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2 lakh students failed to clear exams
Ludhiana, May 30 The teachers feel that they have been raising raising the matter, but neither the government not the board took it seriously. They say lack of right number of teachers in the schools and non-educational duties being assigned to the teachers are the main reasons for this result. Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, Dr Kanwaljit Kaur Bal, president of the Ph.D, M.Phil School Teachers’ Association Punjab, said teachers should not be held responsible for this dismal performance. She said the government or the board was trying to shirk responsibility by blaming everything on the teachers. The teachers were being put on several non-teaching duties around the time of the board examinations, she added. “Duties on the atta-dal scheme, elections, counting of votes, economic survey, survey of private schools and the compulsion of attending unnecessary seminars are the main reasons for which the students of Class VIII had to suffer. There are hundreds of schools in the state where there is an acute shortage of teachers”, said Dr Bal. She added that the teachers were being made a scapegoat. They were being transferred to other places for vested interests, thus disturbing the entire educational scenario. Gulzar Singh Kang, another senior teacher, said the government should not blame the teaching community entirely. “A handful of teachers may not perform their duties well but the entire teaching community could not be held responsible for the failure”, he added. Meanwhile, education minister Upinderjit Kaur, who had recently visited the city, admitted that the scarcity of teachers in the government schools was the main reason behind the poor Class VIII results. She said the government would take every step to streamline the education system.
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From Schools and Colleges
Ludhiana, May 30 Ms P. Kahlon, Director of the school and the Principal B. Gulati, gave away prizes to the winners.
Lecture
A seminar of hobby courses was organised by clara International company in Jain Public Senior Secondary School, Benjamin Road. Girls of senior classes were given tips on personality development and beauty care. Clara International is an Malaysian company which organises professional courses for self rejuvenation and grooming. Seminar on 'NETT'
Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Vocational Studies, an authorised learning centre of Punjab Technical University (PTU), Jalandhar, organised a seminar on "NET Technologies" in the college seminar hall here yesterday. The main speaker at the seminar was Amandeep Patti, lecturer and sub-co-ordinator, Department of Computers, PCTE. The aim of the seminar was to make the students aware of the spectrum of jobs available to an IT professional. The seminar was conducted in three parts. The first part was "Web Technologies," the second "Programming concept" and the last part was "NET framework." Amandeep told the students how to ''use technology to earn. Speaking on the brain drain issue, he said one could earn in dollars while staying in India itself. The students were motivated and thanked him for his useful guidance. Workshop
To keep the language teachers abreast of the latest technology, KVM organised a two-day English Language workshop in its computer centre here yesterday. S.C Saxena, school principal, welcomed the resource person Dr Z.N Patil from CIEFL and introduced him formally. Ms Aruna Pawar, Ms Sonia Verma, Ms Annu Sehra and Ms Namita Raj, in charges of various sections were also present. The workshop started with the lighting of the lamp by Saxena along with the resource person. The main focus of the workshop is on training teachers in the use of Language Lab. As many as 25 teachers teaching the subject from Class IV onwards attended the workshop. Uniforms distributed
Uniforms and stationery items were distributed to students of Government High School, Chawni Mohalla, here yesterday under the guidance of Principal Balwinder Kaur. Those who extended their help in providing necessary items to needy children, included Sukhdev Singh, Bhupinder Singh and Madan Lal Bagga. A cultural programme was also presented on the occasion in which students took part in an enthusiastic manner. Amongst others present on the occasion were Ms Manjit Kaur, Anil Kumar and Ms Karamjit Kaur Aujla. Seminar
A seminar under the Sarv Siksha Abhiyan was conducted at Government Senior Secondary School, here today. The seminar was inaugurated by Principal H.K Mayer. Camp incharge, Subhash Malik, welcomed those attending the seminar and shared a few words about time management. Mayer stressed on learning computer basics. "Teachers should update their knowledge and make learning process more easy", he stressed. Pool party
Small Wonders Nursery School, Sangat Road, arranged a pool party for students of the school today. Children looked cool in colourful costumes and swimsuits. They splashed water on one another and played water games and had cool dips. Teachers made paper boats for the kids and they had a boat race, too. Children sang and danced and enjoyed to their fill. Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle
Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle organised a seminar on ‘Effects of Modern Means of Communication on Youth’. Students from nine schools of the city participated in the seminar. The director of youth services directorate Satnam Singh Sallopuri said there had been a decline in ethical and cultural values among youth due to excessive exposure to objectionable programmes being aired by television channels. Sallopuri appealed to everyone to unite and organise for well being of social and cultural values. Exhibition at KVM concludes
Creative workshops and English language workshop being held at KVM as a part of summer training concluded today. An exhibition of art and craft items prepared by the students of primary and middle sections was held on the occasion. The music workshop for the students of primary wing and the Rajasthani folk dance workshop for all classes ended with a performance by students. This presentation mesmerised members of the school managing committee which included Lala Lajpat Rai. More than 500 students attended various workshops held during the past one week. Chabeel organised
Darshan Academy, Bhamian Kalan, organised a chabeel in the memory of Sant Darshan Maharaj today. The distribution of sweet water started with a prayer. The students and the staff whole-heartedly served the water and the eatables. R.K Khanna, officiating principal of the Academy, appreciated the enthusiasm shown by the students on the occasion.
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5 city students clear IIT-JEE exam
Ludhiana, May 30 Dr Virendra Singh, centre head, Aditya Institute, said he was very happy with the performance of students of the institute as another student, Karamjot Singh, also made it in IIT. Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, Shubham said he owed his success to Almighty, teachers at the institute, parents and well-wishers, without whose support he would not have achieved this goal. Two students, Karanpreet Malhan and Abhey Kalra, of BCM Arya Model School have also made to the IIT by getting 495th and 3191st rank, respectively. The Principals of the schools have congratulated the students and their mentors.
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PAU offers short-term farm course
Ludhiana, May 30 According to the director extension education, Dr N.S.Malhi, participants of the course will be imparted extensive knowledge on different aspects of farming and agro allied professions. Persons interested in the course can apply for admission by July 23, 2007. Interview for the selection of candidates will be held on July 27 at Kairon Kisan Ghar of the university. A fee of Rs 300 each will be charged from the candidates. In addition, Rs 100 per month will be boarding charges. Selected candidates will also have to deposit a refundable security of Rs 500. Application forms can be had from the office of the Director of Extension Education or Kairon Kisan Ghar at PAU. Forms are also available at all KVKs of the University in different districts.
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PAU science courses get good response
Ludhiana, May 30 The Master Entrance Test (MET) for admission to the M.Sc. programme in various disciplines in basic sciences has begun. According to the dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Dr Tejwant Singh, the entrance test for biochemistry, botany, zoology and microbiology which was held today. It attracted 178 students for 41 seats in these disciplines. The MET for admission to the masters programme in chemistry, scheduled for May 30, has attracted 37 applicants for just three seats. Dr Singh said the first round of counseling will begin on July 6, followed by second counselling on July 20 and third and last counseling on August 1, 2007. He informed that this college is also offering a one-year post-graduate diploma in journalism and mass communication. Graduates of all disciplines are eligible for admission in this programme for which the last date to submit the application is June 7. Applications will also be accepted till June 14 with late fee. Counselling for this diploma will be held on July 5, informed Dr Tejwant Singh.
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Teachers vow to improve teaching skills
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 30 The teachers took the pledge during the inaugural functions of the 12-day interaction seminars at various schools in the town and adjoining villages. Camps were inaugurated as part of the seminar programme at Government Senior Secondary School, Dehlon; MGMN Senior Secondary School; and Shahid Kartar Singh Dukki Government Senior Secondary School, Latala. Dr Ashok Bhalla, DEO, Sangrur, said hundreds of teachers would undertake the study of various modules of teaching.
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