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Linguistic skills waning globally, says language expert
Chandigarh, December 15 In such a scenario, Alison Barrett, the ELT (English Language Teaching) Support Manager for India feels that one can not learn another language just through grammar transformation . In Chandigarh, to conduct teacher training programme to develop teacher’s ability to prepare his or her students effectively for English examinations offered in India, Alison stresses on meaning more than the form. Discussing the importance of study of literature she tells you that the narrative skills and imaginative cognitive powers are gained from literature only and it even teaches you to see a pattern in haphazardness. With a high word of praise for the English teachers in India, Alison feels that the teaching should be more communicative and activity based though in India it tends to be more teacher centric. The best way she suggests to learn the language more effectively is to allow the students to do most of the talking in the class while discussing a lesson and also enhancing the listening skills of the students simultaneously. Talking of English as a global language, Alison said that the language was undergoing transformation and was witnessing a whole new ‘register’ where a person’s choice of language depended on particular situation he/she was in. With the Indian English enjoying more validity and currency, Alison suggested that the students should be more of a communicative learner than a visual one. A certified tutor on the internationally recognised Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Alison loves travelling and has taught English in Japan, South Korea, London, Nepal, Pakistan and India. Interacting with 80 principals from different schools at the interactive session on ‘Teaching Methodology and Teaching Knowledge’ organised by the British Library Chandigarh, the principals expressed a keen desire on taking the Teaching Knowledge Test being held for the first time at Delhi in January.
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Foundation Day of KVS celebrated
Chandigarh, December 15 The Principal of the school, Ms Ranjana K. Bassi, welcomed the parents and threw light on the growth and salient features of KVS. Giving details of facilities being provided and steps taken for the improvement of the school, she sought cooperation from the parents too. The Principal also administered the pledge to staff and students. Students presented a
programme comprising community singing, drill, poems and shared their views. Parents also spoke on the occasion and shared their experiences about the school. More than 50 parents graced the occasion. Ms Bharti Sood proposed the vote of thanks. At the KV, Air Force Station High Grounds, a number of events were organised to mark the occasion.These included flower arrangement contest, rangoli making and salad dressing competitions. A quiz was also organised to test and enhance the knowledge of the students about the organization. The Principal of the school called upon the staff and the students to achieve excellence in all fields. The function was presided over by Preetika Sood, President AFWA (local). A scintillating giddha performance by senior students and western dances by the primary section students were highly appreciated. A similar function was held at KV, Sector 29, where the grandparents of the students were the guests. The Chairman of the Vidyalaya, Mr IP Sharma, was the chief guest. Group songs, march past and a prize distribution function were some of the events organized on the occasion on the school premises. On behalf of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan (KVS) regional office Chandigarh, the KVS Foundation Day was today celebrated by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31. The Regional Officer, Dr O.D. Sharma, and principals of all KVs were also present on the occasion. The hour-long function, organised in the school, reflected the KV spirit of unity and mass participation. The programme commenced with the welcome song followed by a pledge-taking ceremony during which all students and staff pledged to work selflessly towards the development of the country. A group song was presented by students of the secondary section, while those in the primary section performed a group dance. “Nai Sadi Ki Nai Rah Par” was the song that echoed in the campus. In addition, “Vande Matram” was also sung. Various achievements of the school were showcased at the Science and Social Science exhibition.
Panchkula:
KV No 2, Chandimandir, celebrated the 42nd KVS Foundation Day with a colourful variety programme.
The programme comprised action songs and group songs by students of junior classes. Students of Class 1V presented glimpses of the
vidyalaya. The changing scenario of education was presented by students of Classes V111 and 1X while "Jesus in manger" was presented by students of Class V. The highlight was the release of a class magazine. The Principal. Ms Rama Sharma, spoke about how the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan had come a long way since its inception in 1963 and that the vidyalayas provided a conducive platform to both students and teachers. The chief guest, Mr J.P. Gupta, Education Officer, KVS Chandigarh Region, applauded the achievements of the school.
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Fun, frolic mark St. Joseph’s meet
Tribune Reporters
Chandigarh/Mohali, December 15 The fun filled bonanza included the butterfly and the umbrella drills. Co-ordination and synchronization was aptly depicted in the dumb bell and flag drills by students of class II and V. The annual report of the junior wing was read by Director Simar Grewal. It was also announced on the occasion that the school would hold a number of events next year to mark its silver jubilee celebrations. Parents too participated in a number of games like musical chairs and, tug-of-war. Dressed in vibrant colourful clothes, those performing the Rajasthani and the western dance and the Japanese drill, were highly applauded by the audience. The grand finale was marked by a foot tapping Bhangra performance. Annual day
Strawberry Fields World School will celebrate its annual day tomorrow from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Exhibition “Magic Fingers” will be the highlight of the day besides various theme shows. Vegetable day
Students of Small Wonder School in Phase VII, Mohali, learnt about the winter season in a novel way. The children were acquainted with the vegetable seller, who told them about the vegetables available in the winter. For better recognition and vocabulary building the children sang about different vegetables. The students of LKG and UKG played the role of the chef and prepared vegetable sandwiches. Medical camp
Swami Ram Tirath Public School, Mohali, organised a medical and dental check- up camp for the students of the school. Dr Randeep Singh, a Mohali-based dentist, examined over 200 students and provided free consultation. The students were guided about oral hygiene and healthy food habits.
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Now practicals for philosophy students
Chandigarh, December 15 Panjab University is ready to introduce “practical training” for undergraduate philosophy students in its affiliated colleges, mainly to justify the jobs of philosophy teachers in colleges who have been found to be “under-loaded”. The practicals, for which the students would also be examined at the end of the session, would include yoga sessions and learning of kriyas. The students would be taught the various standing, sitting, lying back asanas for which a detailed syllabus has been prepared by the university. The proposal has been recommended by the undergraduate board of studies in philosophy and was passed by the university Syndicate. However, the Senate has been sent they proposal back to the board for reconsideration and the issue would now be discussed by the Faculty of Arts in its forthcoming meeting on December 20. Justifying the move, members of the undergraduate board of studies in philosophy had noted that the introduction of practicals in philosophy would ensure that the minimum teaching work load of philosophy teachers in colleges is met since they were “under- loaded”. A Senator, however, pointed out that philosophy teachers already teaching the subject in these colleges would not be able to undertake practical classes since it involved a different form of training. Fresh recruitments would have to be made and it would defeat the very purpose of starting the practical classes. The Senator, Mr D.R. Gupta, also noted that no other university in the country had introduced practicals in the subject of philosophy. On the other hand, the undergraduate board of studies in philosophy had noted that practical examination in the subject had been introduced in several colleges in the country. Nearer home, Punjabi University, Patiala, had been
carrying out practical examinations in philosophy for a couple of years. The board had recommended that practicals be introduced in the ‘Ethics’ paper of BA II year students who had taken up philosophy. The Ethics papers would have 60 marks of theory and 40 marks would be set aside for the practical examination evaluated by internal examiners. The teachers would be directed to take six periods of practicals each week apart from theory classes.
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Faculty development programme at PU
Chandigarh, December 15 Dr Avinash Chandra, Director (Technical), ICAI, New Delhi, emphasised the role and relevance of accounting standards. He stressed upon the need to gear up the accounting standards of India in the changing environment. Mr Keshav Sachdev, CEO, DCM Limited, Ropar, emphasised on the adoption of Peter Drucker’s management practices and urged the audience to create professionals who would not only align India with the world but also give a fierce competition.
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Carol singers usher in Christmas season
Chandigarh, December 15 Traditional carols sung by various school choirs revived the spirit of
Christmas. A crib depicting the nativity scene and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree adorned the stage. The combined performance of the students from different schools, was appreciated by all present. The presence of Santa Claus also thrilled the students. The concert ended with the different choirs singing together ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ and ‘Jingle Bells’.
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Six more recommended for HC judgeship
Chandigarh, December 15 According to sources, the six are the seniormost D&SJs, three each from Punjab and Haryana. They include Mr
H.S. Bhalla, who is at present posted as Legal Remembrancer, Punjab, Mr
A.N. Jindal, D&SJ (Vigilance), Punjab, and Mr M.M.S. Bedi, D&SJ, Chandigarh, from the Punjab cadre. The persons whose names have been recommended from the Haryana cadre are Mr Arvind Goyal, D&SJ, Panchkula, Mr S.D. Anand, D&SJ, Gurgaon, and Mr R.S.
Madaan, Legal Remembrancer, Haryana. Mr Anand, who till recently was D&SJ (Vigilance), Haryana, is the brother of a sitting Judge of this High Court, Ms Justice Kiran Anand Lall. The sources said the names had been forwarded to the Union Law Ministry and the Haryana Governor. With the High Court recommending these six names, the total number of judges expected to join the court has gone up to 13. Currently, the High Court has only 29 judges, including Chief Justice D.K. Jain, whereas the total sanctioned strength is 53. During the function held on December 10 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the High Court, the Chief Justice of India, Mr Justice
Y.P. Sabharwal, had told reporters: “We have also asked the High Court collegium to recommend some more names from among lawyers so that not even a single vacancy remains.” A few judges of the High Court are also retiring next year. They include Mr Justice N.K. Sud (June), Mr Justice Amar Dutt (August) and Mr Justice
V.K. Jhanji. Mr Justice Jhanji is at present posted in the Shimla High Court, where he is the first puisine Judge. The sources did not rule out the possibility of at least seven of the 13 candidates joining in January next year.
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Union Govt treating turban ban issue lightly: PIL
Our High Court Correspondent
Chandigarh, December 15 In its petition, the foundation has stated that there have been many instances of Indian Sikhs being persecuted and harassed in France for wearing turban, which is part of their religious ethos. It has also alleged that the Union Government has not done anything worthwhile to resolve the issue. Today, counsel for the Union Government placed on record a single-page document, without any accompanying information about the same. The document says that the French Government, in December, 2003, imposed a ban on sporting of religious symbols by students in public schools. Apart from banning the wearing of head-scarves by Muslim girls, the law also affected Sikh boys wearing turbans to schools. After the Government of India took up the issue of allowing Sikh students to wear turbans to schools, the French Government informed it that, while there was no limitation on Sikhs to practice their faith, the law was equally applicable to students of all communities and religions. The document also says that since September, 2004, when the new session started in schools, three Sikh students have been expelled while five have been barred from attending the school. The appeal preferred by the parents of the students against the expulsion was disallowed by French courts. It has also been pointed out that the French Government, as a compromise, has allowed Sikh students to wear "patka" to schools. However, no such compromise was offered to students of other faiths, the document says, adding that no appeals have been made in higher courts in France. Counsel for the petitioner said the Government of India was taking the issue very lightly and that it was not applying its mind to the issue. After hearing counsel, the Bench of Chief Justice Mr Justice D.K. Jain and Mr Justice Hemant Gupta adjourned the issue to February 16.
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