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How to Select the Right School for your Child

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There are some common traits in every good school. We, as parents strive hard to give the best to our children and to seek admission in the right school is one of the most important decisions that we have to make to ensure the bright future of our kids. Following are some areas that must be well researched to identify a good school for your child: Teacher/Student Ratio Qualification And Experience Of Teachers Curriculum Structure And Revision Policy Available Academic Streams Admission Procedure And Policies Students From Different Ethnic Backgrounds Examination Structure And Student Assessment Policies Consistent Past Record Affiliations And Memberships Awards Received By The School Infrastructure And Facilities Location And Accessibility Philosophy And Mission Of The School Eco-Friendly Premises With Green Landscape Feedback From Alumni Parent-Teacher Association Functioning Goodwill And Public Image Among Local Community Transportation Facilities Once you have analyzed the aforesaid mentioned areas, you can rest assured that your child will get the best in terms of education.

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IIM-B Announces Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), has announced admissions for Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), which is equivalent to Ph.D. Following Areas of specialization will be covered under the programme: Corporate Strategy and Policy Economics and Social Sciences Marketing Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management Finance & Control Production & Operations Management Quantitative methods and information Systems Public Systems Public Policy The application forms can be downloaded from IIM-B website from 1st Aug, 2008 onwards. Last date for receiving application forms by post is Jan 30, 2009.

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Qualities of the Best Franchisee

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Business franchising has proved to be a successful model to expand vigorously and within a small time period. We now have both product franchise and service franchise, made popular by the franchisors and the franchisee that work for common goals. As any popular brand decides to go for franchise model, the provider or franchisor often conceives the idea of a good franchisee. Most product and service franchisors favour the qualities and attributes of the franchisee that is hard working and honest. But that is not all. A franchisee that likes and endorses the business model personally is deemed to prove a good one. Unless the franchisee loves the business he is into, the growth opportunities are apparently limited. Interested to Open a School? Call +91-9810775842 After personal endorsements and liking, comes the commitment. The franchisee must be committed to make his business a success story. Sometimes, it happens that franchise owners are too much disinterested and are entirely dependent on franchisor’s support and assistance. Such franchisee makes little progress, as the motivation and drive to excel regardless of assistance and support is missing. Franchisee must also be straightforward and honest. Attritions between franchisee and franchisor results in acrimonious relations, which is not a good sign for the healthy development of business for both the parties. The two have to have a mutual consensus and work for the benefit of all. Here is a checklist to help while awarding franchisee the opportunity to represent the brand: Past record or experience in the same or similar business Relations with previous partners or employers Individual financial strength of the one claiming franchisee Awareness about and inclination towards particular service or product Affinity for particular brand Business franchising is one sure shot for success. Those who miss, do not aim for the right spot. Chat on Whatsapp +91-9810775842 for more Details

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Admissions and Child Distress

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The race to colleges and universities has become fierce and students are facing tough times after qualifying their examinations. A comparison of the students pursuing higher education post liberation period shows that there has been an increase of over 25 times. The anxiety about making it to the best colleges and universities has adversely affected the behaviour of the students. According to one report published in a major daily, the students in one of the popular metropolitan cities, Mumbai, are facing very hard situations as they fail to get enrolled in the junior colleges. Even students who have secured over 80 per cent do not stand a chance. It has been reported that a large number of students are now seeking the psychiatric help to get over the distress and anxiety. The government has shown some interest and is working on a permanent solution. But that seems to take some time. The dearth of colleges and institutes can be one of the main reasons for the crisis. With enough junior colleges, students can at least join in one of them and not waste their time hoping endlessly. The margin that determines as to who would be the lucky one, is very small and insignificant. Often it happens that some friends in any batch get through, leaving others desperate and frustrated. Can establishment of large number of Colleges be of any help? Most of the students and experts believe that it sure will make a difference, as students will get more avenues and places to join. However, some students disagree and are of the opinion that the real race is for the best colleges & best career options. They believe that the volume of the colleges offering professional courses and training be increased. Students’ admission even after securing good marks is a great concern. Every individual must come forward and contribute to find a lasting solution.

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Common Mistakes Parents Do While Handling Children

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Parents often find it hard to handle the problems related to teens. It is the age when the children undergo behavioural changes as they rapidly progress towards adolescence. There are many times when the parents and the children have to face unusual situations. Proper handling of all matters at this age is crucial as the reaction of parents may directly affect the behaviour of the child. Image Credit: Jekkyl Here are some common mistakes that parents often commit while handling their teens. Preach But Do Not Practice – It is one of the most common problems that make things all the more worse. Parents preach and lecture a lot, but do not follow their own preaching. Teens are very sensitive in nature and in this age they try to discover their own identity and want to be more independent. Make sure that you follow your own preaching; else you may fall into very embarrassing situation if pointed by your teen. Too Busy To Spend Time With Them – Teenagers need guidance the most. They reach a stage where personality development and character building takes a shape. Parents who do not devote enough time to their children at this age often repent later. Expect Too Much – Parents are well aware of the capabilities of their child. Setting unrealistic goals for them and expecting more than their capabilities puts extra pressure on them. Demanding parents are more likely to commit such mistakes. Ignore the Warning Signals – Often parents fail to pick unusual behaviour and sudden changes in their child’s daily routine. Sleeping late night, sudden regress in school grades, drowsiness are some of the alarming signals that every parent must take care of. Teens at this age are more prone to indulge in smoking, drinking, drugs and sex. A vigilant parent should be able to pick any suspicious behaviour in their child and should take appropriate action. Protection after Doing Wrong – Some parents protect their children even if the children have done some wrong or are caught in a wrong practice. This encourages the child, especially teenager, to go ahead with such practices. Child Beating – Some parents go to the extent that they actually beat their child. One slap in such a sensitive age can change the whole life of the child. Beating never helps and is considered to be rather an awful practice. It is better to have a verbal argument with the child than go for such a dire step.

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Secret To Create A Stress Free Environment For Your Kids

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At times your child may feel stressed and uncomfortable if proper environment is not provided. Following are some tips to create a stress free environment in your home. Allow and Invite Friends – Do not hesitate to let your child socialize with his friends and invite them to the house. It develops a social circle, which is very essential for healthy growth of your child. Celebrate Occasions – Not just birthdays, but celebrate every little occasion in the house, whether painting of house has completed or new area of home yard has been developed. Celebrating every moment of life strengthens the bond between family members. Family Dinner – It is one of the most important practices that every family must follow as a daily routine. Dinner table is the best place to discuss and opine about family matters. Everyone can share their experiences of the day and can exchange useful ideas. Helping Hand – Every member of the family should look forward to contribute in any way to create a harmonic environment. Reasons to Laugh – Doctors say, “Laughter is the best medicine”. Watch some funny TV shows with your children and crack jokes at the teatime. It helps in diffusing any tension in the house and develops a happy atmosphere at home. Listen and Reciprocate – Always listen to your child. Children often get dejected because their parents are too busy with the work and household chores. Parents have to listen to their children and also respond in a way that makes them feel that their problem or issue was properly addressed. Don’t Take a Side – Children get more frustrated if they find the parents supporting the sibling. Don’t involve yourself when the children are competing or contending. Remain neutral and advise all of them at the same time. Don’t Micromanage at home – You may miss on some details and allow the children to take care of them. The children must feel free to express themselves. Overindulgence makes the children feel irritated. But, maintain a close watch. Yoga – Practicing Yoga will make your child feel stress free and healthy. Parents themselves can take the initiative and lead them to healthy routines.

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Impact Of Media: Teaching Teens To Handle It Rightly

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Today almost every teen in metropolis and even in small towns has access to media channels (Internet, cell-phones, television) and they are used to it. A recent study by Gartner Group shows that teens are spending on an average 44.5 hours per week browsing Internet, talking on cell phones and watching TV. It is more than what they spend in school in whole week. The issue is not just the amount of time spent, but also what they are getting from these media channels. Make Your Move Teens hate to be monitored every minute by their parents. They are at a very crucial stage of their life and want more freedom & decision making authority for themselves. Keeping a watch on their activities requires some tricks and a lot of patience. Good and Bad Content It is not debatable as whether the content on the popular channels or media like Internet is appropriate or not. People have been debating over issues like moral policing of the children. Modernization has been confused with values and norms, resulting in the inculcation of negative behavioural traits in the new generation of youngsters. Internet – bane or boon The content on the Internet has been the most abused as viewing restrictions are not applicable. No doubt, the technology has changed the outlook and the learning capacity of the children, but numerous cases of abuse of the content have also been reported. Parental Help For monitoring the Internet activities of your children you can install software like KeyLogger. Parents who are more aware about technology can use the service and set a simple filter to block porn sites or sites containing inappropriate content. Creating a day schedule from early childhood solves most of the problems. Unfortunately, most parents do not pay attention to it. It is always advisable to give some space to your teen and at the same time be vigilant about his activities. The safe use and misuse of technology will always be an issue. But, there is a lot we can do to prevent our children from falling into the wrong activities.

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Disaster Management: Educating The Masses

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The day was 26th January 2001 and the country was busy preparing for the celebrations of the 51st Republic Day, when a natural disaster shook the country and devastated the Gujarat state. About 20,000 people died. On Dec 26, 2004, one of the deadliest catastrophes hit the coastal region in Asia. About 2,25,000 lives were lost as a result of the destruction by Tsunamis. In the morning hours of October 8, 2005 one more cataclysmic earthquake hit the north of Indian landmass and adjoining country Pakistan. More than 80,000 people died. Image Credit: eb78 All these events that resulted in havocs have impelled many people and representations to think about solutions and handling the crisis as it occurs, in a better way. The most talked about concept has been disaster management. Its importance got so much magnified in the past decade that hundreds of agencies were set forth to arrive at possible solutions. Our education institutions also provided their helping hand and introduced education programmes related to disaster management. Disaster management has become quite popular, nothing less than a cliché. Its importance and growing popularity can further be estimated by its recent incorporation in the CBSE and ICSE high school syllabi. All this points out to the fact that the country is trying to educate the masses as how to handle crisis situations and save human lives. At the moment the trailblazers in the new field are of the opinion that knowledge sharing is the best way to avert the maximum damage. By imparting knowledge to the people, who are prone to such risks or people living in areas where seismic activity and other natural disasters are more likely to hit, many lives can be saved. The same idea has been conceived the education institutions that are trying to educate the people as how to survive in those trying times. As there is no guarantee about the contingency plans, the mass mobilization and sharing of knowledge seems to be the best precaution.

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Why Education is Still a cause of concern in India?

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In the pre-independence era, the status of education in India was far too inferior and needed a lot of improvement. The parameter used to define and describe the education status was literacy rate. At that point of time, the situation was such that illiteracy was better recognized than literacy: the literacy rate in 1951 (after independence) was mere 18 per cent. Even in that small figure, gender disparity was high and female literacy recorded was about 8 per cent. In the post-independence era, the government laid stress on the development of education infrastructure and make education available to all. One of the top priorities of the government, from time to time, as one can see in the five-year plans and other programmes initiated by the government, was to educate everyone in the country and reduce the illiterate population to zero. More than 60 years have passed and the dream of 100 per cent literate population continues to be a dream. Earlier experts had projected that 100 per cent literacy would be achieved in a couple of decades after independence. Despite all efforts, we are still lingering with about 70 per cent of the total population literate. It makes to seriously think over this issue as why education continues to be a concern. It would be a misjudgment to say that government policies or plans failed despite all efforts. If we take the entire picture then it becomes clear as why we are still lagging in the education sector. The first and foremost factor is the massive population. Population growth since 1951 has limited the scope of the plans, as was projected then. Also, education was not the only concern or field where development was utmost felt. Indian industry had a shocking time and a good part of the GDP was spent on modernizing and improving the industrial infrastructure. As per the stats, the number of school children in the primary school increased to more than seven times from 1951 to the present day. The increase for secondary level has been 25 times and for higher studies it is 70 times. One more reason for the slow growth witnessed in education field has been the immobilization of the resources in rural areas and remote places.

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Accreditation Body For The Schools In India

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So far the primary and secondary education institutes in India have strived to stay put to their own standards. Private schools and government-aided schools have set forth their own standards regarding school governance and therefore have remained away from a universal accreditation system. However, the foremost accreditation agency of India, Quality Council of India, has started approaching the schools to get accredited. The board, called National Accreditation Board of Education and Training, has developed the procedures for schools that seek the accreditation. Schools have to apply for the accreditation process, which is followed by the inspections and assessment by a team of professionals from the agency. Schools are supposed to be fully prepared for the inspections as the inspection team checks even minute details. In case the school or governance is found as non-standard the school is given suggestions to act upon. If the school succeeds in plugging the loopholes and provides the best practices, the school is awarded the accreditation. Is School Accreditation Necessary? School accreditation is not obligatory. But by getting accredited the schools can enhance and improve the quality governance and management in the school. The accreditation provides uniform standards and also helps in identifying well managed and provided schools in India. The system is based on similar pattern as those in US, Netherlands and Australia. The agency has a checklist and awards score to the respective schools. Some important parameters in the checklist include: Education Quality Management Governance and Management Resource Management Education Service Realization The school accreditation, once it is awarded is applicable for four years and after that renewal is sought by the agency.

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