The meeting focused on classroom management and lesson planning, with teachers discussing the importance of incorporating relaxation exercises and establishing stable camera positions for effective communication. The group explored storytelling as an educational tool, with discussions about incorporating various activities to enhance language learning and teaching methods for both Hindi and English. Teachers shared experiences and ideas for creating engaging lesson plans, emphasising the importance of planning, collaboration, and incorporating different activities to support students' language development and overall learning experience.
Next steps
- Sunita: Send photos of textbooks to Neelashi after today's session and before the next session
- Sunita: Complete the story by writing on the back of the drawing in pencil, add a title page, and create a storybook
- All teachers: Complete LSRW lesson plan activities based on their stories by 3:30 and post photos to the WhatsApp group
- Sunita: Make corrections to the lesson plan and post an updated photo to the WhatsApp group after incorporating feedback
- Lalita: Contact Neelashi after class to discuss something personal
- All teachers: Bring 1-2 books from the school library for next week's session to use in lesson planning
- All teachers: Post their completed LSRW lesson plans to the WhatsApp group if not already done
Summary
Classroom Management and Mindfulness Training
Neelashi led a meeting with teachers to discuss classroom management and lesson planning. She instructed the teachers to set up their cameras in a stable position, similar to Sunita's setup, to facilitate communication during the session. Neelashi emphasised the importance of relaxation and mindfulness exercises, including deep breathing and focusing on positive thoughts. She encouraged the teachers to share their experiences and contribute to the group's collective goal of supporting each other and making a positive impact on children's lives.
Storytelling in Education Initiatives
The meeting focused on storytelling and its importance in education, with Diana from PYDS introducing the organisation's mission to provide quality education, nutrition, and support to underprivileged children, particularly girls. Sunita emphasised the significance of collaborative work among teachers and introduced a storytelling session, encouraging participants to create lesson plans and storybooks that incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Gulabee highlighted the importance of personal feelings and expressions in children's learning. At the same time, Neelashi emphasised the importance of modelling language skills and incorporating moral lessons into storytelling to enhance children's intelligence and confidence in their abilities.
LSRW Lesson Plan Development
Neelashi guided the group on creating lesson plans for Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) activities. She instructed everyone to develop their own stories and use them to plan activities related to each LSRW component. Gulabee and Sakshi confirmed their understanding, while Rahima was asked to create activities based on her story. Neelashi emphasised the importance of planning and set a deadline of 3:30 for submitting the plans, along with photos of the completed work.
Story Writing Activity for Teachers
Neelashi discussed a story-writing activity with teachers, explaining that they should write a story and then have students listen to it. She instructed the teachers to unmute themselves for the discussion and to avoid confusion. Sakshi asked a question about how to proceed with the activity, and Neelashi clarified that they should use the story as a basis for discussion with students in their age group.
Educational Exercises and Hindi Teachers
The meeting focused on planning educational exercises and activities for students, with discussions about incorporating Hindi teachers into the project. Neelashi emphasised the importance of including various activities and suggested that teachers could share their ideas through WhatsApp groups. She also requested participants to turn on their cameras during the session and post updates in the group. Neelashi mentioned that she would select one teacher to summarise the activities related to listening, speaking, reading and writing, and she asked for feedback from participants, such as Lalita, Rahima, and others.
Enhancing Language Learning Through Activities
Neelashi and Sunita discussed the importance of incorporating various activities into the LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) framework to enhance language learning. They emphasised the need for students to understand the context of what they read and to practice speaking by connecting with nature. Sunita suggested using many scripts and listening exercises to help students better comprehend and articulate their thoughts. Neelashi agreed on the importance of speaking and reading skills, emphasising the need for students to grasp the whole meaning of what they read and relate it to their personal experiences.
Enhancing Engaging Lesson Plans
Neelashi and Sunita discussed lesson planning and teaching strategies, focusing on making lessons more engaging and interactive. They explored ideas such as incorporating interesting writing tasks and utilising visual aids to maintain student interest. Neelashi suggested making minor changes to Sunita's lesson plan and emphasised the importance of planning. Sakshi joined the conversation later, sharing her experience of adapting a lesson plan for a school and discussing the challenges faced by teachers.
Enhancing Student Engagement Strategies
The teachers discussed various teaching methods, focusing on activities like drawing, reading, and writing to engage students. Gulabee shared a story about an elderly woman and her relatives to illustrate how children can identify with characters in stories. They discussed how to incorporate speaking and writing exercises into the classroom, encouraging students to express their feelings and develop their language skills. Neelashi emphasised the importance of allowing students to work at their own pace and not focusing too much on perfectionism.
Enhancing Language Teaching for Children
The meeting focused on language teaching methods, particularly for teaching Hindi and English to children. Priyanka shared her experience learning the Ramayana and Mahabharata to children, emphasising the importance of connecting characters to natural elements and helping children understand and use vocabulary in everyday language. Neelashi emphasised the importance of teachers developing language skills beyond grammar, encompassing listening, speaking, reading and writing. The group also discussed the importance of libraries in schools and the need for teachers to share lesson plans and ideas with one another.
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