assetscope october 2011
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Monthly newsletter to teachers, principals and studentsTRANSCRIPT
This Month’sIssue
Best Ideas ......................
ASSET Ambassador ........
SMSL Quiz ......................
Duke TIP .........................
News Bite .......................
Rubric Way ....................
Professional Workshops.
SMSL Poster Contest ......
Teacher’s Bite ................
Detailed Assessment.......
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08Photo courtesy : Anand Niketan School, Ahmedabad
Best Ideas to Use in the Classroom
You've Got Mail Smiles for Understanding Student-to-Student Quiz
For a teacher, determining an individual student's understanding of a homework assignment can be difficult. Did the student do the work alone, with a little adult help and encouragement, or with significant parental input? Check your students' understanding of homework assignments by asking them to evaluate their own work with "smiley faces." Ask students to draw on their papers:
• a face with a mouth curved upwards Students create a quiz to check their own Have a small bulletin board and title it into a smile for "I understood the "Book Learning.""You've Got Mail." Next to the board assignment and I did it all by myself."
Take an interesting book from the library place a cup with every student’s name on • a face with a straight line for a mouth and ask students to read the book. When a piece of paper. When a student has free
for "I tried my best, but I needed the entire class has read the same book, time, he or she may draw a name out of some help to finish the assignment." use the opportunity to have them create the cup and write a letter to the person
a test about the book. Ask each student whose name is drawn. • a face with a mouth curved down to write two questions about the
into a frown for "Help! I didn't What is the catch? The letter must characters in the book , the setting, or the understand the assignment at all!"include five writing errors -- spelling, plot. Explain that questions can be ‘Fill-in-
grammar, capitalization, and so on. When the-blank’, True or False’, or Multiple-the letter is completed, signed, and choice’. Discard poor or duplicate addressed, it’s posted on the bulletin questions and administer the test to the board to be collected by the addressee, class.read... and CORRECTED! This is a great way for students to practise writing and editing skills while "legally" passing notes in class. The kids will love it.
T h e m o n t h l y n e w s l e t t e r
Issue 77 | October 2011 | www.ei-india.com
SCOPE
Source: Education World
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid, a cultural how to make Ganesha out of clay. Clay Ganesha idols were programme was conducted by the students of L.K.G. to class 5 distributed among the parents.to show “Unity in Diversity”. A potter taught all the students
Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid Festival Celebration
School Vivekananda organized ‘India – Utsav’, a social science exhibition.exhibition to make young people understand the cultural
From Grade 3 to Grade 10, the participation of the students heritage and tradition of India. It was also to highlight the
was made mandatory in the form of model making, chart incorporation of its culture with other global nations along with
making, enactments or power point presentations to make understanding the euphoria of Independence
each one know about ‘Mother India’ and ‘Global Chief Guest Mr. B. N. Sureshwara, President, Rashtra Bandhu, Paraphernalia’.All India NGO’s Federation; State Convenor, Dalitha
It was indeed a unique way of celebrating India’s Sangharsha Samiti, and Guest of Honour Mr. Shrivathsa. B.,
Independence.Director of Bhagirathi Engineering Solutions’ inaugurated the
‘India – Utsav’, Social Science Exhibition
School Vivekananda found that one of the novel methods of mentioning a paraphrase of teaching Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (prescribed drama for the same. One of the group ICSE students) was through Diorama – a 3-dimensional members narrated out the miniature of a life size scene in which characters, wildlife or scene to others, questions objects were arranged in a naturalistic setting, against a painted posed on the scene led to a or structural background. continuous recalling of the
text.Students often found Shakespearan English quite difficult to comprehend and the character web quite complex. The The interest shown by the students were divided into equal numbers in a group and a students during “Diorama” particular scene from the Acts was assigned to each group. has been noteworthy.Students prepared a 3-dimensional model of the scenes
By ASSET Ambassador Team, School Vivekananda, Bangalore
Diorama – a 3-dimensional Miniature of a Life Size Scene
The National Cadet Corps students of Silver Oaks, Hyderabad thrilling adventures like rifle shooting and participating in had gone to Bison Training Grounds, Secunderabad for a ten- various exhilarating competitions. The NCC students of Silver day stay. The cadets had undergone rigorous mental and Oaks can boast of getting a gold medal in rifle shooting, a silver physical training. The cadets, me included, say they had a very medal in drill and a bronze medal in NIAP which is a creative good time and enjoyed every moment doing simple things like, event where a rangoli is drawn based on the given theme. cleaning the utensils and clothes, living in tents. enjoying
By ASSET Ambassador Team, Silver Oaks, Hyderabad
Trip to Bison Training Camp
If you know the correct answer of the questions Send us a mail at with the correct answer along with your name, your school’s name, city and contact number. The subjectline of the mail should be “SMSL Quiz Round 1 Answer”.
Last date to send the entries is 21st November. Answer this question and get a chance to win SMSL goodies from the ASSET Team.
By ASSET Ambassador Team, Sanghamitra School, Hyderabad
Stop Mugging, Start Learning quiz contest was held in around 50 schools across the country on Teachers' Day. The ASSET Team provided the questions for the quiz contest. The quiz was conducted by the ASSET Ambassadors.
Photo Gallery
It is all about an interesting question... To make learning fun!Check out this column every ASSETScope for such interesting questions.
Vibha took two jars with the same amount of a liquid at room temperature. She took two solid blocks and put them in the jars. Here is what she observed.
What can she say based on this observation?
A. The liquid in jar 2 is hotter than that in jar 1.B. The two blocks are made of different materials.C. The two blocks will float at the same level in all other liquids.D. The blocks will sink deeper in the liquid in a jar with less liquid.
Block 1 Block 2
Liquid
Jar 1 Jar 2
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
COLUMN
News
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid, a cultural how to make Ganesha out of clay. Clay Ganesha idols were programme was conducted by the students of L.K.G. to class 5 distributed among the parents.to show “Unity in Diversity”. A potter taught all the students
Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid Festival Celebration
School Vivekananda organized ‘India – Utsav’, a social science exhibition.exhibition to make young people understand the cultural
From Grade 3 to Grade 10, the participation of the students heritage and tradition of India. It was also to highlight the
was made mandatory in the form of model making, chart incorporation of its culture with other global nations along with
making, enactments or power point presentations to make understanding the euphoria of Independence
each one know about ‘Mother India’ and ‘Global Chief Guest Mr. B. N. Sureshwara, President, Rashtra Bandhu, Paraphernalia’.All India NGO’s Federation; State Convenor, Dalitha
It was indeed a unique way of celebrating India’s Sangharsha Samiti, and Guest of Honour Mr. Shrivathsa. B.,
Independence.Director of Bhagirathi Engineering Solutions’ inaugurated the
‘India – Utsav’, Social Science Exhibition
School Vivekananda found that one of the novel methods of mentioning a paraphrase of teaching Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (prescribed drama for the same. One of the group ICSE students) was through Diorama – a 3-dimensional members narrated out the miniature of a life size scene in which characters, wildlife or scene to others, questions objects were arranged in a naturalistic setting, against a painted posed on the scene led to a or structural background. continuous recalling of the
text.Students often found Shakespearan English quite difficult to comprehend and the character web quite complex. The The interest shown by the students were divided into equal numbers in a group and a students during “Diorama” particular scene from the Acts was assigned to each group. has been noteworthy.Students prepared a 3-dimensional model of the scenes
By ASSET Ambassador Team, School Vivekananda, Bangalore
Diorama – a 3-dimensional Miniature of a Life Size Scene
The National Cadet Corps students of Silver Oaks, Hyderabad thrilling adventures like rifle shooting and participating in had gone to Bison Training Grounds, Secunderabad for a ten- various exhilarating competitions. The NCC students of Silver day stay. The cadets had undergone rigorous mental and Oaks can boast of getting a gold medal in rifle shooting, a silver physical training. The cadets, me included, say they had a very medal in drill and a bronze medal in NIAP which is a creative good time and enjoyed every moment doing simple things like, event where a rangoli is drawn based on the given theme. cleaning the utensils and clothes, living in tents. enjoying
By ASSET Ambassador Team, Silver Oaks, Hyderabad
Trip to Bison Training Camp
If you know the correct answer of the questions Send us a mail at with the correct answer along with your name, your school’s name, city and contact number. The subjectline of the mail should be “SMSL Quiz Round 1 Answer”.
Last date to send the entries is 21st November. Answer this question and get a chance to win SMSL goodies from the ASSET Team.
By ASSET Ambassador Team, Sanghamitra School, Hyderabad
Stop Mugging, Start Learning quiz contest was held in around 50 schools across the country on Teachers' Day. The ASSET Team provided the questions for the quiz contest. The quiz was conducted by the ASSET Ambassadors.
Photo Gallery
It is all about an interesting question... To make learning fun!Check out this column every ASSETScope for such interesting questions.
Vibha took two jars with the same amount of a liquid at room temperature. She took two solid blocks and put them in the jars. Here is what she observed.
What can she say based on this observation?
A. The liquid in jar 2 is hotter than that in jar 1.B. The two blocks are made of different materials.C. The two blocks will float at the same level in all other liquids.D. The blocks will sink deeper in the liquid in a jar with less liquid.
Block 1 Block 2
Liquid
Jar 1 Jar 2
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
COLUMN
News
With over 31 years’ experience in identifying and supporting academically gifted youth in the United States, Duke TIP is proud to announce the beginning of the second year of the Talent Search in India to help educators and families find out how advanced their students’ abilities truly are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate. In 2010, over 1,000 students enrolled in the Duke TIP in India Talent Search.
In select schools, 7th standard students who score at or above the 95 percentile on the simulations of real-world activities, peer teaching or Science, Math or English section of the ASSET test are invited presentations, lab experiences, individual or group research to participate in the Talent Search. projects.
The Duke TIP in India program provides a unique learning Duke TIP assigns neither a letter nor a numeric final grade. At environment, designed to motivate and challenge academically the end of program, instructors complete an evaluation that talented Indian students. Within a supportive and nurturing assesses student performance, and they provide students with campus setting, Duke TIP strives to stretch highly talented this appraisal. The non-graded approach encourages a students beyond their self-perceived expectations and limits. collaborative environment in which students become
comfortable taking intellectual risks.Duke TIP courses are dynamic, fast-paced, and intense. Duke TIP Instructors are selected for their expertise in their field of This year the registration for the Duke TIP will begin from 1st research and are committed to providing rigorous and high- October and last until 31st October. To know more about energy educational experiences at the college level. Instructors Duke TIP or to register, please visit www.ei-india.com/duke-employ a variety of instructional strategies including debates, tip or you can also write to [email protected]
Duke TIP
News Bite
The house of a senior Indian civil servant on (formerly untouchable) community.trial for corruption has been turned into a
Under the Bihar Special Courts Act 2009, school for slum children in Patna.
the state government is empowered to It is thought to be the first time such a law confiscate the property of any official has been used in this way in India, which has charged with corruption - even while the been hit by a series of corruption scandals. trial is under way and a conviction has yet to The school opened to the delight of about be secured.100 children, mainly from the Dalit
'Corrupt' Indian Official's House Turned into School
Presidency School, Nandini Layout, recently indicator, cloud in a bottle, and earthquake conducted the eighth edition of Prayaas, its alarm were some of the models on display, science exhibition. The theme was “Science which overwhelmed parents and judges alike. and Technology for Global Sustainability” and
Mr. G. Thangadurai, Director, Presidency over 380 hands-on exhibits from classes IV to
Group of Schools, inaugurated the much-X were on display.
awaited event. Deepali Sinha, Meghna Kumar Biofuels, energy conversion, uses of solar and Nishchal Shukla from EI were also invited energy, dry ice experiment, water-level for the event.
Science Exhibition – Prayaas
The problem of evaluating student performance in areas or When the student’s assessment of his/her work and the activities that lack clear-cut ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ has been ever teacher’s assessment don’t match, it’s a perfect time for a prevailing. However, it has become more widespread and student-teacher conference.more immediate with the surge in classroom technology and Types of Rubrics:the resulting possibilities for project-based learning. Technology allows students to learn in exciting interactive ways, but it does not free teachers from their need to assess students’ work using fair, objective, and justifiable methods.
The School Support Team of Educational Initiatives has collated their expertise of creating and assessing through rubrics in a workshop. The team is conducting these workshops in select ASSET taking schools.
Make Room for Rubrics
Rubrics make assessing student work quick and efficient. They also help teachers explain to parents and others the grades they assign. Used correctly, they serve the purposes of learning as well as evaluation.
All rubrics have two features in common:
• a list of criteria, or “what counts” in a project or assignment;
• gradations of quality, with descriptions of strong, medium, and problematic student work.
What are Rubrics?
Rubrics are multidimensional sets of scoring guidelines that can Project Rubricbe used to provide consistency in evaluating student work.
They spell out scoring criteria so that multiple teachers, using A project rubric lists the requirements for the completion of a the same rubric for a student’s essay, for example, would arrive project-based learning lesson. It is usually a presentation: a at the same score or grade. Rubrics are used from the initiation word document, poster, model, multimedia presentation, or a to the completion of a student project. They provide a specific combination of presentations. The teacher can create a project measurement system for specific tasks and are tailored for rubric or make it a joint process where students participate in each project. developing rubrics. Performance assessment is an essential
companion to project based learning. Why Use Instructional Rubrics?
Team RubricInstructional rubrics make teachers’ expectations very clear. Traditionally, educators have kept criteria and standards to A team rubric lets each team member know what is expected themselves. Instructional rubrics provide students with more of him/her. It contains detailed descriptions for tasks that will informative feedback about their strengths and areas in need of be done while the students are working as a team. It states improvement than traditional forms of assessment do. degrees of behaviour that are acceptable. It defines what will
happen to a team member who is not participating. A team How Do Rubrics Help?rubric lists actions or tasks required of each team member for
As the projects become complex, so do the rubrics. Rubrics the completion of a successful project:
help students understand what is expected from them. They • Did the person participate in the planning process? demystify grades by clearly stating, in age-appropriate
vocabulary, the expectations for a project. Rubrics help • How involved was each member? students see that learning is about gaining specific skills in
• Was the team member’s work to the best of his or her academic subjects, in problem-solving and life skills. They also ability?give students the opportunity to do self-assessment.
Part 2 of this article will be published in the next issue of Rubrics allow students to participate in setting the goals for a ASSETScope. It will discuss how to build rubrics and the project and define what is expected from each member of a scope of involving students in building them.team or determine the outcome of the project.
Assessment Made Simple the Rubric way – Part 1
Sample Performance Rubric
Criteria
Original thinking / Generating Ideas
Ability to identify the characteristics of animal/habitat
Scientific vocabulary
1
Completely dependent on the content provided to respond
Unable to identify the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat and how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Unable to use scientific vocabulary to express views
2
Thinks only with some clues provided
Identifies the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat but does not understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses scientific words with difficulties
3
Thinks in the given direction with some help
Identifies the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat & partially understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses some scientific words to express the views
4
Versatile thinker
Strong ability to identify the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat & understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses science vocabulary associated with unit of study.
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With over 31 years’ experience in identifying and supporting academically gifted youth in the United States, Duke TIP is proud to announce the beginning of the second year of the Talent Search in India to help educators and families find out how advanced their students’ abilities truly are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate. In 2010, over 1,000 students enrolled in the Duke TIP in India Talent Search.
In select schools, 7th standard students who score at or above the 95 percentile on the simulations of real-world activities, peer teaching or Science, Math or English section of the ASSET test are invited presentations, lab experiences, individual or group research to participate in the Talent Search. projects.
The Duke TIP in India program provides a unique learning Duke TIP assigns neither a letter nor a numeric final grade. At environment, designed to motivate and challenge academically the end of program, instructors complete an evaluation that talented Indian students. Within a supportive and nurturing assesses student performance, and they provide students with campus setting, Duke TIP strives to stretch highly talented this appraisal. The non-graded approach encourages a students beyond their self-perceived expectations and limits. collaborative environment in which students become
comfortable taking intellectual risks.Duke TIP courses are dynamic, fast-paced, and intense. Duke TIP Instructors are selected for their expertise in their field of This year the registration for the Duke TIP will begin from 1st research and are committed to providing rigorous and high- October and last until 31st October. To know more about energy educational experiences at the college level. Instructors Duke TIP or to register, please visit www.ei-india.com/duke-employ a variety of instructional strategies including debates, tip or you can also write to [email protected]
Duke TIP
News Bite
The house of a senior Indian civil servant on (formerly untouchable) community.trial for corruption has been turned into a
Under the Bihar Special Courts Act 2009, school for slum children in Patna.
the state government is empowered to It is thought to be the first time such a law confiscate the property of any official has been used in this way in India, which has charged with corruption - even while the been hit by a series of corruption scandals. trial is under way and a conviction has yet to The school opened to the delight of about be secured.100 children, mainly from the Dalit
'Corrupt' Indian Official's House Turned into School
Presidency School, Nandini Layout, recently indicator, cloud in a bottle, and earthquake conducted the eighth edition of Prayaas, its alarm were some of the models on display, science exhibition. The theme was “Science which overwhelmed parents and judges alike. and Technology for Global Sustainability” and
Mr. G. Thangadurai, Director, Presidency over 380 hands-on exhibits from classes IV to
Group of Schools, inaugurated the much-X were on display.
awaited event. Deepali Sinha, Meghna Kumar Biofuels, energy conversion, uses of solar and Nishchal Shukla from EI were also invited energy, dry ice experiment, water-level for the event.
Science Exhibition – Prayaas
The problem of evaluating student performance in areas or When the student’s assessment of his/her work and the activities that lack clear-cut ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ has been ever teacher’s assessment don’t match, it’s a perfect time for a prevailing. However, it has become more widespread and student-teacher conference.more immediate with the surge in classroom technology and Types of Rubrics:the resulting possibilities for project-based learning. Technology allows students to learn in exciting interactive ways, but it does not free teachers from their need to assess students’ work using fair, objective, and justifiable methods.
The School Support Team of Educational Initiatives has collated their expertise of creating and assessing through rubrics in a workshop. The team is conducting these workshops in select ASSET taking schools.
Make Room for Rubrics
Rubrics make assessing student work quick and efficient. They also help teachers explain to parents and others the grades they assign. Used correctly, they serve the purposes of learning as well as evaluation.
All rubrics have two features in common:
• a list of criteria, or “what counts” in a project or assignment;
• gradations of quality, with descriptions of strong, medium, and problematic student work.
What are Rubrics?
Rubrics are multidimensional sets of scoring guidelines that can Project Rubricbe used to provide consistency in evaluating student work.
They spell out scoring criteria so that multiple teachers, using A project rubric lists the requirements for the completion of a the same rubric for a student’s essay, for example, would arrive project-based learning lesson. It is usually a presentation: a at the same score or grade. Rubrics are used from the initiation word document, poster, model, multimedia presentation, or a to the completion of a student project. They provide a specific combination of presentations. The teacher can create a project measurement system for specific tasks and are tailored for rubric or make it a joint process where students participate in each project. developing rubrics. Performance assessment is an essential
companion to project based learning. Why Use Instructional Rubrics?
Team RubricInstructional rubrics make teachers’ expectations very clear. Traditionally, educators have kept criteria and standards to A team rubric lets each team member know what is expected themselves. Instructional rubrics provide students with more of him/her. It contains detailed descriptions for tasks that will informative feedback about their strengths and areas in need of be done while the students are working as a team. It states improvement than traditional forms of assessment do. degrees of behaviour that are acceptable. It defines what will
happen to a team member who is not participating. A team How Do Rubrics Help?rubric lists actions or tasks required of each team member for
As the projects become complex, so do the rubrics. Rubrics the completion of a successful project:
help students understand what is expected from them. They • Did the person participate in the planning process? demystify grades by clearly stating, in age-appropriate
vocabulary, the expectations for a project. Rubrics help • How involved was each member? students see that learning is about gaining specific skills in
• Was the team member’s work to the best of his or her academic subjects, in problem-solving and life skills. They also ability?give students the opportunity to do self-assessment.
Part 2 of this article will be published in the next issue of Rubrics allow students to participate in setting the goals for a ASSETScope. It will discuss how to build rubrics and the project and define what is expected from each member of a scope of involving students in building them.team or determine the outcome of the project.
Assessment Made Simple the Rubric way – Part 1
Sample Performance Rubric
Criteria
Original thinking / Generating Ideas
Ability to identify the characteristics of animal/habitat
Scientific vocabulary
1
Completely dependent on the content provided to respond
Unable to identify the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat and how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Unable to use scientific vocabulary to express views
2
Thinks only with some clues provided
Identifies the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat but does not understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses scientific words with difficulties
3
Thinks in the given direction with some help
Identifies the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat & partially understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses some scientific words to express the views
4
Versatile thinker
Strong ability to identify the characteristics that are complimentary to a habitat & understands how adaptations enable different species to help them survive
Uses science vocabulary associated with unit of study.
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The Maths Misconceptions Workshop under the title EI The workshop was presented by Ms. Kshama Chakravarthy, Avenues-Professional Development Workshop was held in Education Specialist and Mr. Vishnuteerth Agnihotri, VP - Test Bangalore on 3rd September. The workshop was attended by Development, both from EI.90 teachers from the 66 most elite schools of Bangalore.
The workshop discussed various aspects of Maths Misconceptions and why they arise. The topics discussed in the workshop were:
• State of Maths Learning
• Challenges of Maths teaching
• Impact on Maths Learning in Schools
• How to address misconceptions
• How to leverage technology to address misconceptions
• Experiencing the use of technology to teach/ learn Maths
Through this forum, the Maths teachers, Maths HODs and the Principals of many schools got an opportunity to share the issues that they face while teaching Maths, especially the misconceptions which the students have and discussed various ways in which these could be addressed.
The attendees also got an opportunity to use the Mindspark Maths Program and discovered how it could help the students as well as the teachers in addressing the needs of the students not just as a class, but also personally.
Another workshop in the same series was conducted in Chennai on 17th September. The next workshop will be held at Kolkata on 22nd October. If you are a school in Kolkata, and you would like to participate in the workshop, please write to us at: [email protected]
Professional Development Workshops - for Teachers
‘Stop Mugging, Start Learning’ - Poster Contest Results
Teacher’s Bite
What are your views regarding the impor-Who has most influenced you to become an tance of teacher training and development educator, and how did they influence you?in educating students?
What is your approach to classroom man-agement and student discipline?
What is your view regarding the ASSET test?
We also ensure that the lesson is well panned in advance, with no free time to open windows of opportunity for disruption and loss of concentration.
Thus, we strive to achieve a balance by finding methods that allow for enjoyment and comfort, but do not allow defiance and laziness.
I can’t recall any one adult or adults who influenced me to be an It is critical to pay close attention to how we train and develop educator. It is the children and their avid curiosity, their our teachers. Just as learning is a continuous process, so is infectious enthusiasm and zest for life that influenced me more training and development of teachers.than anything else. As a young teenager I used to be always
surrounded by children, my band of devoted followers, who Teachers should be trained so that the students learn better.
would look up to me and hang on to every word I uttered. The Great teachers help create great students. In fact, an inspiring
power that I could wield in shaping and moulding their thought and informed teacher is the most important factor influencing
process made me decide my calling in life. I wanted to be student achievement.
involved in shaping young minds for the betterment of the Ongoing professional development keeps teachers up-to-date society.on: new research on how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources and more. Even those educators with years of experience tend to fall into a rut. A refresher course or learning something new can The bond that the teacher creates and nurtures with benefit all teachers whether their focus is the refinement of the students is by far the best tool for classroom management content area, teaching skills or moving into new area of study.and discipline. A good teacher skilfully weaves a spell that binds
the students within boundaries of good and acceptable behaviour. I lay stress on circle time where the teacher can develop such a bond with the students.
The ASSET test is an excellent tool for the teacher to Besides, emphasis is laid on setting of class norms that are
find out which concepts have not been understood by the reinforced in the beginning of each class. Making a clear set of
students or not. Once such weak areas have been identified, classroom rules is the easiest way to gain the respect of
remedial measures can be taken to strengthen them. Since it is students and maintain it. The consequences of unacceptable
a diagnostic test, it gives a detailed analysis as to where the actions are also made known. We use merit charts so pupils
student stands in relation to the other students in the class, in don’t want to ruin their progress with an incident of disruptive-
relation to other students in the school or groups of the ness. We have a weekly reward system, acknowledging the
schools. Our students attempt AQAD very enthusiastically and star of the week, so that students who behaved badly in the
it is definitely a positive addition to the intellectual activities in past can start a ‘fresh’ week of good behaviour. Most children,
the school.particularly younger ones, respond incredibly well to rewards.
Q:
Ms. Smita Joshi,Principal,Sri Prakash Synergy School,Peddapuram
Q:
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Video Review
voices of ordinary Indians on Indian history. Wood’s The Story of Indiapresentation on India has a great global significance today. For
Michael Wood (a British historian example, what Barack Obama, the US President said about
and television presenter) travels relations between Islam and the West will be interesting, but
through the length and breadth of what Akbar said about Islam could have come out of India’s
India to show the 5,000 years of pluralism. The Mughal’s heroic attempt to reconcile great
history of the land to what we refer human issues has lessons for today.
as the Indian Subcontinent today. Another highlight of the series is Wood’s approach of linking Wood presents his findings in six contemporary culture to the past. In India, the past co-exists episodes of the BBC –TV Series with daily life. In the words of Wood, “Global culture is taking “The Story of India”, each of one root everywhere now, I came away feeling that India’s the only hour duration. place that has incorporated the modern without rejecting the
Each episode is a spectacle of great old”.
camera work and projection of ideas The series is a remarkable visual source for teaching history in with intimate down-to-earth events schools. The DVD can be purchased from any of the leading like having fun at holi. Book/Music shops across India.
One of the highlights of the series is the depiction of the real
By Jitu Mishra, Educational Specialist, EI
The ASSET Team enjoyed receiving and reviewing your ideas on 'Stop Mugging Start Learning' in the form of your posters. Of the many entries that we received from schools across India, we have selected the following as winners of the competition:
The winners will be receiving SMSL goodies from us. The three winning entries will be made the profile picture of our SMSL Facebook page
To meet and interact with many more children of your age, join groups of your interest and learn while you learn, join us on
(http://www.facebook.com/StopMuggingStartLearning)
www.assetambassador.com
1st Prize winner –Shibu Jaganathan,
Faith International Academy, Chennai
3rd Prize winner–Rohin S Lengade,
St Paul’s High School, Belgaum
2nd Prize winner–Utkarsh Gupta,
Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Lucknow
The Maths Misconceptions Workshop under the title EI The workshop was presented by Ms. Kshama Chakravarthy, Avenues-Professional Development Workshop was held in Education Specialist and Mr. Vishnuteerth Agnihotri, VP - Test Bangalore on 3rd September. The workshop was attended by Development, both from EI.90 teachers from the 66 most elite schools of Bangalore.
The workshop discussed various aspects of Maths Misconceptions and why they arise. The topics discussed in the workshop were:
• State of Maths Learning
• Challenges of Maths teaching
• Impact on Maths Learning in Schools
• How to address misconceptions
• How to leverage technology to address misconceptions
• Experiencing the use of technology to teach/ learn Maths
Through this forum, the Maths teachers, Maths HODs and the Principals of many schools got an opportunity to share the issues that they face while teaching Maths, especially the misconceptions which the students have and discussed various ways in which these could be addressed.
The attendees also got an opportunity to use the Mindspark Maths Program and discovered how it could help the students as well as the teachers in addressing the needs of the students not just as a class, but also personally.
Another workshop in the same series was conducted in Chennai on 17th September. The next workshop will be held at Kolkata on 22nd October. If you are a school in Kolkata, and you would like to participate in the workshop, please write to us at: [email protected]
Professional Development Workshops - for Teachers
‘Stop Mugging, Start Learning’ - Poster Contest Results
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What are your views regarding the impor-Who has most influenced you to become an tance of teacher training and development educator, and how did they influence you?in educating students?
What is your approach to classroom man-agement and student discipline?
What is your view regarding the ASSET test?
We also ensure that the lesson is well panned in advance, with no free time to open windows of opportunity for disruption and loss of concentration.
Thus, we strive to achieve a balance by finding methods that allow for enjoyment and comfort, but do not allow defiance and laziness.
I can’t recall any one adult or adults who influenced me to be an It is critical to pay close attention to how we train and develop educator. It is the children and their avid curiosity, their our teachers. Just as learning is a continuous process, so is infectious enthusiasm and zest for life that influenced me more training and development of teachers.than anything else. As a young teenager I used to be always
surrounded by children, my band of devoted followers, who Teachers should be trained so that the students learn better.
would look up to me and hang on to every word I uttered. The Great teachers help create great students. In fact, an inspiring
power that I could wield in shaping and moulding their thought and informed teacher is the most important factor influencing
process made me decide my calling in life. I wanted to be student achievement.
involved in shaping young minds for the betterment of the Ongoing professional development keeps teachers up-to-date society.on: new research on how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources and more. Even those educators with years of experience tend to fall into a rut. A refresher course or learning something new can The bond that the teacher creates and nurtures with benefit all teachers whether their focus is the refinement of the students is by far the best tool for classroom management content area, teaching skills or moving into new area of study.and discipline. A good teacher skilfully weaves a spell that binds
the students within boundaries of good and acceptable behaviour. I lay stress on circle time where the teacher can develop such a bond with the students.
The ASSET test is an excellent tool for the teacher to Besides, emphasis is laid on setting of class norms that are
find out which concepts have not been understood by the reinforced in the beginning of each class. Making a clear set of
students or not. Once such weak areas have been identified, classroom rules is the easiest way to gain the respect of
remedial measures can be taken to strengthen them. Since it is students and maintain it. The consequences of unacceptable
a diagnostic test, it gives a detailed analysis as to where the actions are also made known. We use merit charts so pupils
student stands in relation to the other students in the class, in don’t want to ruin their progress with an incident of disruptive-
relation to other students in the school or groups of the ness. We have a weekly reward system, acknowledging the
schools. Our students attempt AQAD very enthusiastically and star of the week, so that students who behaved badly in the
it is definitely a positive addition to the intellectual activities in past can start a ‘fresh’ week of good behaviour. Most children,
the school.particularly younger ones, respond incredibly well to rewards.
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voices of ordinary Indians on Indian history. Wood’s The Story of Indiapresentation on India has a great global significance today. For
Michael Wood (a British historian example, what Barack Obama, the US President said about
and television presenter) travels relations between Islam and the West will be interesting, but
through the length and breadth of what Akbar said about Islam could have come out of India’s
India to show the 5,000 years of pluralism. The Mughal’s heroic attempt to reconcile great
history of the land to what we refer human issues has lessons for today.
as the Indian Subcontinent today. Another highlight of the series is Wood’s approach of linking Wood presents his findings in six contemporary culture to the past. In India, the past co-exists episodes of the BBC –TV Series with daily life. In the words of Wood, “Global culture is taking “The Story of India”, each of one root everywhere now, I came away feeling that India’s the only hour duration. place that has incorporated the modern without rejecting the
Each episode is a spectacle of great old”.
camera work and projection of ideas The series is a remarkable visual source for teaching history in with intimate down-to-earth events schools. The DVD can be purchased from any of the leading like having fun at holi. Book/Music shops across India.
One of the highlights of the series is the depiction of the real
By Jitu Mishra, Educational Specialist, EI
The ASSET Team enjoyed receiving and reviewing your ideas on 'Stop Mugging Start Learning' in the form of your posters. Of the many entries that we received from schools across India, we have selected the following as winners of the competition:
The winners will be receiving SMSL goodies from us. The three winning entries will be made the profile picture of our SMSL Facebook page
To meet and interact with many more children of your age, join groups of your interest and learn while you learn, join us on
(http://www.facebook.com/StopMuggingStartLearning)
www.assetambassador.com
1st Prize winner –Shibu Jaganathan,
Faith International Academy, Chennai
3rd Prize winner–Rohin S Lengade,
St Paul’s High School, Belgaum
2nd Prize winner–Utkarsh Gupta,
Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Lucknow
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