KOTHARI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM REPORT
24th June 2019- 29th June 2019
GRADES K-12- TEACHING & ADMIN STAFF
DATE EVENT GRADE REPORT PHOTOGRAPHS
24-27th
June 2019
YOGA
SESSION
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Mr. Sandeep
K-12 Kothari International School hosted a Yoga session for the
staff members. The resource person focused on the
flexibility of body and mental peace. Mr. Sandeep
professed that yoga is accepted worldwide as one of the
most effective form of exercise to influence the mental
control. A qualified yoga trainer imparted basic yoga
knowledge to the staff members.
The staff members practiced various yoga asanas under
the guidance of the trainer, starting with warming up and
stretching followed by the series of asanas. A yoga
capsule was also designed for the students of the school
which has to be done every day. The capsule consisted of
some asanas and mantras which will help the students and
teachers to attain mental peace and healthy growth
All the staff members really enjoyed the session and
could feel a difference in their bodies.
24th June
2019
SERVICE
RULES
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Manju
Gupta
K-12 On 24th June, 2019, Our Principal Ms. Manju Gupta met
the entire staff of KIS in the School A.V Hall to discuss
and educate the staff members about the Service Rules.
She started the session by asking the staff members to
introduce themselves and help each other know better.
This enabled the entire staff from K1 to 12 to know each
other in a better way.
Our Principal discussed all points of the service rules
elaborately and also cleared doubts of the teachers
regarding any policies. It was an informative session as
many queries regarding Salary, Gratuity, PF, Leaves,
Transportation and Other Facilities were cleared.
24th, 28th
& 29th
June 2019
INSPIRE BY
HEARTFULN
ESS
RELAXATION
-
MEDITATION
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Mr. Sulabh
Mishra and Mr.
Narayan Arya
K-12 A session for heart fullness and meditation was organized
in the AV hall of the Kothari International School. Mr.
Sulabh Mishra and Mr. Narayan talked about the
connection of our mind to our soul. He also talked about
how meditation can help us improve our lifestyle and
release stress. We learnt the method of cleaning of
thoughts followed by meditation. While meditating the
staff experienced lightness in their body and mind.
Everyone felt relaxed and calmer after the meditation was
over. It was a great experience for all the staff members.
Many activities were conducted during the workshop and
the main points covered during the workshop were:
1. RELAXATION- To feel the healing energy of mother
earth.
2. CLEANING- Feel the impurities as smoke which is
getting eliminated from your thoughts and body.
3. PRAYFUL CONNECTION- Prayer is all about
connection with your higher self.
4. POWER OF THOUGHTS- Investing time in positivity
to feel a current of purity.
24th June
2019
WORKSHOP
ON
ROBOTICS
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
A workshop was organized for science and computer
science teachers in ATL Lab of Kothari International
School on 24th June, 2019.
The topics introduced were:
1. Introduction to mechanzo 12+ and linkup installation.
2. Introduction to LINKUP software.
3. LINKUP software basic block and control block.
4. LINKUP software logic block + sensor interfacing.
5. Make crazy car
6. Program crazy car from LINKUP
Everyone loved the experience and they were very
involved in the activities. It was a great learning for all
the science and ICT teachers.
25th June
2019
SCIENCE
WORKSHOP
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Mr. Ranjit
Majumdar
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
A science workshop was organized for the science
teachers from grade 4-12. Mr. Ranjit Majumdar talked
about making the science learning easy and realistic for
the learners. He also talked about different scientific
achievements in our country within the past four years.
He introduced the names of different fighter planes,
missiles and submarines which helped the staff to
enhance their learning. The session was interactive and
everyone loved it.
25th June
2019
WORKSHOP
ON
ELECTRONIC
S
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
A workshop was organized for science and computer
science teachers in ATL Lab of Kothari International
School on 25th June, 2019.
The topics introduced were:
1. Introduction to resistors and capacitors.
2. Finding the value of a resistor.
3. Making different circuits
Everyone loved the experience and they were very
involved in the activities. It was a great learning for all
the science and ICT teachers
26th June
2019
WORKSHOP
ON
ELECTRONIC
S
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
The third day of Robotics workshop for Science and ICT
teachers was on 'ARDUINO'. The session started with the
assembling of a Hydraulic JCB, followed by Arduino
Programming in which the glowing of LED was
controlled with the help of a switch and then, by using a
Bluetooth. Use of Ultrasonic sensor HCRO4 for
measuring distance that works on the principle of
reflection of sound waves was also explained. It was a
great learning session.
26th June
2019
APLHA
MATHS
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Ms. Sarita
Mathur and
Ms.Payal
K-5 A workshop on Alpha Maths was conducted by Ms.
Sarita Mathur and Ms. Payal for the Maths teachers of
Grades K-5 on 26th June 2019 in the P.D. Room. The
topic of the workshop was Problem Solving and Bar
Modelling. The resource people shared many activities
and strategies that can be used for problem solving
approach at various levels. They further shared various
word problems which were solved by the teachers during
the session using the strategies taken up by them.
The workshop was very interactive and informative.
26th June
2019
TEACHING
AND
COMMUNICA
TION
SKILLS
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Mona
Verma & Mr. S.
Hali
GRADE
4-12
On 26th June 2019, a session was conducted by Ms Mona
Verma and Mr S Hali of Disha Foundation, in the AV
Hall. The session was divided into four modules taking
the participants through an interactive journey beginning
from their exploration of self to surrounding and from
fears to perceptions. The participants could make out the
importance of communication to create a safe learning
environment and stepping back to look at things from a
different perspective, creating a balance between
emotions and knowledge. The session was enjoyed and
appreciated by all participants.
27th June
2019
WORKSHOP
ON DRONE
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
A workshop was organized for science and computer
science teachers in ATL Lab of Kothari International
School on 27th June, 2019.
The topics introduced were:
1. What are drones?
2. Types of drones.
3. History
4. Current application
5. Future analogy
Everyone loved the experience and they were very
involved in the activities. It was a great learning for all
the science and ICT teachers.
27th June
2019
FISH
PHILOSOPHY
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Bhavani
Shankar
GRADE
6-12
A very interactive session on ‘Fish Philosophy’ was taken
by Ms. Bhavani Shankar for teachers of Grade 6-12.
Fish Philosophy is a modelled after the Pike Place Fish
Market, is a technique which aimed at creating happy
individuals in the workplace. This philosophy has been
created to improve organizational culture. It has four
central ideas, around which the philosophy revolves-
• Choose your attitude
• Play
• Make someone’s day
• Be there
The teachers were helped in understanding these four
ideas through various activities and were able to
understand the difference in themselves after application
of the ideas.
Educators may use The Fish Philosophy to build
supportive relationships with students and help student
practice personal responsibility. Both are keys in creating
effective classrooms.
With the application of Fish Philosophy, one can spark
creativity in the school and workplace settings.
27th June
2019
MINDFULNES
S
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Sonia
K-3 Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully
present, aware of where an individual is and what is that
individual doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed
by what is going on around.
While mindfulness is something everyone naturally
possess, it is more readily available when an individual
practice it on a daily basis. Ms. Sonia made participants
do certain meditation practice like focus on all the seven
chakras and few breathing exercises.
There is a growing research showing that when the brain
is trained to be mindful, the actual remodelling of the
physical structure of your brain is taking place. She also
further explained that as more time is spent practicing
mindfulness, we can probably find our self- feeling
kinder, calmer, and more patient. These shifts in the
experience are likely to generate changes in other parts
of life as well.
Mindfulness practices can help us become more playful,
maximize the concentration span and help for a relaxing
night sleep.
27th June
2019
TACKLING
CHALLENGE
S OF
INCLUSIVE
EDUCATION
IN
CLASSROOM
RESOURCE
ROOM-
Ms. Aqsi Naqwi
GRADE
4-5
Following the simple yet brilliant words “Know your
challenges to know success”, the Rainbow department of
Kothari International School Noida conducted a
workshop on 27th June 2019, for the tutors of grade 4 and
5, addressing the achievements and challenges faced by
the tutors as they put their best foot forward in building
an inclusive classroom.
The session included brain-storming activities for the
tutors to highlight specific skill sets, a person hold and
what challenges one can face in the absence and limited
access to those skills, in order to understand the barriers
some of their students maybe facing in day-to-day life.
The tutors were provided with a series of strategies and
methods to be more aware of the needs of their special or
differently-abled students so to create a safe and inclusive
environment in their classroom, addressing the need of
each student’s learning.
27th June
2019
SHARING
BEST
PRACTICES
K-3 Teaching is a collaborative process which means helping
our colleagues and sharing the ideas and techniques with
them can help not only teaching practices, but the
students’ results as well. To make this session a regular
practice, micro lessons were presented by the teachers
on June 27th, 2019.
The session helped in nurturing a learning culture, it
identified and filled the knowledge gaps, and it
generated creative and innovative ideas.
Integrating sharing best practices into the philosophy of a
school can encourage transparency important for
accomplishment of the set goals. It was an informative
session and the teachers enjoyed learning from each
other.
28th June
2019
WORKSHOP
ON 3D
PRINTING
Grade 4-
12
Science
& ICT
Teachers
A workshop was organized for science and computer
science teachers in ATL Lab of Kothari International
School on 28th June, 2019.
The topics introduced were:
1. Introduction to 3D printing
2. Case study
3. Application of 3D printing
4. CAD process
5. Hands on 3D printing
Everyone loved the experience and they were very
involved in the activities. It was a great learning for all
the science and ICT teachers.
28th June
2019
PLANNING
BOARD
STRATEGIES
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Ms. Manju
Gupta
GRADE
9-12
It is important to keep oneself updated as a teacher and
provide the best understanding to the students. Keeping
this in mind, a session with Ms. Manju Gupta was done
for teachers of Grade 9-12. Paper correction and correct
way of writing of marks on answer sheet were discussed
along with the teaching practices followed. Students of
Grade 10 and 12 need to prepared for the boards and
syllabus completion is an important step which should be
kept in mind always. Grade 9 and 11 are the stepping
stones for the board classes and if there is a topic which is
not relevant then a lot of time should not be wasted on
the, important and relevant topics should be focused
upon.
28th June
2019
NEXUS OF
GOOD
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Mr. Anil
Swaroop
On 28 June 2019, a motivational workshop, ‘NEXUS of
GOOD’ was conducted for the teachers of our School by
Mr. Anil Swaroop, author of "Not Just A Civil Servant"
and experienced public servant with a demonstrated
history of working in Coal and School Education sectors.
Mr. Anil Swaroop shared his triumphs and his
disappointments, both public and private, narrating his
story as he has lived, which was not only enlightening but
inspirational too. He expounded on the evolution of ‘I’
with passion, inner strength and fulfilling the desires. Mr.
Swaroop took the teachers to a self- exploration of who
they are, what they do and their influence on others every
day.
He was instrumental in spearheading positive approach in
each of us by reminding us to focus on future and not
failure, to not to succumb to any situation but be a
definite self-believer and always to look for a ‘KICK
START’ which make-things-happen’ with the hope to
inspire others to do the same.
The entire talk was engaging, informative and inspiring;
made more relatable for the audience through a witty
sense of humour.
28th June
2019
OCCUPATIO
NAL
THERAPY
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Dr. Akansha
Mathur
K-8 On 28th June 2019, Kothari International School Noida
took another step towards creating an environment which
promotes health and learning in the school by announcing
the opening of an Occupational Thearapy (OT) Centre in
the school premises and organised a workshop for the
faculty to understand the approach and benefits of
Occupational Therapy.
The workshop was conducted by Ms. Seema Rana and
Ms. Akansha of the Rainbow Department. The workshop
pointed out that with the help of Occupational Therapy,
kids can have enhanced development, improved cognitive
and communication skills, and minimized developmental
delay. The therapy is carried out according to the child’s
disability or condition. The practitioners evaluate the kid
and then set out a therapy procedure to improve the
processing and enable new learning.
29th June
2019
BUILDING
THE FUTURE
EDUCATION
MODEL AND
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGEN
CE
RESOURCE
PERSON-
Dr. M.M. Pant
K-12 On 29th June 2019, Kothari International School Noida
organized an interactive session for their faculty and staff
conducted by Dr M.M. Pant. Dr M.M. Pant is Retd. VC
JNU, Director IIT, Educationist par Excellence,
Entrepreneur, and much more.
In his talk, Dr M.M. Pant through his anecdotes and
relatable examples touched upon several topics from
artificial intelligence to the role of technologies and
science in our life. The entire talk was engaging,
informative and inspiring. The session was an interesting
and interactive round of question and answer with the
audience. The audience in their take back could express
the life skill lessons and information they gathered
through this session.