26.02.20
They were decorating the class last week. They said they have a class party.
"A class party!?"
They invited me. They might not have felt much like a home rule teacher in me. Me too. I helped a little in decorating the area.
Monday was a very busy day. I am the last runner in the relay of completion of the syllabus. It was just before national anthem that I remembered about the Third grade class party. I ran to them. I stopped their line march towards the vehicle and asked about the party. Many of them were planning to bring something. Sidan was upset and just wanted to let them go towards the vehicles.
Tuesday morning I saw that they had already arranged the benches and desks. I was worried about the dust falling from the roof. At first they were not happy with the change of the arrangement and I had to do that all alone.
Sidan reached the class and he started crying seeing it is the class party day. He has forgotten about it and was in uniform. I talked to him. He took a few minutes to get mentally ready for the party. I saw how his classmates tried to help him and comfort him. It was realIy extraordinary for any grade three children to have such care and compassion. I felt happy and confident as we spent time together. I was wondering how smart they are and how confident and determined they are.
Aditya, Afrin, Ananda Krisna, Lezin, Afil, Sidan... all were in spirit. It was a team work. I was successful in giving responsibilities to all and keeping all engaged. Nina, Ayesha, Sripad.. there are some who made me feel proud.
A class party!! At the fringe of examinations!! Yes. I can see the cause. I understand how important class parties are.
It was a wonderful experience. It dissolved the gap between me and my children. Thank you for the event sir.
20. 2. 20
ദൈവത്തെയും ആത്മാന്വേഷണത്തെയും പാർശ്വവത്കരിച്ച് പരസ്പര സ്പർദ്ധയും വിദ്വേഷവും അസഹിഷ്ണുണുതയും വളർത്തി മനുഷ്യരെ ഭിന്നവത്കരിക്കുന്ന മതനേതാക്കൾക്കും മതപ്രഭാഷകർക്കും മതാദ്ധ്യാപകർക്കും അവരുടെ കയിലുകളും ജിഹ്വകളുയിമാറിയ പൊതുസമൂഹത്തിനും എന്റെ വിനീതമായ കൂപ്പുകൈ.
ദൂജാ മാം തന്ന കുറിപ്പടികൾ മൂന്നാം ക്ലാസിൽ വിതരണം ചെയ്യുന്നതിനിടെ 'എനിയ്ക്കു വേണ്ട, എനിക്കു വേണ്ട' എന്ന പറച്ചിൽ കേട്ട് ഞാനമ്പരന്നു. സ്ക്കൂളിൽ നിന്നു കിട്ടുന്ന അറിയിപ്പുകൾ - പ്രത്യേകിച്ച് അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപനങ്ങൾ - വീട്ടിലേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുപോകാൻ കുട്ടികൾ; പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും താഴെ ക്ലാസുകളിൽ ഉള്ളവർ താല്പര്യം കാണിക്കുന്നത് മാത്രമേ കണ്ടിട്ടുള്ളൂ. ഇത്തരമൊരു നിരാസം അമ്പരപ്പിക്കുന്നതാണ്.
'ങേ! എന്തുകൊണ്ട് വേണ്ട?!! ഇത് ശിവരാത്രിയുടെ അവധി അറിയിപ്പാണ് ' എന്നു പറഞ്ഞ് തീർന്നില്ല; അബ്ദുള്ള ചെകുത്താനെത്തൊട്ടതുപോലെ അറച്ച് നോട്ടീസ് നിലത്തിട്ടു.
അപ്പോഴേ മനസ്സിലായുള്ളൂ. നമുക്കൊന്നും തീരെ ബുദ്ധിയില്ല. ഇന്ത്യൻ ജനതയുടെ, കേരള സമൂഹത്തിൻറെ, സ്പ്രിങ്സ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ അവസ്ഥയോർത്ത്, ലോകത്തിൻറെ ഭാവിയോർത്ത് എനിക്ക് സത്യമായും രോഷവും സങ്കടവും ഇരച്ചു വന്നു.
മൂന്നാം ലോകമഹായുദ്ധം തുടങ്ങിക്കഴിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു. അണ്വായുധങ്ങളാലും രാസായുധങ്ങളാലും ജൈവായുധങ്ങളാലും തകർന്നു നശിയ്ക്കുന്ന മനുഷ്യമനസ്സുകളെ കാണുന്നില്ലേ? വിഷലിപ്തമായ മണ്ണും ആകാശവും വെള്ളവും വലിച്ചെടുത്ത് വളരുന്ന കാൻസർ പിണ്ഡങ്ങളാണു രാജ്യങ്ങളും ഗോത്രങ്ങളും. ഇതിനെ ചെറുക്കാൻ ഇനി വരാൻ പോകുന്നത് ധാരണാപത്രങ്ങളും രാജ്യാന്തര കരാറുകളുമൊന്നുമല്ല- ഉച്ചാടനമാണ്. ഉന്മൂലനാശനമാണ്. ശുദ്ധീകരണമാണ്.
എന്തു ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയും! എത്ര ധൈര്യമുണ്ട്! എന്താണു വഴി!
3.2.2020
MDR
It was eighth grade. I became so disturbed when there was no reply when asked about autotrophs saprotrophs, symbiotes and all. It was the fourth time we were coming across those words in this lesson. If I have to explain the whole definition whenever I mention these basic words then when would I complete the lesson! That moment I felt helpless and exhausted. Suddenly with a tinge of anger the question came out from me.
"Who was your 6th and 7th grade science teacher?"
They took a moment to remember.
I realised that I have done a wrong thing. A bad question. I shouldn't have asked that. If that teacher is still here!!
I felt light when they said some unknown name.
Sinned. But not asked apology.
We moved to the lesson. Instead of mentioning the definition this time I explained it thoroughly.
Disclosing just to feel good.
4.2.2020
MDR
Started the day with a whole lot of flowers. To do the activities of 'Getting to know plants' I asked the sixth grade to bring flowers yesterday. From their talk I came to know that they consider only hibiscus, rose and a few others as flowers. I thought I should show them local flowers.
Today morning I collected different types of plants with leaves, flowers, buds and fruits on the way to school. We examined each variety in 6th grade. We sang
പവിഴമല്ലി പൂത്തുലഞ്ഞ നീലവാനം...
And
മന്ദാരച്ചെപ്പുണ്ടോ മാണിക്യക്കല്ലുണ്ടോ...
Springs need a magnifying glass (one with a handle) and a simple microscope.
I felt so happy when Duja mam talked to Krishna Priya madam and she agreed to take the chemistry lessons of 9th grade.
Thank you
16/1/2020
What about a cowboy in the school?
She talks whenever she feels. It may be in the middle of a serious lesson, on the walkways, in the lunch hall or anywhere. Making a special tapping sound with mouth, calling friends, talking with the teachers as it is in a carnival ground or market place. All look at her (even from the neighbouring classes near the walkways) when she does this because it is always loud, louder than any teacher's voice.
It is not about the sound. Its about the attitude that 'I don't care'- whatever you are upto. Somewhere her classmates silently know that this is wrong. There I feel sad and pity that she might not have noticed this. Blind with pride!
It is very natural to be proud for such a bold and intelligent child. She is extraordinary in her personality, walks a few steps faster than her peers. About the institution; she is very alert and feels responsible each moment. She reacts instantaneously when come across a wrong deed- academic, behavioral or personal mistakes. Whomever she strikes back strongly and momentarily. Keen and accurate, straight and bold.. may be this is a reason for the teachers to be a little bit afraid of her.
Not cunning, cheating, hiding or manipulative on the weakness of others... Minju_ your daughter has many more good qualities. As much as I caught, she is a jem of the whole school. Clear wisdom and vision, straight forward personality, above all, a bold girl who will grow to be a bold woman! Thanks to her father and mother. Behind bold females strong man and or or woman are there.
I am really proud of her. She is a promise-a wonderful promise! I want Jahnavi to see her. Before that I want her rectified. She forgets some boundaries. I want to interrupt there. I want to help her. Before acting I want your opinion on this- as a father and as an educator.
8-1-20
തന്നിൽ നിന്ന് ലോകത്തിനായി എന്തെങ്കിലും നൽകാനുണ്ടെന്ന തോന്നലുള്ള, വളർന്നു വരുന്ന കുട്ടികളാണ് നാളെകളെ കൊത്തിയുണ്ടാക്കേണ്ട ശിലകൾ എന്നു ബോദ്ധ്യമുള്ള, മാനവികതയിൽ ഉറപ്പുള്ള, ശുഭാപ്തി വിശ്വാസമുള്ള നല്ല മനുഷ്യരെ അദ്ധ്യാപകരായി ആവശ്യമുണ്ട്.
സ്പ്രിങ്സ് കോണ്ടിനെന്റൽ സ്ക്കൂൾ, മഞ്ചേരി.
പാഠ്യവിഷയങ്ങളിലെ അവഗാഹവും താത്പര്യവും പാഠപുസ്തകങ്ങളിലെ അറിവിനെ ജീവിതത്തിലേയ്ക്ക് കോർത്തിണക്കുന്ന മനോഭാവവും വിലമതിയ്ക്കപ്പെടും.
സ്പ്രിങ്സ് കുടുംബത്തിന്റെ, ആശ്രമത്തിന്റെ, സ്പ്രിങ്സ് ദൗത്യത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാകാനോ സന്ദർശിയ്ക്കാനോ ആഗ്രഹിയ്ക്കുന്നവർക്ക് നേരിട്ടു വരികയോ താഴെ കൊടുത്തിട്ടുള്ള നമ്പറുകളിലേയ്ക്ക് വിളിയ്ക്കുകയോ ആകാം.
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Have that bliss inside?
Have a flame that should be offered to the world?
Wish to lit someone else before it get lost?
Have faith in humanity?
Optimistic?
Interested in shaping tomorrow by being an active catalyst in the life of today's childhood?
Then please come in. We have to do something together.
Springs continental school needs such human beings as teachers.
Knowledge and interest in curriculum, wisdom, attitude in favour of the application of knowledge in real life are appreciable.
Wishing to visit the Springs family?
Interested in joining the springs mission?
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1_1_2020
It was my first day with a handful of classes at Springs. I was excited to see the children of each class and introduced myself as their science teacher. I enjoyed the feeling of being a teacher once again in life. I am going to spend time in a creative way again.. started in a progressive track with such an institution..! and such a leader!!
I went to grades 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Unlike the earlier times I was not at all afraid to face the staff, principal or the students here in Springs. I was comfortable and confident. I was a little concerned when I have been assigned with the lower classes. I have noticed that I am not so good in handling the small children. Their inborn freedom pin my nerves. In the struggle to maintain silence and discipline and to complete the lesson in perfection I may talk in louder voice and I may exhaust very fast.
Things went very well for the first day. I was astonished when I learnt that sixth grade students never heard the words കാലിത്തീറ്റ, കന്നുകാലി, ആകാശവാണി, ദൂരദർശൻ etc., I thought of mentioning the Malayalam meaning of the life related words in the future also.
2-1-2020
Happy and satisfied. Feeling grateful at the end of the day. Even if it takes a lot of energy from me I like the third standard. Children were so nice and good at me. We completed a bit of EVS and a bit of maths. The present EVS lessons of both 3rd and 4th grades are letter lessons. I want to take our sprouts of 3rd and 4th out to the post office. Let them see the mail world, listen the sound of the stamp, smell the postal glue. Please allow me to make the arrangements for it. I am going to the post office tomorrow to ask permission from the postmaster. There I will buy postcard letters for both the grades. We are going to supply them among children for their first letter writing experience. By walk Google shows that the post office is 400m away from school. Please let me know your opinions and suggestions about the mission.
Sir, I hope you would like to show the movie Hellen Keller to all the grades from fourth through the projector on some Saturday.
അഭിപ്രായങ്ങളൊന്നുമില്ല:
ഒരു അഭിപ്രായം പോസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്യൂ