठ भी शामिल करें जो इरादे से सुनने को प्रोत्साहित करते हैं।

इस तरह से हमारा हस्ती पब्लिक स्कूल छात्रों को अध्ययन करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है, शिक्षक छात्रों की ताकत और कमजोरियों पर काम करते हैं, रचनात्मक, केंद्रित आलोचना करते हैं, और छात्रों की प्रशंसा करना सुनिश्चित करते हैं और अर्जित होने पर श्रेय देते हैं।

हमारे स्कूल में यह बहुत ही सकारात्मक शिक्षण शैली छात्रों को अपने सीखने की जिम्मेदारी लेने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करती है और छात्रों को सक्रिय रूप से सीखने में रुचि पैदा करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है।

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            कृपया बेझिझक अपनी बहुमूल्य टिप्पणियाँ, टिप्पणियाँ और प्रशंसाएँ पोस्ट करें क्योंकि वे सुधार के लिए प्रभावी उपकरण हैं। *कृपया हमारी वेबसाइट पर आना न भूलें

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDICHA

BLOG NO.237

Mental Health and Wellbeing

schools and families are important social units  which anchor the heath and wellbeing of all individuals. schools have the prime responsibility to promote and optimise the physical, social and mental health of students.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Every school with Digitalisation, globalisation, integration, innovation looks luminous with Introduction of smart classes, inclusion of smart boards, plethora of subject choices offered, variety of activities to pursue, choices in terms of experiences to broaden the horizon of a child via exchange programmes, certainly the list is endless on how schools are bringing multifariousness to cherish and encourage the spirit of a child

Our Hasti school is keeping the pace and building up on the school resources , be it in terms of the physical structures or encouraging the talent pool with respect to the teaching faculty,

its essential to repair, prepare and fortify the school infrastructure in all ways possible to ensure the future of the country, the citizens of tomorrow, the students get the best of facilities and opportunities to forge ahead.

Mental health: an important aspect.

Though a six-hour day at school has enough for the educational mental, physical, cognitive invigoration for a child, but our  Hasti school has plans exclusively  for the psychological and* emotional welfare for a child and adolescents.

The alarming rate of children’s mental health problem isn’t a masked certitude anymore. According to a recent study, three decades back, 1 in 10 high school students could be categorised having a mental health issue , *now the number is 1in 3*I.

Stress and depression are the most common phenomena plaguing youngsters.

The list proving this sentiment can keep adding more attributes, but the veracity of the mental health landscape pertaining to plans, provisions, policies and methodologies in any average school is at a dismal state and sadly there aren’t ample measures taken to curb this downward spiral of a child’s psyche. The magnitude of this problem can’t be ignored any more and the time has come to recognise the gargantuan status of this problem that is slowly creeping and corroding the confidence of a teen.

Ask Google for ‘Top 10 issues facing the youth today,” the answer ranges from the following: *Failure to succeed in education system, Issues related to body image, family problems, Substance abuse, Pressures of materialism, Negative stereotyping,

Pressure of 24 hour social networking tops the list.

Each child is different and so is his/her problem

Everyone can perceive that with the education being provided at most of school presently, a student can hardly scratch the surface of these problems. The obstacles are very personal and can vary in intensity and understanding of the child. Two children within the same school of the same class can anticipate their problems dealing with the same issue, in distinct manners and this, thus complicates the solution for them. The quandary (is not just about the ADHD and learning disabled students

. The challenges today lie with children battling cyber addiction, social media validation, celebrity Idolization, emotional turmoil and identity crisis.

It is said that in about 70% of adults having a psychological disorder, the symptoms begin to surface in their teenage years. Imagine the world of difference it would make for such children who get the required intervention at the right time in school to transform themselves into responsible and contributing adults for tomorrow.

According to the World Economic Forum Global survey, world’s most serious problems are Climate change/destruction of nature, Large scale conflict/war, Inequality, Religious conflicts, Government accountability and corruption.

It doesn’t take rocket science to understand that the core human values of empathy, understanding respect, honesty, courage, integrity, perseverance, and many more are needed to deal with these.

While a child can turn to the internet to understand a lesson in Maths, Sciences or languages, it’s near impossible to decode his/her personal feelings, emotions and thoughts. There is no such platform to give him an insight into the why’s and what’s of his own persona. Hence it is important to connect them with their own ‘thinking’ and ‘feeling ‘ part and ensure they are in sync.

While the result of a school depends on the academic score card of a child , its even so, more important for the society and nation to emphasise on the harmonious and holistic development of a child’s thoughts, feelings, morals, values, personality and character* considering this our Hasti school has decided to regularly assess the personality development of every child and like academic progress card,  personality assessment card to be issued to appraise parents about the thoughts, feelings, morals, values, personality and character*of their ward..

Our Hasti school’s education policy and curriculum are the primary agents to make a difference in the standard of the succeeding mankind. Our Hasti School believes that Let a child accept himself first  let a child acknowledge his worth first, let a child be aware of himself first ( for this variety of result oriented  activities at pre-primary section are organised and conducted ) and then let the process of transferring knowledge begin. Our Hasti school believes that the confidence and motivation that comes in from self-awareness can provide a student a strong platform to contribute in the betterment of the world in a more benefiting way.

While the risks may not be completely eliminated in children, due to time and resource constraints , but we have plans to assist our students by way of setting up

•           A guidance and counselling department with a qualified counsellor to monitor all the students in a school ensures the primary setup to aid the ones who need the most.

•           On an average 20 minutes a day should be devoted exclusively for emotional and mental introspection of a child (most importantly teens).

•           A well designed time table involving Yoga , Arts, S.U.P.W ,school  thinks that an Art  is the true expression of humans lovely creative power.  An art work is the reflection of artist’s temperament, *An art it is the product of  his physical and mental creative skill art is the way out to vent  the emotions and feelings. .

•           Periodic screening through simple yet robust psychometric tests to weed out students who need assistance.

•           SWAYAM (myself) classes for senior students to acknowledge and ascertain their own areas of weakness, emotional disturbances, improvement and management or self-regulation of emotions.

•           And most importantly workshops, talks, lectures and activities to address the common problems facing the youth today on a regular basis by exemplary speakers who can motivate and inspire youngsters to dwell within.

•           The role of the regular class and subject teachers cannot be collated in their potentiality to galvanize this process. They have an ability to revolutionize the day-to-day prosaic classroom proceedings into something more exhilarating and remunerative concerning the student’s psyche.

The dawn of a new tomorrow is going to usher in exigent demands of steadfastness and principled young minds. Our Hasti school is going to make sure  that  our children are prepared to take on the call with a firm grip over themselves first. The boons of honouring their own unique persona shall effortlessly pave way for them being a paragon.

 Positive Mental Health= Success In Life

Children’s success in school and life is directly linked to their mental health. Some research findings indicate that children who receive mental health support do better in academics, are flexible and adaptive to change. The overall mental health determines learning. Problem in activities and behaviour can be addressed by providing mental health support.

Access to mental health services  is vital in improving the physical and psychological safety of students and schools. It is important to create a school culture that enables the student to report safety concerns. School mental health professionals provide support, identify and work with students over more intense or ongoing needs.As Aristotle rightly said “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. “Let’s all say let it be so                                                                         

  कृपया बेझिझक अपनी बहुमूल्य टिप्पणियाँ, सुझाव और प्रशंसाएँ पोस्ट

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDICHA

BLOG NO.236

 Punctuality brings numerous rewards to a person’s life. A person who is punctual is considered trustworthy, and this quality helps to win respect in society. By being punctual, a person can manage and save one’s valuable time in life. As we all know, time is the most precious thing in our lives.

Being punctual will show colleagues and stakeholders that you’re committed to the work you do.  It shows you’re dedicated not just to doing the job, but doing a great job, and that you understand that a reputation matters.

We cannot make and get back to the lost time. It is the habit of punctuality which makes us understand and learns us to respect the value of Time.

Becoming a successful person in life implies achieving ones’ goals in time with proper planning and dedication, which can again only be attained by being punctual in life. A person should be punctual since childhood

Punctuality is the basic rhythm of nature. Birds wake up early; the sun rises every day, and the earth revolves around the sun. Everything in nature is fixed and on time. MOREOVER Punctuality is important because it makes us disciplined. It also gives us the chance to become successful in life. It teaches us the essence of time and makes us aware of its value. Punctuality can make us very successful and achieve our goals faster than ever.”

Is being fashionably late just an excuse for poor punctuality ?  Definitely, yes. Punctuality is a vital life skill that can significantly impact a student’s academic success and personal development. Being on time not only demonstrates responsibility and respect but also ensures that students make the most of their learning opportunities. Here are some reasons why punctuality is crucial in school life

For academic success

To establish good habits

Respect for others’ time

Reduced disruptions to classes

Accountability and responsibility

Enhance character building

Less stress and anxiety

Positive impression on teachers and peers

A successful day starts with a well-organized morning routine.

Consider the following tips to start your day on time:

Set an early wake-up time: Give yourself enough time in the morning to avoid rushing.

Plan your outfit and pack your bag the night before: This minimizes the risk of last-minute panic and ensures you have everything you need.

Eat a nutritious breakfast: A balanced meal fuels your body and mind for the day ahead.

Limit distractions: Avoid excessive time on social media or electronic devices in the morning.

Effective time management is the key to punctuality. These tips will help you to manage your time efficiently:

Prioritize tasks: Identify the most important tasks and tackle them first

One step at a time: Divide larger tasks to smaller steps to avoid procrastination

Set time limits: Allocate specific time slots for different activities

Avoid multitasking: Focus on one task at a time to ensure quality work

Anticipate and prepare for delays: Prepare in advance factoring in extra time for potential delays such as traffic

Remember, punctuality is a skill that can be cultivated over time, and with dedication and consistency, you can make it an integral part of your daily life

Our Hasti school  gives utmost importance to the holistic development of our Haitians the  learners which includes essential life skills.

As a parent, teacher, or student yourself, you can witness how time-management skills transform your life.

So, embrace punctuality, and you’ll find yourself reaping the rewards of this valuable habit in no time!

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BLOG NO.234

Reading is important because it makes you more empathetic, and knowledgeable and stimulates your imagination.

Reading is always rewarding. It can make you a unique person, whether you are an orator, presenter, or creator. It can lead you to a world of imagination and a realm of opportunities. Reading is an exercise for the brain; it helps you to calm down your thoughts, opens doors to new knowledge, and improves your vocabulary and oratory skills.

Recognising the importance of reading Our Hasti school launched the projects;

1. DEAR ( DO EVERYTHING AWAR & READ )

2.HASTI VACASPATI Where in daily, before retiring to bed  there is family reading in which all family members  assemble in a room 

any one member will read,  a paragraph or two or a page , loudly for 5 to 10 min.  and ALL other will listen* (next day next member will continue Where from  the earlier one has left. A book could be any story book, biography, science fiction , any age appropriate periodical, mythological stories  etc. VACHASPATI AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY FOR CONSISTANT READING.

 Books play a quintessential role in every student’s life by introducing them to a world of imagination, providing knowledge of the outside world, improving their reading, writing and speaking skills as well as boosting memory and intelligence.

However we find that there are many children who are  not interested in reading  , I Still remember short story my teacher told me to generate interest in reading the story goes as under ;

Raymond didn’t want to learn how to read. So many letters stuck together seemed like an enormous bore to him.

He couldn’t understand why so many adults and other children enjoyed reading so much.

He kept an eye on the letters and couldn’t see anything of interest happening. He preferred hearing stories about monsters and horrible beasts.

One day, he went to Mr. Maskell’s Fancy Dress Shop. He loved that shop. Mr Maskell could create the most amazing monster outfits, and every year there were many new ones, even when it must have been really difficult to make each one*. That day the storeowner was reading, and this caught Raymond’s attention.

-“Why do you read so much, when books say nothing interesting?”

-“What do you mean?”

answered Mr. Maskell.

-“*It’s obvious, they say nothing about monsters or beasts”,

added Raymond*.

-“I can’t believe it!”

exclaimed Mr. Maskell, surprised.

“I still haven’t told you my secret?”

Then he showed Raymond the book he was reading.

-“What do you see here?”

*Reluctantly, and with some difficulty, Raymond started reading it.

-“No, no! Not like that. You have to see all of it. If you want to get it, you have to step back a bit, and even maybe turn your head a bit. Do you now see anything different*?”

Right that second Raymond saw it: The lines and letters of the page formed a big picture which reminded him of a dinosaur! An enormous smile spread right across Raymond’s face. He started turning the pages, and discovered many other creatures traced out by the length of the lines. They were on the right, on the left, everywhere…

-“Well, now you know how I can invent so many monsters”,

said Mr. Maskell, winking.

-“All you have to do is read that page and then look at the shape of the lines to find which kind of monster is hiding there. Did you know that everything has something special about it? You just have to know how to find it.”

Raymond left, excited by his new discovery. From then on, it was unusual to see him without a book in his hands, looking for whatever the page was hiding, and hardly realising that he was learning thousands of new things as he did so.

It is  established after research that *Early reading encouragement leads to improved comprehension and cognitive skills in children. While learning to speak is innate, a newborn who is exposed to language on any given day will learn to speak and respond. While mastering reading requires instruction, researchers have proven that reading engages numerous parts of the brain, including visual processing, language comprehension, and responding.

In support of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the National Reading Panel stated that reading implies five fundamental components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Here are some suggestions for improving and fostering a reading habit:

•           Magic 20: Invest at least 20 minutes per day in reading with your children and you’ll read 1,800,000 words each year, which is a significant milestone in vocabulary development.

•           Read for pleasure! Allow your students to choose their favorite book and find a reading nook where they can read without distraction. It perpetually promotes reading as a beloved pastime.

•           Reading aloud is always beneficial! Reading aloud enhances listening skills; reading-related discussions may construct meanings, connect ideas and experiences across texts, and improve comprehension, which is a great way for students to use prior knowledge and reach unfamiliar words from the text. Plan a reading-along session once a week to motivate listeners to develop into active readers.

•           Reading responses and literature circles: Reading response and literature circle books allow readers to interpret and acquire more insight and comprehension by planning a variety of activities such as illustration, depiction, word hunts, creating connections, and so forth.

•           Our Hasti school organises the weekly and monthly display of titles of  books of the interest of children( class wise. )

•           Our Hasti school teachers ask children to write and read in class room  the review of book/periodical /news paper they did  read during the week. 

I am sure that Readers will motivate their wards to read books because as you know

•           Books make students intelligent.

•           Books improve memory.

•           Books relieve the stress of students.

•           Books improve your writing skills.

•           Books introduce us to things and perspectives.

•           Books help in self-improvement.

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HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDAICHA

BLOG NO.234

Do your students /your ward  spend a lot of time studying but feel like their  hard work doesn’t help their performance on exams? They may not realize  that their study techniques, which might have worked in earlier phase namely primary , middle school high school, don’t necessarily translate to how they are  expected to learn in  next phase .Teachers and  students therefore need to analyse  the technique  & how to analyse  that  Hasti school will tell you

Our Hasti school  therefore introduce you to the idea of “metacognition,” which  will further tell you why metacognition helps students  learn better, and introduce some strategies for incorporating metacognition into your studying.

Metacognition is thinking about how you think and learn.

The key to metacognition is asking yourself self-reflective questions, which are powerful because they allow us to take inventory of where we currently are , (thinking about what we already know), how we learn (what is working and what is not), and where we want to be (accurately gauging if we’ve mastered the material). Metacognition helps you to be a self-aware problem solver and take control of your learning.

Questions for Metacognitive Reflection

Asking self-reflective questions is key to metacognition. Take the time to be introspective and honest with yourself about your comprehension. Below are some suggestions for metacognitive questions you can ask yourself.

Metacognition is supported by asking essential questions before, during, and after studying. These questions help guide decision-making and enhance learning outcomes. Consider the following inquiries:

Before Learning

•           What am I supposed to learn?

•           What strategies should I use?

•           How much time do I have?

During Learning

•           How am I doing?

•           Am I on track with my plan?

•           Do I understand the material?

•           Should I adjust my pace?

After Learning

•           What did I learn?

•           Did I achieve my goals?

•           What could I have done differently?

•           Is there anything I still don’t understand?

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While answering these questions may take time, they provide an opportunity to adapt learning approaches and improve overall performance when faced with challenges.

•           Does this answer make sense given the information provided?

•           What strategy did I use to solve this problem that was helpful?

•           How does this information conflict with my prior understanding?

•           How does this information relate to what we learned last week?

•           What questions will I ask myself next time I’m working these types of problems?

•           What is confusing about this topic?

•           What are the relationships between these two concepts?

•           What conclusions can I make?

Try brainstorming some of your own questions as well.

Use writing

Writing can help you organize your thoughts and assess what you know. Just like thinking aloud, writing can help you identify what you do and don’t know, and how you are thinking about the concepts that you’re learning. Write out what you know and what questions you have about the learning objectives for each topic you are learning.

Organize your thoughts

Using concept maps or graphic organizers is another great way to visualize material and see the connections between the various concepts you are learning. Creating your concept map from memory is also a great study strategy because it is a form of self-testing.

Take notes from memory

Many students take notes as they are reading. Often this can turn notetaking into a passive activity, since it can be easy to fall into just copying directly from the book without thinking about the material and putting your notes in your own words. Instead, try reading short sections at a time and pausing periodically to summarize what you read from memory. This technique ensures that you are actively engaging with the material as you are reading and taking notes, and it helps you better gauge how much you’re actually remembering from what you read; it also engages your recall, which makes it more likely you’ll be able to remember and understand the material when you’re done.

Review your exams

Reviewing an exam that you’ve recently taken is a great time to use metacognition. Look at what you knew and what you missed. Try using this handout to analyze your preparation for the exam and track the items you missed, along with the reasons that you missed them. Then take the time to fill in the areas you still have gaps and make a plan for how you might change your preparation next time.

Take a timeout

When you’re learning, it’s important to periodically take a time out to make sure you’re engaging in metacognitive strategies. We often can get so absorbed in “doing” that we don’t always think about the why behind what we are doing. For example, if you are working through a math problem, it’s helpful to pause as you go and think about why you are doing each step, and how you knew that it followed from the previous step. Throughout the semester, you should continue to take timeouts before, during or after assignments to see how what you’re doing relates to the course as a whole and to the learning objectives that your professor has set.

Test yourself

You don’t want your exam to be the first time you accurately assess how well you know the material. Self-testing should be an integral part of your study sessions so that have a clear understanding of what you do and don’t know. Many of the methods described are about self-testing (e.g., thinking aloud, using writing, taking notes from memory) because they help you discern what you do and don’t actually know. Other common methods include practice tests and flash cards—anything that asks you to summon your knowledge and check if it’s correct.

Figure out how you learn

It is important to figure out what learning strategies work best for you. It will probably vary depending on what type of material you are trying to learn (e.g. chemistry vs. history), but it will be helpful to be open to trying new things and paying attention to what is effective for you. If flash cards never help you, stop using them and try something else instead. Making an appointment with an academic coach at the Learning Center is a great chance to reflect on what you have been doing and figuring out what works best for you.

Metacognition goes beyond basic cognitive strategies and encourages students to delve deeper into their learning process.

While cognitive strategies involve recalling, analyzing, interpreting, and applying information, *metacognition helps identify which specific cognitive strategies are necessary for effective learning. It also prompts learners to reflect on their current strategies and consider alternative approaches to improve their understanding.

The metacognition process can be broken down into three stages: plan, monitor, and evaluate.

1.         Plan The planning stage involves developing a comprehensive approach to learning a particular topic. This includes determining what information needs to be learned, understanding existing knowledge, selecting effective learning strategies, and formulating a learning plan. By establishing a clear plan, students set the foundation for successful learning.

2.         Monitor During the learning process, it is crucial to continuously monitor comprehension and progress. This can be achieved through various actions, such as taking practice tests, engaging in self-assessment, or seeking feedback from teachers or peers. Monitoring allows learners to gauge their understanding, identify areas of weakness, and adjust their learning strategies if necessary.

3.         Evaluate Once the learning process is complete, it is essential to evaluate the results and reflect on the overall experience. Learners should assess whether their learning goals were achieved, what they have gained from the process, and what could have been done differently. This critical evaluation enables individuals to learn from their experiences and make more informed choices in future learning endeavours.

‘There is a strong body of research from psychology and education demonstrating the importance of metacognition and self-regulation to effective pupil learning.

Broadly speaking – it works. Together with cognition and motivation, metacognition is key to being a self-regulated and independent learner, who is actively engaged in their own learning experiences.

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In the future, schools will be much different than they are now and today. Schools will be more interactive and engaging with the students. They will also be more technology-based. The way that students learn will change as well. In the future, students will learn through Virtual Reality.

First, we had blackboards and chalk. Then whiteboards and dry-wipe pens. Overhead projectors and acetate. Now we have interactive whiteboards. So, what could the school of the future look like ?

Undoubtedly, the biggest development we’ve seen in recent years has been advances in technology, so our Hasti school, one of the best school in whole of Khandesh region  is fairly certain that it will continue to play a significant role in the future.

It’s unlikely this, present , tried-and-tested model will change drastically over the next 25 or so years, but rather it will adapt to our evolving world.

In 2050, net-zero deadlines will be upon us, and green technology will be comfortably embedded into the classrooms. Recycling will be second nature and there will be no single-use plastics anywhere in school

Technology-driven leaps forward in education will be gradual and practical.There will be shift from online learning platforms to more personalised learning experiences alongside the incorporation of virtual and augmented reality, one may see a shift towards a more interactive method of learning

There might be greater emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving, rather than traditional lecture-based, note-taking teaching methods.

Find hereunder a few ways that the school of future may look different.

The classroom environment

On entering the classroom, biometric scanning will allow students to check in, streamlining the hustle-and-bustle of registration. Teachers will be able to collate attendance data automatically, populate perfect attendance records and more easily track patterns of tardiness.

For the school of the future, there will be no need to wrestle with heavy curtains or dust-covered blinds; but ’ll have *smart glass. Windows that can automatically adjust their tint to compensate for external brightness, protecting both our eyes and screens.

*As summer temperatures continue to rise – the general trend for 2050 being warmer, drier summers as well as warmer, wetter winters – air-conditioned classrooms will become the norm. But they will be cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable, with built-in air purifiers to remove toxins and dust from the ai*r.

By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they will have become essential, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts.

Students will be able to physically manipulate objects for better information processing, visual perception, and cognitive learning.

Chairs and desks aligned properly and facing the blackboard will be a thing of the past. There will be room for more flexibility so that students can discuss in the group as per the tasks assigned. This will also add up to the comfort of the student.

2. *Student will be given the freedom to decide on the learning style*Talking about the current scenario, students are given assignments and tasks based on the chapter taught and each one has to complete the same within the stipulated time.

Future of the classroom holds multiple learning styles for students. Students will be given the freedom to learn things in the way they want. This includes learning through video lectures, noting down points or any such alternative. This practice will help students learn faster.

3. Online learning options will gain impetus In a fast paced life,  there will be no age barrier for learning courses of your interest. This also means you can subscribe to some of the best learning tutorials online and learn all that you wish to.

4. Technology will change the face of education system

Decades later, you won’t find books in student’s bag. Instead, you will surely find a laptop or a tablet. With technology advancement, noting down important stuff, watch an online tutorial and giving assessment tests will be just a click away. This will give way to a creative learning practice and help students take down digital notes within seconds.

5. Each class will have a website or an online group of its own

All the important messages and announcement will be broadcast in the groups which can be accessed online. This will reduce dependency. Moreover, if you happen to miss out any lecture in the classroom, you might be able to catch it later using the digital version of classes.

Augmented reality and AI

Adaptive learning systems driven by artificial Intelligence (AI) will become integrated into the school environment by 2050. Personalised learning experiences will take into account learning styles and create adaptive assessments that adjust in real-time based on performance.

Students will be able to get immediate feedback, with suggested areas for improvement and more personalised tutoring, tailoring to a student’s strengths and weaknesses. This isn’t a new concept, Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) have been proposed for decades, but AI will make it considerably easier.

The move towards more immersive and interactive learning experiences will also be facilitated by the application of augmented reality and advances in AI

Interactive whiteboards will be kitted out with augmented reality – where virtual objects are superimposed onto the real world – which will be particularly useful for STEM subjects, allowing students to digitally dissect the human brain, analyse chemical compounds in the clouds of Jupiter, or make size comparisons of dinosaurs.

Internet, accessibility and remote learning

it’s possible that classrooms will be shared virtually with external pupils, providing learning to home students and allowing for larger class sizes.And with more pupils, teachers will  rely on AI automation of certain aspects

So it’s very unlikely that the internet itself will disappear by 2050. But it will change. *We’re already seeing hard drive storage replaced by virtual clouds; in-progress documents accessible from multiple devices and from any location, and it’s likely this trend towards greater connectivity will continue

The use of Internet  will be widespread, with more devices and appliances connected to the internet, enabling greater automation and control over the school environment.

With a few exceptions, homework assignments will mostly be online. From downloading the assignment at the end of the lesson, to submitting it remotely (as many do now), students will be able to view their coursework, see the percentage completed, and track overall assessments.

*Instant notifications will alert pupils to deadline extensions, feedback, and grades. Parents and teachers will be able to track progress, addressing issues as and when they arise.

Learning in the metaverse

And of course, with the internet comes social media. And by 2050, the Metaverse – a shared immersive virtual space, where one  can be free of our bodies, inhabiting one’s  own digital avatars ¬. As more personal information is shared online, and one spends more time in the Metaverse, there will be a greater emphasis on protecting a user’s security and privacy. We may even see cyber security modules being incorporated into some subjects.

Literature

AR books will be common, but just as Kindle and e-books have exploded in popularity over the last decade or so, access to reading material will become easier. Gone will be the days of lugging heavy textbooks around, hastily cramming them into lockers after lessons.

Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips, via e-readers and tablet devices which can be digitally annotated, or manipulated via VR. Subsequently, reliance on paper products will be reduced, although not eliminated completely. Artists have been using paper for thousands of years, so it’s unlikely we’ll ever see its complete disappearance, especially in art and design subjects. The paper we do use, however, will be eco-friendly; either recycled, or made from fast-growing plants like bamboo.

Social media will gain importance as it will bring all the students on the same platform where all the information will be shared and discussions will be conducted. Digital bulletin boards will not let you miss out all the important information.

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In the 21st century, public speaking skills are more important than ever. With the rise of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively is a valuable asset in both our personal and professional lives.

Our Hasti public school ,one of the best schools in the region ,believes that  For students, developing strong public speaking skills not only will  help them to better express themselves in class and on assignments, but it will also give them the confidence to participate more fully in group activities and discussions.

Therefore in our Hasti school  elocution , debate and students seminars in class room is given a prime importance.

Public speaking is the method by which an individual can connect with a wide range of people and make an impact on the people in the audience. Speaking in public can be a great asset. It allows the speaker to be more expressive and to engage with others. It is a crucial component which must be embraced to make the process of communication at any level efficient and efficient.

We believe that Speaking skills is something that should be developed as early as possible. It is not just a way to increase confidence and self-esteem in children, but also assists them in learning to build relationships with other people. It allows one to take action for what is right and also against bullies. When speaking out with confidence, if not elegant manner, one can be recognized and a whole new set of opportunities opens on them. It is a huge help to enhancing leadership skills and making it easier to succeed on the field of professional.

1.The majority of children are shy in their own way and are often reluctant to taking part in classes because they are afraid of being ridiculed or dismissed. They are hesitant to interact with their teachers in class or responding verbally to the question even though they know the answer, because they aren’t sure how to express it in words. Through focusing on fostering the ability to speak at a public speaking platform and helping people to eliminate nervous twitching and wobbly legs.

It assists children to be successful in their academic pursuits. Students will be required to present an oral presentation at one point or another. When they learn public speaking kids can deliver their presentation confidently and with clarity.

It helps them become attentive listeners too since public speaking is all about communication, which is a dual process. The child will learn the importance of paying attention to what other people are saying from an early age and this assists them in learning to develop other skills such like debating, socializing, talking, etc.

A lot of children, while doing extremely excellent in their academics or in the classroom, struggle to stay in their career due to their inability to communicate their ideas or stand out at crucial points. When you let your children learn public speaking will help them to be successful in their career and a happy life.

PARENTS ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILL

As a parent, you play an important part to play in helping your children develop their talents. Speaking in public is yet another skill you should teach your child.

Here’s how to get it done:

The mere mention of public speaking can cause a negative reaction from people and can be a problem with children either. Before you do anything, make an effort to teach your child the positive qualities of public speaking. Engage them in a way that they feel the art of talking attractive, like giving them the opportunity to talk about their favourite toy, book or food at the family dinner. Don’t force them to act aggressively.

Read and read loudly. Encourage them to participate in storytelling via oral. Take part in their adventures. When you do this, you’re not just sowning the seeds of creativity, but also encouraging them to be themselves

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The ability to sing is crucial. Speeches are effective when its message is delivered clearly and in a clairvoyant way. To assist them in this area, you can seek the advantage of an online tutorial that will help you improve your the quality of voice by doing exercises.

Learn about the art of manipulating voices This is a crucial ability to master to be a great orator. You can accomplish this by reading a text at a different speed or limiting the character’s role when telling an story. Modulation and intonation in the voice must be used by every speaker because they are the only way that attention is able to be maintained during speeches.

Learn about body speech, hand gestures and eye contact. These three elements along with the content and the quality of speech are essential in delivering the right speech. You should not be able to avoid learning on them. Start by teaching them techniques such like identifying blind spots in the crowd, making use of their hands and so on while performing in front of the crowd. When they have gotten into the habit of speaking to large numbers of people they will be able to master the above manner of conduct within a matter of minutes with your guidance.

Provide them with fun activities to do that aid in developing their public speaking abilities. Choose interesting topics to discuss at discussion at a symposium, or engage them in debate; Appeal  them to speak their thoughts on specific adult subjects, such as education as well as the importance of healthy and proper nutrition*. When you do this, you’re giving your children confidence and, consequently will fuel their enthusiasm to develop their skills.

Encourage them to study various books that deal with different subjects. This will help them learn about a vast array of subjects and broaden their vocabulary. * Furthermore aiding the students greatly in creating quality content*.

Always appreciate & be grateful for their efforts which will encourage them to share their ideas with others and have the voices of their creators heard by others. Public speaking skills can be used as an effective cheat tool to progress in life. Once you have mastered it, kids acquire the capability to tackle any challenging situation using the power of their words.

We at Hasti Public school  motivate every child to take active participation in various activities which directly or indirectly help them build their public speaking skills.

We have some of the best faculty  who not just teach but act as guardians of the child, the monitor the interests and likes of child and guide the child in the right direction and encourage children to participate in various activities.

there are 11 Public Speaking Skills That Every Student Should Develop:

1. Confidence

The first step to becoming a great public speaker is developing confidence in your abilities. Confidence is essentially a feeling of self-assurance. It’s the belief that you can achieve your goals

2. Eye Contact

Eye contact is an important public speaking skill. By maintaining eye contact with your audience, you appear confident and sincere. It also helps to keep your audience engaged and focused on what you’re saying.

3. Vocal Variety

If you want to keep your audience’s attention, it’s important to use vocal variety when you’re speaking. This means varying the volume, pitch and pace of your voice to keep things interesting.

4. Gestures

*Gestures are an important part of public speaking. They can help to emphasize a point, convey emotion, and add interest to a presentation. When used effectively, gestures can help to engage the audience and make a public speaker more dynamic and engaging

5. Storytelling

Who doesn’t love a good story? Whether you’re giving a presentation at work or delivering a speech at a wedding, being able to weave a tale is a valuable public speaking skill

6. Brevity

Brevity is the art of saying what you need to say in the fewest possible words. It’s about making every word count. And it’s an essential public speaking skill. When you’re speaking in public, you don’t have time to waste.

7. Humor

A little bit of humour can go a long way in making your presentation more enjoyable for both you and your audience

8. Passion

If you’re passionate about what you’re saying, it will come through in your delivery and engage your audience

9. Preparation

As the old saying goes, “fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” Preparedness is key when it comes to public speaking. You should always have a clear understanding of what you want to say before taking the stage

10. Practice

Whether you’re giving a presentation at work or delivering a speech at a public event, practice is the key to success.

11. Posture

Public speaking is a skill that is often underrated. Many people believe that as long as they have something interesting to say, their audience will be captivated. However, the reality is that public speaking is about much more than the words you say. It’s also about how you say them. Your tone, your body language, and your posture all play a role in how your audience

*Now that you know HASTI SCHOOL’S  thoughts on public speaking , it’s over to you readers so that you can share your opinion.

As always, we’d love to know your thoughts on this, please feel free  to share and post  your thoughts, commendation ,remarks, & suggestions.

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