American education system is one that focuses on activity based learning for school children. Although the nation boasts of 98% literacy rate over age 15, research studies in 2008 indicate that the graduation rate from high school stands at a mere 77%, quite dismal for a nation with overall better infrastructure facilities than most developed/developing nations. This statistical figure gives a strong indication that academic excellence in the country is being compromised with.
“We can’t afford our kids to be mediocre at a time when they’re competing against kids in China and India who are actually in school about a month longer than our kids…” said President Barack Obama in a recent town hall meeting in California.
He also said -”You can’t put the entire burden on a teacher. If you’re not making sure your child does their homework, if you’re not reading to them, instilling a sense of excellence and a thirst for knowledge in them, then they’re not going to do very well, no matter how good your teacher is”
President Obama’s concerns echo the need for educationists and parents, to team together and drive the American kids towards academic excellence in order to collectively raise the education standards of the nation.
Academic excellence is something that needs to percolate beyond school hours and into the everyday life of a child. Parents need to be proactive enough to understand their child’s educational needs and address them in time and in an effective manner.
To begin with the responsibility of the parent doesn’t end with finding the right school, but begins by partnering with the school and making the extra effort in ensuring the child excels in his regular course of study. In fact, most kids past grade 5 find it difficult to cope with subjects like Math and Science and require extra help or personalized training from a teacher, parent or expert(tutor) apart from their regular school coaching to excel in these important subjects.
While cost can be a major driving force in deciding the choice of a support system for a child, the options available are a plenty. From personal tutors to online tutorials – the list is long. One has to search for a support program which best suits the needs of their child. The medium has evolved to the extent that today some online tutorials like etutorworld – use innovative techniques like Learn by design wherein they customize the curriculum as per your child’s speed and aptitude and work towards making them fundamentally strong in these subjects. Parents who have used these services vouch for it.
“ …. The (online) program has allowed our daughter the opportunity to relax at home and feel at ease while working to improve her math skills. The staff is very open to listening to her personal needs and working with her on her areas of need. We would definitely recommend eTutorWorld to other families.”- Say Ted and Shawna: Parents, Anne Arundel County, MD
It is not possible for all parents to help their children with their daily lessons or homework; hence it is advisable to leave the job to professionals who can support the parents in their pursuit for academic excellence for their children. The realization has slowly set in and the mindset is changing, as is evident from the above testimonial found in an online tutoring site.
Apart from subject training sessions, regular counseling is required to boost the child’s drive towards academic excellence. It is the primary duty of every parent to provide their children with a peaceful study conducive environment at home. Regular meetings with class teachers can also help identify pain points for the child, and to act accordingly in time. This combination of specialized training and an encouraging family can work wonders for any child.
Success is immaterial if it does not matter to the people who matter to us; hence it is essential to make your child believe that you are his ally, his partner in his pursuit for academic excellence. His success and failures matter to you as much as it matters to him and you are ready to do anything to make it work for both of you.
Taking up the challenge and making an intelligent and proactive decision now can help you and your child reap benefits in the long run.
By: ajax
Posts Tagged ‘Literacy Rate’
Rajasthan Education – Get Complete Details about Rajasthan Education and Singhania University
November 1st, 2009Rajasthan is the Royal land of India. The Rajasthan education scene of the state is changing frequently owing to the initiatives taken by the Government and the involvement of other institutions. For providing educational services, enrollment of students in schools, abbreviating gender disparities and promoting education, a number of policies have been implemented.
As per the recent census done in 2001, the state has recorded literacy rate of 61.03 pc, which is higher 22.48 pc higher than previous census in 1991. State has listed herself at seventh position among states and Union Territories of the country. The literary rate grew from 38 % in 1991 to over 61 per% in 2001.
Currently Rajasthan has 117 Government Colleges, 751 private Colleges & 9 Self Financing Colleges. 35077 Primary School, 14807 Elementary School, 3844 Secondary School, 1789 Senior Secondary School, 267 Degree College, 27 Engineering College, 7 Medical College (M.B.B.S.), 20 All Universities, 8 Deemed University, 43 Teacher Training College, 46 Teacher Training School, 23 Polytechnic Institutes, 134 Technical / Industrial / Arts & Craft Schools.
Singhania University is a famous university in Rajasthan, India. This University has been established by the singhania university, Pacheri Bari, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) Ordinance 2007. It is a fully recognized university as per Sec. 2f of the UGC Act 1956.
Singhania University is situated at Pacheri Bari, Distt. Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) on the Delhi-Narnaul Singhania – Pilani Road. It is about 160 kms. west of Delhi and about 165 kms. north of Jaipur. The nearest railway stations are Narnaul (19 kms.) and Chirawa (45 kms.)
The campus that covers an area of about 30 acres of land is picturesque and away from the din of the metropolis. The serenity of the hill locks all around Endow the campus with an ideal environment for education and research.
Singhania Institute came in existence by the inspirations of Smt. Narmada Devi Singhania, mother of the founder Shri. D.C.Singhania.
Singhania Institute was inaugurated on 29th June 2003 by a great visionary and a philanthropist, Shri D.C. Singhania to impart quality education of world class standards, reflecting the latest advances in the field of education and research with state-of-the-art academic and administrative infrastructure. The Institute has a well stocked and furnished library, well equipped labs, a host of indoor and outdoor games and sports, majestic hostels separate for boys and girls, well-furnished cottages for faculty, wide open spaces, lush green lawns, colorful flowerbeds and well kept orchards in sylvan surroundings.
The Singhania University comprises of four faculties, namely, Engineering, Management, Bio-Technology and Allied Health Sciences. Singhania University offers world-class infrastructure, highly qualified and dedicated faculties and excellent environment for academic and intellectual growth. The Institute focuses on comprehensive growth of the students, working on their hearts and minds by addressing to their academic, cultural, physical and social needs in an environment of continuous interaction and growth, conducive for the enrichment of mind and body. The faculty is fully committed to impart quality education by investing all its skills and knowledge. The University endeavours not only to produce excellent academic results but also to produce excellent and successful professionals.
Special emphasis is laid on communication skills and personality development. The uniqueness of our curriculum and various programmes, lies in promoting a strong passion in the students – for all round excellence with perfection; for meeting the challenges head on with due emphasis on ethical and moral values through broad -based management skills. The University produces knowledgeable young citizens capable of creating a better and prosperous India through inter-cultural understanding and respect.
The University has been established with a commitment to bring higher education to rural India and to provide object-oriented education, keeping in view, the emerging industrial and business opportunities globally. The University is seeking strategic alliances and academic collaboration with foreign Universities for providing further opportunities to acquire nationally and internationally recognized degrees in India, coupled with well-paid job offers. Special concessions in fees and liberal scholarships are being provided to meritorious and needy students, without any distinction of cast, creed or colour. The University provides continuous education beginning from KG in school to higher education, under one roof.
By: kundan
