3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Issue #201, 14th May 2024

What are the potential consequences of each option? What are my core values and priorities in this situation? What are the opportunity costs of each alternative? Do I have all the relevant information, or is more research required? What have been the outcomes of similar past choices? Who will be impacted by this decision? What is my underlying motivation for each option? Can I live with potential regrets of this choice? Does this choice move me towards my bigger life goals? What does my intuition tell me?

These could be some of the potential questions that you can put out to yourself, your student, your child when you are making choices on almost daily basis.

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Three images of the week

Two Thoughts of the Week

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“But until a person can say deeply and honestly, “I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,” that person cannot say, “I choose otherwise.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

One video of the Week

David Döbele is a young professional who started his journey on Youtube by sharing his career experiences and struggles with the community. His channel has now become number 1 for business studies and career in his home country Germany. In the meantime he has also co-founded the company Pumpkincareers to help others start their career path in finance and consultancy.

Reading with Ms. Meenu: Tip of the week

Only we can select the books that will broaden our students’ horizons because we know about our learner’s backgrounds, interests, home life, and culture. With this information in mind, I choose these texts that will extend the learning beyond our classroom walls. Looking for particular books that open windows to other places, situations or cultures is just one way to broaden our student’s horizons. Now that we know how to select books, let’s see where to read aloud and breaks are important as well.

A Comfy Place to Read and Listen:

If you don’t know how to create an area to read aloud for your children, here are a few ideas to consider. First, make enough room so that children can sit comfortably in their own space. If you have some cushions or bean bags to throw around the reading area would be a great addition. It should be a cozy corner with books of different genres.

Frequent Brain Breaks:

We know that young children can only sit and listen for a short amount of time. If you are reading and discussing a lengthy book you might consider pausing for a brain break or two. A brain break might be as simple as inviting the children to stand up and play a quick game of Simon Says or asking listeners to stand when they turn and share their thinking.

Happy Reading!

Meenu Gera

Consulting home and school librarian and reading guide.

Student career counseling: Opportunities and approaches.

Case study of the week:

Student X, a dedicated student enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), sought assistance in mapping out his college list during his final term of grade 11. He was passionate about pursuing psychology at the university level, and his Higher Level (HL) subjects included biology, English literature, and psychology, while his Standard Level (SL) subjects comprised mathematics, French, and chemistry.

Initially, X demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to his academic goals. However, the transition from the CBSE curriculum to the IB curriculum posed challenges that affected his grades, not meeting his expectations. Consequently, he fell behind in his grade 11 finals.

X’s parents held contrasting views on his university choices. His mother advocated for a practical approach, encouraging him to consider a diverse range of university options. On the other hand, his father was adamant about focusing solely on prestigious universities in the United States. This persisted until X’s predicted grades did not meet the requirements for admission to these top institutions.

Our approach to assisting students in mapping their college lists revolves around creating personalized university lists that align with their academic capabilities and aspirations. We prioritize opportunities for acceptance over potential rejections by considering a diverse range of universities that match the student’s profile. By doing so, we aim to facilitate successful admissions outcomes and support their educational journey effectively, ensuring a positive and fair approach to higher education opportunities.

Case study provided by Fermata Career Guidance

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