Desk Doodles

Is it a Learning Disorder or is it Learning Differently...what is that fine line which separates the two? We have different eye colour, hair colour and above all the way our brains function. It is unique to each one ...just like our fingerprint. This uniqueness manifests itself in our personality, our tastes our strengths and weaknesses . Sometimes those weaknesses start to manifest more than the strengths and then its termed as a disorder. Learning disorder is a general term for a neurological disorder that affects the way in which a child’s brain can receive, process, retain, and respond to information. A child with a learning disorder may have trouble learning and using certain skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and doing math,but any form of disorder is just one part of the child's entire being .The focus needs to be on the child's strengths and enumerable talents and skills that he/she possesses to create a holistic and happy life for the child.

Is Sports an enabler of effective education? Sports is bigger than just the game. It is a way of life.There are so many learnings and life skills to be learnt from sports. Time management ,social connectedness, problem solving, self efficacy, self motivation and the biggest of them all, the art to focus are some of the many skills children learn if they play any kind of sport. Sport encourages kids to strive hard to become the best version of themselves  and the never to give up attitude, the  famous Mamba Mentality is such a positive message for children to apply in academics or to life in general. Sports is definitely not a distraction but a huge enabler of effective education.

In conversation with Ms. Gita Bhalla, Ms.Neha Bhardwaj and Ms Puja Bhalla.How can we create a positive environment for children in the Autism Spectrum Disorder? Children in the Autism Spectrum Disorder need an environment which is free of judgement, a space where they can be themselves. Kids are like gifts which need to be unwrapped to discover the beautiful talent within each one. They need to be loved for who they  and accepted as they are because they are the best versions of themselves.Each child is different ,each child is uniquely gifted. All we need to do is accept them as they are.

Why do we need to bring Entrepreneurial Education to schools?  In conversation with 1M1B founder Mr. Manav Subodh and Principal National Public School, Rajaji Nagar Ms. Malathy R Narayan. The world around us is changing very fast, and some of the careers available to children now may not available in the future. We need entrepreneurial education to empower our kids with the skill set that helps them walk different paths. A mindset that fosters problem solving and finding creative solutions that are bigger and better. It encourages kids to be fearless, curious, creative and innovate to design a better world.

What is the role of an efficient professional development programme in creating awesome teachers? The training programmes empower the teachers with the new techniques and the latest pedagogies and methodologies. Training programmes help teachers discover and rediscover their latent hidden talents which can help them create magic in their classrooms. We as teachers need to keep updating and upgrading  ourselves  by being part of the training programmes and imparting a wholesome and holistic education to the students.

We need our education system to inspire and encourage in our students the core values of humanitarian service, empathy and compassion.We need to encourage them to think outside the box ,broaden their vision to unleash their full potential to make this world a better place. Is our education system equipped to do this ?

What is the role of a principal in creating a positive school culture ? What defines a strong school culture? 

How can we as educators convert the current challenges into opportunities? The current pandemic has brought in a lot of challenges for all of us.  At the same time it has opened up a plethora of opportunities. Its a period which is disruptive in some ways & paradigm shifting too. Educators across the globe are trying to chisel their expertise using their time, talent and energy to make a difference for their students. .Teach together is the way forward.

How is Progressive learning redefining Education ? If you learn something with experience you never forget it . It creates  a procedural memory which cannot be erased, it is for life .Education should be about creating such experiences for kids .Progressive learning helps children to grow up into socially responsible and empathetic human beings. Along with a strong grasp on the concepts Progressive learning helps kids to become self motivated to pursue knowledge for life.

Is GAMIFICATION the mantra for happy classrooms? Children start learning by playing. For a kid his world is like a big box of legos to build with ,take it apart and create again. A different design, a different model every time. What if we were to impart knowledge to them by gift wrapping it in the form of games? By gamifying lessons we motivate students to become self learners and solve the issues of attention deficit and disinterest .