शिक्षकों के लिए ई-मंच : टीचर्स आफ इंडिया

यह कहना अतिशयोक्ति नहीं होगी कि शिक्षक हमारी शिक्षा व्‍यवस्‍था के हृदय हैं। शिक्षा को अगर बेहतर बनाना है तो शिक्षण विधियों के साथ-साथ शिक्षकों को भी इस हेतु पेशवर रूप से सक्षम तथा बौद्धिक रूप से सम्‍पन्‍न बनाए जाने की जरूरत है।

राष्‍ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या 2005 में भी शिक्षक की भूमिका पर विशेष रूप से चर्चा की गई है। इसमें कहा गया है कि शिक्षक बहुमुखी संदर्भों में काम करते हैं। शिक्षक को शिक्षा के संदर्भों,विद्यार्थियों की अलग-अलग पृष्‍ठभूमियों,वृहत राष्‍ट्रीय और खगोलीय संदर्भों,समानता,सामाजिक न्‍याय, लिंग समानता आदि के उत्‍कृष्‍ठता लक्ष्‍यों और राष्‍ट्रीय चिंताओं के प्रति ज्‍यादा संवेदनशील और जवाबदेह होना चाहिए। इन अपेक्षाओं पर खरा उतरने के लिए आवश्‍यक है कि शिक्षक-शिक्षा में ऐसे तत्‍वों का समावेश हो जो उन्‍हें इसके लिए सक्षम बना सके।

इसके लिए हर स्‍तर पर तरह-तरह के प्रयास करने होंगे। टीचर्स आफ इंडिया पोर्टल ऐसा ही एक प्रयास है। गुणवत्‍ता पूर्ण शिक्षा की प्राप्ति के लिए कार्यरत अज़ीम प्रेमजी फाउंडेशन (एपीएफ) ने इसकी शुरुआत की है। महामहिम राष्‍ट्रपति महोदया श्रीमती प्रतिभा पाटिल ने वर्ष 2008 में शिक्षक दिवस इसका शुभांरभ किया था। यह हिन्‍दी,कन्‍नड़, तमिल,तेलुगू ,मराठी,उडि़या, गुजराती ‍तथा अंग्रेजी में है। जल्‍द ही मलयालम,पंजाबी,बंगाली और उर्दू में भी शुरू करने की योजना है। पोर्टल राष्‍ट्रीय ज्ञान आयोग द्वारा समर्थित है। इसे आप www.teachersofindia.org पर जाकर देख सकते हैं। यह सुविधा निशुल्‍क है।

क्‍या है पोर्टल में !

इस पोर्टल में क्‍या है इसकी एक झलक यहां प्रस्‍तुत है। Teachers of India.org शिक्षकों के लिए एक ऐसी जगह है जहां वे अपनी पेशेवर क्षमताओं को बढ़ा सकते हैं। पोर्टल शिक्षकों के लिए-

1. एक ऐसा मंच है, जहां वे विभिन्‍न विषयों, भाषाओं और राज्‍यों के शिक्षकों से संवाद कर सकते हैं।

2. ऐसे मौके उपलब्‍ध कराता है, जिससे वे देश भर के शिक्षकों के साथ विभिन्‍न शैक्षणिक विधियों और उनके विभिन्‍न पहुलओं पर अपने विचारों, अनुभवों का आदान-प्रदान कर सकते हैं।
3. शैक्षिक नवाचार,शिक्षा से सम्बंधित जानकारियों और स्रोतों को दुनिया भर से विभिन्‍न भारतीय भाषाओं में उन तक लाता है।

Teachers of India.org शिक्षकों को अपने मत अभिव्‍यक्‍त करने के लिए मंच भी देता है। शिक्षक अपने शैक्षणिक जीवन के किसी भी विषय पर अपने विचारों को पोर्टल पर रख सकते हैं। पोर्टल के लिए सामग्री भेज सकते हैं। यह सामग्री शिक्षण विधियों, स्‍कूल के अनुभवों, आजमाए गए शैक्षिक नवाचारों या नए विचारों के बारे में हो सकती है। विभिन्न शैक्षिक विषयों, मुद्दों पर लेख, शिक्षानीतियों से सम्बंधित दस्‍तावेज,शैक्षणिक निर्देशिकाएं, माडॅयूल्स आदि पोर्टल से सीधे या विभिन्न लिंक के माध्‍यम से प्राप्‍त किए जा सकते हैं। शिक्षक विभिन्न स्‍तम्‍भों के माध्‍यम से पोर्टल पर भागीदारी कर सकते हैं।

माह के शिक्षक पोर्टल का एक विशेष फीचर है। इसमें हम ऐसे शिक्षकों को सामने ला रहे हैं,जिन्‍होंने अपने उल्लेखनीय शैक्षणिक काम की बदौलत न केवल स्‍कूल को नई दिशा दी है, वरन समुदाय के बीच शिक्षक की छवि को सही मायने में स्‍थापित किया है।

पोर्टल पर एक ऐसी डायरेक्‍टरी भी है जो शिक्षा के विभिन्‍न क्षेत्रों में काम कर रही संस्‍थाओं की जानकारी देती है।

आप सबसे अनुरोध है कि कम से कम एक बार इस पोर्टल पर जरूर आएं। खासकर वे साथी जो शिक्षक हैं या फिर शिक्षा से किसी न किसी रूप में जुड़े हैं। अगर आपका अपना कोई ब्‍लाग है तो इस जानकारी को या टीचर्स आफ इंडिया की लिंक को उस पर देने का कष्‍ट करें।

पोर्टल के बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए आप utsahi@gmail.com या utsahi@azimpremjifoundation.org पर संपर्क कर सकते हैं।

तो आपका इंतजार रहेगा।

उठो

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पाँव रक्खो रकाब पर
जंगल-जंगल नद्दी-नाले कूद-फाँदकर

धरती रौंदो
जैसे भादों की रातों में
बिजली कौंधे
ऐसे कौंधो
-भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyon e you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wis h I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

(Written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.)

A.S.A.P

Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.

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There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare,

But as you hurry and scurry-

ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

In the midst of family chaos, "Quality time" is rare.

Do your best; let God do the rest-

ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

It may seem like your worries Are more than you can bear.

Slow down and take a breather-

ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs A.S.A.P.

ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.

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Ten Simple Steps to Loving Yourself

Ten Simple Steps to Loving Yourself

Louise Hay's famous book, 'You Can Heal Your Life' has helped countless people on the path to self discovery, and ultimately loving themselves.We humans are abundant in the excuses that we manufacture as to why we are unable to love ourselves.This underlying core belief of not being worthy stops us from reaching the very thing we say we so desperately want. It doesn't have to be that way!

You have a choice, and if you follow Louise's ten steps , you will reach the destination you have been yearning for all your life.

Remember, the secret is loving yourself , so here goes are you willing to change?

If you are, here is what you do.

1. Put an end to all criticism it never achieves or changes anything. Acceptance of yourself is key, when you approve of yourself, positive changes will come in to your life.

2. Stop thinking scary thoughts. If you find yourself doing that, change it to a mental image that brings you pleasure. Maybe thinking of your dog, a flower, food whatever brings you peace.

3. Be gentle , kind and patient. Treat yourself as you would your best friend, in fact be your best friend! Be gentle with yourself, be kind to yourself, and be patient with yourself as you learn to change your thinking.

4. Be kind to your mind. Gently change your thoughts, let go of the self hatred you are expressing with your thoughts. Don't judge or hate yourself for having those thoughts, quietly and gently change them.

5. Praise yourself. Pat yourself on the back, criticism can only break your inner spirit. Praise will build it up, so praise yourself as much as you can.

6. Be supportive. You support friends in need, do the same for yourself. If you need help ask for it, that is a sign of true strength. Allowing others to help you is self nurturing.

7. Love the negatives in your life. Own it, acknowledge that you bought them into your life to fulfill a need. Thank them for the lessons they have bought, lovingly release them, and make room for the positive ones you are creating today.

8. Love and take care of your body. Ensure that you look after your body, as well as you look after your car! So many of us would not miss the cars service, or think of putting the wrong fuel or oil into the engine, but don't give a second thought to what we fuel our bodies with. Cherish your body, and it will serve you well.

9. Look into the mirror. Really look into your eyes often, and express the love you feel for yourself, say it out loud. I love you, I really love you!

10. Do it now. Don't wait until the 'right' time to start loving yourself. The right time is now, not when you lose ten pounds, get a new job, or find a new partner. The time to start is now, all you need to do is the best you can.

कभी हम वक्‍त बरबाद करते हैं
कभी हमें वक्‍त बरबाद करता है
अच्‍छा , बुरा कैसा भी हो यारो
आदमी उसे हमेशा याद करता है ।
*राजेश उत्‍साही

What to do when you are trapped in a lift??

We never know when and where accidents will happen to us OR people around us. Read on and hope this piece of information may help any of us when things do happen to ourself, our friends and our loved ones.

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..........One day, while in a lift, it suddenly broke down and it was falling from level 13 at a fast speed. Fortunately, I remembered watching a TV program that taught you must quickly press all the buttons for all the levels. Finally, the lift stopped at the 5th level. When you are facing life and death situations, whatever decisions or actions you make decides your survival. If you are caught in a lift breakdown, first thought in mind may be 'waiting to die'...

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..........But after reading below, things will definitely be different the next time, if you are caught in a lift.

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First: - Quickly press all the different levels of buttons in the lift. When the emergency electricity supply is being activated, it will stop the lift from falling further.

Second: - Hold on tight to the handle (if there is any). It is to support your position and prevent you from falling or getting hurt when you lost your balance.

Third: - Lean your back and head against the wall forming a straight line. Leaning against the wall is to use it as a support for your back/spine as protection.

Fourth: - Bend your knees Ligament is a flexible, connective tissue. Thus, the impact of fractured bones will be minimised during fall.

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