Equality [And/Or] Justice

         Time and time and again, people march for the rights which they are very much grateful for. Freedom of speech, human rights, freedom of expression, freedom of faiths, freedom to acquire the best out of our planet, and, freedom to maintain a stable life--are all bonded to the promotion of equality or justice.

"Moral authority is never retained by an attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort." ~ M. K. Gandhi ~

Non-violence, a must..!

          In time, it has been well known and well acknowledged that a spirit which is non-violent, manages for the solemn purpose of bettering the world we live in.

"Non-violence is the summit of bravery." ~ M. K. Gandhi ~ 

Lesson Sharing

        The time span of a kindergarten, primary and intermediate level student to listen to his/her teacher is about 10 to 20 minutes. Lessons are meant to be interesting and they need to address what students need to know during these very 10 - 20 minutes. Lack of interest on the part of students is usually caused by improper focus on what should be conveyed by the teacher. Students are keen to learn when there is a focus or a goal towards which the lesson is geared. Obviously, when students are at a better stage to promote their attention span to the next level, they tend to divert their focus towards better activities placed in front them by their teacher. Often, students are truly motivated to pursue a better day at school with the hope that they learn something after each period’s end. At times, when the lesson is misled or that it takes an abrupt turn to a “land of nowhere”, that’s when students get bored and they do not appreciate what is being instructed to them. Lessons are meant to be well-planned and well-managed by a teacher. Sharing lessons forms part of the most essential part of the teacher’s day. Students often question the objective of a lesson which isn't well-focused and well-oriented towards the theme being taught. Thus, lesson sharing should be made simple so that students are well at ease with what they pursue during the school-day. To all teachers who are conscientious about the activities they have in mind, originality and simplicity are the keys to better shape them.

Initiatives and Codes of Conduct

         By having a good behaviour, one can lead the right type of life in a scholarly environment. Students as well as teachers have to abide by respecting a code of conduct which helps them excel at their daily duties at school. By respecting their colleagues, teachers promote harmony in schools and this places them ahead in their day to day tasks. On the other hand, students need to respect their fellow classmates as the latter may be quite helpful in assisting them undertake daily routine roles as per the instructions given by their teachers, principal and vice-principal. Codes of conduct are crucial to student learning: it helps students behave with discipline, it allows them to accept new tasks, it guides them towards initiation of new activities, and it builds up on their strengths (both academically and in extra-curricular activities). Codes of conduct help teachers in their lesson planning as these guide them to maintaining discipline in their classroom: it may be in the form of positive reinforcement to the students, it may also initiate students to new activities at the school via media and technology, and it encourages students to being accountable for their actions. Therefore, students have strong likelihood of becoming more responsible, and ultimately, they take upon initiatives which lead them to promote their learning.