College for all children — No Excuses! THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE MORE IT IS, TO LEARN.

College for all children — No Excuses!

THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE MORE IT IS, TO LEARN


• Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance

• --Will Durant-


John was an enthusiastic kid who always

had a spark within, for knowledge. As usual he was pretty enthusiastic to attend school on that day too.


After the school gathering, the very first period Ms. Alex tip toed to the class room demanding for

a perfect silence. The lesson was on equal

distribution. Ms. Alex had already asked the students to bring stones for an activity oriented session on equal distribution.


She let out her voice at the peak: ‘Arrange 3 stones in 4 rows each.

And now count them. 3 equally distributed among 4 gives 12.Is

that clear to you?’


John put up his little hands and waited for his turn.

‘Ma’am, can I arrange 2 stones in 6 rows to get the same answer?.


Ms. Alex stared at the boy with her spectacles up. ‘You little nut... interrupting the whole system. Can’t you control your tongue and do what I said?’


The little one’s thought was crushed. His enthusiasm faded away. He felt a spark charging up right

from the abdomen to his chest. He was quiet. With much satisfaction of a complete class control, Ms. Alex concluded her lesson making the students do what she exactly wanted to. She asked the to students to bring charts for the next day’s solid figure class.


The very next day the class held their breath and waited for the teacher to drop in. ‘Good morning class. I am pretty sure that you are ready with the sheets.

With the help of your ruler and scissors you are now going to make a block of 5 cm breadth and 3 cm length- a rectangular figure.


John couldn’t stop his curiosity, once again. ‘Ma’am, does a 10 cm broad 5cm long figure also make a rectangle. Can I make one?’


Ms. Alex….yelled…’I think you are in a process of proving yourself a bit smart. Aren't you in a habit to obey the teacher?’…..


This time the little one was hurt a bit more than expected. He was made a laughing

stock in front of his class mates who burst out laughing on him. Ms. Alex took a pretty long time to bring the control in her hands

and in that process John had to leave the class for distracting.


Several teacher dominated sessions went on. Little John was conditioned to suppress his enthusiasm. He made it a point not to ask further questions which will disturb the class and all the more he learned how to do what his teacher says…..and not to go beyond that.

Days passed by ……Ms. Alex had to resign due to some personal problems and another teacher replaced her.


Children waited for the new teacher. Wearing a warm smile on her face she entered the class. She introduced herself and as a warm up activity she asked to students to draw something of their own choice. The students who were not conditioned for a free thinking had no idea on what to draw.


Towards the corner of the class the teacher noticed little John sobbing. She could trace fear in his eyes and his body was shivering.

Patting the boy on his shoulder she asked,…. ‘Come on my dear child…..what’s that troubling you?’


After a second’s thought he uttered, ‘Ma’m I

cannot draw anything by myself…if you can show me a sample I can copy that………….I can’t do anything on my own’………….


Keep the pot of inquiryFilled with water of knowledgeLet it boilAdd the powdered thinkingStir it well using the spoon of communicationPut the slices of principled and open

mindednessWith much careIncrease the flame of risk takingAdd the tastemaker of balance.Garnish the mixture with a pinch of reflection.The dish is ready for the

world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


IB Learner Profile

The IDEAL Student


What is IB?

“It is a programme of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.


IB Leaner Profile

IB Learners are INQUIRERS: Natural curiosity Develop skills to use research Enjoy learning


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are KNOWLEDGEABLE: Explore concepts, ideas and issues Acquire in-depth knowledge of

subjects Develop understanding of different

disciplines


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are THINKERS: Apply thinking skills to solve

problems Use creativity to solve complex

issues Make reasoned, ethical decisions


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are COMMUNICATORS: Understand and express

information creatively Use different forms of

communication Work efficiently and willingly

with others


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are PRINCIPLED: Act with integrity and honesty Have strong sense of fairness,

justice, and respect others Take responsibility for own

actions and the consequences that accompany them


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are OPEN-MINDED: Appreciate own culture and

personal histories Open to other people’s cultures,

values and traditions Willing to grown from

experiences


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are CARING: Show empathy, compassion, and

respect towards the needs of others

Have a personal commitment to service

Act to make a positive difference to the lives of others


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are RISK-TAKERS:

Approach unfamiliar situations with courageExplore new roles, ideas and strategiesBrave and defend their beliefs


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are BALANCED:Understand importance of intellectual balanceUnderstand the importance of emotional balanceUnderstand the importance of physical balance


IB Learner Profile

IB Learners are REFLECTIVE:

Give consideration to their learningAssess and understand strengthsAssess and understand limitations


Here is an easy way to remember all the 10

profiles


I Know The Common Process Of Cloning Rats,Bats & Rabbits


“Education is what survives when what has been learned ,has been

forgotten”-Skinner


Thank you

• Praseedha Sreekumar

College for all children — No Excuses! THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE MORE IT IS, TO LEARN.

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