Career Guidance

Most of the parents and teacher's may be concerned about academic planning for young people, and they often assume that career plannning will take care of itself. But evidence is mounting to show that the path from education to career is not always smooth for them, and it may be further complicated by socio-emotional problems that children often face. Thus, there is an urgent need to plan career options in advance.

BUT HOW?

By going through magazines, books and courses related to career guidance. For example: Employment News, Careers 360, Career Planning after + 2, and career planning for gifted students, etc.




INDIA'S TOP MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING COLLEGES published in India Today July 2014
WHAT TO DO AFTER 12TH COMMERCE

1. B.Com.– stands for Bachelor of Commerce. Generally a 3 years long course.
2. B.B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. 3 years long course.
3. B.M.S.– stands for Bachelor of Management Science. 3 years long course.
4. C.A.– stands for Chartered Accountancy. Duration depends on how you take training and clear exams.
5. Integrated Law course. Duration is 5 years. It is a combination of General Graduation course and L.L.B.
6. B.B.S.– stands for Bachelor of Business Studies. Course duration is 3 years.
7. B.H.M.– stands for Bachelor of Hotel Management. Course duration is 4 years.
8. B.E.– stands for Bachelor of Economics. Course duration is 3 years.
9. B.F.A.– stands for Bachelor of Finance and Accounting. Course duration is 3 years.
10. B.C.A.– stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications. Course duration is 3 years.
11. B.Sc. Applied Mathematics. Course duration is 3 years.
12. B.Sc. Statistics. Course duration is 3 years.
13. B.M.M.– stands for Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Media. Course duration is 3 years.
14. B.Sc. Animation and Multimedia. Course duration is 3 years.
15. B.E.M.– stands for Bachelor of Event Management. Course duration is 3 years.
16. B.F.D.– stands for Bachelor of Fashion Design. Course duration is 3-4 years.
17. B.El.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Elementary Education. Course duration is 4 years.
18. B.P.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Physical Education. Course duration is 1 year.
19. D.El.Ed.– stands for Diploma in Elementary Education. Course duration is generally 2 years.
20. B.SW.– stands for Bachelor of Social Work. Course duration is 3 years.

Career  Guidance  Chart  2017

Book Reviews

Author Luisa Playa gives her top tips for writing reviews:

1) Start with a couple of sentences describing what the book is about

But without giving any spoilers or revealing plot twists. As a general rule, try to avoid writing in detail about anything that happens from about the middle of the book onwards. If the book is part of a series, it can be useful to mention this, and whether you think you’d need to have read other books in the series to enjoy this one.

2) Discuss what you particularly liked about the book

Focus on your thoughts and feelings about the story and the way it was told. You could try answering a couple of the following questions:

• Who was your favourite character, and why?
• Did the characters feel real to you?
• Did the story keep you guessing?
• What was your favourite part of the book, and why?
• Were certain types of scene written particularly well – for example sad scenes, tense scenes, mysterious ones…?
• Did the book make you laugh or cry?
• Did the story grip you and keep you turning the pages?

3) Mention anything you disliked about the book

Talk about why you think it didn’t work for you. For example:

• Did you wish the ending hadn’t been a cliffhanger because you found it frustrating?
• Did you find it difficult to care about a main character, and could you work out why?
• Was the story too scary for your liking, or focused on a theme you didn’t find interesting?

4) Round up your review

Summarise some of your thoughts on the book by suggesting the type of reader you’d recommend the book to. For example: younger readers, older readers, fans of relationship drama/mystery stories/comedy. Are there any books or series you would compare it to?

5) You can give the book a rating, for example a mark out of five or ten, if you like

Courtesy: http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/teenagers/writing-tips/tips-for-writing-book-reviews/

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Tuesdays with Morrie- Author:Mitch Albom 

This book is a very touching book .The book mainly deals with the conversations that the author has with his professor with whom he lost touch for almost two decades. He reunites with this Sociology Professor who is at the last stages of a terminal illness ALS . He recalls the earlier days when he used to have a class with his Professor every Tuesday. Now that he meets him ,they decide to begin classes again on Tuesdays ,But now the topic is “meaning of life”.
Throughout the book we see how this professor welcomes death with dignity. Though he is in pain and has to depend on somebody for every single act, he never shows any self pity. Instead he showcases courage ,optimism and humour.He never mourns or grieves his illness but tries to live the last few days meaningfully and happily.The book has 14 Tuesday classes each discussing different aspects of life.forgiveness family ,world caring for the society, to mention a few.
The relationship between the student and the professor is almost like a Son Dad relationship and when meets Morrie on the 14th Tuesday for the last time he cries for the first time in many years.The beauty of the book is that it does not talk too much about the illness or how the professor suffered physically.The conversation itself makes us understand how Morrie sees life and how he is ready to face death
The Tuesday lessons are not just for the author, but for all of us.

Indomitable Spirit: Book review

by

Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul kalam was born on October 15,1931and has the unique honour of being the recipient of the country’s top civilian awards : the Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in 1991 and the Bharat Ratna in 1997. Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam became he eleventh president of India in July 2002.

The book Indomitable Spirit is an awesome book written by Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam.It is the experience from his own life’s journey from the shores of Rameswaram to the hallowed portals of  Rashtrapati Bhawan. In this book Dr.Kalam has showed great respect towards women and says that "womanhood is a beautiful creation of God" and this is explained in chapter-9 (Empowered women) which particularly depicts examples of women who have defied society norms and have done well to rise beyond their expectations. According to him, "there is no other profession in the world that is more important to society than that of a teacher" which is explained in chapter-2 (My Teachers).  And this is what is liked the most as I aim to become a teacher. It gave me more interest towards that profession. He has great hopes towards the youth of the nation.  Indomitable spirit has two components. The first component is that there must  be a vision leading to higher goals of achievement.The second component is the ability to overcome all hurdles coming in the way of mission accomplishment.

In this book he tells the young men and women, "success can only come to you by courageous devotion to the task in front of you". Since I conclude that the youngsters should read this book as it is very inspiring, and by reading this book one becomes self – confident courageous and determined.

Have you been wondering about what 'The Secret' is, and why it took the country by storm? You're not alone. The book, which discusses the Law of Attraction and how to use it in your life, rose to the top of many bestseller lists and inspired offshoots like The Secret Gratitude Book, The Secret Day-To-Day Calendar, and its own official website. The book introduced many people to the concept that their thoughts may influence not only their actions, but the experiences that they bring into their lives as well.

NAME OF THE BOOK: THE SECRET BY RHONDA BYRENE (It is available in the library and must read)

Tips from The Secret

The Secret puts forward several ideas that are surprising, exciting, and perhaps controversial, such as:

• If you focus your attention on achieving a goal andbelieve not only that you can do it, but that you already have done it, you can achieve virtually any goal you set your mind to.
• If you focus on what you don't want, you are inadvertently drawing that into your life. For example, if you constantly ruminate on what is stressing you, you'll actually draw more of those situations (and accompanying stressed feelings) into your life. Instead, the trick is to focus on what you dowant in your life, and you'll get more of that.
• The Law of Attraction, the principle that you attract whatever you focus your energy on (good or bad), works with relationships, possessions, goals, and anything else you are able to focus on -- even your own health.

The book shares other insights and specific strategies to use, gives a history of the use of the Law of Attraction, and provides examples on how it's worked in the lives of various people, making it an interesting and informative read.

The Cons and Contrversies of The Secret

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Title of the book:   Samskara: A rite for a dead man
Author of the book:  Dr. U R Ananthamurthy

Summary:
This book tells the story of a decaying brahmin village that is pulled into a quandary of what to do about a brahmin
who died. This particular brahmin rebelled against the orthodox ways of the village and flouted his indiscretions in the face of the other brahmin. However, since he was never excommunicated, only another brahmin could perform his last rites. the Archaya, young head of the Brahmin village, agonized over what to do, but without explicit instruction from the books, he didn't know what to decide.
In this quandary, Archarya's struggle and subsequent fall from grace, critiwues and questions strict Hindu beliefs and caste system. It raises the question of whether transformation is possible, but certainly highlights that it is needed.
This book painted a picture of a place in India that was in some ways timeless. The writing style was engaging and through this story you definitely get a sense of Hindu practices and Indian culture.

By Priyadarshini Class XIA Science

Dr. S.R. RANGANATHAN, 

Father of Library Science.

About Dr. S.R. Ranganathan

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FICTION READING FOR STUDENTS

1. Reading is the basic foundation on which academic skills of our individual are built.

2. Reading doesn't just enhance the child's ability to comprehend various concepts with ease, but

     also develops critical thinking skills.

3. Reading helps in mental development and is known to stimulate the muscles of the eyes.

4. Reading is an activity that involves greater levels of concentration and adds to the conversational skills of the reader.

5. Reading is the single most important skill necessary for a happy productive and successful life.

READING

In these busy times, when we don't even have time to eat breakfast, it isn't surprising that we have given up on reading... or rather we have forgotten the importance of reading. Reading is the foundation on which academic skills of an individual are built. Our education system acknowledges the fact that reading is important for the holistic development of a student, and hence 'it' is considered a top priority. Reading doesn't just enhance the child's ability to comprehend various concepts with ease, but also develops critical thinking skills.

Educational researchers have found that there is  a strong correletion between reading and academic success. Reading helps in mental development and is known to stimulate the muscles of the eyes. Reading is an activity that involves greater levels of concentration and adds to the cvonversational skills of the reader. It consistently enhances the knowledge acquired. Reading is the single most important skills necessary for a happpy, productive and successful life. A child who is an excellent reader is a confident child has a high level of self-esteem and is able to easily make from learning to read to reading to learn. Learning to read well is an essential life skill that teachers must ensure thattheir students acquire.

                          READING

For general improvement, a man should read whatever his immediate inclination prompts him to;though if he has science to learn, he must regularly and resolutely advance. What we read with inclination makes a stronger inclination. If we read without inclination, half the mind is employed in fixing the attention so there is bu half to be employed on what we read. If a man begins to read in the middle of a book, and feels an inclination to go on, let him not quit to go to the beginning. He may,perhaps, not feel again the inclination.

Johnson

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THE WORLD'S COSTLIEST BOOKS

The very first book printed in what is now known as USA is the Bay Psalm Book. Puritan Setters printed it in Cambridge, Massauchusetts in 1640. It was sold for 14.2 million dollars at a mensyork auction recently to set up a record as the world's most expensive book preserved as on antique, it contains biblical psalms.

Date 03-04-2013

How to Select a Good Book

• The cover of the book is the first to check. Looks good? Go on, take it. But remember – a book cannot be judged only by its cover.

• Go through the summary given on the back cover or inside flap. Does the book sound like something you would enjoy? 

• Skim the text, specially look for illustrations. Good pictures will help you understand the topic better for non-fiction books and it will be an added attraction for stories and novels. Here your age also matters!

• Check the New Arrivals Rack in the library or the bookstore.

• Look on the recently returned bookshelf. You will get some good choices. It's a good guest that the books taken by someone else may be a good one. 

• Get suggestions from your librarian, who would be glad to help you and may be knowing your likes and dislikes!

• Ask the recommendations of your friends and of course, discuss the books you have read.

• Your teachers are the best sources. Read the books they might have discussed in the class. 

• Check the credentials of the authors. If you liked a book by an author, most probably you would like his other works too!

• Go for books published by well-known publishers. They select their books and authors judiciously. So you can rely on them.

• Browse through the library shelves. Something will catch your eye. 

• Read the book reviews on Newspaper, Magazines and Internet.

A Word of Caution

"No good book, or good thing of any kind, shows its best face at first"

- Carlyle

So, do not judge a book by reading just the first few pages.

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READING  TIPS

Reading begins at home. As a parent you are the first and most important teacher your child will have. Enjoy stories with your child from a very early age. Even newborns can sense your enthusiasm when you read to them. Try to set aside a special time each and every day that you and your child can enjoy a number of books together without interruption. Your child will signal you when he or she begins to tire of
this activity. Let this be your clue that story time has ended. It is probably best to let your child dictate
the length of time spent reading and you will find that as the activity becomes standard, your child will sit and listen for longer periods of time.
Be sure and engage your child in conversations, for communicating orally is a prerequisite to understanding the written work. Encourage and ask question like "Why?" "What would you
have done?" or "Who was your favorite character?" from a book or television show.
Your child will have a lot of fun choosing books from the library or bookstore and will enjoy even the simplest of tales. Once your child begins to read independently, take turns reading to each other. This is also a great time to begin to read longer stories. Perhaps a chapter or two a day. There are plenty of books out there that will keep kids on the edge of their seats until the next reading session.
Be certain that your child has the opportunity to watch you enjoy reading. Don't save those newspapers, magazines or novels until after the little ones are in bed.
Children will begin to read on their own timetable. They may be a "listener" longer than other children their age. Don't worry: they will begin to read when the time is right for them. Should you have a question about their reding ability, don't hesitate to ask your pediatrician or school personnel about early reading and literacy programs in your community. They may be able to suggest steps to take to further your child's reading abilities.

key points to face exam

KEY POINTS TO BE FOLLOWED TO FACE THE EXAM

1. Reach the Examination hall in Time

2. Read the instructions given in the question paper carefully

3. Present your answers legibly

4. Try to attempt all the questions

5. Answer to the Point

6. Be quick in answering objective type questions

7. Questions that are very easy can be attempted first.

8. The cardinal points may be underlined.

9. Give enough time and importance to easy questions

10. Steps should be written systamatically when you answer.

11. Problem of Mathematics and steps should be shown to achieve marks for steps

12. Do not waste your precious time on questions difficult for you to answer.

13. Be confident and have a systamatic approach.

14. Check your answer sheets before you hand over to enable you to locate mistakes if any crept in the answer sheet.

15. Assure youreself that the register number and question numbers are written correctly.

16.Hard work is the strongest weapon that conquers any thing in the world.

17 Have self reliance,be goal oriented and succes will be yours.

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST