Courage and Patience - Samriddhi RPKM

To enjoy the fruit of life, we need to learn how to “SOW” the seed of patience, “GROW” the plant of courage which will bear the “FRUIT” of victory as shown in the picture. 

Situation 1:- A fearful student 

As an enthusiastic and passionate educator, I found myself facing a unique challenge in my teaching career. In my classroom of diverse and talented students, there was a little girl named Arushi who was a new student.

I noticed the fear in her eyes and the unease in her body language. During the first few days, she always used to tap her pencil and look restless. I understood that her fear might be due to the desire to fit in with her new classmates.

Instead of reprimanding her, I decided to approach the situation with empathy and understanding. One morning, when the class settled down, I gathered the students in a circle and initiated an activity named "Welcome circle". Each student was encouraged to share something about themselves that others might not know. This activity not only helped Arushi feel included but also allowed the other students to see her as more than just a new student. 

During that activity, I also shared a personal story about my struggles with my fear when I was young. I explained how I overcame it with the support of my teachers. Arushi seemed intrigued by my story and appeared to find solace in the fact that she wasn't alone in feeling this way. 

I occasionally organised mindfulness exercises into my class routine. These activities and exercises not only helped Arushi manage her fear but also allowed the entire class to develop a sense of calmness and focus. 

As the days passed, she began to open up more and became an active participant in class discussions. I noticed that she started to ask questions and express her thoughts, even if she hesitated at times. I praised her efforts by encouraging her to continue sharing her ideas.

 

At the end of the year, she flourished academically and developed strong bonds with her classmates. During a farewell ceremony, Arushi stood in front of the class with a confident smile and delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking me for being a teacher who truly cared and believed in her. 

Situation 2: An impatient student 

Patience helps us to develop a healthy attitude. It improves our ability to accept setbacks and enjoy life more. There is a saying; “Good things come to those who wait.” It allows us to persevere and make more productive decisions, often leading to success. 

In my teaching career, I remember the year I faced a class filled with unusually impatient students. I noticed that my students couldn't sit still during lessons and were always eager for the next activity. Determined to help them cultivate patience and focus, I decided to embark on a unique teaching journey. 

One sunny morning, I announced a special project called "The Patience Quest." I explained that the students would have to participate in a series of challenges designed to test and improve their patience. 

The first challenge was called "The Waiting Game." Each student had to water a tiny seedling every

day and wait for it to grow into a beautiful plant. They learned that growth takes time and effort, just like learning. 

Next came "The Art of Silence." The students were asked to meditate for a few minutes every day, concentrating on their breath and calming their minds. At first, it was tough for the restless bunch, but with time, they started to appreciate the peace and focus that silence brought. 

As the weeks passed, I noticed a change in my students. They began to listen more attentively, complete their tasks diligently, and show understanding towards their peers. The class even started to encourage each other during challenging moments. 

For the grand finale of "The Patience Quest," I organised a scavenger hunt. The students were given clues that led them all around the school. They had to work together and solve riddles, testing their patience and teamwork. At the end of the hunt, they found a treasure chest filled with personalised certificates praising their newfound patience and perseverance. 

The once impatient students were now transformed into a more disciplined and focused class. They appreciated the value of patience and how it positively impacted their learning journey. It not only helped them academically but also nurtured their character. 

Conclusion:

Dealing with fearful and impatient students can be a challenge, but as an educator, you can implement various strategies to help them feel more comfortable and engaged in the learning process. Here are some tips to address the needs of fearful and impatient students: 

• Built trust and rapport. 
• Understand their concern by talking with them. 
• By providing constructive and encouraging feedback. 
• Incorporate different teaching methods and activities to accommodate various learning styles.
• Foster peer Interaction through collaborative learning activities, group projects and discussions. 
• Be Available for One-on-One Help. 
• Be patient and empathetic. 

Remember! Each student is unique, so adapt your approach to suit their needs. You can help fearful and impatient students thrive and develop a positive attitude towards learning by creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Patience and Courage - Ananta RPKM

Hope in the guise of the Maths Teacher 

Patience is one of the principal abilities of a teacher. Patience while encouraging and explaining topics to the students gives them a sense of courage and the belief that they can achieve anything. 

The same thing happened to me when I was appointed as a maths teacher in one of the schools on the outskirts of my town. 

On the first day, I introduced myself to the students and asked them to introduce themselves. Every child enthusiastically introduced himself, but one child caught my eye. He neither introduced himself nor was he curious to know about the subject. 

I noticed that he used to copy all the digits in reverse. For almost a week, I observed him, and then I understood he was suffering from dyslexia. His parents were illiterate and didn't know what the issue was with their child. 

As a teacher, I wanted to give colours to that boy's hands so that he could colour his life. 

I tried to speak with him, but he didn't talk to me. It took me another week to break the ice. Then, one day, in a playful manner, I tried to teach him about letters and digits. I tutored him during the extra periods and sometimes after school. After 2 months of practice, he finally started to improve.

I used to encourage him to participate in different extracurricular activities too. After my constant upliftment, he showed courage and participated in an inter-school debate competition. He was very nervous, but I motivated him that he could do everything he wanted to. He stepped on the stage, and with all his might, he gave his best. He didn't win, but everyone was surprised and appreciated his improvement. 

After that, he gained confidence and started performing well in academics. It took six months of patience and courage to make him what he is now. I was so overjoyed, as if I were the one who passed with flying colours. That time, I understood how a teacher's attitude towards students can mould their lives. 

Ananta @ RPK Moradabad, India

Bhawna Arora, Parul, Poonam Mehra, Ashita, Rajni Mehra, Neha, Anshika, Asha Mamgain

 

 

Happiness and Tolerance - Invincible Alphians

Happiness is essential in life, and it comes from us only. We should not overthink. We should not hate anyone around us. We should always try to help people around us, then naturally we will have peace of mind and peace of mind is only happiness. 

7 Remarkably Powerful Keys to Happiness 

• Live (or work) at the moment. Don't get stressed thinking about things you have to do later on. ...
• Find resilience. ... 
• Manage your energy. ... 
• Do nothing. ...
• Treat yourself well. ...
• Venture outside your comfort zone. ...
• Show compassion outwardly.

We can say that Happiness is the feeling of truly enjoying your life and the desire to make the very best of it. Happiness is the "secret sauce" that can help us be and do our best. It has also been found that: Happy people are more successful.

जीवन मे सुख दुख निरन्तर चलते रहते है।खुश रहना और दूसरो को खुश रखना हमारे ही हाथ मे है।यह प्रकृति का नियम है कि जो हम दूसरो को देगे तो वही हमे भी दूसरो से मिलता है खुशी का नजरिया प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के लिए भिन्न भिन्न होता है।यदि हमारी वजह से किसी को खुशी मिलती है तो वो हमारी खुशी को कई गुना बढा देती है।

जिस प्रकार एक छोटे बच्चे के लिए मिट्टी या खिलौने के साथ खेलने मे जो खुशी मिलती है वही एक बडे व्यकित को धन कमाने और खर्च करने से मिलती है। कुछ लोग अपने परिवार मे खुशी ढूढते है कुछ लोग इन्हे धन से मानते है। लेकिन मेरे नजरिये से देखे तो यदि किसी भी कारण से मेरी वजह से किसी दूसरे व्यकित के जीवन मे आती है तो वो मेरी सबसे बडी दौलत(खुशी) है यही बात मै एक उदाहरण के दवारा समझाती हूँ।एक बार जब मै मन्दिर गई वहाँ मैने कुछ बच्चो को देखा।उनमे से एक बच्चा बढा और मुझे बहुत हसरत भरी नजरो से देखने लगा वो मेरे पास आकर बोला मुझे भूख लगी है मैने सुबह से कुछ नही खाया।मैने पास की दुकान से भोजन लेकर भोजन करवाया।उसने खूब भरपेट भोजन किया और वहाँ से चला गया।जब मै मन्दिर से बाहर निकली तो वो एक बूढी औरत के साथ खडा था शायद वो उसकी माँ थी वो हाथ जोड कर मुझे धन्यवाद दे रही थी उस समय जो माँ और पुत्र की आँखो मे जो खुशी की चमक थी उसे देखकर मुझे बहुत खुशी हुई।

इन्सान को हमेशा जो भी है उसी मे सन्तुष्ट व सहनशील रहना चाहिए। सहनशील व्यक्ति ही समाज का विकास कर सकता है सहनशीलता से व्यकि्त मे सहन करने की शक्ति  मिलती है यदि मनुष्य मे सहनशीलता की कमी होगी तो वो किसी भी परिस्थिति का सामना नही कर पाएगा।

सबसे अधिक सहनशीलता इस समाज मे नारी की मानी गई है इसीलिए स्त्री को सहनशीलता की देवी माना गया है।

 

Tolerance is also an essential thing in life. Tolerance does not mean giving up one's own way of life. Tolerance is following the motto  'Live and let Live'. Tolerance just understands another person’s beliefs and practices, and habits without necessarily accepting them or following them.

It is adjusting to others a little, giving up just a little to make someone else happy. It understands that everyone has more or less the same basic needs as oneself. It realises that ultimately everyone wants to be happy and peaceful. We should understand that following does not help others alone. It helps oneself greatly when one is tolerant, the mind expands, habitual selfish junk is replaced with fresh peacefulness and calmness.

Tolerance is an important concept that helps people to live together peacefully. Tolerance also means that you don't put your opinions above others, even when you are sure that you are right. Tolerant people show strength in that they can deal with different opinions and perspectives.

• Listen Carefully Without Jumping to Conclusions. ...

• Try to Understand the Other Person's Point of View. ...

• Agree to Disagree.

• Tolerance is patience toward a practice or opinion you disapprove of — Tolerance is being agreeable—listening carefully and treating the person with dignity and respect—while you disagree. ...

• Tolerance has limits—Reality is beyond opinion.

How one can achieve Tolerance?

Tolerance comes by practice. Nothing comes on its own; practice yourself to listen, wait and approach rules. This can be explained by the following examples:-

Tolerance is nothing in front of a mother who carried us in her womb for 10 months. That is the most beautiful as well painful tolerance ever one can compare.

Think about a soldier who is waiting for his next gunshot to hear by hiding inside the bushes.

A beggar hardly earns in a day and returns with an empty pocket and wake up with the tolerance level of hope to survive.

A photographer who waits for a year to just capture the fish to come out from the water.

In contrast, precocial birds spend hardly any time in the nest and are often seen wandering in search of food alongside their parents only hours after hatching.

There is no level called Zero tolerance. Life goes on its flow. Show your patience towards it and replace the word tolerance.

चित्र के माध्यम से यह बताने का प्रयास किया गया है कि जीवन मे खुशी के साथ गम भी जुडा हुआ है यह एक सिक्के के दो पहलू है। जब तक जीवन मे दुख नही होगा तो खुशी का अहसास कैसे होगा।

In short, we can say, Happiness and Tolerance are like two sides of the same coin.

1. Intolerant people can often be happy.

2. Unhappy people can often be tolerant.

3. Tolerant people are often also happy.

4. Happy people are often also tolerant.

Invincible Alphians at Alpha Beta School Jaipur - Om Prakash, Meenu Trehan, Vibha Gurtu, Heena Diwan and Ashraf Hussain