The Extended Day Program at Kanakapura Early Years covers both Academic as well as Non Scholastic curriculum which helps in an all round development of the children.
The famous quote by Bruce Lee, “Concentration is the root of all the higher abilities inman,” aptly describes the importance of concentration. When it comes to students, concentration plays a major role in their overall performance. From understanding the concepts in the classroom to solving advanced mathematical problems or playing their favourite sports, everything is directly related to the power of concentration. Many of them wonder how to stay focused on their studies. For them, it is advisable to take small breaks in between their study sessions. Also, students should make an effort to participate in an extracurricular of their choice, be it playing guitar or making goals in the field. Activities of their choice would not only give them a break from studies but would also boost their dopamine level.
As per American psychological society, there is a decline in student's attention for 10 to 15 minutes. However, there is a need to look out for strategies for boosting productivity and focus among students
Here are some tips to concentrate on studies and boost focus:
Prepare short summaries of the lessons:
After completing the lessons, preparing a summary of it will help students to get a good hold on the topic. Short summarieswill also be useful during the revision before final exams. Sticky notesto write important points will also help
Take periodic breaks:
A small break after a study session is one of the learning tipsfor children given by many experts. Small breaks help students refresh their mind and focus on the topic. Students can also use the Pomodoro technique whichincludes 25 minutes of study and 5 minutes of break or 50 minutes of study and 10minutes of break.
Encourage them to finish tasks faster:
Setting a time limit will help students to channel their energy in one direction. Thisis a good way to increase their concentration. Children should also be advised to dividethe bigger tasks into smaller pieces and solve them one by one. This technique will teach students the lesson of time management and will enhance their concentration.
Try to make learning sessions fun:
It is one of the best tips for studying. As it willengage the students in the most fun manner. For this, various learning toys can beused to make them understand complex topics. Including memory games would alsobe a good option to increase their concentration.
Implement Ed-Tech learning:
Involving Ed-Tech learning is one of the best ways tokeep the students engaged, as it captivates their attention. Ed-tech learning methods are designed in away to not just boost the student's interest but also help improve theirconcentration.
Take the feedback seriously:
Always encourage the students to take the feedbackgiven by their teachers seriously as this way they will get to know more about theirweaker areas and work over them. It is a good way for students to channel theirfocus on the areas that demand more attention.
Understand the student's potential:
This point is very important for teachers andparents to consider. Every child is blessed in some or the other way. Comparingthem with other students not just demoralises them but also lowers their confidence.So it is essential to understand the true potential of every student. This way they can excel in their desired career fields.Ekya School is among the best schools in Bangalore, if you are seeking a school with an ICSE curriculum, this is the place for you. It is also among the CBSE schoolsin Bangalore, that provide students a holistic approach by innovative curriculum design based on the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. With over 30 years of education legacy, it has excelled not only in academics but also outperformed in co-curricular activities. Ekya’s experienced teachers help students concentrate on studies through different methods of teaching, clearing doubts, and revision sessions, pedagogy method of teaching is applied for better outcomes. Moreover allowing students to take breaks, participate, and enjoy their personal activity time. Ekya promotes the importance of co-curriculum activities such as physical health, sports, school clubs, music, dance, coding, debating, and more. All these approaches help in concentration and focus, also these are elements that demand variety and quality breaks in between everything we do. Furthermore, students are offered excellent opportunities here in Ekya that help them grow in a safe and supportive environment.
In the vast tapestry of society, there exists a group of individuals who are shaping futures, nurturing minds and instilling values but continue to remain unsung heroes. Their efforts and contributions often go unnoticed despite the indispensable role they play in society. Despite their pivotal role, teachers are most often undervalued and underappreciated. It’s crucial to recognise and acknowledge their efforts. Acceptance of their importance motivates them to continue their noble work.
Beyond the confines of books and teaching teachers play a significant role in shaping the lives of their students. They serve as mentors, confidants and role models guiding young children through challenges and opportunities. With their role comes great responsibility as they not only impart education but also nurture character, empathy, and resilience. Teachers have the power to ignite passion, unlock potential, and instil a lifelong love and learning.
The commitment of teachers transcends mere profession, it’s a lifelong dedication. Despite facing numerous challenges, from limited resources to societal pressures, they remain committed to their pursuit of providing quality education. The impact they create in the lives of individuals is unfathomable. The smile they bring to the faces of young children is something that only they are capable of and that’s what brings joy and fulfilment in their lives.
As we reflect on their profound impact, let’s celebrate and honour their invaluable role in shaping the world we live in. This tribute to teachers is a recognition of their transformative power in shaping the destiny of individuals and communities. Let’s cherish and support them in their noble endeavour to enlighten minds and build a brighter future for generations to come.
Sreepriya UnnikrishnanHead of SchoolEkya School, JP Nagar
Education is the most beautiful creation, be it in nature or human life. I choose to do the Cambridge International Diploma course to enhance my understanding of how to teach effectively. This course enabled me to accept challenges and think outside of the box. It helped me develop critical thinking in my students, motivating them to revolutionize their thought processes as they are taught “How to think?”, not “What to think?”.This course has helped me improve my teaching skills creating a better learning environment for my learners. The use of active learning strategies like think-pair-share, brainstorming, class discussion, and Socratic Questioning has helped widen their horizon, as the students develop problem-solving skills and communicating and collaborating skills. As a teacher, following my passion has been enriching and rewarding.
Written by, Shalini Joshi
At the mention of the word courage, our mind usually wanders to think about courageous acts and the notable people who've performed them or about heroic acts of rushing into a blazing building to save a stranger's life, facing the enemy boldly at the border etc. Nothing wrong in defining and picturing courage in the aforesaid manner, just that this description makes us feel deprived of chances to display courage. We admire people who have braved out daring and tough situation. For us, we keep waiting for life to offer us situations where we can display all the courage that we've pooled and saved for such occasions, for, for us this all we have been taught about courage; movies glorify heroes putting their life at risk to save lives of innocent people, one man fighting twenty villainous people single handedly, unarmed.
But lately, when I think about courage, I've been thinking more about the random acts of courage that happen every day. The really ordinary ones. More ordinary than mustering the guts of confronting a dominating colleague. More ordinary than letting your only son enroll in the army. More ordinary then deciding to walk out of a detrimental relationship. More ordinary then getting involved in a extreme sport you've always been wanting to. I m talking about the acts of courage that we all of display randomly on a mundane day. The sort of courage that lets us step out and face the omnipresent, unpredictability and insecurity that the world has to offer .The sort of courage that guides us every day and believe it or not charts our destiny.
At times I feel strongly that God, if you are theist or universal intelligence, if you are an atheist call it whatever, has given us a tool to determine our destiny the tool called courage. For each action we take everyday contributes to our future to our destiny. So if we can let’s build our future with courage. Trust me we don’t have to we keep waiting for life to offer us situations where we can display courage and chisel our future. For it takes courage to get up in the morning .It takes courage to admit that you've not done your homework rather than giving a good looking excuse; “mam, I did my home work but forgot it on the table just next to the door”. It takes courage to accept your unpreparedness for test and poor score that you got rather than convincing your parents that it was surprise test and everyone did badly. For it takes courage to go and congratulate a friend whose scored more than you. It takes courage to stay glued to the study table and continue when others are enjoying and freaking out. It takes courage to say no when your friends are planning a prank and say that you are a baby who doesn't have the guts to be a part of something so daring. It takes courage to follow the instruction of the teacher when everyone around says that you are trying to be teachers pet. It takes courage to be who you are. It takes courage to speak your mind. It takes courage to follow your passion and chase your dream. It takes courage to have scrapped knees but still stand up to a bully. It takes courage to say no in face of temptation at stay astute on the righteous path. It takes courage to practice one more problem of math and complete along home assignment when other resort to shortcuts. It takes courage to go extra mile and do quality work. It takes courage to say sorry. It takes courage to admit you are wrong rather than giving a smart justification. It takes courage at every step of life. It takes courage, and its these daily acts of courage that will determine the quality of your life at large. It’s these daily acts of courage that will take you towards the goal of your life or the absence of these random seemingly unimportant, not so glorious and unsung acts of courage that will take some where you do not want to go.
There are some daily things we all can be courageous about:
1. The Courage to Take Responsibility
2. The Courage to Live with Integrity
3. The Courage to Challenge circumstances
4. The Courage to Dream Bigger
5. The Courage to Be Who You Are
6. The Courage to Speak Up
7. The Courage to Step Boldly into Action
8. The Courage to Persevere
9. The Courage to Say No
10. The Courage to Open Your Heart Fully
11. The Courage to Let Go
12. The Courage to Be a Leader
"FIND YOUR COURAGE! Unleash Your Full Potential and Live the Life You Really Want".
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