Nelamangala gets a taste of CL
Is learning boring or exciting.
Undoubtedly, it's boring for a majority of them like me. This was the hot issue of debate at the Sunrise English School, Nelamangala which was the forum for TREND SETTERS on Jan 20th. The class originally scheduled for ninth standard had to accomodate eighth standard students were equally eager to join.
The class began with an usual introduction, inspiration speech and a newspaper game. However, the highlight was Prasanna's set diagram which proved that a strong will power was necessary to achieve the goal. This time, we decided to give different topics for the skit. So, the six teams got topics like illiteracy, dowry, bribery, bus stand, conservation of water and cleanliness. The teams did a splendid performance on the dais. For the first time, the other groups were given an opportunity to comment.
The best comment was " The actor in the bribery skit was limping initially but was walking straight subsequently ". To this, the accused actor defended " I was limping in the right leg which was facing you. However, while returning, you could spot only my left leg, hence your are mistaken ".
Srikanth sung the Kannada remake of ' Hum Honge Kamyaab ' to pep up the students. We were open to questions this time and the first question was: Why did you teach all these group activities to us? Prasanna shot back saying everyone has to undergo three phases-dependent, independent and inter-dependent. Team work is crucial in the third phase.
This time the class extended upto 180 minutes with students throroughly enjoying the class. At the end, there was unanimity on one aspect that learning can definitely be exciting provided you enjoy.
RESPONSES
DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S KUMBAKARNA PHILOSOPHY?
You did not provide adequate time for Team 1-Chandan Murthy P N
We got a lot of leg pain-UNKNOWN
Till now, I only believed in myself, but now on, I will mingle and encourage others-Ayesha
Introduce games like quiz and debate etc to enhance knowledge-Abhijit
Hats-off to your team-Sushma
How can we concentrate on our regular studies ? Sushma S
Initially, it was boring but got excited as it progressed-Meghana G Reddy
Working under pressure means becoming more active-Veena
You were friendly with us rather than being strict-Chandana V
Only one man cannot make a nation great-UNKNOWN
Till now, I did not come such a concept-UNKNOWN
I thank you for spending couple of hours with us-M S Kaushik
The skit threw light on division of labour-Pavithra Yadav/ Pammi
I have a suggestion-classes should be only on Sundays while we can take rest from Monday to Saturday-Nasma
India-Pakistan game was wonderful-Rashmi Rekha
Nothing is impossible here-Ramya Shree
The class provided us an opportunity to expose our hidden talents-Shruti H
I learnt about the importance of group work-Madhuri K
This morning, I was wondering how to pass the time anyhow I thank you for providing entertainment-Chethana N
Really, the inspiring act was Prasanna's Venn diagram,
and the intersection of knowledge, skill and Desire..
Hmm, a spontaneous one :-)
And added to it, the feedback given by few students were really awesome. (Infact, awesome word was used by one of the student in the on-spot feedback !!).
Thanks to Mr. N. Satyaprakash Sir, who gave an oppurtunity for the students to give their comments on the spot on our teaching.
To me it was really energizing to hear the feedback from the kids.
The moment NSP sir, my class teacher from 8th to 10th, came in, it gave me an immense pleasure.
It was a very special moment to me that I cannot express.
I remember those days when I used to listen to him, and now, my Sir, came to listen what we teach..!!!!
Definitely a great day to me and it will last in my memory for long ...
I have been learning a lot from him, not only Social Science which he used to teach, but a lot of social values that he possess.
I only pray God, that in days to come, I can atleast be a part of his whole.
God Bless ..
Srikzz
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