As a researcher exploring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies, an innovative project that fostered creativity, self-expression, and collaboration among students was conducted during the experimentation phase at GHSS Cheruthuruthy. The project aligned with the first unit of their curriculum, "Hours and Years." During their free hours and leisure time at school, students of 9G worked on a series of creative expressions, guided by their interests and passions. Students were encouraged to let their imagination run wild, using the common drawing book , "Creative Canvas ," as their canvas. This book was kept in their classroom, accessible to them during their free hours. The results were astounding, with students showcasing their artistic talents, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The "Creative Canvas" project demonstrates the power of SEL in fostering creativity, collaboration, and self-expression among students. We extend our gratitude to the ...
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...
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...