Jamia Millia Islamia ranked A++ in NAAC review

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Jamia Millia Islamia has been ranked A++ in National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) review.

The highest grade ranking by NAAC is a result of the team’s effort and despite the current situation of the covid 19 pandemic, the university was prepared for the assessment.

The grade has been given to institutions on various parameters such as infrastructure, research, evaluation, innovation, learning resources and governance.

NAAC peer team review was conducted on December 6-8, 2021.

Jamia Millia Islamia has received a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.61. The CGPA for A++ accreditation by NAAC is between 3.51 and 4.

Jamia Millia Islamia vice-chancellor Najma Akhtar said, “We were expecting it. The NAAC happens every five years and we should remain good in those five years. Our university was also affected by Covid and we found a way to prepare ourselves. We kept in mind the NAAC parameters, including evaluation, governance, research infrastructure etc,”

“Everyone worked hard. They got trained how to teach online. It reflects our sheer hard work. If you work hard, you will still get this ranking even if you are a minority university,” she said. Akhtar added that the ranking is not only a confidence booster for Jamia Millia Islamia but also other universities. Apart from Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and IGNOU have received the A++ grading, she said.

“We do not have competition with JNU which has mostly masters and PhD programmes. IGNOU is a different university in character. We offer Bachelors, masters, diploma and PhD programmes and ours is a multi-faculty university,” she added. For the NAAC visit, the university had constituted an IQAC team headed by professor Shafeeque Ansari, who passed away during the pandemic, she said.

Implementing the New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

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December 15, 2021

The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is establishing a comprehensive framework that will bring sweeping changes to the Indian education system. The need for the education policy was first felt in 1964 but the bill was passed by the parliament in 1968 after taking suggestions from a 17-member Education Commission.

A new education policy is reviewed every few decades. The latest one has replaced the 1986 education policy, which was in place for 34 years.

Currently, the implementation of the education policy requires multiple actions and initiatives to be taken by different bodies systematically. The Government organizations (both at the center and state level), the Ministry of Education and the educational institutions need to cooperate to implement the policy at all levels.

Also read: National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented in Delhi University from 2022-23

This was discussed during the global premiere event Elets 20th World Education Summit, which was organized on 7-9 September 2021 virtually. The challenges to implementing the National Education Policy are many but it is requisite to put a plan and structure into operations that will emphasize developing the creative potential of each individual.

Focusing on it, Dr Sebastian P. G., Principal, Christ Academy CBSE School said that the National Education Policy is trying to nurture skill-based learning, which is essential for the students of the 21st century. The need of the hour is to concentrate on critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, communication skills and enhance emotional intelligence. NEP 2020 will play a crucial role in the holistic development of a child.

Earlier, the old policy was paying more attention to improving the academic areas of the children but the current NEP emphasizes that cognitive skills are as imperative as foundational learning and development.

Punam Singhal, Principal, The Paras World School, added, “The National Education Policy talks about fulfilling human potential, developing an equitable and unjust society, promoting national development, providing universal accessibility, and focusing on quality education. I think it was the right time for the government to introduce the new education policy.”

Moreover, the experts highlighted that the learning should be in multidisciplinary areas that allows the students to learn and explore subjects of various disciplines and are not limited to a particular curriculum. For instance, a student of engineering can opt subjects like humanities, economics, political science including others.

Also read: National Education Policy (NEP) key initiatives and achievements launched

Singhal added that the children should take responsibility for their learning, which will help them in the long run. NEP is focusing on conceptual learning rather than just content-based education. It (NEP) has emphasized empathy, leadership building, collaboration and resilience that will facilitate children in achieving future goals.

Dan Curry, Director & Principal, Vega Schools also said, “Leaders should be up-to-date with the latest trends. Vocational training in schools is a must. National Education Policy should reach out to the community properly. We need to develop structures that create learning opportunities. The school leaders should be having academic skills and leadership training. There is a lot of research on educational practices. It is high time to implement NEP practically.”

In a similar tone, Joyita Chatterjee, Principal, Chitrakoota School, Bangalore also added that effective administration and management of schools are necessary for the student’s growth and development. The education should be more learner-centric.

“The education sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth earlier was 3 per cent, which has now increased to 6 per cent. Around 10 crore children got affected to get education in the last 15 months due to the covid 19 pandemic. We should impart education to all children,” added Divjot Kaur, Principal, GD Goenka Public School.

She said that NEP is the driver of economic and social progress. “It is a policy that envisions a model of holistic learning, development, engaging and immersive. It will focus on scientific temperament and evidence-based learning. It is very flexible and focuses on equal promotion of art, science, physical education and extracurricular activity,” she added.

The new education policy will also re-establish teachers, at all levels, because they truly shape our next generations of citizens. It is time to boost education among all and restructure the educational system.

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Registration commences for Delhi’s nursery admission from today

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The registration for nursery admission for the academic year 2022-23 will begin today. The schools are selling admission forms online and the same can be purchased from the school premises as well.

Nearly 1800 private schools across the national capital are opening their doors for Delhi’s nursery admission. The application submission date is till January 7, 2021.

On January 28, the schools will upload the marks of each candidate who has registered for admission.

The Department of Education (DoE) had notified it earlier that the list of the selected children will be updated on February 4. The second list will be available on February 21 and the third list for admission to nursery class will be updated on March 15.

The entire process will be concluded on March 31, 2021.

The education department ensured that the number of seats at the entry-level admission level should not be less than the last three years–2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. Schools are requested to send details of it to the DoE.

“Schools shall develop and adopt criteria for admission which shall be fair, reasonable, well defined, equitable, non-discriminatory, unambiguous and transparent,’’ the DoE said.
“No school shall adopt a criterion abolished by the department including charging a capitation fee or donations. Pre-schools or Montessori schools run by registered societies or Trusts as branches of recognised unaided schools will have to follow a single admission process for their pre-school and main school considering them as one institution,” the DoE official said.

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“No deviation from the above schedule shall be permitted. Each school shall display the aforesaid admission schedule on its notice board and website. Further, each school shall ensure that application forms for admission are made available to all applicants till the last date of submission. A non-refundable amount of only Rs 25 can be charged as an admission registration fee. The purchase of the prospectus of the school by the parents shall be optional,” a senior DoE official said.

The entire admission process will be monitored in each district under the chairmanship of the deputy director. While DoE had provided the schools’ autonomy to decide their admission criteria and the same need to be uploaded to their respective websites.

Video Resumes Are Gaining Popularity Among The Recruiters After Pandemic

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December 15, 2021

Do you wonder how short videos can land you a job? Or even if it is a real thing? The answer is a big ‘Yes’. Videos work wonders and create good impressions on the viewers. In 2020, the pandemic left many jobless – but there was a bright side where it helped people get creative each passing day. People came up with new ideas, and somewhere someone just made video resumes normal. This was when written resumes were not enough to impress employers, and innovation gave birth to amazing video resumes. In the world of online hiring, the real and physical touch of interviews has become obsolete. Yet, the recruiters can manage their profile selection technique with the help of video resumes. These resumes give the recruiters clear ideas to select the right candidate and give an offer to someone worthy.

What are Video Resumes, Exactly?

A video resume is a video recorded by a candidate looking for employment. The video is posted on the internet/job portals or sent personally to the hiring manager/team to get reviewed and shortlisted. Much like old-fashioned resume documents, all the relevant information is provided in the video, such as name, address, skills set, experience, hobbies, projects, etc. Candidates can shoot them professionally, highlighting the core personality with the help of clarity, crisp communication, and straightforwardness. Although video resumes are helpful in all the sectors, there are specific areas like the teaching sector, public speaking, sales personnel, social media creation, acting, and performances, and so on where they are needed the most.

Companies like Target, Chipotle, Shopify, Meredith, NASCAR, and WWE are now promoting video resumes over lengthy traditional resumes. These companies are willing to volunteer as they have understood the importance of knowing the applicants closely before getting them on board. Before jumping down to interviews, it is good to comprehend the applicant’s personality. With the help of video resumes, it is easier to sort the applications and move forward with the skilful ones only.

Video resumes act like an elevator pitch for the recruiters and establish a brilliant image of the candidate. Many companies have started posting job openings on their social media handles to get some creative candidates’ attention. They have started preferring these platforms over conventional job portals to find better profiles. A lot of candidates have started applying for jobs via video resumes on these social media platforms to get more positive responses from employers.

Numbers that prove the growing popularity of Video Resumes

According to a recent survey, only 17 percent of recruiters have got a chance to watch video resumes till now. However, 89 per cent of employers said that they would watch and prefer candidates with video resumes over regular applications.

Amidst the pandemic, 60 percent of the recruiters have started considering and using video resumes for shortlisting candidates.

64 percent of employers are going to continue with the online hiring process even after the pandemic restrictions are lifted. They are more comfortable with video resumes as they make their work faster and easier.

Also Read: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan To Be Chief Guest At 67th Convocation Of IIT Kharagpur

Benefits of Video Resumes in the online hiring process:

● Polished and personalized format: Many candidates typically prepare a single resume for all the companies they tend to apply for, failing to consider their roles, responsibilities, personal research, culture, etc. Due to this reason, multiple opportunities are missed by the applicants. Recruiters want the personalised touch, expect quality research about the company, and demand a specific set of skills from candidates. All these can be easily assessed via a video resume.

● Easy Application on Social Media Sites: Social media has made the hiring process simpler. Numerous platforms have started the hiring trend and recruiting with the help of video resumes. Many employers are seeking creative candidates, and they generally prefer video resumes.

● Trust-inducing method: In the very first instance, recruiters get to know the candidates’ authenticity with the help of a video resume. This induces a sense of trust and confidence in employers and helps them move forward with the candidate’s application.

● Communication and required skills: The only thing in a video resume that is evident and noticeable is the communication skill of the candidate. Required skills can be easily highlighted, and recruiters get what they are searching for in the desired employees.

● Organized applications and easier to keep track: Companies can track all the applications easily with the significant bifurcation between video applications and normal applications. Recruiters can carry out an organized online hiring process.

● The applicant is in control: The applying candidate is in complete control of the application. It gives the candidate the authority to make it more refined and highlight the required skills with confidence. Candidates have complete control of the quality of their video resume application.

● Brief and Crisp: Due to the Pandemic, the attention span of viewers has reduced. The same theory applies to the recruiters. Video resumes should not be longer than 30 seconds to 1 minute. The more it is clear and brief, the more are the chances of getting shortlisted.

Also Read: Child Prodigies and how educators can help them

The future of Video Resumes:

A resume is a face and entry-level filter for jobseekers, and video resumes provide a platform to showcase their work and extraordinary skills at the very first stage. It is likely to be easier and entertaining to catch on with the applicants’ details with the help of videos.

A video resume also gives the recruiter a clear idea about the candidate’s personality. It builds the connection between the recruiter and the applicant. Since many applicants fail to show their personalities through conventional resumes, video resumes are a great way to showcase all those required skills.

A strong connection can be established when a recruiter will be witnessing the candidate’s face and hearing his or her voice rather than reading the two-page description of his or her career. Appearance, hand gestures, words used, moves, dress, the tune, and the way the person speaks tell a lot about the personality, which can help indicate if he or she can be a good fit for the position.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan To Be Chief Guest At 67th Convocation Of IIT Kharagpur

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be the chief guest at the 67th Convocation of IIT Kharagpur to be held on December 18.

“For the first time, IIT Kharagpur will bestow a Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor M A Ramlu, who served as the founder head of the Department of Mining Engineering. He retired as the officiating director of the institute,” the institute said in a statement recently.

Business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka and also the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the institute will be present during the event, the institute added.

In addition to it, five people will be felicitated with ‘Life Fellow Awards, the institute added further in its statement.

Mumbai Schools to reopen for Classes 1 to 7 from tomorrow

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December 14, 2021

Schools in Mumbai will reopen tomorrow from Class 1 to 7 as the Municipal Commissioner has approved to open schools in the state.

“As per government of Maharashtra circular dated November 29 with approval of Municipal commissioner, vide circular no. EOG/2234 dated 30.11.2021 instructions to start schools for standard 1st to 7th from December 15 have been issued,” Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in its statement mentioned.

The schools have reopened for classes 8 to 12 already from October 4 onwards.

The schools will have to follow strict Covid 19 protocols as it is necessary to be safe. After the new Covid 19 variant ‘Omicron’ has emerged, Maharashtra has already detected 20 cases of new covid variant recently.

73 per cent of students bagged jobs at IIT-Madras in phase one of the placement season

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras) has witnessed high job offers from the companies. Around 73 per cent of students opted for campus placements during 2021-22 and by the end of phase 1 that concluded on December 10, everyone got placed in reputed companies.

A total of 1,085 offers were made by 226 companies in phase one of the placement drive. There were 45 international offers from 14 companies and 62 startups offered 186 jobs during the placement season.

The sectors that witnessed the highest placement offers are Core Engineering and Technology (42 per cent), Data Science and Analytics (19 per cent) and Information Technology and Software Development (18 per cent).

Also read: IIT Madras re-introduced MS In Entrepreneurship Programme

Companies like American Express and Microsoft India Pvt. Ltd offered 16 jobs followed by Bajaj Auto Ltd and EXL Service that offered 15 jobs.

Recruiters like Rakuten Mobile, Inc, Glean, Micron Technologies, Honda R&D, Cohesity, Da Vinci Derivatives, Accenture Japan, Hilabs Inc., Quantbox Research, MediaTek, Money Forward, Rubrik, Term Grid and Uber were among the international companies.

With the 231 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), the total number of jobs offered to students stands at 1,316 at the end of phase one of the placement drive. A total of 1,500 students registered themselves for the campus placement.

Karnataka Govt. to recruit 15,000 school teachers across the state

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December 13, 2021

The Karnataka Government will recruit 15,000 school teachers across the state to overcome the shortage of teachers at government schools, said Primary and Secondary Education Minister BC Nagesh on Saturday.

Nagesh said that 10,000 teachers will be appointed and recruited for Classes 6 to 8, and 5,000 educators will also be hired for the Kalyana-Karnataka region.

Also read: COVID-19: Help Desk launched for safety of govt school teachers

A notification on the appointment process will be released soon.

In addition to it, the state government had appointed 23,000 guest teachers. Around 4,000 guest teachers will be given appointments in the new recruitment process.

Edtech company Byju’s acquires Austria’s GeoGebra

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December 13, 2021

Byju’s-a homegrown Edtech company has recently acquired Austria-headquartered GeoGebra.

The acquisition will help Byju’s to offer new products and services as GeoGebra has 115 million students on its learning platform. Byju’s will implement new concepts by integrating GeoGebra’s capabilities and new learning formats into its existing mathematics portfolio.

The company in a statement said the new acquisition is aligned with Byju’s overall product strategy. Byju’s aims to make mathematics interesting and bring potential learning outcomes. In fact, the company did not reveal the monetary details of the deal yet.

GeoGebra’s platform is interactive, collaborative and dynamic for learning.

“The GeoGebra team has built a powerful and stimulating platform that complements Byju’s mission of providing impactful learning for students. Designed to improve mathematical understanding, it offers significant features that provide interactive resources that adapt to every child’s style and pace of learning,” Byju’s Chief Strategy Officer Anita Kishore said. “Together with our combined strengths, we will have a wider reach and the best resources to build innovative and exciting next-generation learning formats,” she said.

GeoGebra has 100 million learners across over 195 countries and provides easy-to-use formats for mathematics.

Four districts in Bihar see transformation in the education sector: Niti Aayog

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December 13, 2021

A recent Niti Aayog report revealed that Muzaffarpur, Aurangabad, Banka and Sheikhpura have ranked among the top four districts in Bihar where education has improved recently.

These are the most ‘Aspirational Districts’ in the field of education and they have been ranked by the Niti Aayog scheme for October 2021.

“Education is the key to champion the cause of an AatmanirbharBharat! Presenting, the top 5 most improved ‘Aspirational Districts’ in the sector of Education for October 2021. Congratulations, ChampionsOfChange!” Niti Aayog tweeted on December 10.

Muzaffarpur, Aurangabad, Banka and Sheikhpura have been in an order of second, third, fourth and fifth.

“The Bihar government’s education department remarked that this recognition by the Niti Aayog is ‘important,” said Sanjay Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Bihar’s Education Department to a daily news portal.

Kumar further said, “This is the result of the work undertaken with regards to quality education on the instructions and under the leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Niti Aayog’s Aspirational Districts scheme on January 18, 2021. The motive is to transform 112 most under-developed districts in the country through the implementation of the scheme.

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