Friday, 20 September 2024

Taylor's Frame - L02 - Type A (Mathematical Operators, . & = ) and Type B (Variables & Brackets)


In this video you will learn about: A. Representing Mathematical Operators (+, -, × & ÷), Decimal Point (.) and Equal To (=) Sign using Type A on the Taylor's Frame. B. Representing Variables (A, B, C, D, X, Y & Z), Occasional Bit, Different Types of Brackets (( ) { } [ ]), Index Sign or Indicator (Power/Exponent) and Radical Sign (√) using Type B on the Taylor's Frame. Class/Grade: Primary and Secondary Subject: Mathematics Educational Setup: Special School Focus Group: Children with Visual Impairment + Teachers & Parents Lesson 01: Introduction to Taylor Frame + Representing Numbers 0 to 9    • Taylor's Frame - L01 - Representing N...   How to prepare Tactile Enlarged Models of Type A (Arithmetic Type) & Type B (Algebraic Type)    • Tactile TLM: Taylor’s Frame - Models ...   Please Note: - The number written after the Index Sign or Indicator denotes the power of the number/variable preceding the Index Sign. - The number/variable written after the Radical Sign denotes the number/variable placed within the under root or square root sign. Sources/Credits: - Aid / Tool Taylor Frame and Pegs: Purchased from Worth Trust, Chennai, India. - Background Music ‘Small Adventurers’ by ‘ShadyDave’. http://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave Acknowledgements: - I would like to thank N. K. Jha Sir and SAKSHAM (Teachers and Students) for teaching me how to use the Taylor’s Frame.

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Tactile TLM - Tactile Diagram of a Factor Tree (Algebraic Expressions)


A video tutorial on 'How to prepare a Tactile Teaching Learning Material (TLM) or Tactile Diagram of a Mathematical Concept called 'Factor Tree'. 

Class/Grade: VII 
Subject: Mathematics 
Topic: Algebraic Expressions 
Educational Setup: Special School and Inclusive School 
Focus Group: Children with Visual Impairment


Your efforts will not go in vain... Keep walking!

Thursday, 16 May 2024

NCERT Teaching Learning Interventions for Inclusive Classrooms - Fractions (Class VI)

Session Details
Educational Setting: Inclusive School
Board: CBSE
Curriculum: NCERT
Class: VI
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Fractions
Topics: 

1. What is a Fraction ?  
2. Representing Fractions on the Number Line
3. Types of Fraction: Proper, Mixed, Like, Improper, Equivalent, Unlike
4. Simplest Form of a Fraction
5. Comparing Fractions    

Live Session Recording

Program Credits
Organizer: CIET, NCERT
Project Name: Teaching Learning Interventions for Inclusive Classrooms
Recording Studio: CIET, NCERT, New Delhi
Recording Date: 07.12.2022
Live Telecast on: PMeVidya Channel and NCERT's Official YouTube Channel

I acknowledge and express my gratitude to SAKSHAM and NCERT for this opportunity.


With Hope.

A Beginner's Guide to Endings (2010)

🎥 "... But, I don't believe in miracles."


Reflection

A feel good family tale of regrets, love, dreams, brotherhood and surprises life throws back at you.

Movie Details
Name and Year: A Beginner's Guide to Endings and 2010
Director: Jonathan Sobol
Producer: Nicolas Tabarrok and John Kozman
Writer: Jonathan Sobol    
Music: Tom Westin
Cinematographer: Samy Inayeh
Editor: Geoff Ashenhurst  
Genres: Comedy, Drama & Family
Country: Canada and United States   
Language: English

Movie Plot

Upon learning they only have a few days left to live, three brothers set off to reverse a lifetime of mistakes.

Movie Trailer

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating 'A Beginner's Guide to Endings'.


Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Beginner%27s_Guide_to_Endings_FilmPoster.jpeg
Movie Plot and details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Beginner's_Guide_to_Endings
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1516002/
Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxzOeE3TMUk


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With Hope.

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Atkan Chatkan (2020)

 ðŸŽ¥ Music! an escape from reality...

Reflection
Reminds me of the following lines from Paulo Coelho's masterpiece 'The Alchemist':
"... when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

Sometimes you are born with a gift. If you figure it out and stick to it, nothing can stop you from realizing your true potential.

Movie Details

Name (Year): Atkan Chatkan (2020)
Director: Shiv Hare
Producers: Vishakha Singh and AR Rahman
Writer: Shiv Hare     
Music: Sivamani
Cinematographer: Subhransu Das
Editor: Lionel Fernandes
Genres: Drama, Family and Musical  
Country: India
Language: Hindi  

Movie Plot

The story revolves around a 13 year old Guddu who works as a helper at a tea stall and loves music. Atkan Chatkan shows the dreams of millions of young children who do not have the means but only a burning passion that needs careful nurturing to grow and succeed in life. 

Movie Trailer

(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists)

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Atkan_Chatkan_film_poster.jpg
Movie Plot and Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkan_Chatkan
Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAPNBXl9zys


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With Hope.

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 or The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

 The RTE Act, 2009

Article 21-A and the RTE Act came into effect on 1 April 2010. With this, India moved forward to a rights based framework that casts a legal obligation on the Central and State Governments to implement this fundamental child right as enshrined in the Article 21A of the Constitution, in accordance with the provisions of the RTE Act.

Video 


The presentation is divided into four parts:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Part 1 - RTE Act + Importance
03:22 Part 2 - RTE Act + Major Provisions
10:01 Part 3 - RTE Act + Provisions for Children with Special Needs
17:34 Part 4 - RTE Anthem
21:50 Acknowledgements 

Note: RTE Act + RpWD Act (2016) Important Points
1. Every child with benchmark disability between the age of six to eighteen years shall have the right to free elementary education in a neighbourhood school, or in a special school, of his/her choice. [Chapter VI: Section 31(1) of the RPwD Act, 2016]
2. It covers 21 forms of disabilities. [The Schedule (Specified Disability) of the RPwD Act, 2016]
 
Sources/Credits
1. The Right to Education Act or The Right Of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.   
2. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
3. National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.
4. The Ministry of Education (MoE), formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India – RTE Act:
https://www.mhrd.gov.in/rte
5. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan or Samagra Shiksha Programme
http://samagra.mhrd.gov.in/

Picture: Kids holding hands: https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/1350223/illustration-clipart-clipart-graphic-cartoon-kids-holdinghands-children-silhouettes

Video: Right To Education Anthem (Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4VylzZN5Y8&t=0s
   
Background Music: "Small Adventurers (music loop)" by "Shady Dave"
http://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave

Acknowledgements
Akansha, Bhaavya, Deepali and Naveen for their ideas, effort, time, dedication and support.

Swati Ma’am for motivating us to work on the RTE Act as a team.
Sudeep Sir for his insights.
Pubali Ma’am for her mentorship.
And Jha Sir for his support.

With Hope.