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HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE,DONDAICHA

BLOG NUMBER 127

Our Hasti school is known for making children learn and does not believe in transferring knowledge . we enable children learn and develop the Literacy skills that is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that let them  communicate effectively and make sense of the world.

Literacy skills are all the skills needed for reading and writing. They include such things as *awareness of the sounds of language, awareness of print, and the relationship between letters and sounds. Other literacy skills include vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.

Literacy skills are incredibly important for children and young people. The ability to read, write and communicate effectively is crucial in every subject and at every educational level, from primary classrooms to university lecture halls and beyond. What’s more, according to research from the National Literacy Trust, children who enjoy reading and writing are happier. So, how can we support students to develop these essential skills, and make literacy a priority in our international school classrooms?

We at our Hasti school provide ample opportunities to children, to listen more and more which is prerequisite for speaking which is then followed by reading and finally the  writing skill  our school make the learning journey purposeful and result oriented by making them learn from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract.

Our trained and specially skilled faculty members take care of the development of literacy skill among children by using the techniques to support the students literacy 

Here are  few techniques 

1. Teach your students how to use a dictionary

In the age of spellcheck and smartphones, paper dictionaries might be considered redundant. But they are still a powerful learning tool. The physical act of looking up a word exposes students to lots of other new words, sparking their curiosity as they scan the pages. Not only does the use of a dictionary broaden students’ vocabulary, it also helps to reinforce spelling and sequencing, and introduces students to research and problem-solving skills. Best of all, paper dictionaries don’t have ads or apps, so students will remain focused on their writing task.

For students to get the most out of dictionary use, organise your classroom so that there are always a few dictionaries close to hand for students to refer to. Teach them how to navigate a dictionary by explaining how the guide words at the top of a page work. Review the way each dictionary entry is organised (syllables, phonetic spelling, part of speech and example sentences) so that students understand the information they are looking at. That way, the dictionary will become a trusted tool for your students during writing exercises.

2. Use a marking code across all subjects

A whole-school marking code is an important way to support and develop student literacy. It shows students that accuracy in writing is important across the curriculum, not just in English or in History. Whether students are writing a Science report or detailing their research for an Art project, they should strive for clear communication – and correct spelling and punctuation is essential.

Receiving marked work shows students that editing is a routine part of the writing process. What’s more, a marking code encourages students to take responsibility for finding and correcting their own mistakes. That way, hopefully, they will be more likely to remember the correction, and less likely to repeat the same mistake again!

So, here is how we implement a whole-school marking code? Well, first of all, it’s important to explain the marking code clearly to the students. Have the code printed as a large poster and displayed in every classroom* so students can check the abbreviations when they are looking at marked work.

Here’s an example of a simple marking code:

Marking code   Meaning

✔️        Correct/well-written

sp         Correct a spelling mistake

p          Correct a punctuation mistake

CAP     Use capital letters

^          Add a word in here

//          Start a new paragraph here

T          Use the correct tense

?          Clarify meaning

II          Reword this

eg         Give some examples

3. Support peer reviews

Setting up a system of peer review is a powerful way to boost student literacy.

When students know that one of their peers will read their work, this awareness often encourages them to take extra care when writing.

It also promotes a collaborative way of working that will serve students well beyond the classroom.

However, for peer reviews to be effective, the feedback has to be constructive. Creating a structure for students to follow is helpful here. Encourage students to offer three distinct types of feedback:

•           Compliments: where students share what they enjoyed about the writing. Encourage them to be specific. “It was interesting” is too vague. Instead, “This explanation was very clear,” is more helpful, as it lets the writer know exactly what is working well.

•           Suggestions: where students make suggestions about where the writer could improve. Again, this is only useful if the suggestions are rooted in the specific.

•           Corrections: if students notice errors in the writing, then they can use the marking code to draw the writer’s attention to any mistakes.

Reviewing work and giving useful, constructive feedback is a skill that students will need help to develop. So, before you start peer reviews, work through some anonymous writing examples with your class, perhaps taken from a previous year group. Show them the process as a group, and check on their feedback once they are reviewing one another’s work independently.

4. Make time for redrafts

If you really want to convince students of the importance of accuracy in written work, then you need to dedicate some classroom time to redrafting. That way, students are less likely to rush through their corrections. And, as they process their feedback and improve their work, you’ll be on hand to answer questions and support them.

Once a piece of work has been redrafted, it’s a good idea to be open to revising your initial grade upwards. Again, this underlines the value of accuracy in writing. And, students will see the purpose of redrafting – and apply themselves to the task more fully – if they know they can boost their grade with a diligent and careful redraft.

I am sure that every class room will display the code and will encourage the use of dictionary

A*lso share the techniques other than above which you are using to develop and support the literacy skill please*.

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA

BLOG NUMBER 126

hear to understand is listening but most of the time we hear to reply which is not listening

Pay attention.”!!

“OK class, listen up.”!!!

“When I’m talking, I need everyone to listen.”!!!!

I  overhear  the above sentences many a times ,  some time i hear  teacher  screaming of above sentences.

How many times have you asked your students to listen to you in class? It probably runs into the thousands.

As teachers, you continuously encourage your students to listen and pay attention – but *when was the last time you considered your own listening skills?

Teachers need to be on the ball that is alert constantly. In class, you’re often thinking ahead to the next activity or teaching point, or even the following period, while you supervise students’ work, answer questions and offer support.

But learning to be present and attentive is an important skill too. And if you can master the art of active listening, it can transform your relationships with your students.

What is active listening?

Active listening is a method of listening which is very focused and responsive. In order to be an active listener in a conversation, you need to give the other person your undivided attention, without judging their concerns or opinions.

It’s key to respond, not react, to the speaker. That means using your facial expressions and body language to show that you are paying attention to them . Examples include 1.nodding as the other person speaks, or. 2 keeping your body language open and relaxed*. 3.Try to avoid any non-verbal communication that could imply judgement, such as frowning or folding your arms, or which imply a lack of focus, for example looking at your watch or looking around the room.

When you are actively listening, the speaker should know that you are deeply interested in what they are saying.

The goal of active listening is not to offer solutions or advice, but to achieve a profound understanding of the other person’s perspective.

How active listening can improve your relationships with your students

Active listening is a powerful tool. It makes the speaker feel cared for and understood. And when students feel that their teacher is interested in what they have to say, and really cares about their experiences and perspectives, it creates an emotional connection which can have a positive impact both on their wellbeing and their school experience.

What’s more, research shows that students who feel connected to their teachers are more motivated to work hard and perform well. So, you’re likely to notice an improvement in their academic efforts and achievement, too.

What do you need to be an active listener?

In order to be an active listener, you need to tap into your curiosity and your empathy. It’s about really wanting to know how the other person thinks and feels. Sometimes, that can mean paying extra attention to the phrases or vocabulary your student is using, and thinking about the emotions that are behind what they are saying. Even if they are struggling with a common challenge, it’s important that you try to approach the conversation as if you’ve never heard what they’re saying before.

The dos and don’ts of active listening

When you are practising active listening, it is important to:

•Think about your body language. Try to aim for open, relaxed body language which shows you are present, such as leaning towards the person speaking, or nodding your head from time to time*.

•Be aware of eye contact while the other person is speaking. Ideally, you’ll maintain eye contact for between 60% and 70% of the conversation. More than this can actually make the other person clam up.

•Be patient while your student is explaining themselves. Listening is easier than talking, but it’s important to give your student time and space to articulate themselves.

•Keep your responses open. You can paraphrase what your student has said in response to them – that way, they’ll know that you’ve been paying attention.

•Keep your questions neutral. For example, instead of saying, “Do you think that’s a good idea?” you could ask, “What do you think will happen?” You can also say, “Tell me more about that,” as a way to keep the conversation going.

(During these conversations, there are some things to avoid:

•Resist interrupting while the other person is talking. It’s important to let your student find their way in the conversation without your input.

•Don’t think of your response while your student is still speaking. This will distract you from focusing on what they’re saying, which might change over the course of a sentence or two anyway.

•Try not to offer unsolicited advice or opinions. Sometimes, all your students want is to feel heard, and the experience of someone listening attentively and compassionately while they share a problem is actually of more help than any practical advice.

•Don’t share personal anecdotes. This takes the focus away from the speaker and back to you.

•Avoid changing the subject, even if you feel uncomfortable. This will make your student feel that they were wrong to share with you, and that you haven’t really been listening. Try to sit with your discomfort instead*.•

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDAICHA

BLOG N0. 126

Today in schools and at homes the behaviour of children has become erratic due to many factors*. At our Hasti school  The teachers  try to correct this behaviour and teach the children the proper attitude that they must be followed in schools and homes.

We at our Hasti school try to convince  Students that they  will be more successful with their learning by: 1.being responsible, 2. participating , and 3 having a positive attitude.

1.Responsibilities:

attending classes on time and regularly.

being prepared for classes with all necessary supplies.

Taking good care of school property.

completing all homework assignments.

organizing their time well.

respecting themselves and others.

reading on a regular basis.

doing their best.

2. Participation:

participating in classroom activities.

contributing to discussions and group activities.

asking questions when they don’t understand.

participating in school activities and having fun.

*participating in community and recreation programs.

helping others.

Being a good student doesn’t just mean achieving high scores on tests. It means having:

a love of learning,

a passion for knowledge

a hunger to develop and grow academically.

So in SHORT , the chief characteristics of good student ARE:-

1. A GOOD STUDENT HAS A GROWTH MINDSET

A growth mindset is a deeply held belief that a person can learn anything given enough time and effort.

 Carol Dweck is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. In her 2014 Ted talk, spoke about growth mindset in terms of, ‘The power of  yet . When your child says, “I can’t do this”, then you need to add, . I can’t do this yet”.

A GOOD STUDENT IS BRAVE

Brave kids are going to be the ones who take risks and amass experiences. They can use those experiences powerfully in their learning and growing.

A GOOD STUDENT IS  WELLORGANISED

A high school student can study as many as nine different subjects with nine different teachers and nine different sets of expectations. It is impossible to thrive under those circumstances unless a child is highly organised. Fortunately, organisation is something we can teach. We can also employ aids like diaries, planners and study schedules.

A GOOD STUDENT IS CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT

Learning happens slowly and consistently. Take for example the process we went through when we learned to read.  There were steps, from holding a book the right way up, to recognising letters to phonetics, years of practising and finally fluency.  It is the willingness to practise that contributes to success as a student. Consistency is becoming less common in adolescents.

5. A GOOD STUDENT IS ABLE TO DEAL WITH FAILURE

Failure is one of the greatest tools in the learning process.

. Having the tenacity to stare down failure is an extraordinary skill. Teach kids to look at failure in an analytical way. What is the size and WEIGHT  of the failure? What are its consequences? What can be learnt from the experience?

•           6. A GOOD STUDENT SETS GOALS

Goal setting focuses a student’s attention towards certain behaviours and information and away from distractions. Research tells us that incremental goals are far more effective than large goals.

•           7. A GOOD STUDENT IS ABLE TO CONNECT LEARNING TO LIFE

•           A successful student is able to see their studies in the context of the wider world. If a child has read, observed and discussed the world, issues and ideas on a regular basis, they will be able to place their learning in context.

8. A GOOD STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO LOOK AFTER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

•           One of the greatest obstacles to a child’s academic success can be their mental health. Anxiety, in particular, is a growing concern in  schools. It is very difficult to learn when in a state of stress. If a child hasn’t been taught the emotional regulation skills required to create calm and a sense of flow, it is very hard to achieve success.

•           9. A GOOD STUDENT PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS

•           A child’s relationship with their teacher is fundamental to their success at school. Effective students recognise that their teachers are their allies.

•           Effective learners contribute to the creation of this strong relationship. They recognise their teachers as valuable resources whom they need to work with, in partnership. These students are easy to recognise, they participate in class, they stay after class and ask extra questions, and they make appointments with their teachers to get help if they need it.

•           10. A GOOD STUDENT VALUES EDUCATION

Finally, if a child is to achieve success in education, they need to value education. In life, we very rarely persist or strive in an endeavour if we don’t think it is valuable.

•           Studies show that children are more likely to embrace education and succeed in homes where education is valued, where there are books and where parents are engaged in learning.

HASTI  PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE ,DONDAICHA*

BLOG NO.122

What is your creative I.Q

 Capacity to encounter a novel problem and devise a new and unique solution is creative intelligence.  Creative intelligence requires very little outside input to function. It develops spontaneously, without instruction or guidance.

Creativity is as important in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status. Furthermore, creativity is basic to making our society viable because without we would lose our competitive edge.

One way to assess one’s intelligence is to give an open-ended hypothetical question to an unusual problem that doesn’t really have a right or wrong answer. The intention is to see how the candidate approaches the problem and what type of intelligence do they demonstrate the most.FOR EXAMPLE  question that was asked  in an interview: “How much would you charge to wash all the windows of our building ?”

At our Hasti school we design our curriculum right from pre school level such that it gives scope for developing creative intelligence because we know that ; 

The world is gradually changing and diverting or swinging  towards out-of-the-box thinking and reasoning skills, in every aspect of life.

With the breakdown of the traditional system of thinking, learning and knowledge imparting, creative thinking skills are the ‘new kid on the block.

Schools and higher education systems are stressing on curriculums that encourage creative intelligence and thinking.

Understanding Creative Thinking Process, Creative Intelligence & Components of Creativity

Creativity is the ability to present, think or put forth ideas in an unconventional way which also has a recall value.

It not only promotes imagination and creative thinking, but also makes room for sharper focus and helps young students express their feelings.

While curriculums and pedagogies are being aligned toward a creative mindset, it’s important to remember that young minds need constant stimulation to feed their creative spark and give wings to their ideas.

The key components of creativity include innovation, flexibility, fluency and the ability to elaborate on an idea or project.

The intelligence of anyone–an adult or a child—cannot be measured on IQ alone.

Rather IQ is an assimilation of individual potential, creativity and emotional intelligence. These are the key hallmarks of creative intelligence. A study published in Educational Researcher and Education Nest found that exposing children to museums and other cultural institutions can help them develop a high level of cultural tolerance, historical empathy, better memory, and stronger critical thinking skills

Creative intelligence supports divergent thinking, problem-solving skills, the ability to experiment, hand-eye coordination, understanding the needs of others, enhancing social skills and learning how to cope with feelings

In a nutshell, creative intelligence helps hone the emotional and mental well-being of students.

We at our Hasti school we provide a challenging and stimulating curriculum designed to encourage creative thinking among the children and make them future-ready.

Now, let’s talk about some of the ways to encourage the creative thinking process among the young learners:

•           Allow the young learner sample time and space to think, feel and express themselves. This will cement a trust factor between the parents/teachers and students and make them more comfortable in sharing their thoughts.

•           Feed their curious spark by asking them questions and encouraging them to share observations, opinions, and feedback. This makes the students feel valued and boosts their confidence.

•           Teach them to multitask and to develop a multi-solutions-oriented mindset. Simply put, the young learners develop risk-taking abilities, learn to manage risks, and learn to view failures as learning lessons, and not as a setback.

•           Children should be encouraged to read, discuss whatever they read and asked how they could do things differently if they had written something.

•           Encourage activities and projects that encourage collaboration, flexibility, adaptability, and a spirit of innovation.

To meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond, it’s important to move beyond the four walls of the class room and tap into not only the external ecosystem but the internal one that has unexplored potential.

Students are the change makers of the future and therefore, they should be encouraged to open their minds to limitless possibilities and ways of doing things. This is why creativity, and its related process are the stepping stones to a bright future, for mankind.

GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE ACTIVITIES WE CAN ORGANISE / CONDUCT TO DEVELOP CREATIVE INTELLEGENCE

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE , DONDAICHA

BLOG NO.121

Our School is making all out  efforts to connect children to nature and to Mother Earth through variety of action oriented activities.

We need collaboration of parents in this mission we invite parents to take interest and to take lead in SAVE ENVIRONMENT .Mission

It is important to instil a love for nature in your children as a parent 

Doing so,  will not only ignite the love for our environment in them but will also teach them the importance of conservation.

 It will teach your child to be more responsible and to appreciate the world around them.

There are various reasons why  you should get your kids interested in nature:

It is a great way to bond with your children.

Spending time outdoors is a great way to bond with your kids. It allows you to talk and spend quality time together without any distractions.Children who love nature are more likely to protect it

If your children have a love for a clean and beautiful environment, they are more likely to want to protect it. This love and appreciation will lead them to take care of the environment and promote the feeling of helping nature when they grow up.

It is healthy for both the mind and body.

Being in a healthy and clean environment has been shown to have many health benefits

. Studies have shown that spending time in nature can lower stress levels, blood pressure, and heart rate. It can also improve mental well-being, mood, and focus.

It can teach them about the world around them

Spending time in nature can teach your children about them. They will learn about plants, animals, and the environment. This knowledge will help them understand and appreciate the world we live in.

How to get your kids engaged in nature?

The love for nature is one of the most important things you can give your kids. Here are some tips on how to get your kids interested in nature:

1. Take them on hikes and walks in the woods

Let them explore the different sounds, smells, and sights that nature offers. It will ignite their love for nature and help them develop a lifelong love for physical activity. It will also help them appreciate the importance of exercise and being outdoors.

2. Get them their gardening tools

It is a great way to teach them about the life cycle of plants and how important it is to take care of our environment. Give them their little patch of earth to take care of and watch their love for nature grow. You can try various gardening activities with them, like planting seeds, watering plants, and watching them grow.

3. Take them camping

Camping allows them to explore the great outdoors and experience what the environment offers*. It teaches them about taking care of our environment. Camping is a great way to bond with your children and create lasting memories.

Go on nature walks

Nature walks are a great way to spend time with your children while teaching them about their world. They can learn about different animals, plants, and bugs while getting some fresh air and exercise. Nature walks are also a great way to teach children about the importance of conservation. You can also promote your child’s love for environment during walks by pointing out what you see and talking about them.

5. Play nature-themed games

Games are a great way to get children interested in anything, including nature. Many different games can teach children about different aspects of environment. For example, memory games can help children learn about different animals and their features. You can also find board games that teach about the food chain and the environment. There are even video games that focus on environmental issues and conservation. By playing these types of games with your children, they will have fun and learn about the natural world around them.

6. Get them involved in conservation efforts

Another great way to get your children interested in the environment is to involve them in* conservation efforts. There are many different ways that they can help. For example, *they can help plant trees or participate in cleanup( rly.station ,public parks etc. . It will promote a love for nature and teach your children the importance of helping nature and taking care of our planet.

Visit a local farm

To get kids interested and engaged in nature visit a local farm. They will be able to see where their food comes from and learn about the animals. Plus, they might even get to pet some of the animals. You can also buy fresh produce from the farm to take home with you.

8. Teach them about the importance of recycling

Recycling is a great way to help the environment, and it’s something that your kids can do every day. Help them understand why recycling is important and show them how to do it correctly. You can even make a game out of it by seeing who can recycle the most in a week.

9. Take them on a nature picnic

A nature picnic is a great way to spend some quality time with your kids and teach them about a clean environment at the same time. Find a beautiful spot in your local park or environment reserve and enjoy a lovely meal surrounded by a beautiful environment.

By instilling a love for environment in your kids, you’ll be helping to preserve the planet, but you’ll also be giving them a lifelong passion that they can enjoy and benefit from.

 So get outside and start exploring the wonderful world of nature with your kids today!

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL& JR.COLLEGE, DONDAICHA

BLOG NO.120

Our Hasti school is known for not only educating children about protecting our Mother Earth but make children put their thoughts in action and imbibe the action of planting  few sapling on their birthday

 .Our school has invited every body through our web site to register their name for planting sapling on the name of their beloved ones

The sapling and place will be provided by school and school takes  care of the plants .

Readers hereby invited &  requested to visit our school’s website and register today for the nobel cause   and  help in making better tomorrow for the young generation. 

On this Earth day on June 5th ,2022 we are trying to give message through a short story to our students and readers

THE WISE OLD GENERATION

Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own shopping bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment .

The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have this green thing back in my earlier days.”

The cashier responded, “That’s our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations.”

THE OLD WOMAN REPLIED

YOU  ARE  right —

our generation didn’t have the green thing in its day

.Back then,  1.we returned milk bottles, pop bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so they could use the same bottles over and over. Yes, they really were recycling

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2. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen; and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.

But, we didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

3.We walked up the stairs, because we didn’t have an escalator in every shop and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks

But, she was right. We didn’t have the green thing in our day.

Back then, she continued

4.we washed the baby’s nappies because we didn’t have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an ‘energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts;’ wind and solar power really did dry our clothes

 back in our early days. 5.Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.

But, that young lady is right. We didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

Back then, 6.we had one TV, or radio, in the house — not a TV in every room. And, the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the county of Yorkshire .

7. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn’t have electric machines to do everything for us

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8. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the post, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap

.Back then,

9.we didn’t fire up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power

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10.We exercised by working so we didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity

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But, she’s right. We didn’t have the green thing back then. She continued

11.We drank water from a fountain or a tap when we were thirsty instead of demanding a plastic bottle flown in from another country.

12.We accepted that a lot of food was seasonal and didn’t expect that to be bucked by flying it thousands of air miles around the world

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13.We actually cooked food that didn’t come out of a packet, tin or plastic wrap and we could even wash our own vegetables and chop our own salad.

But, we didn’t have the green thing back then.

Back then,

14.people took the tram or a bus, and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mothers into a 24-hour taxi service

15. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances.

And we didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But, isn’t it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn’t have the green thing back then?

You are requested to pass on this story to millions and assist in conserving environment by boycotting PLASTIC

 THANKS FOR READING

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA

BLOG NUMBER 119.                                                                                                                                                                                    

THE Education is booming, because of the  growing global population with a keen thirst for knowledge. But how can schools  prepare students for a world that doesn’t yet exist ?

for that Education must adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technology is transforming how we live, work, play and think. And it’s happening more quickly, and on a larger scale, than at any point in human history …Education therefore needs to equip today’s young people with the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Even if we don’t know what it looks like yet.

Computers can not only be programmed to fulfil many human tasks, but learn how to do things for themselves, applying their processing power to massive datasets. Within just a few years, developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology and 3D printing will transform most occupations.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Survey, “a wide range of occupations will require a higher degree of cognitive abilities — such as creativity, logical reasoning and problem sensitivity — as a part of their core skill set. More than half of these do not yet do so today, or only to a much smaller extent*”

“Half of today’s work activities could be automated by 2055.”Less than 5% of occupations can be automated completely, but 60% could see 30% of their constituent activities automated.

This is a very different world to the one our schools and universities were designed to serve. Formal education came into being around the time of the first Industrial Revolution, and early schools were less about improving children’s minds than producing a punctual, obedient workforce for the new factories. As a conveyor belt for sorting, training and disciplining future workers, they were a kind of factory themselves.

“If you look at early images of the factory and early images of the school room, there’s not a lot of difference,” says sociologist and education specialist John Holm at SocioDesign in Australia. “*The children are in rows, they’re facing front and they’re looking unhappy.”

Excerpt from ‘Future Shock’ by Alvin Toffler

In many respects, things have changed little. In today’s classrooms and lecture theatres, students are still expected to sit in rows, listening to the teacher. This *“industrial classroom” is no longer fit for purpose, argues educationalist Erica McWilliam:  “Schooling as a preparation for the future continues to anticipate a social order that is on the wane.”We need to reshape it for the 21st century.

How do you teach a digital native when they can just Google it?

“Now that information is widely available, we see the student taking an increasing amount of ownership and guiding their own learning, with the teacher providing mentorship and context along the way”

With a world of readily searchable knowledge at our fingertips, we don’t need to memorize facts any more. In fact, many things we traditionally learned at school might start to feel a little pointless in the digital age: handwriting, the rules of spelling and grammar, foreign languages …

But we will need new skills to help us manage the formidable tools at our disposal. We need to know how to interpret search results, critically assess the quality and veracity of information and make ethical judgements about how to use it, and we’ll need to think creatively to come up with solutions to increasingly complex global problems.

In the future, work will be structured around projects, not processes. That’s an important trend in education too.

“Active” or “problem-based” learning seeks to engage students’ natural curiosity, rather than simply presenting them with information. “That’s the big shift in the way we’re teaching: we’re starting to mix things up,” says John Holm at SocioDesign. “Instead of just saying ‘here’s stuff to remember’, it says ‘here’s a problem to solve’ and the students get involved in that problem.”

“When   my children decide they’re interested in something, I’m amazed at how much relatively unstructured information they can hold. They both went crazy for Pokémon Go and they could tell you the properties of 150 little creatures. That’s because they’re motivated. *That’s where we’re getting to as educators. We know that if we mix different ways of engaging with information, we get a better learning outcome. We also recognize that learning is a social process and that learning with others seems to have better outcomes.”

That means blurring traditional curriculum boundaries. Instead of splitting learning into different subjects, topics are taught in a more holistic, real-world way — so a lesson on the Vikings might include learning about history or geography, writing stories or working in a group to design and build a boat.This is “phenomenon-based learning”. It emphasizes skills such as communication, creativity and critical thinking, and better prepares students to apply their knowledge in the 21st-century workplace.Finland is adopting phenomenon-based learning for an increasing proportion of teaching time.

Under its National Curriculum Framework 2016, students will participate in at least one interdisciplinary module each year — which they will help to plan and assess themselves.

In this new world, the teacher plays a very different role. Today’s students are the first generation to have grown up with the internet, and the first to be educated by it. For both students and teachers, this new learning journey is uncharted territory. So how can the teacher lead*?

Educationalist Erica McWilliam has characterized a shift from the teacher as the *“sage on the stage” to the “guide on the side” to the “meddler in the middle”. The meddler in the middle learns alongside students, challenging them to expand their horizons.

Next-generation learning spaces will be ‘flipped’.

The teacher-as-meddler doesn’t need to stand at the front of the class to impart their wisdom, and students don’t come to class just to listen. So they don’t need to sit in rows facing the front. And why do we even need a “front”?*

In the education system of the future, homework will happen before the lesson. therefore at our Hasti school we ask children to read and come prepare wtih as many questions as possible to ask to the teacher  “Teachers can record structured content for you to absorb at your own pace,” says John Holm at SocioDesign. “Then when you come into the classroom, they can help you solve the problem.”

This is the “flipped” classroom. It’s bigger: Holm says that traditional desks in rows allowed around 1m2 per student. In an active learning space, that rises to 3m2. And it’s totally wired: multiple monitors system as we follow at our Hasti school  allow students to review course materials and look things up on the internet as an intrinsic part of the classroom experience. This combination of traditional teaching and online media is called “blended learning”.

Schools  will need a much wider variety of places for learning — from spaces where large groups can work together to secluded corners for concentration, and everything in between.

“We need to have moved away from the notion of students in rows reverently listening to a guru at the front, to more interactive, technology-rich learning environments where the relationship between teacher and student is radically different”

Collaboration will be a core skill.

As routine tasks are taken over by computers, workers will be valued for the creativity and intuition that only the human mind can offer (for now). They will be prized for their ability to innovate, communicate and collaborate in global teams.

“Design is about creating ways to bring people together, who may not be used to the idea, into a rich, collaborative environment,”  “The idea is to put disparate people together in one place, so maybe if a person studying Ebola bumps into someone focused on the human genome, they might have this great conversation and new ideas are sparked.”

At our Hasti school we insist on* OPEN AIR MATHS LAB* , LANGUAGE LAB (*WHERE TREES AND BRANCHES ARE USED TO LEARN GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY). Hasti school firmly believes that  “children don’t just learn in the classroom or lecture hall, they  learn from each other, you learn outside, at the dining table . *Two or three students sitting around a table with their laptops is a wonderful learning environment”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 This is exectly the lay out of the futuristic education and futuristic education  please do not forget to put your questions or fred back

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA

BLOG NUMBER 118.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

We all know that Teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart” .& we also know Education is one of the most substantial assets to live stably and comfortably today. Many people fail to realize the importance of education.                       Pursuing a career as a teacher is not an easy journey. However, it is one of the most awarding careers one can pursue. Becoming a key component in another individual’s life is a big step                                                                                               

Teaching is a not just a career, it is a passion. A passion that one must have to reach out to the younger generations and positively influence each student individually.   & A teacher  want to educate, motivate, and inspire.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       inspite of all this  one day a  teacher asked me – “I don’t see growth as a teacher, It’s quite stagnant” . &  went on to say that she  would like to explore career options like a data scientist.                                                                                                             ^

So thought it is a good idea to put my thoughts down.                                                                                                                          please find herewtih the artical which i have compiled from Deep thoughts ON THE SUBJECT    and which goes like this ;                                                                                                                                                                                                                Teachers have the highest potential for career growth.  here  I will  try to explain the competencies that teachers can develop on the job. However, this write up  only applies to that 1% of teachers who are willing to put the effort into personal and professional development.

Let me tell you a short story. I had trained a lot of youngsters to become teachers and many of them are doing well in IT careers right now. My formula was to pick up ambitious youngsters, train them to become teachers for 6months, then train the next batch and proceed to their careers.                                                                                                                                                         The idea was to have competent teachers who can really transform children. Some of these interns trained kids as young as 4th graders to handle topics like Business Strategy, Finance, and Technology. While hiring, I didn’t tell them that it was a Teaching job. I picked up the most ambitious and compassionate youngsters.

Why would I tell this story to you? Well, youngsters who do one Teaching Internship are more employable than those who don’t.  We look at Teaching as a personality transformation avenue.                                                                                                                                               

So if you are a teacher, you are sitting in a personality gym every day. But the big question is – “are you really doing the workout”*?                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 *A big litmus test will follow in the next paragraph – 99% of teachers would be intimated by the ideas and just give up. If you can stay in that 1% that completes this article, I promise very powerful takeaways for you.

1- Voice communication: Good teachers can modulate their voice really well. They can use diction, intonation, and body language to be able to convey their points very clearly. This is a highly desirable trait in a high-performance environment.

2- Interpersonal empathy: Good teachers can empathize with fellow humans and get what the other person is feeling and comprehending. They intuitively know if the student misunderstood the idea, they cross-question and ensure proper comprehension.

3- Classroom management: Handling different characters in the class is not easy. Doing this while meeting certain objectives within a limited time is not at all easy. Good teachers are able to do this because they are focused on the final outcome while accomodating all the stakeholders. This balance of carrying everyone together and yet meeting the objectives is a highly desirable trait in the industry.

4- Energy: Teachers inspire their listeners with their energy and humor. They can influence people by trying various stories, examples, and styles of communication. Leaders require this capability to get stakeholder buy-in while executing new initiatives.

5- Learnability: Good teachers (less than 0.1%) try to learn new subjects all the time. This helps them practice the art of learning something new. This is extremely important in this world that is changing rapidly, you need professionals who can be re-skilled. IBM Chairperson had remarked that is tough to reskill Indians.

6- Clear Explanation: Good teachers can explain ideas really well. You can make it out if you are talking to a teacher. They convey the information in a way that the cognitive load is reduced- breaking it into chunks, and using a lot of examples. Good teachers understand their listeners well and speak in a manner that suits the listener.

7- Project Management: Good teachers will find it easy to learn Agile and Scrum methodologies. Teachers are required to plan a lot and more importantly diverse workflows. They learn to do this in very little turnaround time.

8- Emotional Intelligence: Good teachers understand their emotions and the emotions of others quite well. They can feel the pain of their listeners- compassion comes naturally to good teachers. People feel safe around good teachers. This is one of the biggest requirements when you’re hunting for a leader in the IT industry.

9- Exploration: Teaching is a multi-dimensional domain. You need to figure out a lot of parameters to succeed. There is no silver bullet that works everywhere. Prof. Jim Collins calls this “empirical creativity”- all 10Xers have this in common. They try things out on their own, to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

10- Go-getter attitude: Teachers work with deadlines. Important milestones are staggered throughout the year. Teachers have to figure their way out, if they don’t several kids suffer. Good teachers develop a go-getter attitude. They don’t complain, they find their way to make most of their resources. They can handle multiple situations well.

These 10 reasons probably suffice to conclude that everyone can benefit from a ORIENTATION  LECTURES WHICH OUR SCHOOL ORGANISES REGULARLY.  *Teaching can be the stepping stone for a strong leadership journey. Then is why that most teachers have career stagnation? What do you do to ensure strong career growth?

1- Seriousness*: Most teachers are not the primary breadwinners of the family. So the teachers have a lot on the plate in terms of their job and domestic responsibilities. In this hustle, the agenda of learning takes a backseat. However, there are a few teachers who have been allocating some time for self-learning every day.

2- Exposure: Teachers can gain more of their experience if they can read articles about Economics, Public Policy, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. This would help in understanding how the world works and see how these competencies make you more valuable in the marketplace.

3- Big Picture: Although teachers hustle a lot, the big picture is often lost. Do you see that your work is leading to human capital development? Do you see how your Fractions or Shakespeare class is producing thinkers for society and the economy?

4- Reflection: When you gain a lot of experience as a teacher, wouldn’t you want to milk it? Wouldn’t you want to reflect daily, write journals, share some of those thoughts on LinkedIn and grow your understanding of the world? Wouldn’t that give you action pointers?

5- Moving beyond your comfort zone: Can you try internships during the summer break or after work hours? Would that be a way to explore the world, build competencies and also feel good about the personality strengths that your teaching career has built?

Good Teachers can easily skill themselves and get into really high satisgying & paying jobs.                                                                                Product Management is the most happening area now and teachers can make great product managers, with a little training. However, *are you reflecting and gaining the most out of your teaching career?

I hope this blog ignites ambition and curiosity within you. As a teacher, you are within the top 1% of the world. You can do things that CEOs can’t.                                                                                                                                                                                                  So can you take the leap of faith and proper your career growth? Go ahead and ask your questions, Looking forward to your questions. & feed back…

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA

BLOG NUMBER 116.                                                                                                                                                                                       

At our Hasti school Most of the prents  when approach to our counselling center  and  ask many  different types of  questions  related  to career  growth of their ward  *but most common questions I have come across are ;                                                                                                     

How do I help my child pursue her/his passion?                                                                                                                                How do I help my child explore her/his interest?                                                                                                                                                

Are you also  thinking of these questions? Then, this writeup is for you.                                                                                                           

  let us first understand about passion .  Passion not only drives you to enjoy your work, but helps in overcoming obstacles in the workplace as well. Anytime you hit a bump in the road or begin to doubt your abilities, remember the positive effects of the work you are doing. passion gives you a reason to keep learning and to work toward mastery. It can often give you a reason to travel, and therefore to have the new experiences so key to happiness. It gives you something in common with other people, and so fosters social bonds. It gives you purpose.                                                                                                                                                                                        but                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

when the  passion pushed by our parents or anyone around us to pursue due to different reasons such as to enter a prestigious school, to stand out from the crowd, to succeed, to be more popular, and to compete with other family’s daughter or son accomplishments, and more tit is PSEDUO PASSION  and this pseudo passioin hurts children because we pursue something out of obligation or duty, but we’re not interested in it, we are wasting our time, energy and effort on something we are not passionate. During that time, we also fail to realize or find our real calling as a person.jen                                                             * So if parents, want children to have passion, and ambition, let them explore different things in their life, don’t get ahead of them, and push their dreams for them to pursue because they never got it*                                                                                                                                         

  I know that children should make their parents happy by becoming a responsible, disciplined, sensible, successful, happy, and healthy adult, but it’s not the children’s job to pursue missed opportunities and dreams of their parents, unless their children had the same dreams with their parents.Have patience, if a child is not finding his passion soon enough

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  I have compiled five little nuggets basis my experiences of counseling several students.

1- You are already ahead of more than 90% of parents if you have decided to support your child in finding his or her interest. More than 80% of India’s BTech graduates are unemployable (HT Survey 2017). If your child pursue his or her passion, there is a good chance that she/he would work harder.

2- Your child doesn’t choose a career after 10th/12th. They only choose subjects. You can do BTech and then become an economist like Raghuram Rajan, you can study Psychology and then become a Data Scientist. So, the child better think of them as subjects to be studied for the joy of learning, rather than career paths. Your child can change multiple careers. If career is stabilized by 30 that’s okay. Most people who didn’t explore enough now find themselves in a mid-life crisis.

3- A true passion is one that you’d persevere for.                                                                                                                                                                                            If it is a pseudo-passion you would work on it for a few days and then give up. There is a steep learning curve in a field after the initial glamor that draws you in. If your child is able to take those tough times and still march ahead, if your child is able to build something small or explain those ideas, I guess that’s a start.

4- There is a difference between liking the benefits of X and liking X itself. For example, one may like IAS because of the respect and red beacon. On the other hand, you may like the idea of administration, public policy and influencing the lives of people. A student who likes the benefits may get the resilience and perseverance. A student who is driven by the journey (not the destination) would succeed in life even if she/he doesn’t get an IAS admit. The learnings and experiences would help the student construct a good career path elsewhere.

5- Your child can be victim of own expectations if the goal is set for the results/benefits.This can lead to enormous mental stress. On the other hand if your child connects with the journey, she/he finds the joy of learning. This joy of purpose are key to a victor mindset – the glow in the eyes reflect the personality of the child.

Things change in life – your subject changes, your career stream changes, the people around you change. However, if you grow your personality with time, if you develop a stronger sense of purpose, your life is bound to get a lot more interesting.

Our students should have  a very flexible approach. so that They will be  building various competencies within, they are exploring multiple fields.  do share your views to make passion different from pseduo passion….

HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE DONDAICHA*

BLOG NUMBER 116.

At our Hasti school we focus on  the  holistic growth of our  children .To  *enable children to imbibe and develop the EQ  & I.Q. through  variety of  activities conducted regularly IN THE CLASS ROOM AND OUT SIDE THE CLASS ROOM AS WELL.

However we feel need to make children aware of the *factors contribute and characteristics needed to develop the successful personality.  There are many such formulas to become successful in life, but if you start working on some small things, your success is certain. For instance

1. * Be a good listener and give full opportunity to the person in front of you to speak. * Do not stop or interrupt them. When they express their feelings and you just listen, you will find that both their confidence and your self-control are increasing.

2. * Be a good speaker too and have faith in putting your point forward. * If you are able to put your views among less people, then lay the foundation of becoming your speaker from there. You will find that speaking out will make you feel lighter, which will have a positive impact on other aspects of your life as well.

3. * Believe in completing the distance with one step. * While starting anything new, just assume that it is going to take me time to hone this work and talent and I will keep moving forward slowly and with negative thoughts. I will find ways not to dominate myself.

4.Learn to face failures before getting a success. In a web series Panchayat it has been found that “If you stumble, it hurts, only then a person can learn. Learn from your experience and keep moving forward.” |

5. *Contemplate (Introspection) and avoid worry. * Do not compromise on your present between the past and the future. If someday you feel tired, give rest to your body and mind and you will find that both your creativity and productivity are increasing.

 6) * Honesty * :- This quality will always take you on the right path and will help in winning the trust of the people.

7) Learning Attitude:- It is very important to keep on learning and keep on moving forward and the one who stops learning stops his growth.

8) Flexibility:- Due to flexibility in behavior, we get along with people very soon, which gives us opportunities to learn.

9) Positivity:- It works like a magnet and people come to you.

10) * Collaborativeness *:- It accelerates the growth in life of all the people who join us on our side.

11) Fan (Appreciation) *(:- With this quality of ours, we start looking for good in people and we start liking many people.

12) Curiosity:- It brings new perspective in our life which makes our thinking progressive.

13) Decisiveness:- With this we are able to take all kinds of decisions in our life, no matter how difficult they are but they lead us towards development.

14) Hope:- It gives courage to fight the failures of our life and teaches us to never give up.

15) Empathy:- It will help in our personal and professional life because we are dealing with humans everywhere and cannot move forward without understanding them.

16) Commitment:- It is very important for us to value our words because it forms the image of our personality. You will find these qualities in every successful person in the world.

But there are some other qualities that make you successful, mention them below?