Sustainable Development Education in Schools

Sustainable Development Education is an emerging discipline. In fact, it is one of those innovative fields of education linking a child’s overall development to the future challenges of society from global as well as local perspectives.

Why Sustainable Development Education for Children?

The fundamental reason is to make children aware of the importance of sustainable development right from the very beginning of their schooling. However, the citizens, teachers and mentors in the country need to understand that economic development, social development, and concern for the environment all go hand in hand.

Often, kids, in different parts of the world, grow up in environment that is hazardous. The major reason for imparting such education is to empower children with the knowledge of issues threatening planetary sustainability. This way, the children are encouraged to cultivate several ideas and think for the future betterment.

Sustainable Development education is indeed a productive framework for meaningful learning. It is completely opposite to rote learning and mere acquisition of facts where there is less or no understanding of concepts and situations. By making kids understand the real problems, we can help develop a much better and clearer understanding of the concepts not only through school curriculum but also from real-life situations.

How Schools Can Contribute Towards Sustainable Development Education?

Schools carry the onus of nurturing the youngest of the minds. Facilitating Sustainable Development education at such basic level will help the schools nurture responsible citizens of the world since the very beginning.

It is in schools that the children can be sensitised about the need of making eco-friendly buildings, solar power panels, water conservation measures, recycling systems, and tree plantations. More importantly, such initiatives will be truly fruitful when they are planned as school and community projects where the children actually understand the results of their actions.

How to challenge students’ thinking on the future? How to include sustainable development education in the curriculum in a meaningful manner? How can the teachers collaborate for creating stimulating activities pertaining to this subject? How can the students be helped to think of environmental issues globally as well as locally? Schools are the best places to ask these thought-provoking questions.

As responsible citizens of the world, it is our duty to make our children aware of the complex problems that the world will face in absence of sustainable development. Such an education will slowly and gradually gain popularity as the problems of environmental degradation, climate change, and energy shortage, start becoming more evident.

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GSTTA launches upcoming League’s Logo on World TT Day- Vibrant ceremony was held at Gateway Hotel in Surat on Saturday

This year's World Table Tennis Day became special for the paddlers in the state as the state association, Gujarat State Table Tennis Association (GSTTA), formally announced the launching of Gujarat while unveiling the logo for the league.

This year the World Table Tennis Day celebrations are going to be all the more special Shri Vipul Mittra, GSTTA president, said during the unveiling which was attended by top office bearers of the association along with officials from district associations.

The blueprint for the up-coming professional league is ready. It is one big leap for us as very few associations have attempted it. As a president of the association it is proud moment for me and I congratulate all the people who have worked hard for this," said the senior IAS official. Gujarat State Table Tennis Association launched the logo of the upcoming Gujarat Super League as it celebrated The World Table Tennis Day along with the Annual Awards 2018-19 in Surat on Saturday.

The State Association also rewarded international, national medalists, para athletes and state champions, in various categories, during the vibrant ceremony held at the Gateway Hotel here.

“This year The World Table Tennis Day celebrations are going to be all the more special. The blueprint for the up coming professional league is ready. It is one big leap. Very few associations have attempted it. As a president of the Association it is proud moment for me and I congratulate all the people who have worked hard for this,” said Shri Vipul Mittra, IAS, GSTTA president as he launched the logo.

GSTTA senior vice-president Pramod Chaudhary, Secretary Haresh Sangtani and treasurer Amit Choksi along with district unit officials attended the gala function during which 31-paddlers were honoured.

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Role of Education in Balancing General Women Empowerment

Even after 70 years of independence still we are very much behind in women empowerment. It’s because very poor nos. of girls in school and college. Due to that woman are very less in employment even very less in politics. India is 193 ranked in woman participation in parliament even behind our neighboring countries like Pakistan etc.

Due to lacking in education women’s participation in each and every field very poor and it leads to measurable conditions. They are not self dependent lead a life of second citizens.

A good step taken by the govt. beti bachao beti padhao. But it’s a slogan only but real work still to be done. We have to change our mentality n consider them as equal. It’s practically experienced if women are given chance they can produce better results than man.

They have two additional qualities one is they are creature and emotional. In our ancient time women were given upper position goddess vidya, shakti and Vaibhav means wisdom, power and wealth. We go to temple to worship these goddesses but we forget our daughters , sisters and mothers are their representatives, if we treat them well , look after them well than no need to go to temple , it is fact and written in our scriptures where is woman we call matriskti are worshipped there is heaven .

Following Points:-

1. Gender ratio in India: - In India 2018 is 943 females per 1000 of males.

2. Education ratio: - Education ratio of India (age 7 and above) in 64.60%

3. Job ratio:-Job ratio 15+, female (%) in India is reported at 26.08 % in 2018

4. Politics ratio: - Women’s political participation in India low, for 49 per cent of the population in total population.

Achievement: - There are lots of achievements in women’s but I want to highlight five whose achievements changed the course of history.

 Anandi Gopal Joshi: She was the first female doctor in India and the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree in the United States.

Indira Gandhi: She was the first and only woman to be the Prime Minister of India.

Justice Anna Chandy: She was the first female judge in India.

Kalpana Chawla: She was the first Indian woman in space and died tragically in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

Mother Teresa: She dedicated her life to helping the poor and was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

6. Famous personality: - I have included more than women’s on this list.

1. Ahilyabai Holkar: Queen of Malwa / Indore.

2. Abala Bose: Social Worker

3. Amrita Sher-Gil: Painter

4. Anandi Gopal Joshi: First Female Doctor.

5. Anasuya Sarabhai: Social Worker and Trade Union Leader

6. Arati Saha: Long-Distance Swimmer.

7. Aruna Asaf Ali: Freedom Fighter.

8. Asima Chatterjee: First female scientist in India.

9. Begum Akhtar: Classical Singer.

10. Captain Prem Mathur: Commercial Pilot.

11. Chandramukhi Basu: India's First Female Graduate.

12. Cornelia Sorabji: First Female Lawyer.

13. Durga Bhabhi (Durgavati Devi): Revolutionary Freedom Fighter.

14. Indira Gandhi: Iron Lady of India.

15. Lata Mangeshkar: Most-Awarded Indian singer.

16. Laxmibai: Rani of Jhansi.

17. Razia Sultan: Queen of Delhi Sultanate

18. Sarojini Naidu: Freedom Fighter and Poet.

19. Sitara Devi: Classical Dancer

20. Sarla Thakral: First Indian Woman to Fly an Aircraft.

7.  Role in freedom of India:-

1. Sarojini Naidu:-Naidu played one of the most important roles in the Civil Disobedience struggle for which she was jailed.

2. Annie Besant:-She launched the Home Rule Movement,in 1917, campaigning for the democracy in India.

3. Bhikaji Cama- she continued to work for the freedom movement from abroad throughout her life.

4. Kamala Kaul Nehru: - is a colossal name in the clique of women freedom fighters of our country. She has been a pivot along with the Nehrus in the national movement.

5. Begum Hazrat Ali: - was the wife of the last Tajdaar-e-Awadh Wajid Ali Shah. She took over the affairs of the state after her husband’s demise.

8. Role in new India: - The woman in modern times is entering into certain new fields that were unknown to the woman’s sphere of role-sets. These are the woman’s participation in economic, political, and social life.

The modern woman keenly desires to enter into a work career because of the pressing economic needs of the family.

In middle-class families, much emphasis given to the maintenance of high standard of living. To fulfill the economic requirements of the family and to achieve the higher standard of living the woman participates in economic activities.

9. How we can empower them: - women empowerment can be done by women, especially the mothers.

1. Stop tolerating any partial treatment to you or your daughters or other women in the house, like Ghoonghat, less power of speech etc. Speak against them in a united and powerful voice.

2. Stop teaching your daughters to be wary of men. Instead teach your sons to treat women like equals.

3. Stop buying different toys for your sons and daughters.

4. Stop asking your daughters to reconsider further studies or do them after marriage, only because they will not be able to find a groom to match the qualifications.

5. If all Indian mothers get out of their orthodox thinking and follow these steps, I don't know what else can stop paving a way for women empowerment in India.

10. How we can balance their duties at home and office:- It was concept why study for girls cause she had to handle home duties, but they forget they are the mother and an educated mother will make their generation and future more bright and successful.

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Compulsory of NCC in Schools and Colleges.

NCC is an integral part of the Indian Army. It is a support force of the Indian Army. The full form of NCC is national cadet core. The main thinks of NCC’s is unity and discipline.

If schools and colleges make NCC compulsory, the youth of today will become responsible and disciplined nation-builders of tomorrow. To promote the all-round growth of students, NCC cadets are subjected to rigorous physical training.  NCC also helps students and schools in other ways.

India’s ex-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was a great advocate of compulsory NCC training at the school and college levels. In his view, it would lead to the elimination of corruption in society, promote discipline, and help protect the environment.

The main aim of NCC is developing character, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Further, it aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life, who will serve the Nation regardless of which career they choose.

Youth is the most formative period in an individual’s life. At this time, the mind is fresh and receptive and relatively innocent, and one’s energy level is high. That is why, all over the world, people talk of ‘catching them young’ when it comes to accomplishing any worthy goal. Provided it is well-conducted, the NCC programme has enough to inspire children into leading constructive and purposeful lives.

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. So it is vital that they grow up to be exemplary human beings keen to contribute to nation-building. The NCC goes a long way in instilling this quality in students. It provides the youth an opportunity to serve the nation as the second line of defence during war and to be a dependable developmental force during peace. Through institutional training, adventure sports and outdoor activities, NCC cadets develop qualities of leadership and discipline, courage and confidence, esprit de corps and a secular outlook, all hallmarks of committed and productive citizens. If schools and colleges make NCC compulsory, the youth of today will become responsible and disciplined nation-builders of tomorrow.

To promote the all-round growth of students, NCC cadets are subjected to rigorous physical training. They undergo free hand and rifle drill and learn map reading, night-marching and star navigation. They study Indian history and geography, general knowledge and man-management. At annual and national integration camps they learn to live as a community and to respect the culture of cadets from different states.

Youth is the major factor that determines the overall success rate of a nation. NCC works towards the empowerment of country’s youth engaging them into the constructive activities that keep them away from any negative forces which may drive the youth towards some acts like drug addiction, terrorism or robberies. NCC works for the overall betterment of the youth picked from schools and colleges so that their energy can be harnessed towards something useful for them as well as the society.

So, School and colleges NCC not only benefits the students in improving their overall personality and but also puts the candidates on the priority list while being selected for a job in future.

Seeing today situation in Kashmir and Border State even internal put of India there is a great threat of terrorism, castism and religion.  Our NCC Cadets can play a very vital role to product from outside and inside threat to our country.

At the time of natural calamity cadets can play a very much supportive role to our disaster management team to serve the effected people.  In overall NCC cadets can be a great asset to the nation at the time of emergency.

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Need of Gurukul with old values and modern technology

The Gurukul was a type of school in ancient education system in India since Vedic age. In that period the main motto of Gurukul to develop the knowledge and therefore Gurus train their students with meditations, Yoga and other standards. In Gurukul, teacher is called as a “Guru” and the students are called as “shishya”.

The main Objectives of the Gurukul system are:-

Self Control, Character Development, Social awarnace, Personality Development, Intellectual development and Spiritual Development and preservation of knowledge and culture.

Here students were divided into three categories like:-

1.       Vasu: - Those Obtaining education upto the age of 24.

2.       Rudra: - Those Obtaining education upto the age of 36.

3.       Aaditya:- Those obtaining education upto the age of 48

The gurukul System was the only education system in ancient India .The students gained their education with the in-depth knowledge. Not only the education but also they had been taught essential aspects for their cultured and displine life. The shishya lived under gurukul roof with the good brotherhood and there was a good humanity, love and discipline.

The Gurukul is a comprehensive learning centre where the students are taught good habits of respecting the elders, parents and teachers. On the whole, ancient system gained a huge respect with this gurukulam system.

 If we come to our modern education system, has evolved with time and has been influenced by the western system. It has been affected by the changes and advances in technology. The education system has incorporated technologies like eBooks, Video lecturer, Distance learning through video chat, Demonstration through 3-D Imaging Developments. That technique helped the students in grasping better knowledge through visual ads that help in increasing retention. Teaching methods are continuously upgraded as per advanced research and development.

We need an amalgamation of both one needs to comprehend the reason for Gurukul. How it worked, what society resembled in the past and how the objective of gurukul training can be accomplished in the present day setting. It is not just a case of copying the past.

There must be an adjustment and a mix of both cutting edge instruction and convention if the Gurukul framework into survive and affected today’s general public. The objective of the new age gurukul education should be to prepare students in a manner that they don’t just have the learning of the current training framework, but also beyond that.

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February Month Video Summary of Tapti Valley International School- Surat

February is the only month in a year with a distinct number of days and for Tapti Valley it is a month full of rewards, recognition, activities, learning and memories. Take a look at our short summary of activities in the month of February 2019.

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Why are sports more important in student life?

Sports help everyone to improve and maintain physical ability and skills. It is a way of entertainment to the participants. Sports play a great in everyone’s busy life especially for students. Everyone should involve themselves in the sports activity even for a small time all through the day.

Sports are necessary because it brings physical and mental fitness to the person involved in this on regular basis. People who have busy schedule in their life get tired very easily.

As we all know that, living a relaxed and comfort life we need a sound mind and a sound body. Education is very necessary to get name, fame and money. In the same way, getting a sound mind and body, everyone must involve in some type of physical activities for which sports is the best way.

Sports help kids in character building and maintain energy and strength which improve their blood circulation and physically fit, it also improves the mental sharpness and stamina. It always develops a sense of friendliness, team spirit, confidence among children.

Furthermore, team sports are good for learning accountability, dedication, and leadership, among many other traits. Putting it all together by playing a sport is a winning combination.

Regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age. ... So, it's very important to play any sport.

When students are physically fit, they will achieve more academically. Sports develop a sense of friendliness among the children and develop their team spirit. It helps children to develop mental and physical toughness. This is because sports improve their blood circulation and their physical well-being.

Sports and games are very beneficial to us as they teach us punctuality, patient, discipline, teamwork and dedication. Playing sports help us in building and improving confidence level.

If we practice sports on regular basis, we can be more active and healthy. Being involved in the sports activities help us in getting protected with numerous diseases such as arthritis, obesity, obese, heart problems, diabetes, etc.

It makes us more disciplined, patient, punctual, and courteous in life. It teaches us to go ahead in life by removing all the weaknesses. It makes us bold and gives the feeling of happiness by reducing the occurrence of anxiety and angry. It makes us physically fit and mentally comfort using which we can easily deal with all the problems. Both Sports and Studies are very important aspects of our life and should be balanced to gain maximum output.

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