St. Xavier’s Convent School Impelling Innovations in School Education

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April 19, 2019

At St. Xavier’s Convent School, we encourage peaceful co-existence among our students. We endeavour to make our students innovative which help them to find solution of any challenge in life ahead, says Dr Arjumand Zaidi, Director, St. Xavier’s Convent School, Lucknow, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

How is the curriculum followed at St. Xavier’s Convent School impart education in innovative ways with focus on the holistic development of students?

At St. Xavier’s Convent School, we do not discriminate children on the basis of their social or economical backgrounds. We encourage all children to study, learn and play together. We teach them to be kind, and most importantly irrespective of religion, caste, and creed, to be humane.

The second halves of all Saturdays are dedicated to holistic development of students by organising co-curricular activities. Students take part in theatre activities, singing, dancing, craft making, debates, sports and social awareness activities that focus on environmental and societal problems.

A good school must have good student-teacher coordination, what methods are being followed at St Xavier’s Convent School to maintain a healthy coordination between teachers and students?

The students are free to express their views and discuss issues with staff members which are then followed up by the school administrators. These issues, if not resolved at grass-root level are taken up by higher authority and resolved immediately. Our “Open Door” policy is another one that encourages students to express their problems as soon as they encounter them. This allows students to be confident and discuss their problems openly with teachers.

How increased usage of technology has helped the school in improving the learning outcomes among its students?

We use smart classes where we showcase video presentations on specific topics which help students understand in better way. We involve students in making these presentations as well. It allows them to research and study about topics and present it before their fellow classmates making it a fun- inclusive activity. Technology has also helped us share some of the best moments of the school through social media platforms and celebrate the achievements of students.

With ever changing dynamics of the education sector, how do you think, teachers are changing their way of imparting knowledge to meet the changing requirements?

Children nowadays are adept with latest technologies. It is important to teach them using technology judiciously and do not get into the dodgy parts of the internet that can be harmful for their growth. To guide the students properly in today’s time, it is very essential that the teachers are well equipped with the technology and compatible with the learning patterns of their students.

In order to maintain a good learning environment at schools what activities along with study are conducted at your school?

We organise number of competitions and activities for students. Students lead these activities and also give their views on different issues. We ensure that the most effective opinions of students are implemented. We actively encourage our students to participate in awareness programs to inculcate the urge to fight for the things that need to be changed to secure a better future for them. We teach them to stand up for themselves, their individuality and their dignity.

TS Intermediate results 2019 out, know how to check

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April 18, 2019

Telangana State Board for Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has declared the TS Intermediate result 2019 for 1st and 2nd year.

TS intermediate first and second year results 2019 are available on the official websites of the TSBIE: results.cgg.gov.in; tsbie.cgg.gov.in; bie.telangana.gov.in; exam.bie.telangana.gov.in;
examresults.ts.nic.in and bie.tg.nic.in. Other than the official sites, candidates can also check the result on examresults.net.

TS intermediate result 2019 has also been released for general and vocational courses. Third party website like manabadi.com will also hosting the TS intermediate result 2019.

While the TS first year inter result will help the students for promotion to the second year, the second year inter result will be a gateway for higher education.

TSBIE conducted the TS intermediate first year exam from February 27 to 16 March and whereas the second year exam was held from February 28 to 18 March, 2019, at various centres across the state.

In 2018, out of 4.98 lakh candidates who appeared for the second year exam, a total of 2.88 lakh candidates had cleared the examination and out of 4.55 lakh candidates appeared for TS intermediate second year, a total of 2.84 lakh students had cleared it.

SSVM World School Nurturing Creativity Through Education

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April 18, 2019

The school provides ample opportunities to sharpen the child’s intellectual skills and develop physically too, says Srisha Mohandoss, Director – Academics, SSVM Institutions, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

What practices are followed at SSVM World School help in developing good character among its students along with imparting quality education?

At SSVM, value-based education is an integral part of academics. The general pedagogical strategies like role plays, group activities and projects, group discussion, value clarification, diary writing, reflective practice, and many more stage appropriate strategies are being practised from primary to secondary/senior secondary levels at SSVM. Teachers observe students on core value concerns over a period of time and keep track of changes and the efforts made by students for improvement.

Creativity and logical thinking are essential traits required among students along with academics, what modifications SSVM World School has made in its curriculum in this regard?

The school has embraced creativity as a part of learning. We have a bulletin board display in every classroom to showcase creativity of students. The schools uses the most effective strategies like media-oriented programmes and inter-school competitions to enhance cognitive and emotional functioning among students. The classroom assignments use divergent and convergent thinking to enhance creativity among students. Standardised tests are being done to a great extent to measure the students’ analytical and logical thinking. Creative skills at SSVM include five major areas such as imagination, being disciplined or self-motivated, resiliency, collaboration and giving responsibility to students by developing their own projects.

How increased usage of technology has helped SSVM World School in improving the learning outcomes among its students?

By using technology in the classroom, both teachers and students are developing skills essential for the 21st century. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are currently being used in academics at SSVM for effective learning among students and to provide teachers with access to a wide range of latest pedagogical practices. The technology integration in the curriculum has improved students’ learning processes and outcomes.

In order to maintain a good learning environment, what activities along with study are conducted at the school?

SSVM has developed unique strategies for building a productive and positive learning environment with the provision of world class infrastructure and hygienic surrounding. SSVM believes that positive, productive learning environments are keys to students’ academic and social success. The components which contribute for a positive learning environment at SSVM include positive interaction, code of conduct, positive action curriculum, help students develop intrinsic motivation, inculcating positive attitude, and establish a good connection between teachers and parents. These strategies are incorporated through activities like morning theme assembly, group discussion, open forum, story-telling, debate, poetry writing, story writing, speech, and model United Nations conferences, etc.

How does SSVM World School ensure the professional development of teachers?

Effective professional development at SSVM enables educators to develop the knowledge and skills they need to address students’ learning challenges. SSVM emphasises on some professional development, leadership and classroom practices for the benefit of students. It involves professional learning, focusing on students, disseminating requisite knowledge and skills, engaging in systematic inquiry into the effectiveness of practices, being explicit about underpinning theories of professionalism and engaging everyone in the system of learning.

JEE Main 2019: NTA likely to release results this week

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April 18, 2019

JEE Main 2019 result is likely to be announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) soon by this or next week. It is expected that the agency would be releasing the result of JEE Main 2019 April examination along with the JEE Main 2019 Rank and final result.

Candidates will be required to visit the official website of JEE Main i.e. jeemain.nic.in to check their results. Ranks obtained by the students in JEE Main 2019 and their final results would be considered for being eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced 2019 and JEE Main 2019 merit lists.

It is important for candidates to note that the NTA has not released any official date for the release of the JEE Main 2019 results. The result is scheduled to be released on or before April 30, 2019. Analysing the trends of previous year, NTA is likely to release the results within this or next week. So, it is advised to all the students appeared for JEE Main this year to keep a check on the official website for any announcement.

Also Read Previous Year Result: JEE Main 2018 Result/All India Rank announced by CBSE

The NTA along with the result and rank would also release whether or not the candidate has qualified for JEE Advanced 2019. The agency will also publish the cut off. It is important for students to keep in mind that the number 2, 45,000 is not absolute for JEE Advanced. Based on the cut off marks and rank, more number of students may be selected for the examination scheduled for 23 May, 2019.

TS Intermediate results to be announced today by 5 PM

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April 18, 2019

The results of Telangana State (TS) intermediate first and second year exams are likely to be released by five pm on 18 April, 2019. Education Secretary B Janardhan Reddy will release the results at Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE), Nampally.

Immediately after the declaration of result, the same will be made available to various websites including http://tsbie.cgg.gov.in, www.bie.telangana.gov.in, and www.exam.bie.telangana.gov.in. The students appeared for TS Intermediate first and second year exams will be required to visit the above websites to check and download their result.

TS Intermediate first and second year results will also be made available through mobile app- TSBIE Services. Candidates can download the app from Google Play Store.

Following are the websites to check TS intermediate 2019 results

http://tsbie.cgg.gov.in
www.bie.telangana.gov.in
www.exam.bie.telangana.gov.in
http://results.cgg.gov.in
http://bie.tg.nic.in
http://examresults.ts.nic.in

TSBIE conducted the TS intermediate first year exam from February 27 to March 16 and whereas the second year exam was held from February 28 to March 18, 2019, at various centres across the state.

In 2018, out of 4.98 lakh candidates who appeared for the second year exam, a total of 2.88 lakh candidates had cleared the examination and out of 4.55 lakh candidates appeared for TS intermediate second year, a total of 2.84 lakh students had cleared it.

Telangana State board intermediate result to be announced tomorrow

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April 17, 2019

Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is likely to release result of intermediate board exams tomorrow.

In line with Andhra Pradesh’s result declaration process, TSBIE will release the result for both 1st and 2nd year inter result on the same date. Andhra Pradesh has declared 1st year intermediate results and 2nd year intermediate results on April 12, 2019.

Telangana State’s Intermediate first year exam was conducted from 27 February to 16 March and the second year exam was conducted from 28 February to 18 March, 2019.

An official of TSBIE on condition of anonymity revealed that the time for result declaration is yet to be confirmed but it is expected that the Telangana State’s intermediate result will be announced before noon on April 18.

TS Intermediate result will be published online on official websites like results.cgg.gov.in, tsbie.cgg.gov.in, bie.telangana.gov.in, exam.bie.telangana.gov.in and bie.tg.nic.in. In terms of timeline, this year the Telangana Inter results are a bit delayed than last year. In 2018, TS Inter results were announced on April 12.

In 2018, the pass percentage for first year girl students was 69 percent for boys, the same was 55.66 percent. The pass percentage for second year girl students was 73.25 percent and for boys, the same was 61 percent. The overall pass percentage for 1st year students was 62.35 percent and overall pass percentage for 2nd year students was 67.24 percent.

Grooming Total Quality Person with Moral, Spiritual Education

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April 17, 2019

Grooming Total Quality Person with Moral, Spiritual Education

Motivation plays an important role in improving the quality of education and it is also an effective tool in building team work.

There are many other means available to the leaders for quality improvement. One of these can be moral and spiritual upliftment of the individuals, no matter if they are leaders or workers.

Moral and spiritual level can play a much greater role in building an atmosphere of quality consciousness. A morally high and spiritually elevated individual has a sharper focus on the job, as his strategy of working is doing things with sincerity and truthfulness, devoid of self-interest.

A selfless motivation is the best form of motivation that inspires one with single-minded devotion.

Therefore, the City Montessori School has introduced moral and spiritual emancipation among its students as a predominant factor in the functioning of the Students Quality Circles. City Montessori School happens to be the first school in the world that has formed Students Quality Circles with focus on moral and spiritual emancipation. The case studies prepared by the students that have received international approbation were all based on the premise that moral and spiritual emancipation should precede the concept of quality education.

Also Read: Quality education paving way for India to be a developed nation

The school believes that morally and spiritually uplifted beings can always evolve as better quality individuals because of their natural sense of honesty and truthfulness in them towards every work. Therefore, the City Montessori School emphasises on moral and spiritual education of children from early stages of school life, as an essential requirement.

An appropriate environment is also required in which the child learns to imbibe moral qualities and spiritual values. For this, the school has extended the duration of morning prayer assembly to 30 minutes.

During this, students are motivated to cultivate moral qualities and a sense of devotion to God.

In modern times, a lot of people have neglected moral and spiritual values for material means. They have started according high importance to wealth acquisition even by dishonest means. The fact is there is no limit to material possessions or greed. It is due to lack of moral strength that an individual gets inclined to amass or run after things out of greed.

A person with good moral qualities shall not run after material possessions. Instead he shall restrain himself from resorting to immoral means.

Moral and spiritual virtues will motivate the individuals to find honest ways to improve quality. Morally and spiritually conscious individuals can handle quality inputs in a better way. Moral and spiritual values enhance understanding and the fundamental concept of the job in hand. Such an individual will wholeheartedly converge on the point of the quality without getting deflecting to other unnecessary objects. Total concentration can better be achieved through moral and spiritual knowledge.

If traits of a Total Quality Person (TPQ) are to be achieved, the person should be fully trained in moral and spiritual values from early stages of life, both at home and at school.

Parents have as much role to play in shaping up a child’s character as much as the school has. The examples set by parents leave a lasting impression on the child.

If the child has been properly motivated by parents to cultivate moral and spiritual values, the teachers have a much easier job in strengthening them at school. The moral and spiritual path will certainly lead children towards becoming a total quality person.

For an adult, it is difficult to cultivate moral and spiritual values if he has not experience them at initial stage of life. It is only in childhood that one can become habitual of moral and spiritual values. Therefore, proper moral and spiritual education at an early age is an indispensable requirement for shaping the individual as a total quality person.

Moral and spiritual knowledge is the fountain of strength for securing success in every venture. Fear of God and moral strength deter the individual from committing sins. A person having moral and spiritual power develops the capacity to overcome hurdles.

Besides, a person known for moral and spiritual strength, commands respect and therefore proves a better leader.

He has got a natural quality of leading men to achieve better results. A person lacking these qualities does not command due respect that a leader must command. Therefore, such a person will not prove to be an ideal leader, however much qualified and experienced he or she might be.

A total quality manager’s status can be acquired only by a person who has the requisite moral and spiritual values. And, these must be nurtured in an individual at early stages of life.”.

KEAM 2019 admit card available to download, know steps

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April 17, 2019

KEAM 2019 admit card has been released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, on 16 April.

Candidates aspiring to appear for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical (KEAM) 2019 entrance exam can download their hall tickets from the official website — cee.kerala.gov.in and cee-kerala.org.

It is mandatory for candidates to produce the printout of the KEAM 2019 admit card at the time of examination. Candidates must also note that their admit cards will be sent by post.

Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examination is going to conduct KEAM 2019 on 2 and 3 May. Earlier, KEAM 2019 was scheduled to be conducted on 23 April across 14 district centres in Kerala along with in Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai. The exam has been rescheduled due to Lok Sabha elections.

KEAM admit card 2019: Steps to download

Step – 1: Visit the official website mentioned above and log in to it

Step – 2: Click on the admit card link

Step – 3: Fill in all the required details in the provided fields

Step – 4: Click on submit

Step – 6: Download the admit card of KEAM 2019 and take a printout for future reference

KEAM 2019 is a two-and-half-hour exam consists of 120 questions in each paper. Each question carries four marks, and for every wrong answer, one mark is deducted. KEAM is conducted every year by CEE< Kerala for admission to medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, engineering, architecture and pharmacy courses.

The KEAM 2019 result is scheduled to be declared on 25 May. The process for admission to various engineering and pharmacy colleges will be conducted on the basis of students’ KEAM scores after the result declaration.

KEAM 2019 admit card to be released today

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April 16, 2019

The admit card for Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical (KEAM) entrance exam is likely to release today, revealed an official communiqué by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

KEAM 2019 admit card is scheduled to be released on 16 April on the official website of CEE Kerala: cee.kerala.gov.in. KEAM 2019 will be organised by the CEE, Kerala on 2 and 3 May, stated the official communiqué.

The KEAM engineering entrance examination will be conducted across the 14 district centres in Kerala and at Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai as per the above schedule.

KEAM 2019 admit card: Steps to download

Step-1: Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in

Step-2: Click on the candidates login page for KEAM 2019

Step-3: Enter your registration details

Step-4: Submit the details

Step-5: Download your KEAM admit card and take print out for future reference

The last date to submit KEAM 2019 applications was 28 February and last date to submit the supporting documents was March 31.

KEAM 2019 admit card was postponed as earlier it was scheduled to be released on 10 April. For admission to engineering courses, ranks will be decided on the marks obtained in the KEAM 2019 exam and the marks obtained in qualifying exam, giving equal weightage to both the marks.

British Telecommunications partners IIIT Delhi to set up a research centre

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April 16, 2019

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-D) has partnered with British Telecommunications (BT) to set up British Telecommunications India Research Centre (BTIRC). The centre is aimed to develop next generation broadband optical networks and quantum security solutions.

The new solutions are likely to help sustain the growth of high data rate telecom services towards 5G. Under the partnership, BT will focus on developing cutting-edge next generation ICT solutions and networks research whereas IIIT Delhi will work towards development of Elastic Optical Networks and Quantum Key Distribution (Inter-city Backbone and Metro Networks).

Speaking on the partnership, Professor Andrew Lord, Senior Manager of Optical Networks Research, BT, said, “We’re proud to be aiding research activities at IIIT-D. India is a driving force for IT and technology and the BT India Research Centre will provide exciting opportunities for communications innovation and underpin the establishment of new collaborative links between the UK and India.”

BTIRC will be an addition to BT’s network of collaborative research facilities across the world including centres in Northern Ireland, China, USA and UAE. The research centres support the company in its strategic research agenda to generate greater insight into emerging technologies.

Describing about how the partnership will be beneficial for IIIT-D, Prof Ranjan Bose, Director, IIIT-D said, “With collaborations like BTIRC, we are able to successfully create new technologies that interface with highly efficient business modules leading to the improved living standards of the users of technology and the revenue scales of the company.”

“IIIT-D is a research-lead teaching Institute, where our faculty members continuously work on cutting-edge technologies. Being industry-facing, we have always been in favour of getting an increasing number of students, professionals and businesses to be a part of the technological revolution,” he added,” he added.

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