Its time to take stock of how things have been at the MIS over the past few years- as many of you have commented during the last year (at least thats how long this blog has been around) there is much room for discussion.
Hence this post, at the special request of our Representative, Vivek Bhushan. This note is just to start things off, but among the various points you may like to comment on, here are some:
Are you happy about the level of sports at MIS?
Facilities- are they adequate? Some more games? which ones?
How much of a balance is needed between sports and studies? In which classes?
Do give your feedback- this is most important- and let's try to emphasise the positive aspects of all sides of the system, namely the efforts of the teachers, parents, and most importantly, the students!
Hence this post, at the special request of our Representative, Vivek Bhushan. This note is just to start things off, but among the various points you may like to comment on, here are some:
Are you happy about the level of sports at MIS?
Facilities- are they adequate? Some more games? which ones?
How much of a balance is needed between sports and studies? In which classes?
Do give your feedback- this is most important- and let's try to emphasise the positive aspects of all sides of the system, namely the efforts of the teachers, parents, and most importantly, the students!
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q1. Are you happy about the level of sports at MIS?
I suppose we need to start a basketball academy so that the talented and enthusiastic children have holistic experiences. Research shows that sports persons and fit people reap many mental and physical benefits by being fit and their abilities to cope up with stress and anxiety are also better. The brain functions well and also they are better leaders. Especially for females-those girls who are physically active till the age of 15 years tend to have 90% lesser probability to suffer from osteo-related diseases. there is tremendous gain in self-confidence and planning and managing abilities.
Facilities- are they adequate? Some more games? which ones?
we need to start throw ball, aerobics, yoga and basketball, seriously, systematically and on scientific basis. can we have some qualified sports scientist /fitness expert associated?
How much of a balance is needed between sports and studies? In which classes?
classes 1 to 5 = 60 sports / 40-acad
6-9 = 50 sports / 50-acad
10 onwards = sports should be only a recreational activity and no competition please. special coaching only for the gifted and talented if the family supports.
I SUPPOSE THAT PROPER TALENT HUNT SHOULD BE LAUNCHED AND THEN THEY SHD BE GROOMED. OTHERS SHD BE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE UP SPORTS AS RECREATION. OF-COURSE IF THERE IS NO BIAS IN SPORTS AND IS MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY STIMULATING THEN IT CONTRIBUTES TO GOOD AND BALANCED PERSONALITY. MARKS HAVE REACHED THEIR SATURATION POINT NOW. THE VALUE OF SCORING MARKS AND EXAMS WOULD FADE OUT SLOWLY AS U CAN SEE THE PROCESS HAS STARTED. MOREOVER MOST OF THE SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRENOURS AND CORPORATE BIG SHOTS WERE ALL RICH IN LIFE-SKILLS AND NOT BRILLIANT IN ACADEMICS. IF U WANT TO BE A SCIENTIST INDIA DOESN'T HAVE THAT KNACK OR INFRASTRUCTURE, U SHD GO ABROAD FOR THAT. TO BE HERE U HAVE HAVE THE BEST QUALITIES OF HEAD AS WELL HEART AND THAT COMES THROUGH-YOGA, SPORTS, FITNESS. IIT-DELHI TAKES SPORTS VERY SERIOUSLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY.
sports is ok as long as it supplements academics. any one pl enlighten me on that, if it is possible
I agree that we should put some emphasis on sports and sports facilities. For instance, my daughter in class 2 says that there is no real gymnastics, they only play games. Is this true?
Also, I read that some parents are doing a drop-off time Yoga. Where can I find out more about this?
Thanks,
Parent
Contact the sports teachers or come in the morning sports and talk to Vivek-parent representative, who is doing his best to form a core team for academics and sports. he needs support.
I am of the opinion that right from class 1, it should be made mandatory for children to take up a sport of their choice. The teachers and parents should play a very important role in helping the child choose. During PTMs, I notice parents only concerned about the academic goals. No one is really interested in knowing why their child is not participating in any sport.
Some years ago, my child was punished for talking in the games period. And you won't believe it, the punishment awarded to him was 'No Games for a month'! What a shame and what an irony! In this age of computers and TV it is so difficult to make the child go out and play and here the school is worsening the problem by keeping him away from it. When I complained, I was told that they will look into it and they still are!
Congratulations Vivek Bhushan! I hope you read this and find a solution to the abysmal behaviour of teachers during PTMs.
Of late, I have noticed that many of the teachers are extremely arrogant in the PTMs. They make it a point to bring out a nasty remark and publicly humiliate the child and the parents in front of the assembled parents and children. This is so demeaning for the child and completely shatters the child's self-esteem. If there is a problematic child, the least the teachers can do is, call the parents on an alternate date and discuss.
One mother, who had come with her child, was ripped apart and the poor lady was almost in tears. How can we expect the children to show respect to their teachers if they are going to behave so despicably?
Can the school not train the teachers on how to handle PTMs? Sure, they could do with some seminars and workshops. There are enough parents in the school who are HR trainers. One request from the management and these people will do it free of cost for the school.
I do not go to school to drop my kid. Is there any other convinient time to meet Mr Vivek Bhushan other than in the mornings?
what do you say to a teacher in a senior class who tells the parents and children who cannot understand what she teaches in class to drop everything else in life----including sports and start concentrating on getting marks
or else she will make sure that the child flunks?
Hi folks.
I just came across the term 'Integral learning' and was amazed to find this link providing an extraordinary insight into the whole concept. Please check it out and see how relevant it is in today's scenario. Ironically, there are experts in Auroville who do this for a living. Why not harness this resource to get back the lost glory at MIS?
http://www.learningtolearn.sa.edu.au/Colleagues/files/links/IntegralLearning.pdf
http://www.auroville.org/education/edu_centres/ilc.htm
e-mail address of mr. vivek bhusahan is vivek2airsourcing.com
Thanks for giving these links to the Auroville sight.ijust searched for integral education there and come across some mind opening stuff.
I just dont know what i am doing with my children.
i sure can see that i am being a lousy parent.
There are so many parents who feel that way. Integral learning used to be the mantra at MIS years ago. Somewhere along the line, it got low priority and is almost forgotten now.
Let us spread the word around, revive it, regain the lost glory and watch our children bloom.
I'm positive that it will soon become the hot flavour once it is brought to the notice of the management and the teachers.
I met some ex-students who are teachers in India and abroad who swear by it and are surprised to know that it is fast disappearing from MIS. It was popularised by the Mother & Sri Aurobindo!
Dear Vivek ,
1.I will like to know what you are doing to improve the conditions of toilets in school .
2. Are you going to promote only sports in MIS , even at the cost of academics ?
3. Will parents will also be counseled on parenting ?
4. Will you agree that many parents like us just submit to the unjust demands of our children ?
5. Is it true that some parents are not having any objection about children drinking alcohol within the school premises ?
6. Will you please mention the topics likely to take up and have a referendum on the topics . It will help parents a lot .
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