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Ekya / November 24, 2021 Posted by : administrator

What is self-discovery?

Well, the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings is termed or defined as self-discovery. There are certain rules for self-discovery, they are

1. What do we want most?

2. What do we do with our leisure time?

3. What do we think about the most?

4. How do we use our money?

5. The company we enjoy?

6. Who and what do we admire?

and lastly

7. What do we laugh at?

The answer to these above questions is a way to discover yourself. Great personalities have found answers to these questions, therefore they are successful and contented with their life.

                  It is said that the greatest discovery in life is self-discovery. True self-discovery begins when your comfort zone ends. These are mere not just words my friend.

When the pandemic started and the schools and education system came to a halt, we all had our share of worries, be it a parent, a student, a teacher/ facilitator or even the management. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I will be conducting online classes but here I am writing about it. I discovered myself in this process and the confidence it gave me was immense. I got to know more about myself, my students, and how they felt. Yes, I admit it was not easy but not that difficult either. Students are the real strength of a teacher. My students always make me feel special.

Today be it offline or online class I am ready for both.

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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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#StudentBlogger: If I Had 3 Wishes By, Claire Jacob Grade 4, Ekya Byrathi

If I Had 3 Wishes

I have many wishes. I pray that some of them may come true. Out of all the wishes, three are most important for me.

My first wish would be to ask God to grant me the ability to spread happiness, motivate and help others and share my sorrows with everyone around me. As they say, happiness is doubled when it is spread and sorrows are halved when spread with people.

My second wish would be to ask God to grant me the ability to take up opportunities and to achieve success in them. To be successful in life, I think the first thing a person needs is a growth mindset to take up the new opportunities that come their way and the ability to achieve success in them. There are many people in this world who aren't as fortunate as I am, to be studying in a good school and having good clothes to wear. There are people who are handicapped or disabled. So the second thing I would want to ask God to grant me new opportunities that would allow me to take them up, achieve success in them and make a difference in my life and everyone around me.

My third wish would be to ask God to grant me the strength to overcome obstacles in life. When we have the strength to overcome obstacles in life then we would be able to reframe a situation in a positive light and that would motivate us to not get stuck and move ahead and help others move ahead too.

I would definitely be happy when I achieve whatever I've wanted to and sad when I am unable to achieve it, whatever it may be. I would like to share it with the people who are close to me.

#CounsellorBlog: Gender Sensitization & Personal Safety By, Anushree C N Counsellor

It is very important to know and keep ourselves safe in this world to lead a happy life. Keeping that as our central theme we conducted multiple sessions for all age groups on knowing themselves and others better and also on how they can keep themselves alert and aware.

For Juniors, we discussed more body awareness. We spoke about safe feelings, touch, and strangers. We also spoke about hygiene and 3 personal safety rules. We grew their awareness about who is a safe adult. The children of this group are a delight to have discussions with. They participated with so much enthusiasm.

For Tweens, we spoke more about their growing up needs and how they can be aware of personal space, consent and boundaries for themselves and others. We also discussed how this is helpful to them in making and maintaining good relationships with all. The feedback from children showed that they found this topic relevant and could relate to the scenarios that we discussed.

For the Teens (depending on age group/ age-appropriate) we introduced them to Gender and expression. We gave them an awareness of Gender being a spectrum. We also reiterated the importance of Personal space and consent for any successful relationship. It was received well by students and they participated actively to make our sessions a success.

We sincerely hope that we were able to leave a long-lasting impression on the minds of our students to ensure they take good care of themselves physically and emotionally.

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