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Ekya / May 14, 2022 Posted by : administrator

Ways to Teach Communication Skills in the Classroom

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.”

–James Humes

Building communication skills are supremely important in every aspect of life. In today’s world, communication is the most vital skill that pupils require. Teachers are concentrating on pupils’ writing and speaking skills to help them succeed in communication. Teaching communication is not uncomplicated work for a teacher because many students who have linguistic ties to their mother language and children lack exposure to the various components that must be considered while talking in English.

Students’ ability to communicate is measured not just by their ability to absorb complicated words, but also by their ability to employ those words effectively when conversing with others. Effective communication skills are a technique to garner their best interest, whether you’re a politician, a businessman, a teacher, a counsellor, a trainer, or even a student. Teaching these skills to kids will create a very strong foundation to reach their goals.

Some students may have emotional or physical barriers to learning excellent communication skills, and they may be hesitant to speak up in a group situation or communicate their views and feelings with classmates because they are bashful in front of their peers or have difficulties comprehending opposing viewpoints. Thankfully, instructors can assist hesitant children in finding their voice through verbal, nonverbal, visual, and textual communication.

According to studies, students’ success is directly tied to interactive, engaging instructional environments created by capable teachers. To create a secure and helpful learning environment in your classroom, you must also adapt content to different learning styles, motivate students to learn, form supportive connections through encouragement and empathy, manage the classroom, and provide feedback. Effective communication is required by all of these variables.

Here are a few classroom tactics to help pupils improve their communication skills that you might find beneficial.

  1. Self- motivation
  2. Listening intently
  3. Create a group project
  4. Group role-playing games
  5. Keep a journal and think about it.
  6. Make a supportive learning atmosphere.
  7. Reading, writing, and communication activities in the classroom
  8. Body language is an important aspect of communication.
  9. Always be precise and straightforward in your communication, and tailor your language to your intended audience.

Communication may make or break a career in the modern world. Being a good communicator can help you advance in your work. Being able to communicate with people gives you a strong benefit! Students who have good communication skills in school go on to bargain or make a solid case for promotions during interviews. No matter how skilful or intelligent a person is, those who fail to communicate well are typically disregarded. Communication is the most important part. It is essential to express one’s thoughts and feelings to survive a fuller, better life. If we converse more, we will suffer less and feel better about our surroundings. To communicate one’s message, it’s even more necessary to develop the talent for good communication.

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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: Digital Citizen By, Ribhav Nair Grade 7, Ekya Schools, Byrathi

It’s been three years since online school started, and since then, most have improved their dynamics with how best to use the internet, and become more aware of the true meaning of digital citizenship. We have learnt how we can use the internet to our advantage, to stay informed, engaged, balanced, and alert.
Over time we have all learnt that the internet can be a dangerous place, whether it be related to cyberbullying or hackers, identity theft, or your privacy being invaded in other ways; even things that people post on social media could haunt you later on. The internet cannot adapt to you; you have to adapt to the internet. As digital citizens, we have a digital footprint, so what we do or say could have a big effect on the community and the people around us. Students have been taught about online etiquette and how the effect of a digital footprint could last a long time, and one must be mindful of what one does or say. Another must is to protect our privacy by securing our passwords and in doing so we are protecting our online identity. We should stay cautious about scams or suspicious looking websites as they are known to hack your private information.
Cyberbullying is another concern and one must stay vigilant and report offenders so that the problem can be solved before it causes more emotional and psychological harm. Most of all, we have been made aware to protect our creative rights and make sure that our work remains ours so that nobody, not even our family members or friends can plagiarize and steal our work.
Plagiarism is a serious offence, it includes sharing or taking credit for something that isn’t yours without permission since in professional environments plagiarizing could cost you jail time and a hefty fine.
Just as there are things we should do as digital citizens, there are also things we should refrain from. For instance, online etiquette requires us to show kindness online, just as we would in the physical world. One should also be mindful of how one consumes information online. A lot of information you see on the internet is propaganda and the majority of world leaders use it so they can stay popular amongst citizens. Finally, don’t spend all of your free time online because living off the internet also helps you build social and interpersonal skills, and develop other interests and hobbies.
The internet is influential; it could either be good or bad for you. They could use it in positive ways such as engaging in society or politics, or negative ways mentioned. It is up to students whether to use it or abuse it. This is the reason why the school has stressed the importance of being responsible digital citizens and worked at creating a safe and engaging platform for students to learn, share and grow as accountable members of a digital community.

#StudentBlogger: THE COOL CARAVAN TRIP By, Aaryan Vittal, Grade 4, Ekya Schools, JP Nagar

The preparation:- My wish was to travel in a caravan. Recently my wish came true by going to a campervan which is called LuxeCamper, and my brother joined me on the trip, I met him after 2 years! which made it more exciting. The main part:- After a long journey we made it to a local restaurant for breakfast on a highway, and got back in the van, after a while I fell asleep and when I woke up I was at the campsite, the campsite name was Harley-Estate a beautiful place full of greenery, there is a lake, a pond, waterfalls, a hanging bridge, plantation around- coffee, areca nut, and so many things. Hey, there were cycles kept for us already too!! We walked to our tents which were ready and looked around and we were greeted by the staff and we went to the lounge and had some yummy lunch, then I and my brother went fishing and caught 3 fish!, we met some fishing guides too, they told us they'd spotted a turtle in the pond!!, then at the evening we went for a short trek, then we found an amazing waterfall stream, and played there, took plenty of photos, Hey I also took my Instax polaroid camera and I have captured some lovely moments in it.... then it was soon getting dark and we watched the sunset, had snacks, played board games, then lastly we had a bonfire, so relaxing to lie down under sky and watch stars and we fried paneer, mushrooms, corn, capsicum in Barbecue and more yummy meals for our dinner. We fell asleep talking amidst the amazing greenery to the sound of flowing water and insects and cricket sounds around!! Then the next day I woke up feeling fresh and excited to the amazing sound of chirping birds, then we went for a walk and on the way, we went to a hanging bridge, under the hanging bridge there was crystal clear water filled with big and small rocks and we saw a lot of tiger fishes, it was so much fun trying to catch fish and tadpoles with our clothes!! the old trick for fishing which my grandmother always told, we walked back to the lounge area then we dried off and shortly after we had tasty breakfast, we made friends with fellow campers at the site and cycled with them and played ball games and so unwillingly we had to pack up and head back to Bangalore!! Nevertheless, we had more fun while travelling back in the caravan, we sang, danced, played board games and guess what my aunt had got go pro and we spoke about lots of things on the go and recorded them for memories!! I will cherish my first caravan trip always!! This caravan was always a dreamy fancy thing since I watched it in a Peppa pig cartoon and always kept asking my parents to take me on one!!! I'm so glad we made it in the first caravan in India!! We reached home by evening and bid goodbye to our team and caravan!! Later my grandparents had prepared amazing favourites for our dinner, so we had a picnic on our balcony and spoke about the trip and had ice cream and saw pictures together! To wind up, the next morning we dropped my brother at the railway station and said my last goodbyes to him and that was The end. Oh wait, I'm already looking forward to my next caravan trip!! How's your summer break going on?? Do let me know. Thank you

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