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My Daily Prayer is Teaching Kids

Hi All,

Since my childhood I never understood why people go to temple and pray? Why they even sit in front of God's idol in home and spend hours just in praying, in a real sense is it praying or begging..... is that idol or photograph or the whole setup called Temple going to help the society - the needy, the poor, the hungry, the orphan, the old, the exploited bride or the girls who were raped or misused or anyone? People say that Beggars are the biggest problem in India but if they analyse, aren't they beggars?

How can those people who just sit in front of temple and pray to god, read rosary can claim that they are the believers of God and those who don't even look at the temple are Atheist, is it logical? Is praying or singing for 2 or 3 or 4 hours in morning and 2 or 3 or 4 hours in evening by just sitting in front of temple a certification of being Theist? Are they certified of being theist? Who has given them this certification? Is there any legal authority?

What is God....? Who is he? Where do you find him..... In Temple... really?

I  pity on those who say we believe in god and still they go to temple and offer flowers, ghee, cotton, candle to God and then they beg for themselves and their family. In India there are many orphan kids who don't even get daily bread.

I have pity on those who starve and beg God to fulfill their wishes, It is required to be practical. I don't say there is no God, I Respect that amazing power and energy who has created human beings, animals, plants, the earth. He/ She has created the whole world perfectly and beautifully, each day I know more about  the world, I love him more. I love this power so much that I believe I can and I should offer every year and devote every second in his prayer.

I Love this power so much that I would offer my service by helping people, my prayer is not by sitting and Singing in front of an Idol but by TEACHING ...as it makes me feel I helped someone in need, its my passion.

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Love you God
Wish I do something to pay Tribute to you before I die!!!

HappY Tutoring!!!

WoRkshOp - fRactioN fiEsta!!!

Dear Parents,

Allow your child to attend an Exciting and cool "Math 

workshop", ideal for summer holidays.

Put maths into action in fun context, bring real MAGIC to 

the classroom!!!

Maths Workshop!!!

Show your children that maths is magic!

Click here to Register....

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There are more workshops planned for different age groups & different topics.... do keep in touch

Thanks & Regards,
Nitisha Goyal
Online Tutor

http://online-math-tutor-nitisha.blogspot.in/2012/12/my-perspective-on-tutoring.html

My perspective on tutoring

I am tutoring online since 3 years and i have worked on wiziq, elluminate, twiddla, etc...
My aim while tutoring is that student should master the concept. I believe that math needs more and more practice so i give my student questions ranging from very simple to most difficult.
Online tutoring is different than F2F tutoring; the reason is students are new to technology. Conventionally we use pen and paper but when it comes to digital board, it becomes difficult to teach and learn. one option is using digital pen and tablet but not every student have that moreover sometimes there are problems like internet speed is low at either end or student have lost microphone etc., so they lose interest in those sessions. But if a session is fully planned and a targeted session for a particular student, I have seen that student is indulge fully in session and grasp hold on concept. 

We should give our students time to get used to the technology. We should include pictures and graphics in session, so that they don’t get a monotonous session, include variety of questions, for eg if we teach fractions we can take sessions on:

1.    Addition of fractions,

2.    Subtraction of fractions,

3.    Multiplication of fractions,

4.    Division of fractions,

5.    Addition of fractions with unlike denominators,

6.    Subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators,

7.    Multiplication of fractions with unlike denominators,

8.    Division of fractions with unlike denominators,

9.    Addition of mixed fractions,

10. Subtraction of mixed  fractions,

11. Multiplication of mixed  fractions,

12. Division of mixed fractions,

13. Addition of mixed fractions with unlike denominators,

14. Subtraction of mixed  fractions with unlike denominators,

15. Multiplication of mixed  fractions with unlike denominators,

16. Division of mixed fractions with unlike denominators.

It depends on grade we are tutoring and level of student how much we should teach them.

So while tutoring we should keep in mind that we have to add value to them, they should understand completely what we am tutoring, and they should not lose interest. Teaching is not and easy task, it requires much devotion towards willing to understand students requirement, their grey areas and deciding about the method which will suit them.

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HappY Tutoring!!! 

"I would love to hear more about the international perspective on tutoring"

What is online tutoring?

Hi Friends,

After Writing so many articles my students and friends oftenly ask me how do i describe online tutoring? what online tutoring is in actual sense?

online tutoring refers to the techniques used for managing students’ learning in an online environment.  This can include a range of activities such as guiding students through their given tasks, managing their online communication or overseeing collaborative work.

Online tutoring offers the potential for connection in a flexible, creative manner.  It affords the possibility of time for reflection in discussions, brings flexibility to participation and location, increased possibilities for peer support, collaboration and interactivity and a permanent record of discussions which have taken place.  Yet, there are issues to be aware of too.  For example, because there is no face to face contact you will have to find alternative ways of bringing the group together in their virtual learning space. You will need to check on students periodically to ensure that they are not being prevented from participating because of technical challenges or other hidden issues.

Online tutoring skills and abilities

• Engage students with the course from the very beginning
• Provide clear direction and support
• Create effective online activities
• Develop a good online relationship with students
• Be enthusiastic and encourage enthusiasm
• Communicate in an effective and accessible manner
•  Design engaging well-structured activities
•   Monitor and evaluate students’ progress

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Reading is Important

The main reason we forget something is because we never really learned it in the first place.

Reading is probably the most important activity we can do to "get ahead" in life. However, many of us take reading for granted. We feel we are too busy to read, or maybe we don't enjoy reading. Not only is it important to read effectively when you study, but reading for pleasure at least 20 minutes a day will improve your life and your ability to read. Read whatever interests you - just read, be flexible, and remember to keep reading every day.

Flexibility in what you read is extremely important. Being flexible means reading different types of materials. Reading novels, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, or poetry will enable you to adopt different approaches to the different materials. Words may be words, but you read the daily newspaper differently than you read a novel and much differently than you read your textbook. An effective approach to reading is in the development of a successful strategy.

One successful strategy for textbook reading is: SQ4R

• Step 1:   Survey
• Step 2:   Question
• Step 3:   Read
• Step 4:   Record
• Step 5:   Recite
• Step 6:   Reflect

S = Survey / Preview

Rationale:

To become familiar with the material before you read, and to activate any prior knowledge you have of the subject.

Make the book your friend; look at the cover; review the Table of Contents, Introduction, and Index, and back cover to become familiar with the format and the material.

Survey the assigned chapter. Look at the chapter title and topic headings. See how the chapter is organized and how many pages are in the chapter.

Quickly read the chapter introduction, the first sentence of each paragraph and the chapter summary to see what material will be discussed in the chapter and how it is presented.

Q = Question

Rationale:

To make the reading process a critical thinking exercise and to focus your attention on what information you need to get from the reading.

Reading with a purpose (to answer questions) increases concentration, comprehension, retention, and interest in the subject matter.

Questions to have in mind to answer as you read may come from:

• your instructor;
• worksheets, take home tests, quizzes;
• questions throughout and at the end of the chapter;

Change the main headings into questions, e.g., "Reduce Study Stress" to "How can I reduce study stress?" Then as you read the section write down the answers to your questions or make a notation in the margin. Get engaged with the material.

R = Read

Rationale:

The information is necessary in order to master the course material.

Read one section at a time to understand the material and answer your questions. Do not read to memorize the information. On paper write down chapter headings and titles to use as outline notes later in this process.

Keep focused on your reading. Helpful hints include:

• write down problems on paper to be handled later;
• schedule reading breaks every hour or half-hour if it is a difficult subject;
• make associations or visualize the information to make it more meaningful;
• do not take notes while reading;
• read aggressively, with the intent of getting answers, noting supporting details, and remembering major points;
• As you read, use a pencil to put check marks in the margin by important ideas. Be sure all your questions have been answered.
• Reread sections as needed. Be an active reader.

R = Record

Rationale:

By incorporating the motor activity of writing information down, you will have review notes and you will better establish the information into your long-term memory.

After reading each section and page, reflect and summarize the information in your notes. Put ideas into your own words to reinforce your understanding of what you have read. Taking notes at this point in time will almost ensure that you are noting the important parts of the section. Go back over the paragraph and highlight or underline only the main ideas and supporting details with no more than 10-15% of the page highlighted. Use marginal notations as a way to separate main ideas from examples and each of those from new terminology.

Write brief study notes under your chapter headings and titles, which will help encode the information in your long-term memory for easier retrieval and recall.

R = Recite

Rationale:

Activating long-term memory storage is aided tremendously by hearing and verbalizing the material. If you can explain the concepts to another, you have mastered the material.

Recite out loud the information you have read. Tell yourself the major concepts of the section using your own words. Ask yourself questions on your reading and answer those questions out loud.

Study with a friend or in a group to discuss and reinforce the material. Studies show that students who recite forget only 20% of learned material within a two-week period. Those who do not recite or discuss the material forget 80% of the information in the same time period.

R = Reflect / Review

Rationale:

This is a metacognitive activity to make you a more self-aware learner. It also enhances long-term memory storage for successful retrieval at a later date.

Reflection weaves new ideas into old, by comparing the new ideas with ones you already know. By asking yourself, "Upon what evidence are these new ideas and information based?" and "How can I use this new material?" you should increase your creativity, your knowledge, and critical thinking skills.

Review the material within 24 hours. This moves the information from short-term to long-term memory. Review often. Revise study notes as needed. The more you review, the more information you will learn and retain. This avoids last minute "cramming" for a test.

Practice the SQ4R technique with one subject over a two-week period to become familiar with the process and to begin realizing the benefits.

There are many textbook reading strategies available, SQ4R being just one, which can aid you in mastering the volumes of content found in college texts. The importance of adopting a strategy, which is comfortable for you, cannot be underscored enough. Use a strategy to tackle those textbooks before they tackle you!

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Corporate Sector Can Play Important Role in Achieving RTE

NEW DELHI, India, 14 December 2010 –  Seventy-four per cent of the  top 500 Indian companies are involved in some form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)  activity and the education sector is the most preferred area of involvement for majority of these companies.The Right to Free and Compulsory Education and the role corporate sector can play in helping to achieve it was the theme of the conference jointly organised by UNICEF, CII and TSMG.

These were the among the many key findings of a study presented at a conference jointly organised by the UNICEF, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG).

The conference focussed on the theme ‘Universalisation of Education: Role of Corporate India’ and deliberated at length India’s Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) and the role corporate sector can play in successfully achieve it across the country.

Spread over three panel discussions, the issues related to quality of education in India’s primary schools, teacher workload, absenteeism and the need for monitoring mechanisms were discussed.

The conference was attended by major corporate and foundations active in implementing CSR projects in the field of education.  The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and prominent NGOs were also part of the consultation.

“The estimated spend by top 500 companies in India is around Rs. 4000 crores (US$ 880 million),” said Mr. Raman Kalyanakrishnan of TSMG, while presenting the findings of the study.  “Only four per cent of companies release annual CSR reports,” he added.

The study, part of developing a Toolkit for corporates to help them structure their CSR activities in education sector, was commissioned through TSMG and aimed at identifying models for business houses to begin their engagement in strengthening education sector in India.

The Toolkit ‘Business as a Partner in India’s Right to Education’ also has a collection of key features of the RTE, an outline of the roles that central and state governments need to play to implement RTE in the country. UNICEF models like the Child Friendly Schools, monitoring and evaluation tools and checklists for ensuring minimum standards in schools also form part of the tool kit.

Releasing the Toolkit, UNICEF Representative, Ms. Karin Hulshof, addressing the corporates said, “The knowledge and skills children acquire today will have a direct impact on the success of your businesses in the years to come.”

"Successful public private partnerships play a key role in reaching the goal of having every child in school and learning well,” Ms Hulshof added.

In her keynote address, Ms. Kiran Bhatty, National Coordinator of RTE with the NCPCR, provided an overview of the RTE Act, its legal basis as well as the process to seek redressal of the complaints where the RTE provisions were violated.  Ms. Bhatty emphasized that corporates could play a useful role in raising awareness of the provisions of the Act among their own employees and networks.

Citing a comparative example on the quality of education in government and private runschools, Colonel Gopal Karunakaran, Project Director of HCL Schools stated that 20 per cent of private schools in India were catering to 40 per cent of school-going children.

“Despite the higher expenses involved, parents preferred to send their children to private schools,” Mr. Karunakaran added.

 Mr. Clement Chauvet, the Chief Resource Mobilisation at UNICEF, explained the contents of the Toolkit and how it could be effectively used by the corporates. 

“It is a priority for UNICEF that RTE becomes a reality for every child in India. Every individual could take a pledge to learn about the RTE and get at least one out-of-school child back into school,” Mr. Chauvet added.

Ms. Urmila Sarkar, Chief of Education at UNICEF, while addressing the gathering, said getting 8 million out-of-school children back to schools in age appropriate classes was the biggest challenge in making the Right to Education a success in India.

CII along with UNICEF and TSMG plan to hold more such consultations in different regions of the country in 2011 to build a movement to engage the corporate sector in taking up implementation of the Right to Education. 

In October 2010, UNICEF had launched a online campaign Awaaz Do to initiate and promote a dialogue around Right to Education provisions. Till date, the campaign has garnered over 125,000 sign-ups.

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