3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Issue #218, 10th September 2024

Do I inspire and motivate others?
Do I naturally encourage and support my peers to achieve their goals or work together towards a common purpose?

Am I good at listening and understanding different perspectives?
Do I take time to listen to others’ opinions and ideas, even when they differ from mine, and try to find solutions that benefit the group?

Can I stay calm and make decisions under pressure?
When faced with challenges or conflicts, do I remain composed, think critically, and guide the situation toward a positive outcome?

These questions focus on self-awareness, empathy, and decision-making, which are some of the core aspects of leadership.

Are you a leader? are you nurturing a young leader in your child and/or student as a teacher and/or educator? Go ahead and think if you would like to do so and what will that look like.

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Three images of the week

Two Thoughts of the Week

“Young people must have their voices heard at all times. We cannot not be passive participants in the conversations about our future. We must get active and create the future the way we want it.”
― Edem Agbana

“Serving my generation with excellence will in turn mean my generation can lead with excellence.”
― Onyi Anyado

One Video of the Week

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the CEO of a nonprofit, he shares surprising lessons on adaptability and accountability, showing why truly effective leaders listen to the voice of younger generations.

Reading with Ms. Meenu: Tip of the week

Literacy Trails: Trails take us somewhere new

With last week’s topic continuation let’s know deeper about trails of application and practice. We should try to design a trail for the application or practice of new ideas or skills. Like some of the learning experiences, trails of application and practice can be as simple as moving indoor classroom activities outdoors onto an asphalt play area, sidewalk or existing path or design one that is linear, serpentine or a loop. With your bucket of chalk and blacktop area or path, invite your students to apply and practice some of their literacy learning. You’ll quickly figure out the range of possibilities, but here are a few sensory trails, curricular paths, concept paths, word pattern paths and book trails to try as you launch your own.

Make a trail for book retelling or sharing: If you ask your students to do retellings, challenge them to retell the story on a path.

Use stones or signs with literary elements to prompt chalk responses from readers about their current books. Nonfiction could include types of nonfiction interesting facts test features. 

Keep Reading!

Meenu Gera

Consulting home and school librarian and reading guide.

Career guidance and placement strategies:

Allied Career in Biology, Class of 2027

Student X initially enrolled in NEET coaching during grade 11 with aspirations of pursuing a career in medicine. However, the student faced difficulties in physics, and her parents were concerned about her level of preparation and the likelihood of achieving a competitive NEET score. As a backup plan, they approached us to explore alternative career paths in allied fields.

We guided her through a variety of career options beyond medicine and provided mentoring. As expected, her NEET score fell short of the admission requirements. Nevertheless, the student expressed a strong desire to try again, committing to a year of focused preparation. Despite her renewed efforts, she began experiencing heightened stress, which affected her eating habits, disrupted her sleep, and caused significant anxiety.

Recognizing the impact on her well-being, the student decided to discontinue NEET preparation and instead pursue a B.Sc. in Psychology at Amity University, Bangalore.

As career experts, our role is to support students in striving towards their goals while also helping them reassess and adjust their paths when necessary. We work closely with students to ensure they not only pursue their ambitions but also maintain their mental and physical health along the way.

Case study provided by:Team Fermata, www.fermataco.com

Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn, and, experience. At the same time, I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and ed-tech organizations.

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