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Ekya / April 20, 2022 Posted by : administrator

‘Be Negative and Stay Positive’ is the best mantra we can use during this pandemic.

Taking best care in protecting oneself from the attack of the coronavirus and maintaining Covid test results negative should be the top priority during these tough times.  However, In spite of the best efforts put in, one may succumb to the virus even with a strict following of the safety protocols. In relation to the topic, keeping your mind positive should be paramount in taking good care of oneself.

Amid the covid outbreak, feeding your mind with information from the media on the unforeseen events leads you to fear, anxiety and depression. On the other hand, news of lakhs of people around the world successfully walking back to normal life after being infected with the virus hardly catches your attention. In fact, you spend much of your time focusing your thoughts on recollecting the faces of people who have had a lot to suffer. This fear built up in your mind is more critical than the virus. In reality, you need to be picky about the input going into your mind from the outside world. Because it affects your thinking, your mood, and your ability to be positive. You need to shift your mind from ‘I can’t because….’ to ‘How can I ….’ Be informed. Knowing what’s going on is important. Knowing what’s going on 24 hours a day from multiple sources will only serve to wear you down.

During this period of anxiety and fear, you need to engage in activities that make you feel good, pleasant, and fulfilling. Select a few activities that promote your physical and mental health as well. It is very important to maintain a daily routine. This will help your mind be focused and sharp. It also helps us to ‘normalize our day’. Keep in touch with your contacts. Social distancing should never lead to distancing ourselves from friends and families. Read a book, and engage in a craft. Listening to music, doing some online courses, etc improve your mental health. Going out for a while, enjoying nature, looking up at the trees, and stars, breathing some fresh air, and enjoying the beauty of the world we live in will certainly boost our outlook. This is 2022 and we have all the tools at our fingertips to keep in touch with our loved ones. Regular communication with our dear ones and sharing experiences is very important during these times.

We need to manage our expectations. Go easy on yourself. As you settle into this new rhythm of online studies and isolation, you need to be realistic about the goals you are setting. Focus on what we can influence, what we can change, and perhaps most importantly, what we can learn.

The human mind has a weakness- it attaches itself to sadness. ‘How can you always stay happy ?’ asked a student to his Guru. The Guru answered, “There is no secret behind it. The decision of whether I should be happy or sad is mine only. I always choose happiness as my option. In the midst of sorrows, somewhere I find a door of hope open to me. I get out of the door and start thinking carefully. Can I solve the problems and challenges facing me or not? If my mind says “Yes”, I will manage my happiness and solve the problems. If the answer is “NO”, I stop thinking about them and leave them. Then again, I will keep my mind happy”

As regards this pandemic too, let us not trouble ourselves thinking about what will happen to the world tomorrow.

Remember, this too shall pass and become history.

Keep believing in Staying Positive & Testing Negative.

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Ekya / March 14, 2024

Strategies to help students focus on their studies

The famous quote by Bruce Lee, “Concentration is the root of all the higher abilities in man,” 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 summaries will also be useful during the revision before final exams. Sticky notes to write important points will also help

Take periodic breaks:

A small break after a study session is one of the learning tips for children given by many experts. Small breaks help students refresh their mind and focus on the topic. Students can also use the Pomodoro technique which includes 25 minutes of study and 5 minutes of break or 50 minutes of study and 10 minutes of break.

Encourage them to finish tasks faster:

Setting a time limit will help students to channel their energy in one direction. This is a good way to increase their concentration. Children should also be advised to divide the 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 will engage the students in the most fun manner. For this, various learning toys can be used to make them understand complex topics. Including memory games would also be a good option to increase their concentration.

Implement Ed-Tech learning:

Involving Ed-Tech learning is one of the best ways to keep the students engaged, as it captivates their attention. Ed-tech learning methods are designed in a way to not just boost the student's interest but also help improve their concentration.

Take the feedback seriously:

Always encourage the students to take the feedback given by their teachers seriously as this way they will get to know more about their weaker areas and work over them. It is a good way for students to channel their focus on the areas that demand more attention.

Understand the student's potential:

This point is very important for teachers and parents to consider. Every child is blessed in some or the other way. Comparing them 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 schools in 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.  

Ekya / March 04, 2024

Teachers, The Unsung Heroes

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 Unnikrishnan Head of School Ekya School, JP Nagar

Ekya / March 04, 2024

Education, the essence of life

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
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#TeacherBlogger: Visual Arts At Ekya By, Ms. Komal Jain Visual Art, Ekya Schools ITPL

Experiencing Visual Arts with the students

Every child is born with artistic sensibilities. Very often it is said that an artist is born and not made. I do not endorse this totally. While I believe that some children are born with talent, a true artist emerges when the right amount of support and motivation is given at school and at home to pursue their creativity.

At Ekya, we push our students to expand and widen their imagination. The activities planned for each unit brings out their creativity in the best way possible. Learning about famous artists and studying their paintings to break them down and recreate it their own way gives the students a peek into an artist's mind. It teaches them how to tell a story with no words.

Ekya has created an environment where creativity is generated. We ignite the passion to pursue Visual arts and Performing arts through sustained motivation and regular encouragement where every child is assessed individually. Each student is given feedback on their work. This is very important because each student has a different creative approach.

Teaching at Ekya has always been an enriching experience. All the unique and creative ideas that our students come up with each time, amazes me. Seeing students learn and grow artistically is a very fulfilling experience. Of course, it comes with its own challenges like teaching young children stitching and getting them to not poke the needle in their eyes or anyone else’s. Although in offline school this isn’t much of a challenge, online school is a different scenario. It took some time, patience, and a lot of safety measures to conduct activities like these but it was also fun how students later implemented these skills in real life and came back to me saying how helpful it was to learn them.

As we have moved on to offline school recently, students have been excited to return to school. Collaborative activities are back and students are looking forward to working with their friends and sharing ideas. These activities help them in learning the importance of teamwork. Our vibrant Visual arts studio invites students to come along and work together. All the students' artworks displayed ignited creativity and motivation in everyone who enters the room.

Teachers at Ekya use 21st-century skills in imparting education in visual and performing arts to make the classes more lively and dynamic. We are looking forward to an amazing year ahead with many more adventures and great learning experiences.

#CounsellorBlog: Motivations For Media Use By, Susmitha H Counselor, Ekya Schools JP Nagar

Why do teenagers get involved in excess social media usage?

Understanding our adolescent children

There are various reasons for teenagers as well as adults to use social media. They can

include entertainment, tension relief, staying relevant with popular culture or trends, learning

about the world, sensation seeking, escape from loneliness, and many others.

Learning about these can help us better relate to them and understand their perspective. Therefore providing us with significant insights regarding how as parents we can provide the support and help them in areas that might be causing the behavior rather than try to deal with it at a surface level.

The motivations for social media usage:

1. Diversion: Seeking pleasure, relaxation, escape from boredom or worries, and

mood management; this is what can be considered as providing entertainment and is the commonly stated reason for using social media.

2. Cognition: Seeking or acquiring information, ranging from observing current

events to learn norms for various aspects of human behavior across the globe from entertainment content. Quite often the information they acquire through social media is incidental, i.e.: they happen to come across opinions, incidences, and social awareness.

3. Social utility: Facilitating relationships with family, friends, or desired social

groups by establishing vicarious social relationships with social media and the people involved.

4. Withdrawal: Establishing barriers between the self and others to avoid conflict,

ensure uninterrupted attention and focus, or simply obtain solitude.

5. Personal identity: Helping to establish a sense of self by trying out and internalizing of

potential roles and identities; building self-confidence; seeking moral guidance,

social acceptance, or status.

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