ਮੰਡੇਰ (ਮਾਨਸਾ) ਵਿਖੇ ਲਗਾਏ ਗਏ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇੰਪ ਦੌਰਾਨ 15 ਸੌ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਕੀਤੀ

ਬਰੇਟਾ, 29 ਮਈ (ਮੰਡੇਰ) – ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇਅਰ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਮੰਡੇਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਮੁਫਤ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇੰਪ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਕੇੰਪ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਪੀੜਤ ਲਗਭਗ 1500 ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਮਾਹਿਰ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਚੈਕਅਪ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂI ਮੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਭਾਈ ਕਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਇਸ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਵਿਚ […]

ਬਰੇਟਾ, 29 ਮਈ (ਮੰਡੇਰ) – ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇਅਰ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਮੰਡੇਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਮੁਫਤ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇੰਪ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਕੇੰਪ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਪੀੜਤ ਲਗਭਗ 1500 ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਮਾਹਿਰ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਚੈਕਅਪ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂI ਮੁੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਭਾਈ ਕਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਇਸ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਥੁੜ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇਹ ਕੇੰਪ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਗਿਆI ਉਨਾਂ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕੀ ਇਸ ਕੇੰਪ ਵਿਚ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਰੋਗਾਂ ਦੇ ਆਪ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਚੁਣੇ ਗਏ ਰੋਗੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਆਪ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਲਿਜਾ ਕੇ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇI ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਹਲਕਾ ਵਿਧਾਇਕ ਚਤਿੰਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਮੂ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਇਹ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟਰੱਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਵਧਿਆ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਹੈI ਸਰਪੰਚ ਸੱਤਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਰੰਧਾਵਾ, ਸਾਬਕਾ ਸਰਪੰਚ ਰਮੇਸ਼ ਕੁਮਾਰ, ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਤੇ ਗੁਰਮੇਲ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਦਿ ਹਾਜਰ ਸਨI

Akal Academy Kajri Teacher’s article on Learning Barriers published in The Progressive Teacher Magazine!

English is the lingua franca of world communication. Despite the fact that today we have a large number of English medium schools in India yet the learning level of the learners in the language is abysmal and needs to be taken up for reforming, refining and improving to meet the requisite global needs and standards. […]

English is the lingua franca of world communication. Despite the fact that today we have a large number of English medium schools in India yet the learning level of the learners in the language is abysmal and needs to be taken up for reforming, refining and improving to meet the requisite global needs and standards. Let’s see how:

Being a teacher of English language for the past twenty years I have witnessed a rapid transformation in the forms of teaching the language in the context of its objectives, methodology and approaches and have found that teaching of English as a subject has more to do with its curriculum purposes.

Teaching of English Now and Then:

We, as second generation language learners, were taught English by the teachers in our later classes and learnt English like other subjects like science, social studies, mathematics and had very little opportunity to use it functionally and practically in general vis-a-vis specific areas; besides bilingual teaching methods where teachers used L1 in teaching prose, poetry, grammar, drama remained in practice. In addition to these drawbacks, teachers had very little time to teach the language and learners got no environment to use the language in or out of the school in natural conditions either in written or in spoken form. But now this has dramatically changed and today teaching of English as language and subject has a wider platform in language learning, practice and usage across classrooms, homes, cross culture societies, and nations.

Major Language Learning Barriers:

Despite the fact that our schools are now well equipped with English teaching-learning techniques like audio-visual material, digital tools, besides qualified teachers, the level and standard of English teaching-learning in many reputed schools is abysmal. Last week while attending a week long Spot Evaluation of answer books of the examination conducted by CBSE, I came across many language learning problems our school children face.

Conventional English Language Teaching:

There is no argument against the fact that English teaching in Indian schools is traditional in methodology and teaching learning procedures of the language teachers are outdated. Many, if not all, schools have continued with the conventional methods. In many schools teachers transmit the lessons by self-reading, explaining, discussing without giving learners opportunity to make inferences of their own appreciation.

Excessive Use of mother language:

Though the use of mother tongue in teaching second language helps a child to get inferences to incorporate into targeted language, but excessive use of mother tongue tends to curb the naturalness of the process of learning a new language. Our teachers or parents while teaching the second language to the child translate L1 into L2 and this limits the scope of acquiring and learning of English faster and better.

Lack of Oral Communication

In many English medium schools teachers as well as students lag behind in oral communication. Before starting a lesson, teachers rarely engage learners in warm up activities. Direct teaching by teachers makes students passive listeners. Sometimes teachers do not teach for language development rather they focus on the examination the child has to qualify after completing a course or unit.

Lack of Grammar Integration in the Learning Process:

Regardless of the country or the language, grammar is the foundation for communication — the better the grammar, the clearer the message, the more likelihood of understanding the intent and meaning of the message. But in Indian schools English grammar teaching-learning has remained a major problem. Moreover, lack of structured integration of grammar in part or a whole is a very common learning barrier of English Language. In our schools we need to focus our efforts on strengthening understanding and use of correct English grammar.

Lack of using Teaching-Learning aids:

Teaching of English in all its skill domains needs appropriate use of teaching aids and learning materials specifically prepared by language teachers. But in many schools the use of technical devices, audio-visual aids, teacher made material is negligibly used even if readily available.

Lack of Practice and Learning Environment:

Other than the above constraints, the teachers have very limited teaching hours, mostly from three to six hours per week which are not enough to teach the language. Besides parents do not encourage their children to learn English through speaking with siblings, watching TV programmes, reading English newspapers, etc. Nowadays, children rarely do leisure reading which is very essential to develop language skills.


Strategies to Smarten up Children in English Learning:

Setting up of Teaching- learning Goals:

English language teaching in the Indian school scenario is quite different from that of other English-speaking nations. Our language teachers must equip themselves with teaching skills to bring them up to the global standards. Our school curriculum must be designed to enhance all the language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing) grade wise up to the learning expectations of learners.

Developing Metacognitive Skills of English Language Learners:

English Language learners in the Indian school education context have their specific learning needs. Our English language teachers try their best to fulfill these requisite needs through the school curricula. But the need of the hour is to provide the children study material and techniques to learn, for self-assessment, note taking, etc. Teachers must enable learners to be skilled in all relevant fields of language learning.

Contextualization of Learning:

It is a well-established fact that students learn better when they are familiarized with the instructed information with real experiences directly. In our schools I always advise my language teachers to teach language in real life like situations using and performing demonstrations, manipulative activities, repetition, dramatization of learning content. This gives children enough usage of language.

Teaching Through Schema Building:

Teachers cannot assume that a student has the same background experiences as his peers because they live in distinct learning zones. To help students learn new information, it is important to find out what they already know. This requires specific preparation to determine what their prior educational experiences were. A way to assess a student’s background knowledge is to brainstorm and cluster in small groups on a topic that will be taught. Given the importance of building background knowledge and helping them to create schema, various strategies can be implemented including: Pre-reading, Communicative Pre-Reading, Vocabulary Instruction, Visual Cues, Questioning Methods, Comprehension Instruction, and Appreciating their Culture.

Teaching English as language more than a Subject:

In Indian schools, English is still being taught as a subject more than a language to be mastered. The need of the hour is to make our young learners master the language skills.

Ashok Singh Guleria teacher of 19 years standing is a post- graduate in English Literature. He writes on pedagogical issues and children’s behavioural concerns. Currently,he is the Head of Department of English and Academic coordinator cum Teachers’ Trainer at the Akal Academy Group of Schools, Kajri U.P. He can be reached out at ashok.guleria70@gmail.com

Mock Fire Drill organized for students of Akal Academy Kajri

A mock fire and evacuation drill involving Disaster Management Club and students was conducted by Akal Academy Kajri to create awareness among the student community of fire fighting techniques and the ways to respond swiftly in times during emergency situations. Prior to the commencement of the exercise, the students and teachers were split into various […]

A mock fire and evacuation drill involving Disaster Management Club and students was conducted by Akal Academy Kajri to create awareness among the student community of fire fighting techniques and the ways to respond swiftly in times during emergency situations. Prior to the commencement of the exercise, the students and teachers were split into various teams including fire alarm, search and rescue, evacuation, site safety, transportation and media management teams to carry out the mock drill.

Mr Pardeep Singh (PET) instructed the students to safely use the fire extinguishers and identify the type of extinguisher to use in emergency conditions

Later Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria explained and demonstrated different improvised methods needed to rescue and evacuate people caught in such emergency situations besides explaining the ways to operate the fire extinguishers safely.Principal, Mrs. Simran Kaur Thind lauded the efforts of teachers and students who carried out this informative and well planned exercise.,Mr Gurmukh Singh Mr. Dineshwar Dutt, Mr. Sudhir Mr. Phillip Xavier too contributed to conduct this group activity.

~ Tapasleen Kaur

Rural Stars of Akal Academy, Theh Kalander celebrate EARTH DAY!

Students of Akal Academy, Theh Kalander celebrated Earth Day to sensitize about the importance of saving environment. It is great time for educational, and action-oriented activities. Banners and colourful charts were put up, reading “Go Green” and “Plant a tree today”. Children learnt the importance of preserving planet earth. Students showcased classroom environmental education activities. […]

Students of Akal Academy, Theh Kalander celebrated Earth Day to sensitize about the importance of saving environment. It is great time for educational, and action-oriented activities.

Banners and colourful charts were put up, reading “Go Green” and “Plant a tree today”. Children learnt the importance of preserving planet earth.

Students showcased classroom environmental education activities.

Each Student can make a difference to the Whole Community!

~Tapasleen Kaur
~New Delhi, 26 April’16

Students of Akal Academy, Kajri participate in Earth Day Celebrations!

With the growing number of environmental problems and therefore sensitizing the children about the future global crisis, Akal Academy Kajri Niranjanpur celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2016. The programme began with poster making and model making by the enthusiastic children. The student took out rally in the surrounding of the area to aware the […]

With the growing number of environmental problems and therefore sensitizing the children about the future global crisis, Akal Academy Kajri Niranjanpur celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2016. The programme began with poster making and model making by the enthusiastic children. The student took out rally in the surrounding of the area to aware the people about rising environmental concerns. Later the 9th and 10th classes put their hands to support the move.

Amritpal Singh (9E), Gurkaran Singh 9B, Gurpreet Singh 9B, Jibin Josekutty (9E) and Reni Philip (8C), Yashi Mishra (9C) Simrandeep Kaur (9C), Rajdeep Kaur made beautiful posters and slogan placards to make the programme a success.

The Principal Mrs Simran Kaur Thind, expressed her appreciation and asked the students to contribute to make the earth a safer and beautiful planet.

Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria Mr. Vattanpreet Singh, Mr. Philip Xavier to gave their support to organize this activity to make it a new learning experience.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 25th Apr ’16

Students of Akal Academy, Kalloh celebrate the BIRTH of KHALSA!

The Birth of Khalsa was celebrated with religious fervor & gaiety. Students participated with lot of enthusiasm to make this auspicious day more memorable. Devotional speeches, Shabad Kirtan, Kavishri were presented highlighting the meaning of Khalsa. Parents of the students were also invited to witness the delightful performances of their kids. Kids were adorned in […]

The Birth of Khalsa was celebrated with religious fervor & gaiety. Students participated with lot of enthusiasm to make this auspicious day more memorable. Devotional speeches, Shabad Kirtan, Kavishri were presented highlighting the meaning of Khalsa. Parents of the students were also invited to witness the delightful performances of their kids. Kids were adorned in colourful attires according to the theme of Baisakhi. Langar was arranged for Sangat & Students.

Hail the efforts of these kids cherishing Guru Sahib’s gift to Sikhs.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 25th April ’16

Junior Annual Sports Meet at Akal Academy, Bilga

Healthy mind resides in the healthy body. The overall development of the students is totally dependent on the environment which is given by the school. Taking this view into consideration AKAL ACADEMY BILGA organized Annual Sports Meet 2016 of junior wing in school ground. It was the sports meet which gave emphasis on 100% participation. […]

Healthy mind resides in the healthy body. The overall development of the students is totally dependent on the environment which is given by the school. Taking this view into consideration AKAL ACADEMY BILGA organized Annual Sports Meet 2016 of junior wing in school ground.

It was the sports meet which gave emphasis on 100% participation. Students from class K.G to II grade participated in it. The total number of participants was 197. The guest of honour of this function was S. Gyan Singh Bains ji. Sewadar Tarlok Singh Ji also accompanied him in this special event. Parents were also invited for the function.

The ceremony started with Shabad recited by the students. After March pass, choreography was presented by the students. The sports activities organized are 50 m race, frog race, spoon-lemon race, get ready for school and balloon blasting.

Parents also enjoyed the events presented by the students. All the students were participated enthusiastically. Motivation was given to the students in the form of gold, silver and bronze medals.

This event was enjoyed by students, their parents and their teachers. Parents appreciate the efforts of teachers and students. The event was completed with happiness and joy.

Refreshment was served to students and parents at last Principal Harpreet Kaur Sahni thanked the chief guest and parents. She also congratulated the winners and the motivated others to participate with enthusiasm in future.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 23rd Apr ’16

Activity “Go Green” at Akal Academy Uddat Saidewala!

Under the able guidance of Ms. Rajinder Kaur & Ms. Jasveer Kaur, Akal Academy Uddat Saidewala organized an Activity “Go Green” where students from class 1st to 8th participated and planted trees. Students brought different types of plants from home. Plants are planted by students in different parts of school campus in presence of teacher […]

Under the able guidance of Ms. Rajinder Kaur & Ms. Jasveer Kaur, Akal Academy Uddat Saidewala organized an Activity “Go Green” where students from class 1st to 8th participated and planted trees.

Students brought different types of plants from home.

Plants are planted by students in different parts of school campus in presence of teacher and gardener.

After planting plants, students watered the plants and cleaned up the school campus.

This activity created awareness among students about importance of trees.

~ Jasvinder Kaur
~ New Delhi, 21st April ’16

Akal Academy Pedagogical Leadership Team at Hyderabad!

The Director, Dr. Davinder Singh and the Principal, Dr. Neelam Kaur attended the IB Asia Pacific Annual Conference at International Convention Centre Hyderabad. P D Mani, the PYP Coordinator attended the IB Pre- Conference workshop. It was a great opportunity for them to interact with experts and workshop leaders from IB as well as the […]

The Director, Dr. Davinder Singh and the Principal, Dr. Neelam Kaur attended the IB Asia Pacific Annual Conference at International Convention Centre Hyderabad.

P D Mani, the PYP Coordinator attended the IB Pre- Conference workshop.

It was a great opportunity for them to interact with experts and workshop leaders from IB as well as the pedagogical leaders of other schools from around the globe. The team also visited the Sreenidhi International School and the Silver Oaks International School.

~ Jasvinder Kaur
~ New Delhi, 9th April ’16

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਦਮੀ ਥੇਹ ਕਲੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਲਾਏ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਕਿਸਮਾਂ ਦੇ ਪੌਧੇ |

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਦਮੀ ਥੇਹ ਕਲੰਦਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਤੋ ਛੇਵੀ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਹਥਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੇਖ ਰੇਖ ‘ਚ ਲਾਏ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੇ ਪੌਧੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਪੌਧਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਪਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਬਚੇ ਬੜੇ ਹੀ ਖੁਸ਼ ਸਨ | ਆਪਣੇ ਹਥੀ ਰੋਪੇ ਪੋਧੀਆਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਬਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਨ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿਮ੍ਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਇਹਸਾਸ ਕਰਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ […]

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕਾਦਮੀ ਥੇਹ ਕਲੰਦਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਤੋ ਛੇਵੀ ਜਮਾਤ ਦੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਨਿੱਕੇ ਹਥਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੇਖ ਰੇਖ ‘ਚ ਲਾਏ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੇ ਪੌਧੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਪੌਧਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਪਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਬਚੇ ਬੜੇ ਹੀ ਖੁਸ਼ ਸਨ |

ਆਪਣੇ ਹਥੀ ਰੋਪੇ ਪੋਧੀਆਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਬਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਨ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿਮ੍ਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਇਹਸਾਸ ਕਰਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ |

ਖਿੜਖਿੜਾਉਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੇਖ ਕੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਭਵਿਖ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਜਾਗਰੂਕ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਇਹ ਇਕ ਸਫਲ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਰਿਹਾ |

~ Jasvinder Kaur
~ New Delhi, 25th March ’16