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GURGAON PROGRESSIVE SCHOOLS COUNCIL
(CBSE SAHODAYA SCHOOL COMPLEX, GURUGRAM CHAPTER)
XIX ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020-21
on
‘CHANGING LANDSCAPES -
Futuristic Pathways for Education
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Concept Note The government and educationists are recognizing that the future of education rests on offering students a broad range of skills which go beyond mere academic curriculum. This futuristic vision is the very foundation the New Education policy. It is a learning experience that puts the student at the centre. Maybe a new out-of-the-box thinking is in order for you to consider. To equip today's students for the future, we need to understand the fundamental building blocks of complex skills, and apply that understanding to teaching practices and assessments. To be future ready the pertinent question school leadership needs to be asking is, how efficient is your school in the education goal? The challenge now is on its implementation. The New education policy lays stress on Participatory action learning. Schools need to focus on developing transferrable skills and establishing developmental continuums, and learning trajectories. To develop any sort of learning progression it is important that schools chart out a progress map for each child. This developmental approach must map the progress of a student through stages of increasing knowledge, skills, and understanding. The key elements of the futuristic educational process will be 1. Education based on development of critical 21st century skills 2. Teacher Training 3. Efficiency of processes 4. Technology enabled learning 5. Develop- drive -device approach 6. Devising a holistic assessment portfolio 7. Your classroom management 8. Personalised learning strategies The school goal is to produce an educated individual. The consideration is how to provide an opportunity for children with inquiring minds to hold onto. Educators need to understand that Technology is here and educators cannot stay stuck in a time warp. We need to revisit our methods of delivery, learning-styles research, electronic learning, Interdisciplinary Majors Futuristic Pathways for Education will test your resolve, to succeed educators need to push the bubble to the extreme, and stir a mix of revolutionary thinking to high speed. Submitted by: Dr. Indu Khetarpal
About our SAHODAYA
Central Board of Secondary Education in 1987 brought out a publication titled, “Freedom to Learn and Freedom to Grow through Sahodaya School
Complexes” (SSCs) which characterized “SSCs” as a voluntary association of schools in a given area, who through mutual choices, have agreed to come
together for a systematic and system-wide renewal of the total educational process. In other words as “Sahodaya” signifies rising together and it
identified six areas, to begin with, for collaboration amongst schools of its complex:
1. Educative Management 2. Evaluation 3. Human Resource Mobilization
4. Professional Growth of Teachers 5. Value-Oriented School Climate 6. Vocationalisation of Education.
Through positive promotional efforts, the Board has helped schools come together and form an interactive and sharing relationship. At present, there
are 260 such complexes which are active throughout the country, and share and care for each other; particularly those which are in close physical
proximity.
CBSE Sahodaya School Complexes (Gurugram Chapter) is an executive body of 37 leading schools of Gurugram. The idea was initiated in February 2000
and by May 2000, the association took a final shape and became active.
The Sahodaya is formed to promote and develop social, cultural and educational development amongst the members. The council strives to increase
capacity building, to galvanize professionalism and host interschool activities to enhance the creativity of the students. CBSE Sahodaya School
Complexes (Gurgaon Chapter) activities have thus comprised a Book fair, Science Exhibition, Debates, Health Mela, Sports Meet and such other varied
activities, which have immensely contributed in providing a rich educational landscape to the students. All these activities are based on the nine Multiple
Intelligences.
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FOUNDER MEMBERS
Mrs. Asha Sharma Ms. Suman Gulati Mr. P. K. Jain
Founder Member GPSC Founder Member GPSC Founder Member GPSC
& & &
President, Director, Patron, Former Chairman,
S. D. Adarsh Vidyalaya, Blue Bells School, Rotary Public School,
Gurugram Gurugram Gurugram
Ms. Anita Makkar Dr. Indu Khetarpal
Founder Member GPSC
Founder Member GPSC,
&
Founder Principal,
Principal, HDFC School
Salwan Public School,
Gurugram &
Sec 15-II, Gurugram &
Former Principal,
DAV School, Gurugram
MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms. Aparna Erry Ms. Dhriti Malhotra
Chairperson GPSC Vice Chairperson GPSC
& &
Principal, Principal,
DAV Public School Manav Rachna International
Sector-14, Gurugram School, Sector 46, Gurugram
Ms. Arti Chopra Dr. Indu Khetarpal
Secretary GPSC Founder Principal,
& Salwan Public School,
Principal, Sec 15-II, Gurugram &
Amity International School Treasurer GPSC
Sector-46, Gurugram
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GPSC Member School (2020-21)
S. No. School Name Name of the Principal Contact Details
1. Ajanta Public School Mr. Vaibhav Kapoor Sector-31, Gurugram, Email: info@ajantapublicschool.org
Web.: http://www.ajantapublicschool.org Ph.: 0124-2381823,2381842,4271789
2. Amity International School Ms. Arti Chopra Sector - 46, Gurugram Email: aisg46@amity.edu Web.: www.amity.edu/ais/aisg2
Ph.: 0124-2581001/02/03
3. Amity International School Dr. Anshu Arora Sector - 43, Gurugram Ph.: 2385110, 2385112 Email: principal@aisg43.amity.edu
Web.: www.amity.edu/ais/aisg
4. Aravali Public School Mohd. Israil Moosa Nagar, PO Ferozepur Jhirka, Mewat, Haryana-122104
Director Email: aravalieducation@gmail.com Web.: www.aravalipublicschool.com
Mr. Zameel Ahmed H. No.35, Sector-14, Gurugram. Email: aravalieducation@gmail.com
Principal Ph.:0124, 4082251
5. Bal Bharati Public School Mr. Harsh Kumar Sector-1, Manesar, Gurugram, Email: bbps.mn@gmail.com
https://bbpsmn.balbharati.org
6. Blue Bells Model School Ms. Alka Singh Sector-4, Gurugram Email: principalbbms@bluebells.org
Web.: www.bluebells.org/bbms Ph.: 0124-4698888
Ms. Suman Gulati
Director
7. Blue Bells Public School Ms. Arpita Acharya Sector - 10, Gurugram Email: bbpublic@bluebells.org
Principal (Officiating) Ph.: 0124-2370606,Web.: www.bluebells.org/bbpublic
8. CCA School Ms. Nirmal Yadav Sector-4, Gurugram Email: ccaschool.gurgaon@gmail.com
Ph.: 0124-2330098, 2331264 Web.: www.ccaschoolgurgaon.org
9 DAV Public School Ms. Aparna Erry Sector-14, Gurugram Email: davsector14gurgaon@yahoo.com Web.: www.dav14gurgaon.org
Ph.: 0124-2324070, 4081594
10. DAV Public School Ms. Charu Maini Sector-49, Gurugram Email: info@dav49gurugram.org Web.: http://dav49gurugram.org
Ph.: 0124-4255975,4227866
11 Delhi Public School Ms. Aditi Misra Sector 45, Gurugram Email: aditi.misra@gmail.com Web.: www.dpsgurgaon.org
Ph.: 0124-4125800
12. Delhi Public School Ms. Roopali Kudesia B-Block, Sushant Lok, Sector-29, Gurugram Email: info@dpssl.net Web.: http://www.dpssl.net
HOS Ph.: 0124-4041441
13. Delhi Public School Mr. Akhilesh Chandra Chaturvedi Maruti Kunj, Sohna Alwar Road, Gurugram Email: dpsmkg@dpsmarutikunj.org
Web.: https://www.dpsmarutikunj.org Ph.: 0124-2267140, 2267255
14 Delhi Public School Ms. Dipinder Kaur Januala, Pataudi Road, Gurugram-122503 Email: info@dpspataudi.com, principal@dpspataudi.com
web.: http://www.dpspataudi.com Ph.: 0124-2673030/3029, 8222083030, 9818191349
15 G.D. Goenka Public School Ms. Anuradha Handa Sohna Road, Sector-48, Gurugram Web.: http://www.gdgoenka-gurgaon.com
Email: principal@gdgoenka-gurgaon.com
16. Gyan Devi Public School Ms. Vineeta Yadav Sector-17. Gurugram Email: jogi48@hotmail.com, gyan_school@hotmail.com
Web.: http://www.gyandevi.com/ Ph.: 0124-2342120
17. Gyan Devi Senior Secondary School Ms. Sheena Yadav Sector-10, Gurugram Email: gdssec10@hotmail.com Web.: http://www.gyandevi.com/
Ph. 0124-2212059, 2210259
18. Lions Public School Dr. Neelima Prakash Sector-10A, Gurugram Email: lionspublicschool@yahoo.com, info@lionspublicschool.com
Sr. Principal Web.: www.lionspublicschool.com Ph.: 0124-2371526
19 Manav Rachna International School Ms. Dhriti Malhotra Block-F, Greenwood City, Sector-46, Gurugram Email: principal.mris46@mris.edu.in
Web.: https://mris.edu.in/gurugram-sector-46
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S. No. School Name Name of the Principal Contact Details
20. GD Goenka Public School Ms. Nikieta Baheti Sector 10-A, Gurugram Email: info@gdgoenkagurugram.in
Web.: www.gdgoenkagurugram.in/ Ph.: +91 8800 538 222
21 Rabindranath World School Ms. Manisha Singh W 10/3120, DLF Phase III, Gurugram Email: info@rwsgurgaon.com Web.: www.rwsgurgaon.com
Ph.: 0124-3292816, 3292818, 2356883
22. Raman Munjal Vidya Mandir Ms. Anita Gupta 67 Km, NH-08, Sidhrawali, Gurugram Email: principal_rmvmschool@yahoo.in
Principal Web.: www.ramanmunjalvidyamandir.org Ph.: 0124-3297279, 9311104889
Ms. Vidya Sridhar
Director
23. Rao Lal Singh Public School Ms. Hema Dhingra NH-08, Sidhrawali, Gurugram Email: rlsps.principal@gmail.com
Officiating Principal Ph.: 0124-2679048
24. Ridge Valley School Ms. Archana Sagar DLF Phase-IV, Gurugram Email: info@ridgevalleyschool.org, principal@ridgevalleyschool.org
Ph. 0124-4666162 Email: http://www.ridgevalleyschool.org
25. Rotary Public School -Ms. Sandeepa Rai Sector-22, Gurugram Email: rotaryschool@rediffmail.com, Web.: www.rotarypublicschool.org
Principal Director Ph.: 0124-2369520/22, 4010955/956
26. S. D. Adarsh Vidyalaya Ms.Sudha Vineethan Sohna Road, Sect - 47, Gurugram Email: sdavggn@gmail.com
Ms. Asha Sharma Web.: www.sdadarshvidyalayagurgaon.com Ph.:
President
27. Salwan Public School Ms. Rashmi Malik Sector-15 (II), Gurugram
Principal Email: spsgurugram@salwanschools.com Web.: www.salwangurugram.com Ph.: 0124-4886050-60
Dr. Indu Khetarpal principal.sps@salwanschools.com
Founder Principal
28 Sh. S. N. Siddeshwar Public School Ms. Sangita Sabarwal Sector-9-A, Gurugram Email: snsidheshwar@yahoo.com Web.: https://snsidheshwar.com
Ph.: 0124-4281311 to 4281317
29. St. Michael’s Senior Secondary School Rev. Fr. Jose Stephen l Shiv Puri, Gurugram-122001 Email: St_michael_schoolgr@yahoo.in
Web.: www.stmichaelsschoolggn.com Ph.: 0124-4241114
30. St. Xavier’s High School Mr. Stanley Anthony Rose Wood City, Sector-49/50 Main Golf Course Extension Road, Gurugram-122018
Email: info@stxaviershighschoolgurgaon.com Web.: www.stxaviershighschoolgurgaon.com
31. Sherwood Convent School Ms. Kanchan L-Block, DLF Phase-II, Gurugram Email: sherwood_school@yahoo.com
Web.: www.sherwoodschool.in Ph.: 0124-4016730
32. St. P.B.N. Public School Ms. Rani Rai Sector-17B, Behind IFFCO Colony, Gurugram Email: stpbnpublicschool@yahoo.co.in
Web.: www.stpbnschool.com Ph.: 0124-2340468, 2397397
33. Summer Fields School Ms. Irina Mukherjee A-Block, DLF Phase-1, Gurugram Email: summerfields_dlf@rediffmail.com
Web.:www.sfsdlf.com Ph.: 0124-2353687
34. Suncity World School Mrs. Rupa Chakravarty Suncity Township, Sector-54, Gurugram Email: info@suncityschool.in, principal@suncityschool.in
Web.: www.suncityschool.in Ph.: 0124-4845300/02
35. The HDFC School Mrs. Anita Makkar C-Block, Sushant Lok-III, Sector-57, Gurugram Web.: info@thehdfcschool.com,
administration@thehdfcschool.com
Web.: https://www.thehdfcschool.com, Ph. 0124-4379737/9837/2571015
36. The Maurya School Ms. Shalini Bajaj F-Block, Palam Vihar, Opp. Columbia Hospital, Gurugram
Email: pr@themauryaschool.com, hos@themauryaschool.com
Web.: http://www.themauryaschool.com Ph.: 0124-4114444, 4221105/06
37. The Sagar School Mr. Shailendra Mishra V. Baghor, Tehsil - Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan Email: principal@thesagarschool.org
Web.: www.thesagarschool.org Ph.: 0124-2806100
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GPSC ANNUAL CONFERENCES
THEMES OF PAST CONFERENCES SINCE 2001
• 18th Annual Conference (2019-20) "Core Competencies for 21st Century "
• 17th Annual Conference (2018-19) "Co-Creating Safe Learning Environment "
• 16th Annual Conference (2017-18) "SATCHITANAND-Towards Holistic Well Being "
• 15th Annual Conference (2016-17) "Creating a Creative Curriculum”
• 14th Annual Conference (2015-16) "Changing Paradigm for Changing Trends”
• 13th Annual Conference (2014-15) "Creating Thinking Schools”
• 12th Annual Conference (2013-14) "School Education: Challenges Ahead”
• 11th Annual Conference (2012-13) "Accountability, Transparency and Legitimacy in School Education”
• 10th Annual Conference (2011-12) "Taking the Lead”
• 9th Annual Conference (2010-11) "Development in assessment: Scope of assessment in teaching and learning."
• 8th Annual Conference (2009-10) "Rethinking school reforms opportunities and challenges”
• 7th Annual Conference (2008-09) "Challenges in School Education”
• 6th Annual Conference (2006-07) "Excellence: A New Perspective”
• 5th Annual Conference (2005-06) "Globalisation of Education and its impact on Indian Economy and Society”
• 4th Annual Conference (2004-05) "Disha - The Direction”
• 3rd Annual Conference (2003-04) "Festive X-Pressions 2004: Book Festival”
• 2nd Annual Conference (2002-03) "Future Trends in Education”
• 1st Annual Conference (2001-02) "The Haryana School
5 Education Act (HSEA)"
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Report of 18 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (2019-20)
“Core Competencies for 21st Century”
XVIII Annual Conference of Gurgaon Progressive School Council was successfully conducted on 8th February, 2020 at The Lemon Tree Hotel, Sector 60,
Gurugram.In this congregation of renowned scholars and experienced educators and professionals from diverse fields discussed the significance and
need of Core Competencies for 21st Century
The conference commenced with the welcome of the Chief Guest Shri Jitender Yadav, IAS, Administrator, HSVP Gurugram and the Guest of Honour Prof.
M.M. Pant followed by the lighting of the lamp by the founder members – Ms. Asha Sharma, Ms. Suman Gulati Mr. P.K. Jain, Ms. Anita Makkar rand Dr.
Indu Khetrapal. The students of Blue Bells Public School, Gurugram, won the applause for their mesmerizing dance performance.
Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson GPSC and Principal of D.A.V.Public School, Sec-14 presented the annual report and elaborated the activities of the council
especially Inter-School competitions conducted in the session2019-20 to promote opportunities for the students to explore the new horizons and develop
creativity and confidence as well. Through positive promotional efforts, the Council has helped schools come together and form an interactive and
sharing relationship.
The Chief Guest, Shri Jitendra Yadav, IAS, Municipal Corporation, in his address appreciated the efforts and innovative initiatives taken by the school
heads and educators of Gurgaon .He also added that education can be purposeful if it creates critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Prof. M.M. Pant,
while speaking to the audience emphasised the need of creating autonomous learners who can be co-explorers in the educational process with their
teachers and mentors.
First session of this conference started with a discussion on Creative Thinking: Thinking Out of The Box and. Ms. Archana Sagar was the Moderator in
this session .Shri Manish Jain, Associate Teaching Professor and Principal Coordinator at Centre for Creative Learning at IIT Gandhinagar was the
Resource Person. He held the session in a very interesting and interactive manner. His demonstration of the tools and aids used in the teaching of
subjects caught everybody's attention. He reiterated the fact that experiential learning leads to the development of the minds and thinking of the
children in a very effective manner.
The panel discussion in session 2 was on Critical Thinking: Greatness Awaits. it had the participation of four renowned panelists- Ms. Garima Babbar, Mr.
Siddharth Jaitley, Shri Sunil Bajaj and Mr. Rajiv Khurana. Ms. Sandeepa Rai was the Moderator in this session. All the panelists opined that the educators,
parents and teachers need to work together to formulate the creative and critical thinking culture in the schools.
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Post lunch session was on the important highlight of the conference i.e. Collaboration: Together Moving Ahead. Dr. Anshu Arora was the Moderator. This
session had the participation of Shri Amod Kant, Maj. Atul Dev, Shri Rakshit Tandon, Ms. Meenakshi Oberoi and Mr. Rangnath Thota.
The major highlight of the next session was Communication Skills: Connection before Correction. The panelists who joined in this discussion were Shri
Ashish Sehgal, Dr. Tripti Singh, Ms. Anupama Jain and Ms. Fouzia Dastango. Ms. Rashmi Malik was the moderator.
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Joint Secretary, Chief Controller, Examinations, CBSE graced the valedictory function as the Chief Guest. He was accorded a hearty
welcome by the founder members. In his informative and motivational talk, he invited the schools to come forward in creating the creative and
conducive learning environment which sharpens the critical thinking of the 2Ist century learners
Ms. Arti Chopra, Secretary, GPSC and Principal of Amity International School, Sec-46, in her summing up report, threw light on the events of the
conference and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of Gurgaon schools.
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GPSC WEBINAR SERIES
(A series of webinar were organised by GPSC to empower the school teachers and leaders during pandemic times.)
GPSC Webinar Series Videos are available on Sahodaya Gurugram Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqu45wEmiw3onBmoV5XCtA
8WEBINAR SERIES
Topic: The New Leadership Model -Post COVID’19
Date : 29th May , 2020
Resource Person : Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal,
Principal Springdales School,
Pusa Road, New Delhi
Moderator : Ms. Aditi Misra
Principal, DPS Sector-45, Gurugram
The Chairperson, GPSC, Ms Aparna Erry extended a warm welcome to the leading educationist of India, known for her contribution in the field of education. Ms. Arti
Chopra, Secretary GPSC & Principal Amity International School, Sec46 Gurugram introduced the speaker Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal to the virtual audience comprising of the
congregation of school principals, experienced teacher fraternity and the educators from the schools of NCR region and moderated the session.
Dr. Ameeta Mulla spoke about the changing role of leaders in the post COVID'19 era. In her motivational talk she highlighted the impact of COVID '19 in the field of
education, transforming the real classrooms to virtual portal of teaching and learning. The students, parents and teaching community have faced new challenges of these
unforeseen and unavoidable times. With this change, comes the advent of the changing roles of the leaders. Now the leaders and educators need to undergo a drastic
change in their approach and attitude in order to create a required connect with the students, their parents and teachers as well. The basic requirement of the leaders
nowadays is their technological independence and positive approach to get adapted in the changing scenario. She also talked a lot about collaborative learning and
sharing of resources and the new role the leader has to now play as a pollinator and catcher of ideas. Taking the discussion ahead she said that the school principals should
promote the skill of bringing up digital resources, while designing the creative and interactive virtual classrooms so that the students develop their analytical and
reasoning skills. She also appreciated the efforts of the schools for having started the online classes from March'20 itself and moved on in this period of pandemic with a
strong spirit. She urged the teaching fraternity to encourage flip and blended learning and to focus on engaging & empowering the students. The discussion was
interspersed with questions on poll that were readily answered and projected the willingness of the audience to further the cause of making virtual learning successful
amidst the prevailing pandemic situation. She ended her talk by saying that the current lockdown owing to COVID'19 has built grit in the educators and has empowered
them through collaboration and capacity building.
Ms Dhriti Malhotra, Vice Chairperson, GPSC and Principal, Manav Rachna International School, Gurugram extended a vote of thanks to Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal for her
insightful talk.
9WEBINAR SERIES
Topic: Blended Learning ...The way ahead
Date : 5th June, 2020
Resource Person : Dr. Ashok Pandey, Director
Ahlcon Group of Schools,
Mayur Vihar-1, New Delhi
Moderator : Ms. Aditi Misra
Principal, DPS Sector-45, Gurugram
Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson, GPSC extended a warm welcome to Dr. Ashok Pandey and Ms. Aditi Misra, Principal, DPS Sector-45 moderated the session.
Dr Ashok Pandey commenced his talk by sharing the importance of Blended learning: Hybrid learning in the changing times of COVID -19. According to him the online
portal of teaching and learning becomes more effective and target oriented if blended learning is fostered by the teachers. While elaborating this concept, he shared
seven strategies associated with the scope of blended learning. They are:
Ÿ The first strategy suggested by him was to make a harmony between synchronous and asynchronous learning, especially during the lockdown period
Ÿ Another was to ensure school – parental engagement in the interest of the students as it is evident that the role and support of parents is the driving force
Ÿ It is time to introspect over isolation versus collaboration of teachers, as a more viable option is to encourage them to work in professional learning networks.
Ÿ Social and emotional growth of the students should be given prime importance in the blended learning model along with their cognitive growth.
Ÿ The learning model in schools of today should be child- centric and teachers could be facilitators or co-learners along with students.
Ÿ Lifelong learning should be the primary objective of any education model post COVID'20, thus shifting focus from merely moving up from one grade to another for
students.
Ÿ Last but not the least was the importance of blending the skills of both the teachers and students in a bid to empower them and make learning progressive. Online
training needs to be emphasized a lot for educators.
The Chairperson, Ms. Aparna Erry, once again thanked Dr. Ashok Pandey for conducting the insightful session.
10WEBINAR SERIES
Topic: Online Learning –A New Normal
Date : 12th June, 2020
Resource Person : Dr Rajesh Hassija, Director
Indraprastha Group of Schools
West Delhi, Delhi,
Moderator : Ms. Rashmi Malik
Principal of Salwan Public School, Gurugram
Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson, GPSC extended a warm welcome to Dr.Rajesh Hassija. She highlighted Dr. Hassija's commendable contribution in the field of education, as
well as the national and international acclaims received by him for his innovative endeavors in promoting quality education. Dr Hassija was bestowed with the prestigious
National Teacher's Award 2003, which was awarded by then President of India; Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He has authored many books in the subject of Mathematics and
Computer Science. Ms. Rashmi Malik, Principal, Salwan Public School, while moderating the session invited Dr. Hassija to take over and share his insightful presentation.
Dr Rajesh Hassija commenced his talk by applauding all the teachers for their wonderful roles in engaging the students effectively by taking the online classes in the
challenging times of lockdownpostCOVID -19. While pointing at the best way to stay connected with students was to Communicate, connect & share effectively, he also
highlighted the factors that make the online portal multi- dimensional. He spoke about preparing a model of blended learning as a motivating platform for students. He
emphasized that the teachers should plan their online sessions in an innovative and interesting manner. They should be good masters of technology and must foster
personal relationship with each student. The online portal of teaching and learning becomes more effective and target oriented if the teachers learn to communicate,
connect and excite the students for learning. A passionate teacher can arouse the curiosity of the students and make them life- long learners, which is the need of this hour.
The teachers should make the best use of online resources to give a wider exposure to the students. For enabling experiential and project-based learning, gaming is a
powerful tool too as it enables maximum engagement and allows students to be creative by designing their own games. Towards the end of the session, some teachers
shared their concerns and challenges about the virtual classes like excessive screen time, finding authentic ways for assessments and digital well-being of the students. Dr.
Hassija answered the queries patiently thus summing up to the miraculous might of the teachers that could solve all the issues, even for the on-line mode of teaching
learning process. If the teacher has a good bonding with her students and is well versed with the tools of technology, she will be successful in all the domains.
Ms. Arti Chopra, Secretary GPSC and Principal, Amity International School, Sector- 46 expressed her gratitude to Dr. Rajesh Hassija for conducting such an interesting
session and motivating the school leaders and teachers of Gurgaon.
11WEBINAR SERIES
Topic: Online Learning –A New Normal
Date : 19th June, 2020
Resource Person : Dr. DILIP MUKERJEA
A Visionary thought leader,
breakthrough catalyst, innovation strategist
and designer of learning ecosystems
Moderator : Dr.Indu Khetrapal
Treasurer GPSC and Principal of Salwan Public School
Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson, GPSC extended a warm welcome to Mr. Dilip Mukerjea. She highlighted Mr. Mukerjea's commendable contribution in the
field of education and research as well as the national and international acclaims received by him for his innovative endeavors in promoting quality education.
Highlighting the speaker's achievements, Ms. Aparna threw light on Mr. Mukerjea being a trained Marine Engineer who had secured first position in the UK for his
final examinations in this field. She also introduced him by talking about he being an author, corporate consultant, success coach to people and internationally
acclaimed keynote speaker. Dr Indu Khetarpal, Principal, Salwan Public School, while moderating the session invited Mr. Mukerjea to take over
and share his, insightful presentation. Mr. Mukerjea commenced his talk by applauding all the teachers for their wonderful roles in engaging the students
effectively by taking the online classes in the challenging times of lockdown post COVID - 19 and encouraged the educators to be “Future Relevant” by mentoring
the students to be “Future Prepared”.
Highlighting that the issue is not the time but the lack of energy, he went on to deliver his presentation by talking about the ten commandments of crucial
challenges that confront education today.
Mr. Dilip went on to speak about whether we as educators are rising above the exponential curve, as we are living during exponential times. Talking about the
motivation among the pupils, he highlighted that it is imperative that the parents and teachers maintain a realistic expectation and imbibe and instill positivity
amongst students for a positive outcome. Referring to the education standards, prevalent in the societies, he encouraged the educators to constantly counsel the
pupils and their parents that a dissent is not a failure. A few take away quotes by him were:
A) When the sun comes up, we better be running”. B) “Change is difficult, not changing is fatal”. C) “Learning at the speed of light”.
Ms. Arti Chopra, Secretary GPSC and Principal, Amity International School, Sec 46 Gurgaon expressed her gratitude toMr.Dilip Mukherjeafor conducting such
an interesting session and motivating the school leaders and teachers of Gurgaon
12WEBINAR SERIES
Topic: School Based Online Education
Date : 26th June, 2020 ,
Resource Persons : Prof. Marmar Mukhopadhyay
Chairman ETMA Council and Member ETMA Trust
Dr. Subhash Chander
Department of Education ,
University of Delhi
Moderator : Dr.Indu Khetrapal
Treasurer GPSC and Principal of Salwan Public School
The Chairperson, Ms Aparna Erry welcomed the guest speakers and the Principals and teachers of all Gurgaon Sahodaya Schools to the webinar.
The moderator of the day, Dr.Indu Khetrapal, Treasurer GPSC and Principal of Salwan Public School introduced the guest speakers and invited them to share their insightful
presentation and Ms Charu Maini, Principal DAV sector-49,took ahead the Q& A session. Dr. Subhash commenced his talk by highlighting the focus area of the whole Webinar,
the Challenges faced by the parents and on how a child is a collective responsibility of school, parents and the nation.
Talking about a child's development, Dr .Subhash stressed upon the factors responsible that could give positive reinforcement as Home Environment, Parenting, School
Environment and child's innate abilities.After his interesting dialogues, Prof. Marmar Mukhopadhyay was invited to present his thoughts. He highlighted how younger students
are more keen than senior students in attending online classes. As senior students have developed a fixed style of learning. He discussed how to make online teaching learning
interesting for students. Online learning can be based on group project work. He highlighted how behind every crisis there is an opportunity. In the present scenario, the
teachers should take opportunity during this time to:
Ÿ create a new pedagogy of school based online education.
Ÿ Involve students in learning management.
Ÿ lay emphasis on group project work.
Ÿ peer group evaluation needs to be adopted.
Ÿ blended learning should be blending different learning tactics including experiential and personalized learning
He advised teachers to make web search compulsory for students. He asked teachers not to give everything prepared to students and assign students projects in a group rather
than individual. To the teachers, he advised content analysis, good textual material and wise uses of graphics. He closed the session with a note that “Look at an opportunity
behind every crisis”. He reiterated that considering the present scenario tech enable learning is necessary learning.
The moderatot expressed her gratitude to Prof. Marmar Mukhopadhyay and Dr. Subhash Chander for conducting such an interesting session and motivating the school leaders
and teachers of Gurgaon.
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Topic: Art Integration
Date : 24th July, 2020
Resource Person : Ms. Anita Makkar-Principal HDFC
Ms. Aditi Misra-Director Principal, DPS-45
Moderator : Ms. Alka Singh, Principal BBMS, Sector-4
The session started with a Welcome Note by Ms. Aparna Erry, the Chairperson GPSC. Resource person Ms. Anita Makkar, through her presentation, put forth her ideas
on “Art Integration” and how through this we can focus on multiple intelligence. According to her for 100% participation of students in the learning process, art
integration should be made an integral component and the mantra for every teacher should be- “Don't teach but reach”.
Ms. Aditi Misra guided the attendees as to how Art Integration can be practiced in Languages, and other subjects like Social Science & Mathematics through poems, role
play, paintings and puppets. She also talked about the difference between Art Education and Art Integration in Education.
Some other points highlighted by her were:
Ÿ Art enables students to use artistic and aesthetic sensibility in real life.
Ÿ Art-Integrated learning (AIL) will continue as a pedagogical tool for classes I to XII.
Ÿ Every child should appreciate art. He/she may not be an expert in that particular field of art but they should know how to appreciate it.
Ÿ The children should be free to express themselves in any art form and there should be no fear of judgement.
The session ended with a Question/Answer round conducted quite aptly by the moderator of the session with Educators gaining a lot of insight on the importance of Art
Integration.
The members were quite thankful to the speakers for such an invigorating session.
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Topic: Decoding the new education policy
Date : 7th August, 2020
Resource Person : Ms. Arti Chopra, Principal,
,
Amity International School, Sec 46
Ms. Dhriti Malhotra, Director Principal
MRIS Sec-46
Moderator : Ms. Aparna Erry, Principal
DAV Public School, Sec-14
The session started with a Welcome Note by Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson GPSC, who introduced the panelists to an enthusiastic group of participants.
Ms. Arti Chopra introducing the topic asserted that the NEP 2020 came in as a breath of fresh air liberating students from the traditional clutches of rote learning and
reproducing content. Introducing it as a well-articulated policy that aims to hone critical thinking and creativity among the students, the speaker said that it also gave
them enough freedom to design their career trajectory through a vast menu available to them in stream selection at the senior secondary level.The crowning glory is
the emphasis on 5+3+3+4 design model of pedagogy,Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and Skill Development by removing rigid separation between academic
streams, extracurricular and vocational streams in schools. Reducing the curriculum content to enhance essential learning &critical thinking, the policy aims to usher in
bagless days, internship opportunies and 360degree report cards for the middle and secondary school students. In order to create a holistic learning experience, NEP
also recommends adoption of art- integrated model that incorporates fine and performing arts, culture and heritage of India in the teaching -learning process to bring
fun, joy and creativity and also imbibe Indian ethos in the learners. Ms. Dhriti Malhotra, reiterating many of the points threw light on a few more important aspects. The
new Pedagogical restructuring introduced by NEP2020 is aimed at grouping classes with similar pedagogical and curricular requirements into the Key-Stages.
She went on to add that the NEP2020 shares a number of tentative ideas such as annual/semester/modular board examination with reduced curriculum load, it
authorizes the NCERT to include guidelines for these in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 20-21. Ms Malhotra added that the NEP 2020 recommends a number
of active learning approaches such as discovery approach, inquiry-based learning, discussion and analysis based approach that create a scope for critical thinking,
collaborative learning and hands- on experiential learning for the learners and allow them to think, discuss, debate and collaborate to construct their knowledge.
The members were quite thankful to the speakers for such an invigorating session.
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Topic: ‘Mulyankan’
Date : 21th August, 2020
Resource Person : Ms. Anuradha Handa, Principal
GD Goenka, Sector-48, Gurugram
Ms. Arpita Acharya, Principal
BBPS ,Sector 10
Moderator : Dr Anshu Arora, Principal
AIS, Sector 43
The session started with a Welcome Note by Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson GPSC, who introduced the panelists to an enthusiastic group of participants. Ms Anuradha
Handa, began by referring to the emphasis on Assessments 'as' and Assessment'for'as being an integral component to the teaching and learning process, which is also
being highlighted in the New Education Policy. The main points from her presentation included the following:
Ÿ Learning how to learn and transformative learning that aims for character building shall eventually lead to the 'Education for life, and not for living'.
Ÿ Assessment 'For' learning Includes both formal and informal assessment and is also termed as Formative Assessment.
Ÿ Assessment 'As'-Learning occurs when students are their own assessors.
Some of the tools recommended by her for Assessment 'as' and Assessment 'for'are Observations, PBL collaborative activities and Portfolio.
She summed up by quoting that, 'I made my own assessment of my life, and I began too live it'. As educators, one should provide freedom of choice to students for
Assessment, in a bid to enhance their confidence and ability. Ms Arpita, began her session by reminding all educators about the challenge faced by all the schools in
conducting the Summative Assessment, during COVID'19 lockdown. The main points from her presentation included the following:
Ÿ If the tests are well-planned and designed , they would prevent students from using un fair means.
Ÿ Webinar laid stress on designing an online examination on MS Forms.
Ÿ Specific rules and instructions were discussed for E-assessments. Inserting images, maps, graphs and diagrams are the feasible possibilities.
Ÿ The presenter made the attendees aware of some good online assessment tools, like Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Flipgrid Quizzes and Kahoot etc. She gave
extensive examples of the step by step process of making a form and its usage.
Dr Anshu Arora, moderator of the session appreciated the speakers for their enthusiasm and proficiency in delivering the session. The members were quite thankful to
the speakers for such an invigorating session.
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Topic: E-Shiksha
Date : 28th August, 2020 ,
Resource Person : Ms.Rashmi Malik,Principal
Salwan Public School,Sector-15-II
Ms.Charu Maini, Principal
DAV Public School,Sector-49
Moderator : Dr. Neelima Prakash,Principal
Lions Public School, Sector-10
1The session began with a Welcome Note by Ms. Aparna Erry, Chairperson GPSC, who introduced the panelists to an enthusiastic group of participants.
Ms. Rashmi Malik began by stating that E-Shiksha shall remain an integral part of our education system even after the re-opening of the schools. The main points from her
presentation included the following:
Ÿ Schools need to do various academic or curricular activities on various e platforms and keep its record too. There is a need to continuously update ourselves about new tools
of e learning. The Teacher's role has changed from being a 'Sage on stage' to a 'Guide on the side'
Ÿ She also emphasized upon the new buzz words like disruptive technologies, Artificial intelligence, Block chains, Data analysis, Machine learning and deep learning.
Ÿ According to her, best practices for teaching online included defining clear expectations from students, learning objectives, Instructor's on screen presence, real world
applications, aiming for prompt feedback and student engagement
Ÿ Two main ways of Learning i.e. Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning.
Ÿ Flipped Class Concept while making lesson plan which includes pre-class content, during class content and post-class content.
Ms Charu began her session by a wonderful thought i.e. 'Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations'. She explained various Learning Management Systems like GOOGLE
CLASSROOMS, MICROSOFT, MOODLE ON CLOUD, HAIKU and Educational resource like DESIGN TO LEARN.
The main points from her presentation included:
Ÿ How to make Action plan, Teacher's Diary using Google Docs.
Ÿ The significance of Class Blogs and different ways and means to make it.
Ÿ Submission and correction of students' work using Microsoft Teams and Google Forms.
The joyful activities that can be done in the class to make subjects more interesting like 'Interactive simulations for Science and Math' through Phet.
Some of the General Tools which surely can make Teaching-Learning process more engaging like MIND MAP USING MINDMEISTER, PADLET-OUR E-
DISPLAYBOARDS,EXPLORINGINDIA,nearpod,www.jigsawplanet.com,https//cro sswordslabs.com,TINKER CAD: DRONE DESIGNING,
Dr. Neelima, the moderator appreciated the speakers for their enthusiasm and proficiency in delivering the session.
The members were quite thankful to the speakers for such an invigorating session.
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CHANGING LANDSCAPES-THE FUTURISTIC PATHWAYS FOR EDUCATION
Ms. ARTI CHOPRA
Principal
Amity International School
Sector 46, Gurugram
ABSTRACT:
The whole landscape of education is going through a radical transformation, and there is a wide acceptance of the importance of learning as the core
value, resulting in the blending of all aspects of learning into a holistic experience. The futuristic pathways of education shall entail changes in curriculum,
assessment patterns, incorporation of skill building subjects. The new mindset shift created by COVID-19 combined with the progressive initiatives
outlined by NEP 2020, shall enable educationists and policy makers to create a new education landscape aligned with 21st-century requirements; which
has the flexibility to address the varying needs of learners.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust.
The 21st century has ushered in a tremendous growth in human potential, leading to a change in perspectives, breaking down the existing mindset and
providing inertia, that would eventually lead to a very conducive environment for introducing path-breaking reforms. As per the report submitted by
KPMG in 2019, by the year 2030 there will be 1 billion people in India who shall be connected to the internet. In fact, what COVID has done is to wake up
the system from its slumber and disrupt the traditional process completely, thus forcing the education sector to embrace digital medium in a big way.
There has already been a 25% spike in the demand for 'non-traditional' courses in universities recently like Digital Imaging, Ethical Hacking, Blockchain
Technology etc.
A few major changes that are visibly happening in education sector are:
Ÿ Blended learning approach is being adopted as it helps students to be culturally and socially competent.
Ÿ An emphasis on high-quality preschool and child care program
Ÿ Online education moves forward as visual inputs enhance the capacity of students.
Ÿ Bilingual education goes big with the coming in of NEP'20.
Ÿ The Surge in Global Faculty and Student Mobility, will change "brain drain" from any country, to "brain circulation" between many countries.
Ÿ Future educational experience of students will be a holistic, highly personalized, adaptive and relevant.
Ÿ Transformation of general education curriculum to a skill based, to match employability needs.
Ÿ Future Faculty can be provided better Training programs with more adaptive learning management systems.
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In spite of all these changing paradigms, the school and classroom climate shall remain an important lever within the school for students' learning and
well-being, as well as for teachers' confidence and commitment to teaching. The NEP'20 shall finally move us away from rote learnings, towards learning
for life. The 'new normal' post COVID will include social distancing and better personal hygiene as these have been embraced well by our society.
The changing landscape in Education shall call for better preparedness due to unpredictable economic, social, cultural and geo-political circumstances,
from the school and society's end that may include:
Ÿ Need to unlearn detrimental practices to overcome the negativity that drives success away and promote effective collaboration for future success.
Ÿ To cultivate a culture of critical thinking thus creating inquiring minds.
Ÿ To re-learn Creativity, keep room for PLNs, Innovation, and Non-traditional routes.
Though the traditional classroom is designed with the teacher at the forefront of the space, the futuristic classroom calls for collaboration, creativity, and
the space to make mistakes.
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Ms. Aditi Misra
Principal
Delhi Public School
Sector 45, Gurugram
The year 2020 has been the most unusual one indeed. It has been one which brought about disruption in our lives, in schools, in institutions and in our
homes. But I have believed that out of disruption comes creation, out of every challenge comes a solution and so, when schools were shut down in March
2020 my first thought was not towards academic, teaching and learning but on the social and emotional learning that is a part and parcel of the school
system. Children coming to schools learn not just the academic subjects but learn to socialize, learn to collaborate together, learn to adjust to the
emotional needs of each other. They learn to make friends, they learn to have disagreements, they learn to debate, they learn to disagree with patience
and with respect. How are we going to create this kind of learning while being online?
This was a worrying idea for me because I was aware that the academic part of the curriculum would be taken up very well by the teachers and they would
receive all the support from the IT department and from the parents to ensure that the best academic levels are reached by the children even while staying
at home. So, I turned my attention to the social and emotional learning of the students. I tried to create opportunities where they could socialize, be
together not just in the formal classroom scenario but in other situations as well.
One of my earliest attempts was to create inter school events and intra school events where children could meet, mingle and create opportunities of
interactions outside the formal academic framework. So we had internal MUNs, we had internal debates, discussions, art fiestas, music, dance whatever
we could, so that children could have a somewhat simulated school experience while sitting at home.
Another attempt which has worked very well and has been quite successful is teaching in smaller groups. So outside of the regular classroom, teachers
meet with children in small groups not just to teach but so that they can just have a chit chat like they would have in a normal school. So the small group
would talk about what they did, did they learn a new dish, or if they saw a particular movie or just discussed a book that they had read. Almost creating a
social space for children to chat and I think the parents have liked this a lot because it gave the children an opportunity to talk to their friends without really
expecting the parents to get involved with this because even the parents have been verybusy working from home at this time.
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Another experiment which worked with me was when we involved the alumni in connecting with the students of various classes. So it was not necessarily
always about a career talk or about mentoring but a general chat about if there are any concerns, any worries and somehow talking to a young person who
is just out of college or even in college somehow was more successful than a child talking to a teacher or talking to a counsellor. So, these were almost like
informal counselling sessions where children could talk about their worries, their concerns, their doubts, their fears and the alumni group was able to guide
them, reassure them and make them feel better.
The one group that I was more worried about at this point during the pandemic were the children with special needs. They have very specific needs and in
physical school were able to cater to everything that they would require. But to my surprise the children with learning difficulties specially, have blossomed
.I don't know why it was whether it was the comfort of the home that they did it, whether it was not having to face physical spaces, I really don't know what
the reason was but we have found children with learning difficulties responding much better in the online classes than they would in the regular class and
that has been a great learning for all of us. That perhaps, in a non judgemental space of online class they were able to articulate much better and perhaps
when physical school starts we would be able to create those spaces for all the children so that they can participate much more actively then they did
earlier. Perhaps this pandemic will help them open up in a way that we have not been able to achieve in the past.
All in all I think, while the pandemic has loomed like a huge dark cloud in our lives, with its area of grey and its area of black, I do look at some aspects of it
as a silver lining were we could create opportunities for not just learning AT home but also learning FROM home. I think parents have been very supportive,
they have seen the teachers' hard work, they have participated more actively in classrooms, in the teaching -learning process and I do think a certain bond
has been created between the home and the school which had not been so deep in the past.
There is of course always room for improvement, there is of course always something new to learn and to improvise but I would say that with this
disruption of the pandemicsomewhat a more supportive learning environment has emerged which has had all the stakeholders-the teachers, the parents
and the children coming together as never before. I do hope that this coming together lasts above and beyond the pandemic and helps our children to
reach their fullest potential in the best possible way.
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Social and Emotional Learning: Creating Supportive
Learning Environments for all
MS. ANURADHA HANDA
Principal
G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Block A Vipul World Sector 48 Gurugram
ABSTRACT
Socio-Emotional strength becomes the bedrock on which one can live a life of value. Emotional fortitude leads to Social fortitude. In the article below, we
shall explore Social and Emotional Learning. Identifying the value and importance of SEL, we shall identify how a positive conducive learning environment
can be created that facilitates emotional and social fortitude among children.
ARTICLE
As stated by castel.org, Social and Emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge,
attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and
maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. School, where children enter at the tender age of three and spend the next fourteen years,
becomes the place where they are nurtured into responsible young adults. However, for a long period in the recent history the role of a school has been
presumed to be enriching the students with knowledge in order to prepare them for a bunch of careers. This surely is one of the important objectives of
schooling, yet, the larger purpose of school education is to provide a conducive learning environment for every child to blossom into an emotionally strong
adult with an expertise in life functioning. Therefore, a supportive learning environment is not so much about the physical classroom and resources; rather it
is about a teacher creating a conducive environment of values and relationships. A teacher thus becomes pivotal in implementing SEL and classrooms
become the most important environment where SEL unfolds. Let us look at how a teacher can create a climate of healthy growth in a class and develop core
competencies in students.
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It all starts by providing a Safe Haven for Learning. This can also be
interpreted as creating a Non-Threatening Environment for every child to
experience a sense of freedom to express, without being judged. When a
teacher engages in heart to heart conversation with the students, leading
them towards self-reflection, they are able to identify their emotions and
feel comfortable in discussing them. This leads to self-awareness and self-
confidence, ability to connect thoughts with actions, controlled impulses
and behavior management. This can be achieved by introducing Value
Based Programs, Circle time and Mentoring Programs.
Secondly, by implementing programs that Develop Life Skills, a teacher
can help students prepare for life. Through introducing real life examples
while explaining concepts, taking up case studies and creating provision
for life-skill based programs within the school time table, a teacher trains
students into applying wisdom while implementing their knowledge in the
real world.
Thirdly, by creating provisions that enable the students to Realize their Full Potential, a teacher can lead them towards Social & Emotional Learning. This
starts by cultivating in children an ability to take well thought and considerate decisions, recognize conflict, evaluate situations, and find solutions. Also,
by providing a platform for children to spearhead school programs and events, introducing collaborative projects & art integration, a teacher creates an
opportunity for Cooperative Learning amongst children. This goes a long way in instilling in children the art of working with others, respecting their
views, standing up for themselves and above all, an ability to empathize, which is the most important aspect of SEL.
Thus, by embedding SEL into the teaching learning process, a school fulfills its primary responsibility of preparing children for LIFE.
24ARTICLES
CHANGING LANDSCAPES-THE FUTURISTIC PATHWAYS FOR EDUCATION
MS. ARPITA ACHARYA
Officiating Principal
Blue Bells Public School
Sector-10, Gurugram
ABSTRACT:
The ongoing pandemic, Covid 19, has shaken each one of us out of our comfort zones and has brought forward unprecedented challenges for the Education
Sector. Never having dealt with the complete pattern of education at the school level online, it was obviously a test for each one of us. Using technology as the
aid to reach out to students, the teachers ensured that come what may, the learning should not stop.
Earlier, Schools had majorly relied on offline modes to make the process of learning more interactive.However, the lockdown imposed in several countries
forced students to study from home. Teachers have adapted to the new normal and worked towards developing new skills to deal with the situation. They
have incorporated IT skills, networking and collaboration to develop educational content. Online classes on video conferencing tools like Skype, Team,
Google Meet, Zoom etc. have replaced physical classes. The new education system focuses on factors like student choice and mobility, e-learning support
and providing the resources to overcome the digital divide. To keep functioning in the right direction, schools must upgrade their learning environments so
that technology expands and aids the learning of students and teachers. To compensate for the learning loss due to not being able to hold the classes in the
physical environment, we must redraw, rethink and redefine our aims and objectives as teachers.
Redefining pedagogy
The educator’s role has changed from a teacher to a facilitator i.e from teacher-centric to learner-centric.The teacher is playing an active role in developing
resources and instructional modules , which enable the learners to understand and visualize the concept in a more effective way. The use of technology has
enabled the teacher to share resources with the learners focusing on developing Multiple Intelligence Skills to meet the global challenges ahead. Along with
blended learning where the use of technology is a part of lesson delivery and assessments, collaborative learning strategies are well defined across of
classrooms for an enabled atmosphere of Learning.
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Re-exploring assessment systems
Framing of questions to assess 'concept understanding' rather than 'rote learning' will be the key feature of online assessments. There are multiple
tools and platforms available to create assessment questions for the learners. Options available to assess students online deal with factors like
Requiring specific or free response answers, Including multiple choice questions, Including questions which will be self checked by the system,
Requiring the usage of multimedia and attempting the test on paper and uploading it.
Promoting Mental and Emotional Well-being
Mental and Emotional well being are the two most important aspects needed in students to deal with this pandemic. They have suddenly been
confined to their homes keeping them positive through motivational sessions and talks, seminars, one-to-one sessions etc. are some of the ways
in which the educators are doing their bit to ensure their well-being.
Parent Connect
It is important to understand the balanced support needed from both the parents and teachers. Schools have successfully kept the connect and
feedback system in place with the parents through regular online PTMs. Individual attention and doubt clearing sessions in the online mode with
the parents is a very successful way of keeping them involved in the learning process of their child.
The times may be challenging, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Although the pandemic will end sooner or later, the changes it
has brought out in the education system are surely going to stay.
As it is correctly said, “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within
ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”
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