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Posted on December 13, 2019 by Edsys

New Year brings a new beginning and opens a new chapter in our lives! It is a new adventure with new opportunities and possibilities. All of us are eagerly waiting for this New Year 2020. Let this year bring new hopes and blessings for all of us. Here are some interesting New Year quotes to inspire you for a fresh start.

Read on and get inspired…

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day”- Edith Lovejoy Pierce

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice”– TS Eliot

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”.- Seneca

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves”-William E. Vaughan

“And now we welcome the New Year. Full of things that have never been”-Rainer Maria Rilke

“What the new year’s brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year”- Vern McLellan

“Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing”-Sarah Ban Breathnach

“The beginning is the most important part of the work”-Plato

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.”-Tom Peters

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year”- Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past”-Thomas Jefferson

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right”- Oprah Winfrey

“The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written”-Melody Beattie

“Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”-Neil Gaiman

“A year from now, you’re gonna weigh more or less than what you do right now”-Phil McGraw

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”-S. Lewis

“Each year’s regret are envelopes in which messages of hope are found for the new year”-John R. Dallas

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other”-. Abraham Lincoln

“New Year’s Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.”- James Agate

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.”- Henry David Thoreau

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on”-. Hal Borland

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”- Eleanor Roosevelt

“Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a new place for new ideas”- Charles Kettering

“Tomorrow is the first black page of a 365-page book. Write a good one”-. Brad Paisley

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man”-. Benjamin Franklin

“New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday”- Charles Lamb

“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way”-. Auliq Ice

“New year — a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours”-. Alex Morritt

“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle Age is when you’re forced to.”-Bill Vaughan

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, “It will be happier.”-Alfred Lord Tennyson

“Each year’s regrets are envelopes in which messages of hope are found for the New Year.”-John R. Dallas Jr.

“I close my eyes to old ends. And open my heart to new beginnings.”-Nick Frederickson

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“Every single year, we’re a different person. I don’t think we’re the same person all of our lives.”-Steven Spielberg

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”-Paulo Coelho

“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” —Robin Sharma

“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” —Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” ―Josiyah Martin

“The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul…” —Gilbert K. Chesterton

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” —Vern McLellan

“On New Year’s Eve, the whole world celebrates the fact that a date changes. Let us celebrate the dates on which we change the world.” ―Akilnathan Logeswaran

Thank you for reading, hope you have liked our compilation of new-year quotes. If you have any personal favorites please write to us. If you like them as a whole please spread these new year quotes among your peers too.

May these new year quotes be a medium to express the love that you have for your dear ones.

Wishing everybody who is reading this a wonderful Xmas and a joy-filled new year.

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Edsys

Have you ever thought about the significance of creative classroom setup in the productive learning experience of students?

Studies say that the seating arrangement of students in a classroom or the structure of a classroom design has a lot to do with the overall teaching and learning results.

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Understanding the importance, schools are going for creative ways to make the classroom design learning-friendly for students which enhances their thinking ability, creativity, and teamwork.

Learning is also about how spaces are allotted smartly in classrooms and how students utilize individual spaces wisely.

However, not all designs are apt for everyone as this depends a lot on student age and size, teaching style and objectives as well as classroom size and shape.

Here we are discussing some of the most commonly followed creative classroom setup that can promote thinking in students while enhancing the learning outcome.

1. Traditional Rows/Columns

This is suitable for all class sizes but is more of a teacher-centered arrangement. However, this format encourages productivity as it gives options for individual work.

When it comes to test-taking, demonstrations, and presentations, this is the best available choice. It is a lot easier to supervise and there are minimal chances for cheating and disruption.

2. Clusters

In this arrangement, desks are clustered into small groups. This is a learner-centered classroom setup ideal for classes of all sizes.

This arrangement gives students a personal and safe environment to convey their ideas.

Moreover, it enhances teamwork and cooperation. In addition to promoting thinking skills, its possibilities will trigger and develop problem-solving, reflection and communication skills.

3. Horseshoe Setup

This is an amazing classroom setup where interaction among students and between student and teacher is possible.

This is one of the best formats where interaction with the whole class is made easy.

When it comes to presentations, the class area will be good enough. This setup encourages student participation and fosters the better connection between educators and students.

4.Combination

This is an efficient classroom arrangement if there are students of different learning levels or behavioral problems. This format gives the flexibility to group students according to their preferences.

For example, students who prefer individual work can be seated in rows and those who are into discussion-based activities can be arranged in a mini horseshoe set up in another part of the classroom.

‘Google Room’: This is a wonderful classroom for students of all categories. The design will have lots of colors, structures, and shapes. Have different light sources in the arrangement and more of natural light if possible.

This design will have flexible options for students to work in groups, in pairs or individual learning if needed. This format can include standing, sitting, openness and collaboration all in one space.

5. Geometric Mix

This is a fun and interesting classroom setup that takes away the boredom of traditional chairs and desks concept.

You can be more creative in this approach and go for a mix of rows, semi-circled tables or groups. The idea is to give a geometry finish to your classroom by creatively combining tables and desks.

6. Standing Desks

This type of arrangement is very popular in teaching subjects like graphics where students have a lot of drawing to be done. How about making this a regular classroom setup?

Despite the type of subjects, students would love to go for this kind of arrangement. Moreover, the student posture in this setup can benefit them a lot in being more creative.

7. Two Sides

This is a variation of the traditional classroom setup with a few additional benefits. The classroom is split into two halves and each side will have desks arranged in rows but facing each other.

Teaching strategies that make use of talking and discussion will have better results with this design. You may even go for angled rows.

8. One Group + 4 Rows

In this interesting classroom setup, there will be a single group which will be complemented well by 4 rows. This is an ideal design when a group of students is working on a particular project but the whole class is commonly working towards another single project. This approach can be used collaboratively for better results.

9. Two Circles

This is an amazing classroom set up where students can see each other and participate better during conversations.

Also Read: Top 11 Classroom Challenges According to Teachers

One big circle may not be a feasible option for larger classes and splitting it into two circles can do the trick.

Teachers will also have better control over the activities and paves way for good and flexible classroom management.

10. Giant Oval

This type of arrangement is commonly used for team building activities. However, you can extend the set up to a regular classroom arrangement for better learning outcomes.

Teachers and students can have productive and interactive sessions for seminars, discussions, debates and Accountable Talk.

11. 2 Groups + 2 Rows

This is a variation of the One Group + 4 Rows arrangement that was discussed above.

However, this design will have 2 groups and 2 rows which give the hint that the class is almost split into two equal halves.

This method is ideal when 2 groups are working on two projects and the entire class is working on a common one.

12. Runway

This is an alternative option that can be tried for smaller classes where the prominence will be more on the educator. In this arrangement, there will be two rows of facing desks and educator makes use of the runway between them to teach the subject and convey the ideas more easily.

This format can be great for discussions when students can easily express their views without any hindrance.

13. Differentiation Stations

You might have heard about differentiation stations when looking for activities to help students with engaged learning. Why not make this a regular classroom setup which can very well enhance the learning outcome?

The idea is about physically grouping students based on their reading level, background knowledge and individual skill. This will help them to think, understand, and learn the subject in a way that fits their ability.

14. Learning Labs

This classroom setup is more about arranging the unit to let students have some collaborative learning space. This design helps students to stand, sit and easily move around while working towards the final goal. You can make use of the high desks which are usually seen in science labs to get the maximum benefit.

15. Rotating Groups

This format of classroom arrangement is more focussed on the lesson design and workflow and has very little to no impact on the shape of desks.

The purpose of the idea is to let students to work together in groups in whichever way feasible to achieve a common goal.

This design can be implemented just for a single class or for a particular week or for extended periods.

16. Stadium Seating

This classroom arrangement can remind us of a stadium except for the fact that all are facing on one side.

This is a variation of the runway and traditional row configuration in which desks are grouped into clusters that faces the educator.

Even when this is ideal for teacher-centric classes, there is a great scope for better interaction and discussion.

17. Fishbowl

This is another learning strategy that can be designed as a classroom set up for an extended period or as a permanent solution. In this format, there will be a student group in the middle of the classroom and the rest of them form a circle outside which faces the other group.

The student group in the middle will be engaged in reading roles, solving puzzles or art analysis when the outside circle participates as a backchannel. This format gives a chance for everyone to share their voice or thought.

18. Middle Circle, Outer Square

This is, in fact, a geometric variation of the arrangement we see in the fishbowl setup. This format will have a circle on the inside and square on the outside or it can even be vice versa.

However, the size of the circle can be modified to make it feasible to include a large cluster of students which makes it ideal for daily classes.

19. Open Square

This classroom set up is more or less similar to the giant oval arrangement. However, the design has included an open square within the arrangement and this open side will be set up to face the board.

A big table can be arranged in the middle where everyone can keep their materials.

20. Teacher in the Middle

This is an interesting variation of the regular classroom set up. In common traditional formats, the teacher will have space in front of the classroom where they have a chair and table.

In this format, the teacher will move to the middle of the class which gives him/her better control of what is happening in the class. However, it depends on how effectively the teacher makes use of the option as this gives great scope for better interactive sessions.

21. Function Pods

This is more or less similar to the differentiation station classroom arrangement. The idea here is that the focus is more on task and lesson differentiation. This is more like literature circles where each of the students will have a particular role.

Instead of using it as just an activity for a particular period, the whole classroom is designed in that setup.

22. Maker Spaces

The way the design is implemented is highly dependent on the student grade level, content area, and the available space.

However, experts say that any type of classroom can give a dedicated making space even if space is restricted. The focus should be on how to make it happen in the given space.

A mixed approach of Google room and learning labs strategy can work well with this concept.

23. Flexible Seating

This is a wonderful classroom concept where there is no restriction for the seating arrangements. Students can go for their favorite ones depending on their interests.

This helps them to be more relaxed which lets them think freely and express easily. The setup can include multiple options like rocking chairs, couches, high tables, stools, coffee tables or even a bathtub to relax during free hours.

24. A Learning Studio

This has nothing similar to a traditional classroom setup. It can always be a collaboration of design studio mixed with a maker space along with a library and a lot more.

The basic theme of the arrangement can be something similar to a popular design like that of Starbucks. This helps students to learn smartly without actually having the feel of learning.

25. Innovative Classroom Arrangements

In addition to the creative classroom setups that we have already discussed, you can incorporate one or more of the following ideas in the designs to make it even more awesome. Let us see a few ideas:

Set up a classroom stage which trains students to learn more about public speaking
Include a globe, colorful supplies, and calendars for lower grade students
Have exit slip magnetic baskets to have quick informative feedback
Go for weekly agenda charts to keep track of weekly work
Set up small classroom libraries to improve their reading skills
Display book covers on walls to invoke their interest for reading
Wall decor with inspirational quotes and classroom rules
Set up a space to exhibit excellent student works

To Wrap it up

It is also a great idea to involve the students before deciding the classroom setup. This will give them a sense of belonging and they will come up with out of the box ideas that you cannot imagine.

Whichever setup you choose for your class, make sure that there is enough space for collaboration and creation, writable spaces and most importantly a space for showcasing the learning skills.

It is also important to clear walkways when designing an arrangement so that students and teachers can access every point of the class without many hurdles.

Teacher-Student proximity is the key to any arrangement and it is a must to consider whole class cohesiveness before the final design.

The best part is that it would be a great idea to change the arrangements once in a while. This will not only avoid the boredom but helps students not to develop a fixed mindset. Moreover, this will enable them to be more open to fresh ideas or changes at any time.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Edsys

The importance of Gender Sensitization is raising high as every newborn is characterized by gender before stepping into this world. And, based on gender, everyone is labeled to have a particular set of prejudiced qualities. This taboo is present in so many countries, even in the U.S.

For kids, this can be a lifetime trauma if they are not able to cope with the harassment and preconception that others in society lay upon them.

Fortunately, parents are aware of this crisis, which is why they practice gender sensitization to change the way their sons and daughters are bred from the start.

They want their children to develop values that are not biased by gender bigotries.

But, how will a busy parent try to balance the beliefs of his/her child to ensure that he/she is protected from a gender-biased society?

If you want your child to be a part of a future that does not promote gender stereotypes, then you ought to learn and follow these tips.

1) Reduce the significance of a gender

Parents should make sure to free their children from the gender norms imposed upon them. Kids often grasp what their parents and people around them say while interacting.

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That is why your wording around a child is important every step of the way. Stereotyping children based on their gender is not prudent.

How many times have adults commented on a girl based on her physical appearance before other qualities?

In place of acknowledging them as “smart girl,” a better quote would be to say “smart kid.”

2) Discuss Sexism and Gender Stereotypes with your Child

One of the best ways to encourage gender sensitization is by communicating directly with the child on the issues of gender inequalities.

Parents need to teach their kids about stereotypes and sexism. Children need to understand such taboos whenever possible so that they know how sexism structures the world that we reside in.

Such conversations will impact children more if starting from the beginning of their learning age. That is how it will be apparent to them that the world is based on a stereotypical culture and not on inherent individualism.

3) Let Toys be Toys

Researches show that boys and girls show preference to play with toys that are provided to them based on their gender when they are around nine months old.

This behavior in them is likely stimulated in them because parents reward and initiate stereotypical playthings based on their biology.

The type of toys you are offering your kid is crucial for developing them. A toy is enough to shape their psychological and physical development.

Using a specific set of toys can lead to structuring their career interests and cognitive abilities too.

With toys, children learn skills. Board and block games teach them spatial skills and counting, while dolls let them understand how to nurture.

By just labeling ‘girl toys’ and ‘boy toys,’ we are making them develop limited skills to judge society.

Instead, parents should focus on encouraging a diversity of play for their children – and that too, without labeling the toys based on gender specifications.

4) Educate your Child about the “Blue and Pink” Color Stereotype

You must have seen many parents trying to decorate their baby’s room based on their gender.

Pink and blue colors are primarily considered to characterize such matters. As kids grow and witness a gender-specific color representation enforced upon them by their parents, they tend to accept it without questioning the norms of society.

Biasing a child’s brain about such shades only decreases their way to experience the world with equality. Don’t let your kid fall into that trap. Instead, open their world to enjoy all types of hues equally.

5) Encourage girls and boys to play together

It is essential to ensure that both genders can feel comfortable around one another while playing.

It is also vital to make sure that they work together with each other – at school, at the workplace, or in later stages of life.

Let kids learn to respect each other without making them feel awkward in a group that they think is not specific to their gender.

6) Make Them Comfortable about How They Feel

Children often feel that their liking of a specific habit might make them an outcast in society. But, as a parent, you must make them feel comfortable about their choices in life.

Let them know that it is fine to be different. Encourage them to believe that people can be females and males in their distinct ways, and there is nothing wrong with that.

7) Target your Kid as a Human Being

Studies show that humans, despite their gender differences, have a mix of characteristics from both genders.

Our physical structure might vary, but the mindset is mostly comprised of the thoughts nurtured into us from the beginning of our learning stage in life.

As a parent, you need to teach your child about gender equality without distinguishing genders.

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Children need to understand that males and females participate equally to shape and nurture this world together. Educating them from the start will help them see life from a positive angle.

Final Words

No doubt gender biasing in the society is like a viral infection that will take a lot of time to fix.

Gender sensitization comes with beliefs to improve the social, and every parent will need to be a part of this revolution so that our future generation lives without stereotypical boundaries.

Don’t let your child fall into the hazardous trap of gender bias. Make them understand that it is not right to divide people based on genders with the help of the above tips.

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Edsys

Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year,!

This season will fill your heart with joy and love. It’s the time of gathering with your friends and families, a period of sharing gifts, etc

Here are some of the famous Christmas quotes for you, while wrapping gifts for your friends and families, tag any of these quotes and make your gift special.

One such quote that will fit well is: “Christmas is the season of joy, gift-giving, and of families united.”

1. “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” —Edna Ferber

2. “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope

3. “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.” – Shirley Temple

4. “Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind.” – Mary Ellen Chase

5. “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

6. “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge

7. “Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white’.” – Bing Crosby

8. “No man is a failure who has friends.” — It’s a Wonderful Life

9. “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

10. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz

11. “I don’t think Christmas is necessarily about things. It’s about being good to one another.” — Carrie Fisher

12. “Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day.” – Helen Steiner Rice

13. “Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.” – Margaret Thatcher

14. “Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered.” – Phyllis Diller

15. “I heard the bells on Christmas Day / Their old familiar carols play / And wild and sweet, the words repeat / Of peace on earth, good-will to men.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

16. “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” — The Polar Express

17. “At Christmas, all roads lead home.” – Marjorie Holmes

18. “I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.” – Harlan Miller

19. “There’s nothing cozier than a Christmas tree all lit up.” ― Jenny Han

20. “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney

21. “Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”- Washington Irving

22. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith

23. “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin

24. “Christmas, my child, is love in action.” – Dale Evans

25. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, Elf

26. “Mankind is a great, an immense family… This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.” ― Pope John XXIII

27. “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” – Theodor Seuss Geisel, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

28. “Love the giver more than the gift.” – Brigham Young

29. “Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” – Dr. Suess

30. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale

31. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill

32. “What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” – Agnes M. Pahro

33. “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” ―Peg Bracken

34. “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” – Richelle E. Goodrich

35. “Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ― Eric Sevareid

36. “Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.” ― B.C. Forbes

37. “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance — each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.” – Deborah Whipp

38. “Christmas now surrounds us, Happiness is everywhere. Our hands are busy with many tasks as carols fill the air.” – Shirley Sallay

39. “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” – W.T. Ellis

40. “That’s what Christmas memories are made from, they’re not planned, they’re not scheduled, nobody puts them in their blackberry, they just happen.” – Deck the Halls (2006)

41. “Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance—a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” – Augusta E. Randel

42. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith

43. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie

44. “Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” – Zuzu Bailey, “It’s A Wonderful Life”

45. “Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is, in reality, great if it is given with affection.” – Pindar

46. “Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.”- David Cameron

47. “T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”- Clement Clarke Moore

48. “Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed.”-Ann Garnett Schultz

49. “Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.- Dr. Seuss

50. “Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority”- W. J. Cameron

51) “There has been only one Christmas — the rest are anniversaries”- W. J. Cameron

52. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”- Edward Pola and George Wyle

53. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.”-Janice Maeditere

54. “Christmas is forever, not for just one day. For loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away.”-Norman Wesley Brooks

55. “The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.”-James Cash Penney

56. “The world has grown weary through the years, but at Christmas, it is young.”- Phillips Brooks

57. “Christmas is a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.”- Freya Stark

58. “Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold.”- Josephine Daskam Bacon

59. “Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.”- Seuss

60. “Christmas is the season of joy, of gift-giving, and of families united.”-Norman Vincent Peale

61. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.”-Burton Hills

62. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.”-C. Jones

63. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.”- Dale Evans Rogers

64. “At Christmas, play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year.”- Thomas Tusser

65. “Christmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer, home.”-J. Tucker

66. “Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday.” ―Gladys Taber

67. Santa Claus has the right idea – visit people only once a year.”-Victor Borge

68. “At Christmas, tea is compulsory. Relatives are optional”-Robert Godden

69. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful”- Norman Vincent Peale

70 “ Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect” Oren Arnold

71) “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts!”- Benjamin Franklin

72) The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood. Richard Paul Evans

73 Into this world, this demented inn, in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ comes uninvited. Thomas Merton

74) What kind of Christmas present would Jesus ask Santa for? Salman Rushdie

75) Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. Larry Wilde

76) Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority. W.J. Cameron

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Edsys

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5. Zety Blog

This is basically a website that handles comprehensive online resume building which is the key to present confidently during the interview.

It also has a blog section that is dedicated for career guidance and success.

You can find a lot of awesome blogs on interview preparation tips, career advice and tips to find jobs that match your profile.

There are also interesting sections for life after a career that clearly discusses balancing work-life schedules.

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6. LeetCode

This is one of the best websites that help aspirants to prepare for software engineer interviews.

A lot number of interview questions will be provided for you to answer which is then evaluated by an online judge.

The questions will be similar to that of Google/Facebook interviews with similar difficulty level.

This helps you to be ready for any type of interview levels. Various programming language careers are covered including C, C++, C#, Java, Python, and JavaScript.

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7. Puzzlefry

The website offers a lot of relevant questions along with answers depending on what type of interview you are taking in.

The purpose of the platform is to make you brainstorm and develop a good attitude and confidence for problem solving and situation handling.

After surpassing all riddles and brain teasers, there is no wonder you can ace an interview with ease.

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8. CareerBuilder

This is a career development and learning website that can help you with everything that relates to securing a good career.

In addition to providing interview preparation tips and strategies, the team here is dedicated in multiple areas like career insights, salary tools, and job alert emails, apply for a job, or even improve your resume to make it stand out.

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9. Gainlo

Engineering students can utilize this website to receive quality interview preparation resources to crack various interviews.

You can take up mock interviews conducted by professional interviewers.

More features

Uses code sharing tools and Skype for interview
Receive feedback of performance immediately after interview
Use the opportunity to shoot back any related questions and get professional replies
Blogging section gives relevant tips related to job hunting

10. Pramp

Interestingly, the website name is inspired by the wonderful saying “PRActice Makes Perfect”.

As the name suggests, this is an awesome platform to practice and prepare for interviews and perform well on the given day.

This is designed specifically for those preparing for programming based interviews.

Key features include:

Take up any number of mock interviews before the actual interview
One-on-one and live video sessions give the actual feel of interview
Sign up for a free account and receive feedback of interview

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11. CareerCup

This is another great platform for candidates preparing for job interviews.

The main page is focussed on the newly updated interview questions that are possible to be asked for the upcoming interviews.

You may even have a look at the various career field options and the associated salaries. Moreover, the website can help you to attend the interview with a really influencing resume.

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12. Monster

As we all know, this is a very popular website for job seekers to find openings in the location or company of your choice.

Once you create a profile and submit resume, companies will hire you or give you offers if your profile matches their requirements.

Moreover, the website has sections to help job seekers to prepare well for interview. They are always updated about the expected questions and answers for top job interviews.

The career advice blogs are another interesting feature which often comes up with different tips, tricks, mistakes to avoid and more.

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13. Quora

This is a very popular question answer website where experts from all over the world answer different questions from various areas of interest.

And there are thousands of questions being asked for interview preparation tips and tricks.

You may simply go through it to get enough valid tips and helpful resources. You may even sign up to post your set of questions.

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14. My Interview Practice

In this mock interview platform, aspirants can interact with a simulator that handles interview.

Questions appear before you one after another and it needs to be answered within the stipulated time frame that gives the pressure of an actual interview.

More features

Requires no software download
Premium membership with free trial available for $14.99/month
Get a recording of your interview performance for self analysis

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15. IndiaBIX

All or most of the company interviews or bank interviews are focussed on testing the aptitude skill set of the candidates.

This is a great repository that can help you to prepare and learn aptitude questions that are framed based on previous interview questions.

There are sections that are focussed on the tricks, tips, and resources to outsmart various levels and rounds of interview.

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16. Prepbunk

This is a professional mock interview website where you can attend interviews over the phone or Skype.

A detailed performance analysis will be provided by the interviewers’ team after evaluating your interview skills. More features:

Actual industry professionals will be performing the interview

A mock interview without feedback can be asked for if you prefer self-assessment

A three-week course that helps you to better your interview performance will be offered

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17. Hacker Rank

This is a great platform for those looking to pursue a career in coding and development.

In addition to sections that help you to prepare for interviews and practice coding, you can even join contests.

There are lots of companies all over the world that hires candidates based on their performance in these contests. So if you have a passion for coding, this is truly a great platform to build your career.

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18. Pinterview

This is an amazing online venture that is meant to help people globally to achieve a great career.

This in fact is a career services platform that combines industry professionals and Premier Institutes Alumni to support job seekers.

One will have access to quality webinars from advisors and personal career coaching to improve the self confidence to crack interviews.

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19. Tech Mock Interview

This is an amazing mock interview website where job seekers can check their interview skills set in front of actual interviewers from leading companies.

You will be offered a detailed result of the process which includes complete feedback on your performance that covers verbal and written notes.

As the benefits are on the higher side, this will be paid interview sessions and the rates will be based on the particular career area.

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20. AmbitionBox

This is a great platform more or less similar to Glassdoor with a list of different company profiles. Employees provide reviews about the companies, tips to crack the interviews as well as their salaries anonymously.

You may even take up practice tests to have an idea about how interviews are framed.

For some companies, the employees may even disclose the tactics to crack the interview along with personality development remarks.

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21. Interviewing

This is a great platform where you can take up anonymous technical interview practice conducted by top professionals from leading firms like Google, Facebook and Microsoft.

Key features and benefits:

Interviews are performed with voice communication without video to get it done anonymously
Feedback and suggestions to improve will be provided after the interview.
If your performance meets their expectations, you might even get a job offer from the companies

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22. SPOJ

Sphere Online Judge is a good resource to help you crack the programmer role interviews with ease.

As their motto suggests, the team there is dedicated to make you a true programming master.

Programming tasks will be provided which can either be something from previous contests or a new one framed by their community.

The platform can automatically assess the submitted program entries by users and correct you on the go.

23. Project Euler:

This is another resource that helps you to get prepared for job interviews.

You will have to solve a number of challenging mathematical and computer programming problems that demand a lot more than actual problem-solving skills.

Once you complete those question series, you will automatically get prepared to solve problems in elegant and efficient ways.

This kind of attitude can be a confidence boost for you to crack any interviews with ease.

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24. Fresherslive

By offering practice interviews with lots of aptitude tests, the team here is dedicated to boost your skills and help you to prepare and tackle even the most dreaded interviews.

The score report lets you do a self-analysis of where you stand and what needs to be done to improve.

The website also provides shortcuts for you to get updated about the latest job openings by location or career profile.

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25. Impact Interview

This is an online platform that offers great assistance for those seeking a job of their choice in a limited time frame.

They offer elite interview preparation strategies that make you an expert full of confidence.

Assistance is provided in the form of online classes, books as well as private coaching. The coaches here have expertise in actual hiring at prestigious firms.

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26. InterviewBit

This is a quality platform that provides a series of interview questions based on your career preference. You will be guided on how to answer these set of questions smartly.

More features:

Receive referrals to tech companies if your profile matches their requirements
An organized plan will be offered to help you to systematically prepare for the interview
Get easy access to previous interview questions of top companies
Debugging your code is a lot more easy with the help of community members

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27. Careerlauncher

This is a comprehensive repository for aspirants looking to get a higher degree or certification in the field of interest and pursue a career.

You will surely get inspired with lots of career success stories from real-life personalities.

One can easily get to know about the relevant tips and commonly committed mistakes to avoid. The dos and don’ts can help you to successfully pass exams and interviews in different areas of interest.

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Conclusion

Interviews are always part of your career whether you are a fresher looking for the first job after completing your degrees or if you plan to switch to a different organization.

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The best part of getting prepared for an interview is making use of the right resources.

This cannot only save your time and effort but also boosts your confidence level. I hope these amazing interview preparation websites can be useful for you on your journey to a bright career.

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Edsys

In India, rivers hold a great significance, rather than just being a source of water.

There are hundreds of scenic, wild rivers flowing throughout the country.

Some are considered nature’s wonder, worshipped, and even declared as goddesses.

Based on their source of origins, the rivers in India are classified into two-

Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers.

Let’s have a quick glance on the major rivers in India.

1) GANGES RIVER

Length: 2,525km

Mouth: Ganges Delta

Source(s): Gangothri Glacier

Cities: Varanasi, Haridwar, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Patna, Kanpur, Ghazipur

Ganges or Ganga, as it is commonly referred to as one of the longest rivers in india and is the third-largest one on the globe. It is the most sacred one and is worshipped as “Goddess Ganga”. The river holds a special prestige in Hindu Mythology.

It is worshipped by many people and they denote the river to be a holy one and address it as ‘Goddess of Divine Purification’, as it provides a lifeline to millions of people who rely on it for their daily needs.

The river flows through the nation and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

2) INDUS RIVER

Length- 3,810km

Mouth-: Arabian Sea, Rann of Kutch, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Source(s)- Gar River, Sênggê Zangbo, Tibetan Plateau,

Cities- ‎Leh‎, ‎Skardu‎, ‎Dasu‎, ‎Besham‎, ‎Thakot‎

Indus river, also known as ‘Sindhu River’ or ‘Puranik River’ is one among the longest rivers in the world having a length of around 2000 miles. It is one of the most beautiful rivers in India. It originates from Mansarovar Lake in Tibet and moves to the Arabian Sea in Karachi, Pakistan.

It is the most important river in Pakistan and in the Indian subcontinent.

It is also the longest river in Pakistan.

The word ‘India’ is a reference to the word ‘Indus’.

The river played a major role in one of the largest ancient civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization and holds great historical value.

3) BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER

Length-2,900 km

Mouth- Ganges, Bay of Bengal

Source(s)-Himalayas

Cities- Tibet, India, Bangladesh

The Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers of India. It is the ninth-largest in the world by discharge.

It originates from Angsi glacier of the Himalayas in Tibet. In this region the river is named as Tsangpo River.

It reaches Arunachal Pradesh in India, where the river is known as Dihang River.

Unlike other Indian rivers, Brahmaputra has a male name. According to Hindu Mythology, the river is considered to be the son of Lord Brahma, and hence the name. Of all rivers in India, this river has the greatest volume of water.

4) YAMUNA RIVER

Length-1,376 km

Mouth- Triveni Sangam

Source(s)- Yamunotri, Champasar Glacier

Cities- Delhi, Agra, Prayagraj, Mathura, Yamuna Nagar, Noida, Etawah, Baghpat, Firozabad, Kalpi, Hamirpur

The Yamuna is a major river in Northern India. This river is also known as Jamuna, in some areas. It is the second largest tributary of Ganga and also the largest tributary in India.

Originating from Yamunotri glacier in Uttarakhand. This river crosses three states such as Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

According to Hindu mythology, Yamuna is considered to be the sister of Yama, the God of Death and the daughter of the Sun God.

5) NARMADA RIVER

Mouth- Arabian Sea, Gulf of Khambhat

Source(s)-Amarkantak

Cities-Jabalpur, Vadodara

Narmada is the largest west flowing river of the peninsula. It is the largest one in Gujarat and the fifth largest one in the country. It is a central river in India after Krishna and the Godavari forming a traditional boundary between North and South India.

The Narmada is known as “Lifeline of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh” because of the benefits these states enjoy from the river in numerous ways.

It forms the boundary between North and South India, flowing westward.Length-1,312 km

6) KRISHNA RIVER

Length-1,400 km

Mouth- Hamsaladeevi, Bay of Bengal

Source(s)-Mahabaleshwar

Cities-Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Krishna River also known as Krishnaveni River is the third-longest river in India. And also the second-largest east-flowing river of the peninsular region. It has a length of about 1400 km.

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This river originates from the Western Ghats in the southeastern portion of the country. It flows through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Its final point of destination is the Bay of Bengal. Tungabhadra River and Bhima River are the major tributaries of this river.

This river is famous for its intense depth and quick flow. It can easily reach up to a depth of 23 m. During monsoon season, the area surrounding the river is prone to soil erosion.

7) SUTLEJ RIVER

Length-1,450 km

Mouth- Arabian Sea, Panjnad River

Source(s)-Mount Kailash

Cities- Amritsar

Sutlej River is also known as Satluj or the Satadree is the longest of the five tributaries of the Indus and also the easternmost tributary of it.

It runs through the famous crossroads area of the state of Punjab in North India and Pakistan. The major portion of the river flows through the regions of Pakistan.

It is a major source of hydroelectric power as it flows quickly. Several dams have been completed on the river.

Sutlej is also famous for running at a very high altitude. The river is part of the Indus river system.

8) GODAVARI RIVER

Length-1,465 km

Mouth- Bay of Bengal

Source(s)-Trimbak

Cities-Rajahmundry

The Godavari is the second-longest course in India after Ganga. It originates in the state of Maharashtra. It has a length of about 1465 km.

The Godavari is also known as ‘Dakshin Ganga’ or ‘Ganges of South’ because of its long course.

The deltas of Krishna and Godavari are together known as “Rice Granary of India”.

The river flows through the states of Maharashtra, Andra Pradesh, Telangana, and Chattisgarh. The river finally reaches the Bay of Bengal.

The river holds a major significance in Hindu mythology and it continues to nourish the rich cultural heritage.

9) KAVERI RIVER

Length-805km

Mouth- Bay of Bengal

Source(s)-Tala Kaveri

Cities- Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Tala Kaveri, Srirangapatna

Kaveri is the southernmost river in the peninsular part of India. It originates from the Western Ghats in Karnataka. It flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Kaveri is also known as the Ganges of South India. According to Hindu mythology, it is considered to be holy and a sacred one in South India It is the fourth largest after Mahanadi and Godavari.

The delta of Kaveri is considered as a very fertile one. Compared to the other rivers in Deccan plateau, Kaveri is not seasonal as it receives rain in both summer and winter.

10) MAHANADI RIVER

Length-858km

Mouth-False point

Source(s)-Sihawa

Cities-‎Rajim‎, ‎Sambalpur‎, ‎Cuttack‎, Sonepur.

Mahanadi is one of the most famous rivers in East-Central India. It is a combination of many mountain streams. The river flows through the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. It flows through the cities of Cuttack, Banki, and Sambalpur. The river is also known for the Hirakud Dam.

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Mahanadi deposits more silt compared to any other river in the Indian subcontinent. It creates a delta in Odisha, before entering the Bay of Bengal. It also divides into many distributaries. The mainstream of this river enters the sea at Falsepoint, Paradeep as multiple small channels.

11) TAPTI RIVER

Length-724km

Mouth- Gulf of Khambhat, Arabian Sea

Source(s)-Satpura Range

Cities-Surat, Burhanpur, Bhusawal, Betul, Nashik, Jalgaon

Tapti River is between the Narmada and Godavari rivers. It drains to the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat and it flows over a length of 724 km. It rises in Satpura range in Multai, a holy place. The basin of this river lies mainly in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The major tributary of Tapti is Purna. It flows from the eastern Satpura range in Southern Madhya Pradesh. This river has a major extent of cultural and religious importance in the lives of Indian people.

12) CHAMBAL RIVER

Length-965 km

Mouth-Yamuna

Source(s)-Janapav

Cities- Kota

One of the major tributaries of the river Yamuna. The river flows northeast through Madhya Pradesh and reaches the Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It also forms part of Madhya Pradesh – Rajasthan boundary. It rises in the old Vindhya Range and flows towards the northeastern direction.

The legendary river finds its place in ancient scriptures. Nowadays the river is known as a wildlife sanctuary and home to rare species and pristine waters.

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Edsys

Debates are always interesting and fun-filled, especially conducting debates for kids. Kids always have a plethora of questions in their mind. Why not give them a platform to express their ideas and thoughts!!!

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Conduct debates and let the kids build up their imaginative and creative ideas. It helps them to develop team-building and critical skills.

Here is a list of debate topics for kids, for them to explore new areas of knowledge.

In this blog, we will cover debate topics for following Student Categories

1. Primary School Kids

2. Middle School Kids

3. High School Kids

4. Higher Secondary School Kids

1) Primary School Kids

Kids in primary schools would generally love to discuss on fun ideas. At the same time, they will have lots of questions or worries regarding their pets, school rules, their leisure time, freedom and a lot more.

The interesting debate topics for kids in this list are ideal for primary school kids in the age range of 6 to 9 years.

1. When is the best time to start a school day?

2. Kids should be at least seven years old to start their school

3. How long should leisure time/playtime be in a day?

4. Are cats better than dogs?

5. Is the idea of having pets at home harmful or helpful to kids?

6. Is it okay to eat animals?

7. Should schools make uniforms compulsory for everyone?

8. Birthday gifts can be special but not costly

9. Healthy food or tasty food: Which is best for kids?

10. Kids should only get pocket money if they complete their chores

11. Children must get longer holidays

12. Cartoon network or Storybooks: Which is better?

13. Are you afraid of ghosts or homework more?

14. is it okay to allow pets in school?

15. All students should be provided for free school meals

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2) Middle School Kids

The kids in middle school will be ready to discuss topics on a slightly higher level which can include what happens in their school, family and immediate society.

The debate topics for middle school kids listed in this category are ideal for kids in the age range of 10 to 12 years.

16. It is high time for digital devices to replace notebooks and paper

17. All museums should be free to the public

18. Is the use of plastic good for the planet?

19. All conventional forms of energy should be replaced by solar energy.

20. Animals are kept captive in zoos. So children should stop visiting zoos. Right or wrong?

21. Every child should learn to play a musical instrument

22. Should we allow kids to play video games?

23. Corporal punishment should not be allowed in schools

24. Kids should be given the freedom to visit shopping malls with no adult care

25. Should you save your pocket money or spend it at your choice?

26. The examination system in schools must be abolished

27. Is it needed to give students homework in school?

28. Rivalry among siblings is normal. Is it true?

29. It is high time to ban human cloning

30. Tap water or Bottled water, which is better?

31. All kids should learn swimming during their school days

32. Are there any odds of aliens existing out there?

33. Is it necessary to ban mobile phones in schools?

34. Macs are better than PCs

35. Is social media usage a bad or good influence on children?

36. Is it okay to cheat in an examination?

37. It must be made compulsory for all homes to adopt a pet

38. Should the case of bullying in schools be reported to teachers straight away?

39. It should be made mandatory for every student to learn at least a foreign language in middle school

40. Schools should take the responsibility of kid’s moral education

41. Is it okay for parents to access the personal diary of children without their permission?

42. Giving is better than receiving

3) High School Kids (13 to 15 years)

Once kids move to high school, their thoughts can have a broader view of the changes to be made in society and the areas that might affect them once they move out of school.

They would also love to talk on proposing changes to the school system that would have made an impact in the way they grow up.

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Here we are listing debate topics for high school kids that would be ideal for kids in the age range of 13 to 15 years.

43. Kids under 14 years of age should not be allowed to use Facebook

44. Better grades in school guarantee a brilliant future

45. Classroom studies vs self-studies: Which is a better way to learn?

46. Sports training have to be made compulsory for every student

47. Should kids be regarded by their parents’ property or not?

48. Democracy is always the finest type of government

49. Who is responsible to tackle global warming: Government or People?

50. Is it okay to have junk food in the cafeteria inside the school campus?

51. The access to the internet should be banned inside the school campus

52. Kids should be permitted to skip grades if they wish in school time

53. Can we allow kids to go on holiday with their peers alone?

54. It is good to have schools stay opened all throughout the year

55. Happiness or Success – Which one is more important?

56. Mothers and Fathers have to share the household chores

57. Are zoos helpful to animals in any means? Will prohibiting zoos be a good idea?

58. The exam does not evaluate a kid’s learning but only measure their memory

59. Peer pressure has harmful outcomes on kids

60. Handwriting should not be criteria to grade the students

61. Vegan food is always a good choice than non-vegan food.

62. Education is the key to future success

63. Is it good for parents to scold their kids when they have bad scores in the exam

64. Will it be a good idea for siblings to study in the same school?

65. Kids can be allowed to wear stylish outfits at school.

66. It is good for students to make use of the boarding school system. Is it true?

67. Are single-sex or mixed schools good for students?

68. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder

69. Children should learn at least a sport during their school days

70. We should set up a system that fines citizens who do not cast their vote

71. Animals should no longer be used for medical testing

72. Should the competition be made an integral part of the education course?

73. Pocket money is not going to do any good but spoils kids

74. Is it okay to punish parents for their kids’ mistakes?

75. It is not a good idea to play competitive sports in schools

4) Higher Secondary School Kids

Once they reach the higher secondary school, they would be eagerly looking forward to their college phase, their career and the family life after. They would be more eager to talk about gender equality, relationships as well as on some controversial areas on a global outlook.

The debate topics in the list are ideal for higher secondary school kids in the age range of 16 to 17 years who will be soon moving to their adulthood.

76. It is a good idea to abolish the death penalty

77. Nuclear power is not at all helpful to the world

78. It should be made compulsory for students to have an after-school job

79. Women should be given freedom for their reproductive rights

80. Boys and girls should be allowed to play sports together on the same teams

81. Android technology is better than iOS

82. Do you think privacy for kids is a privilege or right?

83. The right to vote or express their decision must be given to kids also

84. Parents can be given the freedom to decide their kid’s gender.

85. Is crash dieting unsafe or safe?

86. Too much money is being paid to sports stars

87. Borders across the globe must be erased

88. Public school vs Private school: Good and Bad

89. Women or Men: Who is a better boss?

90. Should there be a permissible age for tattoos and piercings?

91. What is feminism: Is it equity or equality?

92. Can exes still be best friends?

93. There is no need for a religion to live in this world

94. Is there a concept of life after death?

95. Is it okay for same-sex marriage to be legalized across the globe?

96. Science fiction is undoubtedly the best form of fiction

97. Software piracy: Is it a crime or not?

98. Should sex education be made compulsory in schools?

99. What is the right age for men or women to get married?

100. Will computers replace teachers in the future?

101. Should we increase the minimum age to start drinking?

Conclusion

Kids who take part in debates at least once in a while can overcome their fears of public speaking and improve their communication skills. Moreover, they can develop outstanding oral and written communication skills and enhance their critical thinking skills.

Teachers can take the role of advisors in the case of small kids to help them learn about the basic ethics one should follow while taking part in debates.

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It tests your reasoning skills and confidence. Debates are in fact a good platform for kids to understand more about how to express their views and opinions while respecting the ideas and views of others. This skill is sure to help them both in academic as well as personal life.

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Edsys

Besides providing the necessary support and encouragement for studies and career, we can also motivate youngsters through confidence-building programs. Such routines will inspire them to work harder in their lives and develop a positive and creative mind. So we have listed several confidence-building activities to help young teenagers to grow confident and motivated in their lives.

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1. Certificate of Accomplishment

This activity can help your teen realize some good things about their life and helps them visualize their achievements in the future.

Things To Do

The first thing to do is to divide the entire chart into 4 sections likely, first and second phase that includes the recent success and the success to achieve.
Tell the teens to fill up the respective sections and put the chart in the room.
This can be a good certificate.

Things They Will Learn

The outcome in the worksheet will make them realize their potential to achieve more in their life as well as their present capabilities too.

2. Positive Affirmation Day

This can boost self-esteem for teens, making them feel confident and happy.

Things to do

Make your teen feel positive about themselves.
Family members should reaffirm those positive qualities and praise them for it.
Try to be realistic and never praise the teens with some never existed qualities.

Things they learn

Teens can explore many things in which they are good at, and people also agree for it.

3. Positive Goals Diary

This helps the teen in identifying their goals and explores the ways to achieve them.

Things to do

Writing diaries have two sections in which strategies to implement is followed by the goals set.
The first section should be filled with the goals that should be achieved in the next few weeks, months or even years.
The plans and strategies should be filled in the next section.

Things They Learn

Setting definite goals will provide a definite purpose and goals to be achieved, which makes them aimed and positive person.

4. The Flipbook of Mistakes

These confidence-building activities will help the teens to learn lessons from their past mistakes and turn those mistakes into success.

Things To Do

The most affected mistakes from the past should be written in it.
Possible reasons for the failures should be noted down.
Boosts their mind to come up with the most effective solutions.

Things They Learn

This reduces negative feelings from life by understanding the failure part of life with definite reasons.

5. Coat of Arms/Family Crest

This is for the painting lovers for confidence building by providing a creative outlet for them.

Things To Do

Help your teen to conclude the answer for “What makes me great?”
Maintain individual sections of the coat of arms such that every answer is reflected from it.

Things They Learn

Listing those perspectives makes them feel great, which will also help them realize why they are good persons.

6. Sentence Completion Worksheet

Socializing your teen is the main purpose of this activity as it makes the teen feel comfortable and self-worthy too while sharing their feelings with others.

Things To Do

Come up with the questions related to their plans, struggling moments, loveable moments and aim of their life.
Say teens to answer every question by the end of the day.
Make a quick analysis of answers every 2 weeks.

Things They Learn

This enhances positivity in their minds and also turns the negative feelings to a positive one.

7. Gratitude Journal

This activity enhances the positivity of the teens making it immensely satisfying in their life.

Things To Do

Instruct your teen to write at least two things that they were grateful of.
Increase the number of those things.
Compare the recordings at the end of the week.

Things They Learn

Regular practice of this activity leads to improved relationship and positive quality of living, including the self-worthiness too.

8. Negative Self-Talk Exercise

Low self-esteem can be due to negative introspection, which can be reduced by this activity to a great extent and makes your teen a more positive person.

Things To Do

Thoughts that trigger the negative feeling should be written down in the first section.
Make them explain the thought process in details and the feelings associated with it in the second section, followed by the things that oppose their thoughts in the last section.
Help them to come up with the alternative thought which can be replaced by the original ones.

Things They Learn

Slowly your teen will learn that negative thoughts are just an exaggeration and how they can be replaced with positive thoughts.

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9. Core Belief Challenge

This activity will help your teen focus more on the core belief other than that of semi-conscious beliefs and also makes them more of a practical person.

Things To Do

Instruct your teens to identify three negative core beliefs followed by three reasons of why these beliefs are false.
Note them down

Things They Learn

Regular practice of this activity will help your teen to come out of the limiting beliefs and makes them a practical person through confidence building regimen.

10. Assertive Communication Records

This activity will be a lot more beneficial to teens possessing underdeveloped communication skills, which may lead to low self-esteem.

Things To Do

Instruct your teens to write three instances where they asserted their mindsets in a communication process and how they felt after that.
They could set their goal to be assertive in the future if there were no such instances in their life.

Things They Learn

With this activity, teens learn to stand up for them and be more assertive too.

11. Self-Appreciation Chart

This chart will help your teens to be confident by appreciating themselves for real reasons, thus providing healthy self-esteem.

Things To Do

Instruct your teens to record one good thing about themselves on the chart.
Start with something small and then progress to more meaningful qualities gradually.

Things They Learn

This activity helps your teens to love and appreciate themselves.

12. Positive Word of the Day

This activity helps the teen to improve positivity and to be positive in any circumstances of life.

Things To Do

Say your teens to write a positive word that suits the good act they did.
The word could be “helpful” if they helped you or someone else.

Things They Learn

This activity makes your children realize that they have some admirable qualities in them.

13. Body Appreciation Mirror Time

This activity is perfect for the teens those who are a victim of body images and also teaches them to love their body.

Things To Do

Ask your teens to stand in front of the mirror and come up with one beautiful thing in them,
Make them do this regularly.

Things They Learn

Teens can learn to appreciate their body and also learns to be comfortable with body-image issues.

14. Motivational Quote Challenge

This activity is great bonding means and also an exercise to enhance self-esteem for your teens.

Things To Do

Ask your teens to write their motivational quotes, which inspires them most of the time.
Have a family discussion with them to get deeper into the meaning of quotes.
The quotes can be interesting too.

Things They Learn

This activity enhances the positive outlook in teens as well as boosts their intentions to do something good every day.

15. Body Language Test

This activity enhances the positive thinking and drives away the negative energy that affects their mindset often.

Things To Do

Ask your teens to observe their body language when they feel negative.
Help them to replace it with positive thoughts.
Not down the changes after observing the body language again.

Things They Learn

This activity helps your teens to control their negative thoughts by seeing their body language in the mirror.

16. Letter of Encouragement

This activity helps your teens to enhance the self-worthy feeling to a great extent./

Things To Do

Ask all the family members to write two things about their teens, which they are proud of.
Hang the chart in their room.

Things They Learn

This enhances the confidence of the teens about their self-worthiness and makes them realize that they have many supports upon which they can rely.

17. Physical Activity Hour

This is the best activity that can enhance the self-esteem of teens and also promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Things To Do

Ask your teens to choose any sport that includes physical activity.
Instruct them to spend at least one hour on that sport.

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Things They Learn

This will enhance the sportive quality in the teens as well as make them capable of getting into any physical activity.

You and your family’s support is necessary for teens in confidence-building.

One thing should be kept in mind that false impressions and false praises can disrupt their practical thinking, which is why they should be kept in reality always.

You can also suggest other families practice them regularly for a better life of their teens.

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Edsys

Chandrayaan 2 – India’s most awaited second mission to moon set out its way to Moon on 14 July 2019 at 2.51pm. People around the globe had been staying curious about this follow-up mission and its launch since Chandrayaan 1 – the first successful moon mission attempt by ISRO (India Space Research Organisation).

Chandrayaan 2 was rescheduled several times due to different technical reasons. However, breaking all barriers, it has embarked on its journey with the key objective of mapping lunar water.
Here are a few interesting facts about India’s second Moon Mission

Let’s Have a Look into the Details,

Chandrayaan 2 is the successor to chandrayaan 1 launched on Oct 22, 2008
Chandrayaan 2 is the second space mission of India to the moon.
Chandrayaan2 is the first mission ever to the moon’s North Pole.
Rocket used – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III-M1.
Chandrayaan 2 was launched from- Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Chandrayaan 2 weighs 3.5 tons and consists of three modules/vehicles.
This mission is expected to make India the fourth country which soft-land a craft on the moon surface after Russia, America, and China.

What are the Three Modules in Chandrayaan 2?

1) Orbiter

The orbiter weighs 2379 kg and consists of

Terrain Mapping Camera – for three-dimensional mapping of the lunar surface.

Spectrometers – measure spectral components and observes water molecules.

Synthetic Aperture Radar – used to create two-dimensional images or three-dimensional reconstructions of objects

Radio Occultation – a remote sensing technique used for measuring the physical properties of a planetary atmosphere.

Solar X-Ray Monitor– Observes emission of solar X-ray. It is built and fed to perform the observations one earth year on the orbit.

2) Lander

Chandrayaan 2 lander is also called as ‘Vikram’ in commemoration of Vikram Sarabhai. It weighs 1471 kg and it includes the rover as well. Lander can correspond to the Indian deep space network, the Orbitor, and the Rover.

It consists of highly advanced instruments for collecting accurate data such as;

Camera – to map out the terrains and landing site of Lander and Rover.

Seismometer -an instrument that responds to ground motions, eg- earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions.

Thermal profiler – recording and interpreting the temperatures of products and/or air through a conveyorized heat-treating process .

Langmuir probe – a device used to determine the electron temperature, electron density, and electric potential of a plasma.

Laser retroreflector – Device or surface that reflects radiation (light) back to its source with a minimum of scattering.

3) Rover

ISRO loves to call chandrayaan 2 Rover as Prayag- which means- wisdom in Sanskrit.

The rover is a 6-wheel- a solar-powered vehicle which can travel up to 500m at a speed of 1 cm/sec. It is expected to last one lunar day.

It will deploy within moments after the soft-landing. It can communicate with the Lander directly.

This vehicle is equipped with advanced Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope to carry out lunar observations, Alpha-proton X-ray spectrometers, and subsequent instruments.

What are the Major Objectives of Chandrayaan 2?

To prove the capability to soft-land on the lunar surface and deploy the rover.
To figure out the mineral components and hydroxyl and water ice molecules.
Study about lunar topography and elemental diversity over the lunar surface.
Learn the density of electrons in the ionosphere of the moon surface.
Exclusive mapping of the lunar surface to figure out the chemical composition which can ‘ Shed light to mysteries of origin.

How Chandrayaan 2 differ from Chandrayaan 1?

Chandrayaan 1

India’s first mission to explore the moon.
The rocket used- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C11
Chandrayaan 1 weights 1380 kg and made more than 3400 orbits.
Discovered traces of water ice on the north pole region of the moon.
Find out the presence of magnesium, Aluminium, and Silicon on the lunar surface.
Instruments used are outnumbered Indian equipment.

2. Chandrayaan 2

India’s second mission for detailed moon expedition.
Rocket used – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III-M1
Chandrayaan 2 comprises of three modules and weighs 3850 kg.
Most of the instruments used are home-made except for LSR.
Expected mission life is 365 day and for Lander and Rover is once a lunar day.

Final Words

Children, hope you got a quick and decent understanding of Chandrayaan 2.

Space science is an endless subject, each finding inspires another and every discovery is exciting.

Delve deep into it you can find precious pearls that can redefine the universe.

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Edsys

Please allow us to start by explaining what corporal punishment in schools environment means. Any kind of punishment in which force is used to inflict pain, discomfort any type of distress to the student is called corporal punishment.

This could be physical or emotional ache caused, however light. It’s petrifying for any parents who love their kids.

We do realize that some or, most of you are believers that your child does not go through corporal punishments in their school.

Well, the light slap or a pinch that you may feel harmless is considered corporal punishment.

No matter how innocuous the punishment is, it is corporal punishment if the intent was to hurt the child.

Also, as we mentioned in the beginning, causing emotional discomfort is also corporal punishment.

This includes any punishment that causes your child embarrassment in front of their peers or scares them.

Corporal punishment in Schools

To explain about corporal punishment in schools, know that 2 out of 3 children that go to school are victims of corporal punishment.

This was published in 2007 in a survey report by Ministry of Women and Child Development.

We need no survey to tell us this, anyone who studied in the USA at least for a short amount of time period can vouch for this information.

Corporal punishment is a standard tool used for behavior management in children in both government and private schools alike.

In the USA, 19 states still justify corporal punishment to mold students in a better way.

If statistics are shown then almost 160000 students go through this evil every year succumbing to depression or bullying fellow mates.

Corporal punishment is not a practice seen only in US public schools. This is a global issue in almost all schools.

There are rules in multiple countries against corporal punishment; however, the lack of monitoring structures makes it difficult to track and take action against the ones involved.

Does Corporal Punishment actually Work?

We know that there is a for and against every topic and this is definitely a topic you would want to discuss extensively.

We want to understand if the corporal punishment is actually of any help to children after all the humiliation, they go through with it.

Many people are advocates of corporal punishment in schools. Corporal punishment is the go-to corrective method in schools since its inexpensive.

They consider that this is the only way to get children to listen to the elders sometimes.

Oh, we get it. All the times your child got into your nerve flashing through your mind? We know that’s not a great picture. So, obviously, corporal punishment seems like the best option to get a child to act obediently.

Then there are those who are against the very idea of corporal punishment in schools.

There is a large number of people who believe that children can be taught well with no violence in the picture. Love and Care are what they resort to, to teach children valuable life lessons.

There are multiple global organizations that are working on researches to understand the impact corporal punishment in school leaves on children.

Let’s have a look-see at the Power of Corporal Punishment on a Child and its Repercussions.

Children often fear teachers who practice corporal punishment in school. However, this is an unhealthy rapport to maintain with the teacher. Children are more inclined to listen to teachers they admire and respect than the teachers they fear and dislike.
Corporal punishment in school is commonly used to attain swift resolution to a child’s obedience issue, and there is no doubt in the fact that a child is most likely to amend their behavior for fear of pain. However, out of sight, out of mind. These amends are soon history when the teacher is no longer in the vicinity.
Corporal punishment in school also makes children submissive to abuse. Children being in an environment of corporal punishment at an early age are more likely to think that abuse is a part of life. We definitely do not want our children to think of the society as an abusive group and succumb to the pressure without even trying.
It is noticed that more often than not, a teacher uses corporal punishment as an outburst to their personal life and its issues. There have been issues where teachers use corporal punishment in school as a means to let out frustration in their personal life. This affects children in more ways than we could think of.
It is seen that children that go through corporal punishment in school not only perform poorly in academics but also have low self-esteem.
Corporal punishment makes the child self-doubt themselves, and this plays a significant role in how the child’s character is built as they grow up.
Also, it is not uncommon for corporal punishment in school to escalate over time. A mild smack initially escalates to spanking as time goes by. There have been multiple reports of children made to kneel under the hot sun and their hair being pulled out, all for an issue as small as errors in homework or students chatting in class. The degree of humiliation and distress a child feels increases with the degree of corporal punishment.
Violence breeds violence. Corporal punishment in school inflicts the idea that violence is the right path to correction into a child. Children that faced corporal punishment in school are more often seen implementing this in their personal life as a correction method.
Studies have shown that the chances of children subjected to corporal punishment being more violent adults when they grow up are higher when compared to children that were not subjected to corporal punishment.
Children also have difficulties in understanding why teachers are not being punished for physically abusing them. This sets a wrong example for children. This makes primary reasons why children get the idea that adults can get away with anything, even wrongdoings. This is precisely the reason they grow up to be abusers themselves since they consider that they could get away with it now that they are adults now.
The chances of children that go through physical abuse turning out to be bullies and display other anti-social behaviors are higher than others.
It is also seen that children who were a victim of extensive corporal punishment in school grow up to be abusers and continue to abuse their children and spouses.
Corporal punishment in school will most definitely harm the child’s physiological health considering the emotional damage it causes. Researches show that children are known to suppress their anger, sorrow, and pain, and this acts as a piled-up pressure as they grow up.
It is also seen that children often display signs of deep hurt in their behavior; however, this goes unnoticed often times than not. This only increases their ideology that violence is the right choice of corrective measure.
We see how the advantages are minimal when compared to the harm corporal punishment in school causes to a child. This is precisely why it is frowned upon and banned in most countries. There are also constant awareness programs conducted to help teachers and parents understand the repercussions of corporal punishment in school and home.
With this, we come to the next topic of how the attitude towards corporal punishment in school can be changed. It is known now that corporal punishment in school does more damage to the child’s emotional growth than good.

So, how can we help in ensuring that corporal punishment stays out the window and not in the child’s life? Well, we are glad you asked.

According to the Survey Report by India today, 80 to 100 percent of students experience corporate punishments in schools

Corporal Punishment in schools – how can we change it?

It is crucial to have a monitoring plan to ensure corporal punishment is not practiced in schools. Teachers, Principal of the school and other staff members have to work as a team to ensure that such incidents do not go unnoticed.
Parents also play a significant part in the monitoring plan. Parents need to ensure that corporal punishment is not practiced at home so that the child understands that corporal punishment is not the right method of correction. This opens a portal of discussion to children so that they can share their discomfort about corporal punishment practiced in school. We need to understand the fact that all children may not be comfortable sharing complaints about their teachers to school management. It is the responsibility of all adults in their life to ensure that such issues do not go unnoticed and hence, parents working along with the school authority is a critical aspect to ensure this.
Teachers need to be trained with alternate coaching and corrective methods. We know kids. They are mischievous and will definitely end up doing something that should not have been done. Without an alternative to corporal punishment, there is no way a teacher can ensure that children do not repeat them again.
In fact, it is even important for teachers to understand the emotional impact of corporal punishment in children. Having insight on this will help teachers understand a child’s psychology better, this will, in turn, ensure that teachers stick to the plan of No Corporal punishment in school.
Parents and children having an open discussion with the school Principal or other school faculties will also help the school in understanding if the policies are in place. Considering the fact that there is no definitive monitoring method to measure and understand if teachers are sticking to the no corporal punishment in school rule, such slightly unorthodox methods need to be kept in practice. This will help the management monitor the teacher’s behavior in classes.
The government needs to ensure that strict laws are in place against corporal punishment in school in all states. This will inflict the awareness in teachers that continual practice of corporal punishment in school would lead them to face severe law and order causalities. Also, explaining about student rights to teachers will ensure that the corporal punishment is kept at bay.
Other private pieces of training to teachers on sensitivity and alternative corrective measures can also be helpful for teachers.

Alternative corrective measures

We have curated a bunch of other corrective measures that teachers and parents could follow instead of corporal punishment.

If done right, these methods will ensure to have a positive impact on a child over time without the other emotional distress a child would go through when corporal punishment is practiced.

Negative consequences – Negative consequences are when the child endures any kind of negative repercussions for their action or behavior.

This will help the child understand that their teacher is punishing them minus the distress they go through in corporal punishment.

Time out – This is a popularly used correction method by many teachers and parents alike as an alternative for corporal punishment.

This requires the misbehaving child to stay in the corner of the room, away from all the friends, toys and any other source of entertainment.

This idle period provides the child with ample time to think of the action/s that leads to the time out.

Also, missing the fun and games will cross their mind the next time the child thinks of making a ruckus again. That should teach them a lesson.

For Time out to be an effective positive re-enforcement, teachers and parents need to ensure that there is quality Time in for the child to miss the entertainment during Time Out. Failing which, the activity miscarries its purpose.

Also, there has to be an effective Time out area for the task to be successfully fulfilled.

For toddlers or children who are most likely not to sit still, a Time out room would be ideal. Else, a corner of the room or the bottom of a flight of stairs is effective as the child does not have a source of entertainment in the area and is forced to stay idle.

Understand Behavior that caused Time out

All behaviors may necessarily not call for a Time Out in the first instance.

An IF statement could come to play in many situations. “If you keep throwing the pencils down, you are going into Time out.”

This statement has to be followed with Time out if the child continues the behavior.

Multiple warnings only make the child doubt the credibility of the warning. Crucial behaviors that require immediate change will call for an immediate Time out.

Children need to understand what behavior calls for immediate Time out and what doesn’t.

This will help them in understanding what behavior of theirs has to be changed immediately and what’s them just being naughty.

Considering Time out as the first option for all negative behaviors wouldn’t make the child understand what crucial changes need to be bought in immediately.

Also, they are kids. They will be naughty. All children will end up in infinite Time out if they are placed in Time out for every mistake they do.

Consider Resistance – The child resisting Time out is a common possibility. They may not be willing to go to time out or may just simply not want to stay in time out for long.

Teachers are usually advised to warn the child of additional consequence should they not abide by the Time out rules. The IF rule comes in handy here too.

“If you do not stay in Time out, you will not be allowed to play time for the next two days.” The thought that they may lose their play time for a whole of 2 days will urge them to stay in the Time out.

It is important to ensure that the larger consequence is followed out so that the child knows to correct their behavior. Failing to follow through the larger consequence, the child will lose faith in the process of Time out and will no longer comply with the Time out rules.
Following through the larger consequence, however, will ensure that the child knows that there is an impending larger consequence any time they do not follow through Time out, and this will encourage them to improve their behavior better.

Effective Consequences – Consequences have to be consistent for a child to understand the importance of it. Only then will the punishments prove to be effective.

For instance, if a child gets into a fight with their friend five times, they need to face the consequences 5 times. Three consequences against five fights will not teach them the right lesson.

Positive Consequences –Now that we know what punishments like Time out do let’s look at some methods of positive consequences. Showing children their positive qualities is as important as changing their negative qualities.

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Also, a child may have improved their behavior and inculcated a positive habit as a result of Negative consequences, and this needs to be rewarded. Only then will a child understand the benefits of improving themselves.

Positive attention – It is important to ensure that the child receives enough positive attention when they accomplish a task or display positive behavior.

Failing to exhibit positive attention on the kid when they display a positive trait will not show the child that what they just did was a good deed. Good and Bad will only get imprinted in their brain when an adult displays an emotion associated with their behavior.

Praise – This is something that works well on kids of all age, and we know, on adults too.

A simple “It’s really nice of you to help your friend with it,” will go a long way with kids, especially when the praise comes from their beloved teacher.

Rewards – A tangible reward for good behavior will be a constant reminder of the positive consequence they faced over positive behavior.

A tangible reward does not have to be pricey or very materialistic. It could be as simple as a star on the book from a teacher or a toffee for them to enjoy during lunch.

Teaching New Skills – One of the major reason children throw temper tantrum is that they do not know how to perform a certain task.

Helping them learn a better way to function every day will solve a lot of problems they have and hence eliminating the need to have a negative or positive consequence.

Natural Consequences – It’s okay if the child eats one too many chocolates in spite of you warning them not to.

You know the child is most likely to have a stomach ache later, but the child does not. It is sometimes best to let nature do its thing and teach children a thing or two.

By falling sick once and going through the pain, they remember that you know better in most situations.

Please understand that we are not advocators of not taking care of a child on purpose.

However, given the circumstance, such small cough, cold or stomach ache they get from not listening to you will work wonders when compared to you initiating negative consequences or even corporal punishment.

Difficulties of implementing Alternate corrective Measures

These ideas are tough to follow through. We do understand that they are easier said than done considering various other factors at play.

Crowded Classroom – A classroom is filled with children. It is close to impossible for a teacher to pay attention to individual students and reinforce all these methods all day long.

Also, the fact that many private schools overfill the classrooms makes it extra difficult for teachers to pay attention to each child.

While there is no practical solution to the issue, there are some workarounds that could be performed for the betterment of the situation:

Appoint more than one teacher for a single classroom in primary classes. This will help divide the attention, and this will help teachers to devote more time to each child.
Have class monitors as children grow. Teachers can interact with this monitor to understand the difficulties children are facing.
Ensure to show at least one positive and negative consequence in a classroom every day.

Different teachers for different subject

Having a single teacher trained on these alternative methods for corporal punishment would not be effective considering there are different teachers for different subjects in all schools. 1 or 2 teachers following positive and negative consequences and the others still following corporal punishment would only send mixed signals to children. It is even not capable of resolving the issue at hand either.

The school management has to ensure that all facilitators are trained on and implement the alternative behavior improvement programs at classes and do not resort to corporal punishment in school.
Children need to have an open line to communicate about a fall out to ensure that action is taken against these teachers. This will help in ensuring that teachers are aware of the impending consequences they face should they continue to practice corporal punishment in school.

Cultural differences

Diversity is not an alien topic in the classroom. There are children from different families, states and even countries in the same classroom. It is close to impossible for a teacher to learn each child’s background and understand what is offensive and what is not to each child. There could be instances where a child could be more hurt than you intended to when corrective action is applied.

Wrapping up

The best and probably the only option against the corporal punishment is to explain the intent to the child and ensure that you clear things out with them. You may also include their parents in this discussion to better understand the child’s perception and to better explain your ideology.