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Advantages of online classes during pandemic

By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali S chools, colleges, and universities were among the most severely impacted industries, with many having to lock their doors overnight. The learning process was interrupted by forced lockdowns in different parts of the world. Physical education classes were canceled in many schools, forcing students to remain at home. Families suffered mental and psychological consequences as a result of the abrupt termination. Many parents and students are also adapting to a new normal when living at home. ‘Necessity is the mother of all inventions,' it is often said. As a result, the educational system evolved to meet the current government safety and stay-at-home rules. Most schools and educational institutions also provide students with online courses to assist them in continuing their education. Virtual Classes and Their Importance According to research, children benefit from a schedule. A consistent schedule provides protection for children and aids in the development of...

Importance of English language in Education

  Because of its many uses and benefits in various human activities, English is spoken by speakers of several languages all over the world. Nobody can dispute English's significance as a global language in today's world. As a result, it is clear that the English language has grown in popularity across the globe. English, as a foreign language, gives us access to the most up-to-date information and is widely used. It is also the language of the modern era and is used for communication by people all over the world. We cannot do anything on the internet unless we use the English language to express our thoughts and opinions with the entire world wide internet. How about the educational sector? English is sometimes used as a medium of contact and learning for people who study abroad. Many highly talented students have disqualified education due to a lack of English language skills. English is the primary language for higher-level studies and is used in every book. ...

Counselling and School guidance (India): History in brief

By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali From the review paper by Kodad and Kazi, it is known that according to an Indian Express interview with Sudeshna Chatterjee titled, ' Schools are neglecting to counselling ,  a) the first Child Guidance Clinic was founded by Tata Institute of Social Sciences at Wadia Hospital in 1938.  b) In the same year, the Wadia hospital established a school health unit, which referred children with behavioral issues to the hospital. In 1979, the first school mental health clinic was founded at Nair Hospital. Asha K. Kinra also discusses some of the significant turning points in India's school counseling progress.   a) In 1954, the Central Bureau of Educational and Vocational Guidance was created by India's Ministry of Education.  b) Following the third five-year plan (1961), certified counselors and career masters, with the help of school teachers, began providing guidance services in classrooms.  c) By the end of the third five-year plan (1966)...

Counselling and School Guidance (US): History in brief

By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali While the foundations of therapy and instruction concepts can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome with Plato and Aristotle's philosophical teachings, the tradition of school counseling officially began at the turn of the twentieth century. Also, there is evidence suggesting that some of the methods and skills used by modern-day guidance counselors were used by Catholic priests in the Middle Ages, as shown by the commitment to confessional confidentiality. The Universal Plaza of All the Professions of the World (1626) , written by Tomaso Garzoni , was one of the first texts on career opportunities published near the end of the sixteenth century. Formal guidance programs using advanced textbooks, on the other hand, did not begin until the turn of the century. In the United States, the social reform movement paved the way for the establishment of advice and therapy in the 1890s. Many people were angered by the struggles of inhabitants living in slums and t...

What is Educational counselling and it's significance

By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali Educational counseling entails assisting and guiding students in making the best possible, educational decisions, including educational plans, job goals, stream and specialization options, and college or university placement based on their desires and priorities. In instructional settings, an Educational Counselor deals mostly with students in high school and college. Many schools have their own educational counselors to assist students in finding the right career and making educated decisions in their studies, especially for special needs students, and educational counselors often assist students in coping with personal problems that could be affecting their academic journey. In order to address those difficulties, an Educational Counsellor works with the student's parents, guardians, or teachers to assist them with determining the right solutions to the student's concerns. There are three core types of Educational Counselling: 1) Educational Guidance an...

Lene Sovold: The strategies we adopt to deal with the situation is going to determine our resilience as human species!!!

 By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali In one of the article published in WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM, Clinical psychologist and mental health advisor from Norway, Lene Sovold has explained in detail that the COVID_19 pandemic is functioning as an effective method for social change and giving new alternatives to many urgent global problems, depending on the coping mechanisms we have been using in response to this emergency situation.  From his clinical practice and general observation, Lene Sovold mentioned that different people react to a situation in different ways to cope with it and has categorized them into four categories, they are  1. Negativity due to external stimuli:   The behavioral changes (not following covid_19 guidelines), curiosity to explore negative theories, etc observed due to continuous exposure to social media or destructive external expressions. 2. Positive or proactive external expressions:  A very constructive state of mind, helping people in and ...

Prediction on psychometric tools during COVID_19

By S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali In the current COVID-19 setting, where everyone is talking about or picking up on a variety of topics, one has piqued my interest. Presenting an excerpt from the same  In a culture where employees and businesses meet by video conference and selection and recruitment monitored online with no face-to-face interactions, search consultants can offer precise and predictive assessments and useful insights into finding the right executive and non-executive talent. With the help of psychometric testing. What is psychometric testing? They are questionnaires used for personality evaluations. Psychometrics allows one to quantify personality characteristics, behaviors, emotional reactions, and psychiatric effects objectively in both study and practice. Psychometric testing instruments are appropriate for a variety of uses and results and help you determine which assessments are suitable for your business. There are four major clusters or groupings of characteristics that...