Two days National Conference on Toy Based Pedagogy at Regional Institute of Education RIE Ajmer Rajistan from 28th to 30th November 2022.

                        Represented  Jammu and Kashmir in  Two days Regional Conference on Toy-based Pedagogy for the foundational and Preparatory Stages at the Regional Institute of Education RIE, Ajmer which is a constituent part of NCERT. The essence of the conference was to introduce a cross-fertilization of ideas with reference to toy-based pedagogy within the nine regional states and U.T's of India like Jand K, Uttrakhand, U.p, Rajsthan, Punjab, Harayana, New Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Kargil. The conference was coordinated by the Assistant. Professor, Dr. Annand Aryaya.The conference marked a paradigm shift and a metamorphosis from teacher-centered, memory-oriented, bookish learning to child-centered, scientific, play-based activity and reflective teaching. The conference concluded with an emphasis on making the process of education joyful, ensuring the free expression of pent-up emotions of the child and the consequent holistic development of the personality. Worthy Principal of RIE, Ajmir  Dr. V.K Sharma presided over the proceedings of the conference and lauded the efforts and commitment of the resource pool of j and k. The pedagogy dons in the field from NCERT Delhi professor Sandia Singla and Professor Romilla Soni enlightened the participants about the nuances of toy-based pedagogy. Sr.Academic Officer Ishfaq Anjum Samoon and Mohammed Latif Rather among others presented their views on the nature and significance of such conferences. 

Ishfaq Anjum Samoon &

Mohammed Latif Rather Department 

of Art & Vocational Education SCERT-KD 

 

Department of Art and Vocational Education SCERT -KD, successfully concludes 05 days’ workshop on preparation of Handbook for 10 Bagless days

                      DEPARTMENT OF ART & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL Research and TRAININGs (SCERT-JK) DIVISIONAL OFFICE SRINAGAR KASHMIR SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES THE O5 DAYS WORKSHOP FROM 15^TH TO 19^TH NOV. 2022   

                    TITLE OF THE WORKSHOP

           As per guidelines of NEP 2020 Task No 92 NEP Para 4.23 to 4.29 a HANDBOOK CONTAINING GUIDELINES FOR BAGLESS DAYS, AND DETAILS OF FUN COURSES INCLUDING ACTIVITIES USING TOYS, GAMES, QUIZZES, ETC is to be  DEVELOPED FOR GRADES 1^ST  TO 12^TH. We divided this workshop into three separate phases first for classes 1^st to 5^th  second for classes 6^th to 8^th (Pre-vocational) and third for classes 9^th to 12^th (Vocational courses). in the first phase, we successfully conducted 05 days workshop on the preparation of the handbook for classes 1^st to 5^th  which is entirely based on toy based activities and fun courses. In future, we will conduct two more workshops for developing a handbook based on pre-vocational and vocational Courses.

DETAILED NOTE

           Department of Art and Vocational Education SCERT -KD, successfully concludes 05 days workshop on the preparation of the Handbook for 10 Bagless days, encompassing relevant guidelines. The workshop proved to be of great avail in terms of the professional excellence of the participants. The curiosity, excitement, inquisitiveness, and engagement in the preparation of the handbook by the participants was a worthwhile sight to behold. The summum bonum and the very warp and woof of the workshop were to churn out modalities and activities to ensure that the students derive the utmost pleasure and joy from learning activities during the bagless days. The workshop was attended by Head  Academic Unit- 1, Zahoor Ahmad Dar, Mohd sultan khan, Head  Academic Unit -3rd. Worthy Joint Director SCERT KD Mohd Shareef Deedhar sir inspected and interacted keenly with the participants of the workshop and was appraised about the sine qua non of the workshop. He emphasized the need to implement fun-based learning in the practical field. Mohd Latif Rather, Academic Officer SCERT-KD, moderated and conducted the proceedings during the workshop. Senior Academic Officers Jan Mudasir Gul, Sheikh Gulzar, Rubeena Salma, and Rifat Aara provided key insights about the   Inclusiveness of the handbook. Key resource persons like Tariq Manzoor Khan, Dr. Urfana Amin, Ali Mohammad, Mtr. Ruhi sultana, Tariq Ahmad  Deka, Dr. Nasreen, Ayat Ullah Rabhani, and Tanveer Ahmed Jan put their efforts to finalise the final document of the guidelines. The team members worked in different groups. Group first was named Indigenous toys and its members include Tariq Ahmad Deka, Tanvir Ahmad Jan, and myself Ishfaq Anjum Samoon. Group second was named Puzzles and group members were Ruhi Sultana and Riffat Mam, Group third was named Vocational Crafts and group members were Dr. Urfana Amin and Dr. Mudasir Gul. Group four was Indigenous games and group members were Anayatulla Rabbani and Sheikh Gulzar. Group five was Life Skills and group members were Dr. Nasreen and Tariq Mansoor Khan. Group 6 was quizzes and group members were Shugfta Nazir, Mahoora Banoo, Mohammad Latif, and Ali Mohammad Bhat. The basic idea behind Bageless days is to reduce the stress of the child.

               The Vocational Craft to be implemented in different parts/schools of the state /UT will be decided by States and local communities and as mapped by local skilling needs. A Handbook will also be developed by both, NCERT and SCERT in collaboration with concerned experts from different institutions for conducting various fun activities in grades 1 to 12, including vocational crafts and activities to be undertaken by using indigenous toys, quizzes, puzzles, indigenous games, etc interlinked with the curriculum. The Handbook will also have guidelines for implementing bagless days for students in schools.

Ishfaq Anjum Samoon Sr Academic Officer SCERT-J&K KD

Art & Vocational Education Department AU-I

 

Happy children's day celebrated on 14 November 2022 at IDPS Bandipora.

      The most precious thing in this world is the smile on the face of a child. Happy children's day to every kid in the world especially to my beloved children Amama, Aneesa, Ibaad, and Jawad. My son Ibaad Samoon and his classmates in class 1st at IDPS Bandipora. 

Ishfaq Anjum Samoon Sr. Academic Officer SCERT KD. 

My Children are my soul and the adornment of my home. As a parent I have great responsibility twords my children.

              My Children are my soul and the adornment of my home. As a parent, I have a great responsibility towards my children. For me, they are a valuable asset. I and every parent like me want a good upbringing, training, and education of children. The biggest responsibility of parents is to instill confidence in their children. I am trying my best to instill self-confidence in my children to advance them in the field of education so that they can become dignified and well-educated personalities in the future. parents play a pivotal role in their children's life. They are the pillars of support, guidance, and love. The parent is the child's first teacher and will remain a consistent mentor in the child's life.

                    The good upbringing of children can help to build a better society.

           It is the duty of parents to equip their children with religious and moral education. In today's era of uncertainty, the duty of good upbringing of children falls on parents and teachers. Religious and moral education enables children to understand religious diversity and develop their own attitudes and values. These moral values shape their attitudes, beliefs, and ideas and help them develop into undeterred and morally strong individuals. Well-trained children can be the best role models for parents and society. The good upbringing of these children can help to build a better society.

Ishfaq Anjum Samoon Sr Academic Officer SCERT UT J&K KD

 

UT/ Divisional Level Science Drama Contest 2022-23under the main theme Science and technology for the benefit of mankind.

 UT/ Divisional Level Science Drama Contest 2022-23

               Department of Science and Mathematics SCERT-KD organizes Science Drama Contest under the main theme of Science and technology for the benefit of mankind. The program was organized today on 01-11-2022 at the teachers' Auditorium SCERT-KD. In today’s Drama contest out of ten DIETs of Kashmir Division, seven DIETs participated, and presented seven Dramas, out of these seven, two dramas are to be selected for the National level Drama festival which is to be held in Delhi. The aim of this program is to encourage the students, teachers, and faculty to explore and experiment with Drama as a mode of communication.

              The Northern India Science Drama Contest is organized every year by National Science Centre, Delhi. This event is a part of the National Science Drama Festival organized by the National Council of Science Museums throughout the country every year. SCERT-UT J&K has to select two Dramas for the northern India Science Drama contest, which will be held at the national Science Center, Delhi on the 29th of November 2022. The main theme of this year's Science Drama Contest "Science and Technology for the benefit of Mankind, which is divided into four sub-themes

1. Story of Vaccines.

2. Pandemic: Social and Scientific Issues.

3. Technology innovation for improving quality of life. 

4. Basic Sciences and sustainable development. 

              Madam Masarrat Jan Head of Academic Unit-II in her speech has highlighted the advancement of Science and Technology. She said that technology has improved man’s life to a great extent and we are feeling this change since the spread of the covid pandemic. We used mobile technology and zoom classes to reach out to students to continue our educational journey.     

               In his speech, while addressing wider audiences Joint Director SCERT-KD Mohammad Sharif Dehdar said that Children are a great gift for us and for society. He advised children to explore new and innovative things as per their potential, capacity, and capability. Addressing the teachers he said that whatever society needs, as a teacher we have to do it, by nurturing students in the right direction for the benefit of the whole of mankind.

               The first Drama was presented by DIET Kupwara by Army Goodwill School Batkoot Handwara which consists of 10 to 12 mini skit scenes. The first scene portrays the spread of Corona Virus followed by the next scene Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation in which he announces the Complete Nation Wide Lockdown. The third scene portrays the sufferings of common people due to the complete lockdown. The fourth scene portrays the strictness of police and armed forces and the action against the violators. Another scene portrays a focus on online classes which forced students and teachers to go for zoom classes and rely on modern technology.

               Another Drama was presented by DIET Shopian which portrays the story of vaccines. Through this drama, children presented the role of father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and children-based domestic relationship, in which the role of Doctor and peer was depicted and the importance of vaccination of children was highlighted.

                      Students from DIET Pulwama presented their Drama Skit on sustainable development, they portrays the bad effects of deforestation and skit on waste management. The overall program remains successful and students teachers and faculty enjoyed it much.   

 

Ishfaq Anjum Samoon Sr. Academic Officer SCERT-KD