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Are you aware of Didaskaleinophobia?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

A condition characterized by a great fear for school is known as Didaskaleinophobia. Separation Anxiety is the common name used to describe this condition in most of the cases.  Many doctors argue that separation anxiety stems out of a fear of getting separated from the parents along with the fear of attending the school. These doctors often opine that the Didaskaleinophobia is a kind of separation anxiety. It is believed that this phobia is closely associated with the children within the age group of 12; it has the tendency of affecting the children and the teens simultaneously and may even continue into adulthood in exceptional cases.  Most of the children have an apprehension that something wrong is going to happen to them in the school. Others are scared that something is likely to happen to their loved ones and parents … Continue reading →

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School violence – the new face of Bullying

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Violence that surpasses various degrees of severity in the educational institutions is termed as “School Violence”.  The heinous nature of the school violence has made shocking revelations that involve actions like knife attacks and shooting. The less heinous nature may involve other forms of bullying through verbal or physical violence. Schools across the globe have come up with various programs to curb school violence; still there is no concrete solution that has been found. By far, the most common form of school violence is presumed to be bullying and an increase in the various forms of bullying makes it difficult to recognize the practice. In the earlier days, it was believed that bullying was more of a physical violence planned to be inflicted on a weaker person. Verbal bullying is also dangerous and has the ability of putting the student’s … Continue reading →

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Dealing with sexual harassment in the school

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Students are like beautiful buds that are yet to bloom as flowers. What if this beautiful phase is crushed with a sin that destroys the very essence of childhood? Yes, just turn around and you will find there are numerous buds (students) that are suffering, crying and facing some dreadful deeds , that deprive them from leading a normal life thus compelling them to take up a life filled with suffocation and a feeling of worthlessness. I’m stressing on the topic of Sexual harassment in schools. Victims of sexual harassment have to stand up for themselves and give a tight slap to this so called “social conditioning” that prevents them from opening up and fighting for their rights. A hostile environment characterized by sexual advances and words is known as Sexual harassment.  One needs to know how to respond while … Continue reading →

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Poroporoaki- the ancient tradition of saying goodbye

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Every vacation passed and I felt that I missed something very important. Various attempts to trace the element failed. I often felt my teaching lacked a special touch. It was only a few years ago that I figured out the actual missing element that gave me a contendness of being a teacher and a guide. It was then when I realized that there were many things left undone and many communications that were left unspoken between me and mu past students.  A deep wave of concern and regret swept my mind as I had not completed a few classroom projects nor I ever found any quality time to connect to the students nor ever had the opportunity to speak a few kind words with my students though they were in  the final term. Then somehow I came across the experience … Continue reading →

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Let us understand the pros and cons of the School uniform

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

There has been a long lasting debate on the issue of dress code or the school uniforms. There have been regulations imposed by the school administration on the dress code. The schools are of the opinion that imposing dress code is a matter of discipline whereas another group feels it is unfair to the students. This long lasting “Tug of War” comes into picture especially in the Parent Teacher Meetings. Let us find out the pros and the cons of the school uniforms and see if we can derive a conclusion? Pros: It is believed the uniform brings about social equality among the students. School uniforms are helpful in reducing the peer pressure by diminishing the economic barriers. Most of the students dont have to worry about their looks when it comes to wearing uniforms. It is also beneficial for … Continue reading →

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