VETERAN PEDAGOGUE/ RESEARCHER/ WRITER/ DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Session 2020-2021
CURRENTLY AT VIDYA DEVI JINDAL SCHOOL , HISAR.
I took up the planning first and embedded all the qualities mentioned above, to venture for the following activities to make the Academic Year an appreciative one.
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Planning of Number of Classes to be conducted online as per the academic needs of various verticals. The Academic Coordinators had given a robust input and was an integral part of the planning process.
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Planning the Curriculum as per the changes in the mode of transaction and guidelines from CBSE.
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Conducting regular meetings to inform and update the VDJS staff regarding Online Teaching Platform and teaching pedagogy.
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Detailed guidelines and SOPs were drafted and shared with all teachers for smooth conduct of classes.
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Briefing of process to stay connected with parents throughout in order to update regarding students performance and participation in Online Classes.
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Training on writing Individual Performance report, making question papers on MS Forms, doing online invigilation duty etc. were a regular feature of training & meetings.
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Mentor Meeting ( weekly) and Virtual Parent Teacher Meet ( Monthly) rendered a collaborative effort in students’ learning.
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Training the entire sports department and creating all the required platforms for their online fitness classes and later on respective Games classes.
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Sports department was trained rigorously on how to operate MS Teams, Create Assessment Plan, Create Rubrics, Robust Curriculum Plan and also Work Experience Portfolio. All the teachers worked seamlessly, learnt and implemented which brought out a fruitful outcome.
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Regular online meetings were organised in order to keep everyone updated and to enhance teamwork.
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Departmental Meetings - every fortnightly
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School Academic Council meeting - as per the calendar
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Meeting with Academic Coordinators - weekly
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Meeting of Academic Team with Principal - monthly
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Meeting with Student Academic Council - fortnightly
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All meetings had been recorded for reference and perusal.
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Several documents have been prepared , shared , saved on MS Teams and also followed for the academic transaction.
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Various modes of Assessment were introduced so as to evaluate the student fairly in the online mode. Teachers were briefed regarding the kinds of assessment. Detailed SOPs were drafted, shared and implemented.
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Regular feedback from students and parents were taken on the effectiveness of online transaction- phase wise. Constructive feedback was incorporated in the next phase of online classes.
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Plan to receive students back on Campus. Convincing the parents through Online meetings.
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Took regular rounds in the hostels on a daily basis to ensure that students ( who came in the first round) settled in such difficult situations.
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Mentoring, Counselling, Chatting and Storytelling was done to keep them engaged and motivated.
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Taking the new admissions for a school tour on Sunday to make them aware of the campus.
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Arranging and monitoring the one- on- one special classes given to these students.
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Arrangement of revision classes for all to revisit the topics with doubts.
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Plan for the new session - 2021 - 2022 by taking inputs from all staff members. Introducing skill,vocational courses and health and physical education classes.
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All the events of the year were well documented for future reference.
Sports Online Classes
Innovative practices in Teaching
Academic Team Document
Minutes Of Meeting
Regular Proceedings of Academic Transaction
What speaks in volumes is not self appraisal, but what my team shares about me -
NEELAM SHARMA
Middle - School Co-ordinator
DOAC Ma’am has guided me in Year 2020-21 specially for-
· Planning for academic session 2020-21
· Orientation meetings
· Regular academic meetings
· Clear instructions for upcoming academic events
· Guidance whenever required
· Feedback for all academic events
· Perfect coordination between all the wings
· Taking opinion and respecting suggestion
· Freedom to express my views.
· Class observations and feedback to teachers for improvement
This has been really very helpful as ,despite the toughest session due to pandemic, the
academic in school has been very effective under the guidance of Ma’am Bhagwanti. There
was good coordination between teachers, council members, students, prefects and parents.
Conduction of Online classes, assessments, VPTMs, circulation of important academic
information, the effectiveness of CRs and prefects, everything went in sync and was
effective.
Actually, these words and lines cannot describe her kind guidance. She has been always
available for us.
ERINA MEHTA
Dept. of Science
I owe a lot to you for my learning.The various areas where your mentoring has been an asset to me and others in this journey during COVID times are :
a) You helped us frame the agenda for Mentor Meeting ,PTM , invite for Virtual PTM making the journey easy for us.
b) Detailed circulars with clear instructions are well acknowledged.
c) You taught me and everyone else the ways to interact and deal with the students patiently.
d) The varied workshops conducted by you gave us a lot of exposure to new learnings on the interpersonal front and with the students.
Whenever I approached you with any problem , you with your patient hearing had a solution to all.
D. DHAR
French Teacher
A respectable and knowledgeable educator in the educational field, An inspiration and real guide to me. I have learnt so many things in this field and am still learning.
Has always encouraged me to understand my worth, work and be a better person.
You have always listened to the offline/online class conducting problems and given solutions.You always lend your helping hand when any decision is taken for the sake of the children.Like headphone purchase to improve students listening skill. You have taught how to write minutes of the meeting and its style.
You always appreciate on achievements small/big and encourage to do better, the best.One example: students success in french olympiad examination both state level and national level
Simply, you are a good leader and motivator.
SHRAIYA GUPTA
TGT English
You have led by example by responding to new and unfamiliar situations during the pandemic(2020-21) by being flexible and demonstrating the ability to think on your feet.
You guided me how to simplify the introduction of various linguistic topics by associating them with day-to-day life and then incorporating them in the same literature lesson that is being taught in the class. For example, if the chapter , “The Lost Child” has been taught in the class , the incorporation of ‘Diary Entry’ , ‘story writing’ and ‘cloze passage’ into the chapter helped the children in recapitulation and revision without getting overburdened with extra tasks. Again, ma’am the way you conducted meetings with the staff to brief them about the new evaluation processes, new apps to conduct various assessments on TEAMS, FORMS, EXAM.NET, the patience that you displayed in making us understand and learn the functioning of various
Educational APPs was commendable and it helped me to show patience with children during online classes.
POONAM CHAUHAN
Controller of Sports
Some things we learn from books, by going to classes, watching presentations, and listening to lectures. Other things I learnt by observing, analyzing, imitating, practicing YOU.
For example,
a) how to communicate well,
b)how to engage your audience,
c)how to appear professional,
d)how to explain complex things in a simple way,
e)how to ask good questions and how to network,
f) how to make people feel valued and respected,
g) how to motivate others.
ABHIMANYU SONI
Artist / PGT Fine Arts
As you know last year was a challenging year for me due to online classes, but I learned many new things from you like:
a) I learned how to conduct online classes smoothly,
b) how to give assignments and homework to the students.
c) I learned how to take online exams from you.
Everyday I learned many things from your response.
You taught me everything and every deep point of online classes. I know I am an expert in my subject but only you gave me your support and suggestions on how I make my subject interesting in online classes, you support me every time like a mother. I hope in future you teach me as well .
SANDEEP KSHATRIYA
Soccer Coach
My journey started with the academic year which began for me in 2020-21 during lockdown and the entire concept of Residential boarding school which was new for me made me feel naive and a bit nervous,But under your guidance I was filled with a lot of positivity and confidence. Your authentic guidance made me slip into the comfort zone and give my best to the institution.
I learnt so many important things from you and how to multitask the things which were assigned to me and I appreciate you giving me your precious time to listen to my queries .The things which I have learnt from you are going to help me in the long run and I have already embedded them in my life.
I felt with you what a true leader actually means.
I express my heartfelt gratitude for everything and I hope to learn more from you every day.
DEEPAK KUMAR
PGT Music
DOAC Ma'am always helps me in my Music subject.She taught me to draft the Music question paper with proofreading. Maximum times she did the proofreading herself only. She taught me how to improve the qualities of below average students.
Because of the guidance of DOAC Ma'am, students were able to achieve good results in Music. Last year 31 Students got 100 out of 100.
Thank you so much ma'am for giving me the opportunity to work with you.
SHRIYA BHALLA
TGT Social Science
I have learned a lot from Ma'am Bhagwanti.
She has guided me throughout on any issue I have come up with, be it be preparation of question papers or fruitful conduction of classes. She has been a guiding force and a professional who has always helped me to render my services to the organisation with the best of my abilities.
She has been a great mentor who has given unconditional support to me. She has shown her continuous support in smooth conduction of online classes and exams and has shown a lot of patience by guiding each and every faculty member for the same.
During this pandemic, things were made a lot easier with her contribution and help.
SUMAN ARORA
TGT Mathematics
You have supported and guided me as a true friend.
Your timely reminder and help was like a vaccine for my relationship with my daughter. Your ways of interaction with growing children are amazing.
They help to connect.
I am really impressed by your creative ways of teaching.
I would like to learn your techniques of making good friends.
Your energy and enthusiasm always inspires me.
GUNJAN KAUSHIK
PGT Psychology
When I was not updated with the latest pattern of Psychology question paper ma'am, you mailed me the sample paper that was there on the CBSE site so that I can prepare Pre board psychology paper accordingly.
It was indeed very helpful as I prepared all my question papers according to the latest pattern that given by CBSE.
BISHWANATH BHADRA
Artist & Sculptor
I want to let you know how much having you as Mentor has meant to me throughout my time here. Your guidance and support have been instrumental in helping me achieve my professional goals and for that I am forever grateful.
Thank you so much for your kind guidance. I have learned so many things from you like how to write letters/ emails, how to use Ms-teams.
How to handle tough situations in life. You are a great motivator, your speeches always motivate me. You are a very creative artist also.
I remember we performed a skit drama in the 'Jindal Stainless ' programme. Thank You.
SANTOSH MISHRA
PGT Geography
It was a pleasure to work under you where you made the academics handholding for everyone at the time of crisis.
Your crisis management skills are really Praise worthy.
We hardly had any difficulty in getting the way and out of the academics be it exams or classes.
Really I salute your IT skills which you have made easy for everyone.
DR. JATIN KUMAR
TGT Music
I would like to give you thanks for your guidance and support throughout the year. You have inspired me to work on my difficult task.
Your willingness to help out with anything we've needed during online class on MS teams is very much appreciated.
You taught me the basic lessons of MS teams in vacations and cleared all my doubts.
Your efforts continue to help classes run smoothly, and I really appreciate your support.
Melodious Closure
Musical Creativity with Mr Jatin
A perfect integration of Music , Creativity and Rhythm exhibited through the Parody cum Medley composed by Bhagwanti Gupta on account of teachers day celebration on Online classes. The composition was sparkled by the Music played by Mr Jatin. It was a commendable Jugalbandi.
MS SUNITA VERMA
Senior School Coordinator
Ms Bhagwanti Gupta, Dean of Academics, is a versatile soul. She, as a leader,
firmly believes in and practices collaboration. Her patient and jovial demeanour
comforts and eases all.
She also believes in strengthening each member of her team and guides us with professional suggestions when needed. She gives space and autonomy to coordinators and teachers to decide for students’ welfare and personal growth. There is transparency in her dealings. She accepts suggestions with grace and optimism. She voluntarily shares her subject expertise to upgrade each member.
She is a guide, mentor, and philosopher with a systematic, planned
mind to me whose experience foresees the needs of the staff and perseveres to
meet those needs. I look up to her for professional decisions and find myself
privileged to be a part of her progressive team.
MS BOSKY SOPERNA
Primary School Coordinator
STRENGTHS
o Eagerly pursues new knowledge, skills, and methods
o Self confident
o Open to feedback
o Sincere and straightforward
o Accepts responsibility for own mistakes
Interpersonal Skills
o Resolves conflicts among team members if any
o Brings conflicts into the open for resolution
o Listens effectively
o Encourages open dialogue
o Gives personal attention; is accessible
o Adjusts to changes
o Recognises the value of people with different talents and skills.
Building Talent
o Gives enough feedback
o Gives feedback accurately and fairly
Leadership/Motivation
o Delegates enough work
o Delegates authority; encourages independence
o Sets clear deadlines
o Facilitates
o Communicates reasons for changes and decisions
o Conducts effective meetings
o Manages people according to their unique needs
o Tolerates honest mistakes as learning experiences