THE MORE YOU LEARN,
THE MORE IT IS, TO LEARN
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• Education is a
progressive discovery of
our own ignorance
• --Will Durant-
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John was an enthusiastic kid who always had
a spark within, for knowledge. As usual he
was pretty enthusiastic to attend school on
that day too.
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After the school gathering, the very first period
Ms. Alex tip toed to the class room demanding for a
perfect silence. The lesson was on equal distribution.
Ms. Alex had already asked the students to bring
stones for an activity oriented session on equal
distribution.
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She let out her voice at the peak:
‘Arrange 3 stones in 4 rows each.
And now count them.
3 equally distributed among 4 gives 12.Is
that clear to you?’
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John put up his little hands and waited for his turn.
‘Ma’am, can I arrange 2 stones in 6 rows
to get the same answer?
.
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.
Ms. Alex stared at the boy with her
spectacles up
‘You little nut... interrupting the
whole system.
Can’t you control your tongue and do
what I said?’
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The little one’s thought was crushed. His enthusiasm
faded away. He felt a spark charging up right
from the abdomen to his chest. He was quiet.
With much satisfaction of a complete class control,
Ms. Alex concluded her lesson making the students
do what she exactly wanted to.
She asked the to students to bring charts for the
next day’s solid figure class.
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The very next day the class held their breath
and waited for the teacher to drop in.
‘Good morning class. I am pretty sure that
you are ready with the sheets.
With the help of your ruler and scissors you are
now going to make a block of 5 cm breadth and
3 cm length- a rectangular figure.
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John couldn’t stop his curiosity, once again.
‘Ma’am, does a 10 cm broad 5cm long
figure also make a rectangle.
Can I make one?’
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Ms. Alex….yelled…’I think you are in a
process of proving yourself a bit
smart. Aren't you in a habit to obey
the teacher?’…..
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front of his class mates who burst out laughing
on him. Ms. Alex took a pretty long time to
bring the control in her hands and in that
process John had to leave the class for
distracting.
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Several teacher dominated sessions went on. Little
John was conditioned to suppress his enthusiasm.
He made it a point not to ask further questions
which will disturb the class and all the more he
learned how to do what his teacher says…..and
not to go beyond that.
Days passed by ……Ms. Alex had to resign due to
some personal problems and another teacher
replaced her.
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Children waited for the new teacher.
Wearing a warm smile on her face she
entered the class. She introduced herself
and as a warm up activity she asked to
students to draw something of their own
choice. The students who were not
conditioned for a free thinking had no idea
on what to draw.
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Towards the corner of the class the teacher
noticed little John sobbing. She could trace fear
in his eyes and his body was shivering.
Patting the boy on his shoulder she asked,….
‘Come on my dear child…..what’s that troubling
you?’
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After a second’s thought he uttered, ‘Ma’m I
cannot draw anything by myself…if you can show
me a sample I can copy that………….I can’t do
anything on my own’………….
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Keep the pot of inquiry
Filled with water of knowledge
Let it boil
Add the powdered thinking
Stir it well using the spoon of communication
Put the slices of principled and open mindedness
With much care
Increase the flame of risk taking
Add the tastemaker of balance.
Garnish the mixture with a pinch of reflection.
The dish is ready for the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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IB Learner Profile
The IDEAL Student
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What is IB?
“It is a programme of international
education designed to help students
develop the knowledge, understanding,
attitudes and skills necessary to
participate actively and responsibly in a
changing world.
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IB Leaner Profile
IB Learners are INQUIRERS:
Natural curiosity
Develop skills to use research
Enjoy learning
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are KNOWLEDGEABLE:
Explore concepts, ideas and issues
Acquire in-depth knowledge of subjects
Develop understanding of different disciplines
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are THINKERS:
Apply thinking skills to solve problems
Use creativity to solve complex issues
Make reasoned, ethical decisions
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are COMMUNICATORS:
Understand and express information
creatively
Use different forms of communication
Work efficiently and willingly with others
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are PRINCIPLED:
Act with integrity and honesty
Have strong sense of fairness, justice, and
respect others
Take responsibility for own actions and the
consequences that accompany them
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are OPEN-MINDED:
Appreciate own culture and personal
histories
Open to other people’s cultures, values and
traditions
Willing to grown from experiences
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are CARING:
Show empathy, compassion, and respect
towards the needs of others
Have a personal commitment to service
Act to make a positive difference to the
lives of others
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are RISK-TAKERS:
Approach unfamiliar situations with
courage
Explore new roles, ideas and strategies
Brave and defend their beliefs
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are BALANCED:
Understand importance of intellectual
balance
Understand the importance of emotional
balance
Understand the importance of physical
balance
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IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are REFLECTIVE:
Give consideration to their learning
Assess and understand strengths
Assess and understand limitations
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Here is an easy way to
remember all the 10 profiles
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I Know The Common Process Of
Cloning Rats,Bats & Rabbits
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“Education is what survives when what
has been learned ,has been forgotten”Skinner
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Thank you
• Praseedha Sreekumar
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