Child Prodigies and how educators can help them

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December 9, 2021

Success, as we know when it comes at an early age, is fascinating. Witnessing young talent and their achievements is different from those who reach their pinnacle after years of time and effort. Raising a prodigy is a gift and a privilege. With an estimated 13 million gifted children in India, it is a tall task to identify each talent without a nationally concerted effort. A loss of vast human resources if not done. Identifying and nurturing gifted children is a task in which the education system must play a crucial role and with utmost priority. Preparing students to excel in standardised exams – Boards or Olympiads is equally important but schools must recognise that not all gifted children are good test-takers, and vice versa. Learners who may struggle in the classroom can often excel in other domains. Investing in gifted education can provide better-performing students that include –

**Kautilya Pandit The Google Boy of India with Dr. Neeta Bali Director Principal GD Goenka World School**

Children – Special provisions for children with advanced learning needs to help keep them engaged.

Teachers – Providing suitable challenges to gifted children and a mechanism to help balance their studies hone their talent at the same time.

Also read: Wonderhood focusing on interactive learning programmes for children

Schools – Introduce education programmes to allow gifted children to explore areas of interest in a challenging environment to help renew interest in school.

Ways to know that your child is a prodigy.

They’re exceptionally skilled
Exhibit advanced ability in a specific area
Show a good working memorys
They speak vividly and with clarity and maturity
Display ease of rapport when interacting with adults
Have sustained focus during a conversation
Have a deep level of understanding

As hard as it may be to not impose your wishes for the child’s future, trust in his or her abilities and let the child guide you.

KMAT 2021 results declared, check the official website

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December 9, 2021

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) 2021 results have been declared on Wednesday by the Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA). The examination was conducted on November 28, 2021.

The results are available on the official website and students can check it at kmatindia.com

Steps to check KMAT 2021 results:

Go to the official website.
Click on the link ‘Download KMAT Result 2021’
Enter essential details and login
KMAT results will be displayed on the screen
Download and keep a printout for future reference.

KMAT is a state-level examination for students who pursue postgraduate courses like MBA, PGDM, and MCA from AICTE approved Karnataka-based institutions and universities.

IIT-Hyderabad receives 466 job offers in the first phase of campus recruitment

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December 9, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad has received 466 job offers in its first phase of campus placement. The top recruiters are companies like Indeed, Flipkart, Infurnia, JP Morgan, Meesho, Microsoft NTT AT, Newzera, Silicon Labs, Suzuki Motor Corp, TSMC and Zomato.

The institutes all over the country have witnessed a significant surge in job placements and offers. A highest of over Rs 2 crore has been offered by Uber to a student of IIT Varanasi.

IIT Hyderabad has seen the highest number of placements so far. As many as 104 companies participated in the placement season and offered jobs between December 1 and 7.

However, the phase 2 placement will begin in January 2022 and the whole process will be conducted online.

“A total of 650+ students have registered for placements across departments this year. For Phase-1 of placements, a total of 210 (as on date) companies have registered, compared with about 116 companies in Phase-1 of last year (2020-21). A total of 195 companies had registered in the whole of last year (2020-21). Including the accepted Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs), a total of 427 students have already been placed in the ongoing Phase-1 Placements for the 2021-22 Academic Year. This compares favourably with the overall students placed in the entire previous academic year (2020-21), which was 305 students (including 49 PPOs),” IIT Hyderabad said on December 8.

Many Indian-based startups have offered jobs to students. A total of 36 jobs have been offered by 10 start-ups this year with the highest package of Rs 65 lakhs and an average package of Rs 23 lakhs.

Students graduating in Mtech programmes at IIT Hyderabad have seen 100 per cent placement.

“We believe in creating an industry-ready talent pool and I am confident that the measures being taken for the past one year will certainly fetch the appropriate dream jobs for the students. The various initiatives taken in the last two years like Semester-long Internship for BTech, Interdisciplinary MTech, Industry lectures, industry-defined MTech projects & so on, have started yielding results and we will continuously improvise on it,” Prof B S Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad added.

IIM Calcutta introduces Executive Programme in Business and Corporate Laws for working professionals

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December 8, 2021

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has introduced an Executive Programme for working professionals The programmes will focus on Business and Corporate Laws. It aims to cater to those students who keep keen interests in the legal aspects of the business.

The programme Director Professor R. Rajesh Babu also highlighted that the programme on business and corporate law will focus on various facets of business and its operations.

“The course will include a strategic understanding of the legal environment to improve a firm’s competitive advantage, leveraging regulatory framework in designing strategies to differentiate in a dynamic and disruptive environment, minimize organizational and financial risks and other aspects,” Babu said.

Also read: IIM Calcutta shifts to digital mode for next academic term

Having a basic knowledge of all regulatory frameworks will help in designing strategies and gaining a competitive advantage in the market. Another programme Director Professor V. K. Unni said, “The programme will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal environment in which the business, both national and international, operates. The programme shall address the different facets of business and its operation including – setting-up of business operations, raising capital – public offers, private placement, liability, external commercial borrowings, private equity/venture capital investments, capital and forex market regulations, strategic management of IPRs, dispute resolution through arbitration, etc.”

The programme has been designed for corporate managers, management consultants, corporate secretarial professionals, corporate legal professionals, risk management, corporate planning and strategy professionals, legal counsels, CA & CS professionals as well as entrepreneurs.

130 school students in Karnataka tested Covid 19 positive recently: DPI

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December 8, 2021

A total of 130 students between Classes 1 to 12 are found infected and tested COVID 19 positive in Karnataka from all 34 educational districts recently, revealed the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

The highest Covid 19 cases have been reported in Chikkamagaluru with 92 cases. The students infected in this district are from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The data has been collated by the department and reported by the educational institutions.

In Kodagu district’s Madikeri, around 11 students of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan school reported Covid 19 positive and are studying in Class 8.

As many cluster cases of Covid 19 are reported, the government will soon send a team to inspect such institutions. Speaking in this context, B.C. Nagesh, Primary and Secondary Education Minister told a news daily that the Department of Public Instruction is likely to conduct checks to make sure people adhered to all covid protocols.

Nagesh added, “We are worried about the COVID-19 clusters but are keeping a watch on schools. We have told schools that even if one case is detected, all their primary contacts should be tested.”

On Tuesday, Karnataka recorded 299 new Covid-19 cases as reported by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Six deaths were reported from across the state and 260 people have recovered from the illness.

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) starts a 3-Day orientation programme for the inaugural batch

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December 8, 2021

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) started a three-day orientation programme for its inaugural batch. The university has received an overwhelming response on all 11 courses such as Digital Media and Design, Medical Laboratory Technology and Data Analytics.

Speaking in this context, DSEU Vice-Chancellor, Neharika told the students that DSEU aims to bring a revolutionary change in higher education. “You all are now a part of the skill revolution of Delhi. With DSEU, we aim to bring in a change to the higher education system, making it up-to-date to the present needs of the market.”

“This is an important step towards revolutionising the education system of Delhi. We are happy to provide the youth of Delhi the opportunity and means to attain skills and expertise in the domain of their choice,” she added.

“Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we could not invite all the students to the campuses. However, this three-day orientation is our effort to bring the university to each student,” she said.

Neharika said failure is a big part of success and success comes only with consistent efforts. “It is very important to keep trying. At DSEU, we will help you learn how to learn. Remember to be persistent in your efforts and live each day as one,” she added.

21st Century Education: Learning new skills is the need of the hour

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December 7, 2021

21st century learning provides students with the skills that they require to succeed in the new-age learning environment. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the education industry witnessed disruption and the whole learning system has seen a change in its pedagogy.

Experts believe that 21st century learning requires some core competencies like collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy and problem-solving that is requisite for students to thrive in today’s world. The stakeholders need to accept the changing scenario where online learning becomes a vital part of the learning process. Modern learning should prepare the kids to be ready for the unknown, unseen and unpredictable future. The 21st century learning should be imparted in such a way that teaches children to deal with unforeseeable situations.

During the Elets 20th World Education Summit 2021 held virtually on 7-9 September 2021, the panellists underscored and discussed how the education sector can deal with the challenges of 21st century learning. Aditya Berlia, Joint Secretary, Apeejay Education Society said that the students need to become good decision-makers, which will prepare them for the future. “Providing the right guidance as an educator, we will be able to help our children to make the right decision that they can cherish for life-long,” he added.

Also read: Gearing up now for the 22nd World Education Summit to be held this December in Delhi

“The classroom practices need to evolve to make learning innovative. The educational institutions need to create a space for the educators to experiment. We need to upgrade the curriculum that will help kids to learn,” added Roshan Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, City Montessori Schools.

Speaking further in this context, Dr Amrita Vohra, Executive Principal, GEMS International School said, “Students need to think critically. Learning happens when we think. If there is a problem, there will be an opportunity. The students need to work on their problems.”

Vohra added that students should learn to realise the actual root of any problem and define it. Children should be able to solve such problems independently and become focused.

The need for guidance and counselling of teachers is imperative to make educators competent and bestow effective teaching to students. “Proper teacher’s training is necessary for educational growth. Skill-based learning is widely acknowledged. It is imperative to put teacher’s training into practice and take it to our advantage,” Gandhi added further.

Dr Sharmila Mallick Choudhuri, Principal, Global Indian International School (GIIS) added that the children are missing the peer learning where students learn from each other. It is an important process of learning and such educational practice helps students tremendously. “Moreover, we need to prepare our students for the jobs that do not exist today,” she added while sharing her views during the event.

Dr S K Rathor, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, SANFORT Group of Schools, said there is a need to develop critical thinking ability among children. Such skills are essential for 21st century learning and will create a conducive environment as well as make students ready for the future.

He added that students at the primary level should explore their interests and develop skills that are necessary for them in future.

“Focus should be given to ethics. Ethical behaviour should be imbibed in students,” Dr Gopan Gopalakrishnan, Deputy CEO, DCM Group of Schools also added further.

It is understood that 21st century learning will introduce new teaching methods that will shape the future of students. Imbibing new skills will help to move towards 21st century learning goals.

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UP Govt. to upgrade facilities of Kasturba Gandhi Girls School

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Uttar Pradesh Government to upgrade the infrastructure and facilities of Kasturba Gandhi Girls School. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a high-level meeting on Monday directed officials to appoint a nodal officer to monitor and upgrade the facilities of the schools and its hostels.

The CM Yogi also ensured proper use of technology in the schools and is committed to providing better education facilities, especially for girls.

He emphasized that the nodal officers should review the situation of the schools and fix the accountability of people unable to pay attention to details and are lax in such matters. This will help to revamp and upgrade the standards of the schools.

Also read: UP Govt. to distribute 2.5 lakh tablets and 5 lakh smartphones to students for free

He further pointed out that despite the Covid 19 pandemic, the UP government ensured that the education of girls was unhindered and learning continued.

With the use of technology, the school is also providing education via e-pathshala, Doordarshan and WhatsApp. Aligning with the efforts of the government, the programmes are showcased on Youtube so that girls in the state become self-reliant and independent.

The Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls Schools are being run by the state government in 746 development blocks of the state. Out of these, girls from classes 6 to 8 are being educated in 300 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and girls from classes 6 to 12 are learning in 446 Vidyalaya.

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas have also managed to provide education to the girls of Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and BPL families with residential facilities.

IIM-Sambalpur focuses on developing women leaders in workplace and organises ‘Women Leadership’ Programme

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December 7, 2021

Under its Management Development Programme (MDP), the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur organised the women leadership programme for 30 women officers of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.

The two-day programmes will guide various aspects of the business.

“The transformation around the world requires new thinking, self-well-being, making sense of shifting market dynamics, developing new strategic directions and energizing people. IIM-S is focused on providing support to organisations and helping them think bigger and differently, to cultivate growth potential of new markets, to redefine markets in their vision, and engage customers and employees in more relevant and inspiring ways,” said IIM Sambalpur in its statement.

Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur stated, “This program is quite special to IIM-S as we believe in inclusivity in all aspects and as an institute, we strongly contribute to an ecosystem of developing women leaders at the workplace. In the present scenario of enhanced technology and post-pandemic changes at the workplace, women will get more opportunities to perform better.”

Keshav Rao, Director – Personnel, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited said, “Such programmes are not only important for higher leadership roles but also for women empowerment. Organisations need to develop a conducive work environment that facilitates women to perform. The other gender plays a crucial role in supporting women to lead. Therefore, it calls for a collective responsibility among family, organisations and institutions at large.”

The programme was inaugurated by professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director IIM Sambalpur and Keshav Rao, Director – Personnel, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.

IIT Madras, Tata Power to collaborate on research and development

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December 6, 2021

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Tata Power to collaborate on research and development (R&D), policy advocacy, consultancy, advisory, training and commercialization of technologies and solutions.

Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) as it aims to pursue advanced research in areas of future technology.

“IIT Madras is delighted to partner with Tata Power to pursue research in topics of mutual interest and national importance and provide opportunities for employees to acquire advanced knowledge in emerging areas,” Prof Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said.

Speaking about the partnership, Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power, said, “We are honoured to associate with IIT Madras. Together, we will collaborate in areas of advanced technology, innovation and knowledge for sustainable changes. We are looking forward to working with some of the most talented and brilliant minds in the country.”

The institute also informed that Tata Power and IIT Madras will work together with the start-up companies in the IIT Madras incubation cell.

The two parties will collaborate on research supported by the Center for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras.

“Campus Recruitment will also be covered under the MoU and will involve recruitment of IIT Madras graduates for full-time employment or as interns by Tata Power subject to the company’s organizational needs. This activity will be facilitated by the Placement Office, IIT Madras,” an official statement said.

Employees of Tata Power can enrol for Mtech, MS and PhD programmes at IIT Madras. They can collaborate to offer short-term training programmes.

“Tata Power and IIT Madras can also come together to engage in the CSR realm. The company can also choose to make grants to support faculty research or to support students on scholarships and fellowships,” IIT Madras added.

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