Click here to view. My Reflective Journal Cultivating Socio-Emotional Skills in Second Language Learners As part of my experimental study, I designed and implemented "My Reflective Journal" for students to develop essential self-awareness and self-management skills. This innovative tool integrates socio-emotional strategies with second language acquisition, empowering students to enhance their journaling skills and build socio-emotional competence. By incorporating reflective journaling into their learning process, students can: - Develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors - Cultivate self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-motivation - Enhance their socio-emotional skills, including empathy, communication, and problem-solving - Improve their second language acquisition and overall academic performance Through "My Reflective Journal," students are encouraged to explore their feelings, experiences, and interactions, fostering a gr...
I had the privilege of attending a two-day national seminar on "Integrating Indian Knowledge System in Higher Education for Global Excellence in the NEP 2020 Era" at the NSS Training College, Ottapalam, on March 6th and 7th, 2025. The seminar was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The seminar featured expert talks by two renowned resource persons: - Professor Dr. MV Nagaraju - Dr. Vaibhav Jadhav Their insightful presentations delved into the significance of integrating Indian knowledge systems into higher education, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The discussions highlighted the importance of blending traditional wisdom with modern education to foster global excellence.
The prose Debts of Gratitude by Selma Lagerlöf explores themes of gratitude, indebtedness, and reflection . The narrator, on a train journey to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, reminisces about the people and experiences that shaped her life. She imagines a conversation with her late father, expressing her deep sense of gratitude toward him, nature, literature, and those who supported her journey. The piece highlights how true gratitude goes beyond material debts—it is about acknowledging the profound impact of others on one's life and finding ways to honor that influence. In Debts of Gratitude , Selma Lagerlöf reflects on her journey to Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. As she sits on the train, she reminisces about past visits to the city, often for difficult tasks like examinations. She feels joy at receiving the prize but also sorrow that her father is no longer alive to witness her achievement. In a dream-like sequence, she imag...