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White Coats, Real Talk#28: Life in the LungsIn the twenty-eighth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Douglas Liou, Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. A specialist in thoracic surgery, Dr. Liou treats lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, airway disease, and complex chest trauma. Dr. Liou shares insights on precision in the operating room, the challenges of treating one of the deadliest cancers, and the humanity at the heart of every life-changing procedure.
2025-11-1742 min
White Coats, Real Talk#27: The Gift That RegrowsIn the twenty-seventh episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Surgical Director of the Yale's School of Medicine Liver Transplant Program. With over two decades of experience spanning liver, kidney, pancreas, and multi-organ transplantation, Dr. Sogawa is known for pioneering advances in living donor liver transplants, minimally invasive surgery, and organ preservation. In this conversation, Dr. Sogawa shares valuable lessons on resilience, surgical precision, and the lasting impact of giving someone a second chance at life.
2025-11-0238 min
White Coats, Real Talk#26: Inside the OutbreakIn the twenty-sixth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Daniel Minter, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist at the UCSF School of Medicine. Dr. Minter treats patients with a wide spectrum of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, with a focus on those who are immunocompromised and those facing neurologic infections. Beyond the bedside, he is a dedicated educator, co-directing UCSF’s IDS 113 course, the ID Division Grand Rounds series, and the Transplant Infectious Diseases fellowship track. For students and future doctors, Dr. Minter offers insight into why infectious di...
2025-10-0340 min
White Coats, Real Talk#25: Restoring IdentityIn the twenty-fifth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Samir Mardini, Chair of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and one of the world’s leading face transplant surgeons. Dr. Mardini shares the remarkable story of Andy Sandness, the recipient of Mayo’s first face transplant, as told in the book Face in the Mirror. He discusses the science and teamwork behind a 56-hour surgery, the role of organ donors and their families, and the emotional journey of rebuilding not just a face, but a li...
2025-09-0248 min
White Coats, Real Talk#24: The GYN Cancer CodeIn the twenty-fourth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Melissa Frey, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Director of the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program. A leader in cancer genetics and prevention, Dr. Frey cares for women with hereditary cancer syndromes like BRCA1/2 and Lynch syndrome while advancing research on how genetics can guide personalized cancer prevention. She breaks down the most common gynecologic cancers, the role of genetic testing, and how family history influences risk.
2025-08-1536 min
White Coats, Real Talk#23: Why We ItchIn the twenty-third episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Brian Kim, Vice Chair of Research and Site Chair of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of the Mark Lebwohl Center for Neuroinflammation and Sensation. A physician-scientist, neuroimmunologist, dermatologist, inventor, and entrepreneur, Dr. Kim is transforming how we understand and treat chronic itch and inflammatory skin diseases like eczema. He explains why itch is more than just a skin problem, how the brain and immune system shape conditions like acne and eczema, and the lesser-known causes...
2025-08-1547 min
White Coats, Real Talk#22: Navigating GirlhoodIn the twenty-second episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Julia Cron, Site Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital and Vice Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Specializing in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr. Cron addresses the questions many teens are hesitant to ask from understanding periods, hormones, and puberty, to managing painful cycles, navigating birth control, and recognizing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. She also explores the importance of early OB-GYN visits, the role of mental health and body image in adolescent...
2025-08-1242 min
White Coats, Real Talk#21: Leading in the ERIn the twenty-first episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Brian Clyne, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair of Education at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. In addition, Dr. Clyne is the founder of the Medical Education Research Fellowship and Chair of the national AAMC Careers in Medicine Advisory Committee, where he plays a key role in shaping how future physicians are trained and guided. Drawing from over two decades in emergency medicine, Dr. Clyne shares insights into the fast-paced world of the ER, the importance of mentorship...
2025-08-0138 min
White Coats, Real Talk#20: Breaking the Silence on Women’s HealthIn the twentieth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Tirsit S. Asfaw, a board-certified urogynecologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Asfaw helps unpack the often-overlooked world of pelvic floor disorders. From the basics of what the pelvic floor does to the realities of pelvic organ prolapse and the 200,000+ surgeries performed each year, this episode tackles tough questions with compassion and clarity.
2025-07-2545 min
White Coats, Real Talk#19: Residency Insights: Brown EMIn the eighteenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Rick Bold, Site Director of Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona and a leading surgical oncologist. They explore the world of cancer care beyond the operating room, discussing early detection, patient-centered surgery, innovation in treatment, and the challenges of access and awareness. This conversation offers an inside look at how compassion, expertise, and teamwork come together to fight one of the world’s toughest diseases.
2025-07-1837 min
White Coats, Real Talk#18: Frontlines of the FutureIn the eighteenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Rick Bold, Site Director of Mayo Clinic’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona and a leading surgical oncologist. They explore the world of cancer care beyond the operating room, discussing early detection, patient-centered surgery, innovation in treatment, and the challenges of access and awareness. This conversation offers an inside look at how compassion, expertise, and teamwork come together to fight one of the world’s toughest diseases.
2025-07-1744 min
White Coats, Real Talk#17: Beyond Seizures: The Role of a Pediatric EpileptologistIn the seventeenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Dave Clarke, Chief of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Dell Children’s Medical Center. They explore the world of pediatric epilepsy, where early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and a deep understanding of child development come together to offer hope to families navigating complex seizures.
2025-07-1650 min
White Coats, Real Talk#16: Healing the HeartIn the sixteenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Linda Peterson, Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. They unpack the often-overlooked world of cardiac rehab where medicine, lifestyle change, and long-term recovery meet.
2025-06-1948 min
White Coats, Real Talk#15: Anesthesia: Asleep But AwareIn the fifteenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Sona Arora, a board-certified anesthesiologist, Clinical Director at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Associate Program Director for the Emory Anesthesiology Residency. They explore the hidden world of anesthesiology from the science of “going under” to the life-or-death decisions made in trauma and geriatric care. Dr. Arora dispels common myths, shares powerful moments from the OR, and offers advice for students considering a future in medicine.
2025-06-1738 min
White Coats, Real Talk#14: Follow Your Gut: From Symptoms to the ScalpelIn the fourteenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Steven Schechter, a board-certified colorectal surgeon and Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. They dive into the often-overlooked world of colon and rectal health from early symptoms like bloating and constipation to life-changing surgeries that restore comfort and confidence. Dr. Schechter also shares powerful patient stories and offers advice for those passionate about pursuing a career in medicine.
2025-05-2441 min
White Coats, Real Talk#13: From Injury to VictoryIn the thirteenth episode, Atharva and Akshara Anand sit down with Dr. Adil Ahmed, an orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Medicine, to explore how injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and nerves are treated and how patients reclaim movement, strength, and confidence through surgery.
2025-05-1853 min
White Coats, Real Talk#12: Immunology vs. Allergies: The Ultimate ShowdownIn the twelfth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand team up with Dr. Ekta Perera, a top allergist-immunologist, to unpack what happens when your immune system overreacts. From peanut allergies to pollen season, they explore why some people are more sensitive than others, how allergies develop, and the science behind diagnosing and treating them.
2025-05-1828 min
White Coats, Real Talk#11: Silent But Serious: The Truth About Skull Base TumorsIn the eleventh episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Akshara and Atharva Anand sit down with Dr. Akash J. Patel, a leading neurosurgeon and professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to explore the hidden dangers of skull base tumors. Often called “silent” tumors, these growths can go undetected for years until they affect vision, hearing, or brain function. Dr. Patel sheds light on why these tumors are so difficult to detect, what warning signs shouldn’t be ignored, and how science and compassion come together.
2025-04-2531 min
White Coats, Real Talk#10: Beyond 20/20In the tenth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand speak with Dr. Carlos Gonzales to explore the fascinating field of ophthalmology—the branch of medicine that specializes in eye care, vision correction, and intricate surgeries that can restore sight.
2025-04-2352 min
White Coats, Real Talk#9: Filters & Fuel: Transplanting LifeIn the ninth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara Anand speak with Dr. Joel Adler to uncover the life-changing world of pancreas and kidney transplants. They explore how these procedures restore balance for patients with diabetes and kidney failure, the role of peritoneal dialysis, and the challenges of highly sensitized recipients.
2025-04-0842 min
White Coats, Real Talk#8: From Obesity to Opportunity: The Robotic ApproachIn the eighth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Venkat K to explore what bariatric surgery is and how robotic technology is revolutionizing it. They discuss how these life-changing procedures, which help patients combat obesity and improve their overall health, are becoming more precise, less invasive, and safer through robotic-assisted innovations.
2025-04-0154 min
White Coats, Real Talk#7: Kidney Transplants: One Organ, Endless PossibilitiesIn the seventh episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. P. Avudaiappan about how kidney transplants work, what the challenges are, and how they’re changing over time.
2025-03-2543 min
White Coats, Real Talk#6: Glioblastoma Exposed: The Science, The Stories, The HopeIn the sixth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Vinay Puduvalli to uncover the realities of glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and challenging brain cancers.
2025-03-0439 min
White Coats, Real Talk#5: Rheumatology UnraveledIn the fifth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. N Subramanian about rheumatology and autoimmune diseases, exploring conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.
2025-02-1152 min
White Coats, Real Talk#4: The Power of PreventionIn the fourth episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Siva Ambalam about preventive health and explore what we can do to avoid diseases, stay healthy, and live longer.
2025-01-2750 min
White Coats, Real Talk#3: From Panic to PoiseIn the third episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Karthi Namasivayam about performance anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
2025-01-2639 min
White Coats, Real Talk#2: IR: Medicine's Hidden HeroIn the second episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Pulak Goswami about what Interventional Radiology is and how it is beneficial, including how it works, improves outcomes, and enhances quality of life for patients.
2025-01-2640 min
White Coats, Real Talk#1: The Path to a Healthier BrainIn the first episode of White Coats, Real Talk, Atharva and Akshara interview Dr. Prasuna Velur about brain health and the science behind keeping a healthy brain.
2025-01-2625 min
PRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಆರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೨ : (Season 6, Episode 2 : A Teacher's Vision of Revitalizing Maths Education)Welcome to Akshara Foundation’s podcast - Pratibimba. In today's episode, we have K. N. Harsha, a seasoned associate teacher with 29 years of experience, specializing in teaching mathematics and science. Currently at GHPS, Bodyguard Line, Kurubarahalli, South Zone, Mysore, Mr. Harsha is deeply involved in developing Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) and serves as the President of the Karnataka State Primary School Teachers Association, South Zone, Mysore. Mr. Harsha emphasizes the crucial role of mathematics in a child's elementary education, moving beyond mere problem-solving proficiency. He highlights the decline in essential skills such as logical thinking and practical app...
2024-03-0619 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಆರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧ : (Season 6, Episode 1 : GP Maths Contests: Bridging the Learning Gap in Numeracy)Welcome to Akshara Foundation’s Pratibimba Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the Gram Panchayat Level Mathematics Contest (GP Contests), held across Karnataka, for students of classes 4 to 6. The primary aim is to elevate the quality of maths education in the state. Our guest today is Mr. Shankar Hadagali, an educator at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Gadag, and Nodal Officer for Akshara Foundation’s Ganitha Kalika Andolan (GKA).DIET and Akshara Foundation collaborated to provide GKA Maths Kits, simplifying maths concepts and making the subject more engaging. Teachers are encouraged to inno...
2023-12-1414 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧೦ : (Season 5, Episode 10 : Building the future generation, one TLM and folklore at a time)Welcome to this episode of ‘Pratibimba’, where we are in conversation with Smt. Jahnavi S. Siddhi. Smt. Jahnavi is a teacher who hails from a small village in Kumta taluk of Uttara Kannada district. She has a 39-year old career and of those 39 years, she served for 22 long years as a teacher in the same place. She then went on to work at the government primary school in the Taluk of Kumta for another 17 years as a senior teacher and additional principal and is currently working as the headmistress of the Government School of Kadagal. She...
2023-06-2820 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೯ : (Season 5, Episode 9 : Sports to curb the absenteeism in children)Welcome to this episode of ‘Pratibimba’, where we are in conversation with Naveen. Naveen is a teacher from Chittapura Taluk of Kalburgi who teaches Science and Mathematics. He has also been awarded the Best Teacher award for 2022-23. When he joined the school, there was no dedicated playground. Naveen has worked in the capacity of a physical education teacher as well which helped his school participate in the state-level running competition. For the question on how he got interested in sports and how it is important in the education of children, he says he always had an inter...
2023-05-2910 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೮ : (Season 5, Episode 8 : School Teachers Should Teach a Nali-kali Class at Least Once)Please welcome Ms. Prabhavati J Immanni in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Ms. Prabhavati works in a government school in Shahapur Taluk of Yadagiri district as a teacher. She has an experience of 19 years in the domain and she has taught 4th to 7th-grade students over a period of 18 years. During the year 2022-23, she was deputed to the Nali-Kali classes. She has also taught Kannada for some time. In her opinion, the approach of one-way lecturing has no or very less impact on the students. So, she adopted various techniques of teaching history via stories and po...
2023-04-1115 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೭ : (Season 5, Episode 7 : The inspiring story of Kurugodu's CRP)Ranganath hails from the Ballari district and serves as a resource person for educators in a cluster of Kurugodu taluk. He has 15 years of experience in the field of education. He also has 8 to 10 years of experience as a resource person, where he interacted with and coached many teachers across the district.Ranganath has implemented a very successful programme to teach FLN to children in his cluster. FLN stands for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). FLN has many objectives. It is making learners competent in doing meaningful reading and writing by the time they enter grade 3...
2023-03-1611 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೬ : (Season 5, Episode 6 : Nali Kali Classes Help Increase a Child's Confidence)Please welcome Ms. Thanujakshi in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Ms. Thanujakshi works as a teacher at Shidlaghatta, Chikballapur. She has been a teacher of ‘Nali kali’ classes, which is for children in grades 1-3. Her school has won the State award for ‘Nali kali’. She has been the winner of ‘Anupama Seva Award’ for the year 2020. She follows the guidelines of the NEP to the tee. They have specific corners for maths, toys, science, reading etc. Children get ‘me time’ where they can go to their favourite corner and learn on their own. She has seen many children part...
2023-02-0611 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೫ : (Season 5, Episode 5 : Celebrating the English Language Like Never Before)Please welcome Ms. Sudha Bhandari in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Ms. Sudha Bhandari works as a teacher at Gundabala, Uttara Kannada. She has been a teacher for 25 years. She has written 5 books and over 500 articles. She has won many prizes in several literary contests. She has also won five State-level awards. She has been a resource person for the cluster schools. Sudha was a bright student and looks up to her teachers as her role models. She had a very good education in English, at the high school level. She remembers her teacher I.S. Naik wh...
2023-01-1118 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೪ : (Season 5, Episode 4 : The Competitive Exam Expert!)Please welcome Mr. Suneel Eshwar Khot to this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Suneel started working as a Maths teacher in 2010. He currently works at Arjunavadi, Hukkeri. He has been a resource person at the Taluk, District, and State levels. He has participated in the ‘Jnana Taranga’ programme of AIR for Grade 10 students. In 2015, Suneel participated in the National-level Maths exhibition. Suneel trains students for NMMS (National Means, Merit Scholarship). Passing this test makes a student eligible for a scholarship. This test successfully identifies talented students in the Aided and Local schools of the State. The test is conduct...
2022-12-0520 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೩ : (Season 5, Episode 3 : Teaching with Different Learning Cues)Please welcome Mr. Lokesh in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Mr. Lokesh works as a teacher in Tiptur Taluk. He has been a teacher for 26 years. He is intensely aware of different styles of ‘learning’. Some are ‘visual’ learners, and some others learn by ‘touch’ etc. Visual learners take ‘visual’ cues such as words on the board, underlined words etc. Such students usually do not need an explanation of a visual cue. They would learn better if we ask them to draw a sketch or a diagram. ‘Auditory’ students take cues from sounds. They learn by listening and by wa...
2022-11-0615 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೨ : ಮೂಢನಂಬಿಕೆಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಿಯ ಹೋರಾಟ (Season 5, Episode 2 : A Science Teacher's War Against Superstitions)Please welcome Ms. Pooja Devi to this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Ms. Pooja Devi is a teacher at N. R. Pura, Chikkamagalur District. She has been teaching Science for the past two and half years. She has a total of 17 years of experience in teaching. She has been the winner of many State and National Awards for her excellence in teaching. She even has her own YouTube channel and blog spot for teachers. Pooja Devi is also inspired by her primary school teachers. She feels Science is as interesting as it can be difficult. She is convinc...
2022-10-0926 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧ : ಹಾಡುವ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ (Season 5, Episode 1 : The Singing Teacher)Please welcome Mr. Manohar to this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Mr. Manohar teaches at Shantapura of Surpur Taluk, Yadgir district. He likes to be identified as a teacher first. He feels teaching as a profession has given him freedom of thought and expression. He believes just as ‘play and learn’, ‘do and learn’ concepts, ‘Sing and learn’ is also an effective teaching method. When Mr. Manohar goes into the class, the children request him for a song. He goes to the class with a song that he has prepared for that day’s lesson. He uses the tune of a popula...
2022-09-0515 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧೦ - : ಕಂಸಾಳೆ ಜಾನಪದ ಕಲೆಯನ್ನು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗದಗ್ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು (Season 4, Episode 10 : Keeping the tradition alive by teaching students Kamsaale- A Folk Dance)Please welcome Mr. Sharanappa Pujar in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Mr. Sharanappa Pujar has been working as an assistant teacher from 2007. He is happy working at a lower primary school in rural area. He has taught ‘Kamsaale’ folk dance to his students who won prizes for 5 consecutive years at the Taluk level and went up to the district level! They have also participated in the ‘Kolata’ event. He showed a video on YouTube to one of his students about learning tables and the boy has learned up to 5,000 !!! The school has been identified as the best ‘Nali Kal...
2022-06-0516 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೯ - : ಸಮಾಜ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಕಿರುಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಹೊರತಂದ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಿ (Season 4, Episode 9 : Creating a One-book Research Library for Students)Please welcome Ms. Shanthavva in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!Shanthavva has been an Asst. Teacher for 24 years, now at Yaraguppi. She has concentrated on following the ten-point programme of the government in improving the school. She has published 10 volumes of the magazine ‘Prerana’ in 2016-17 and they were released by the Regional Educational Officer and the MLA of Kundagola. This was on social sciences. In 2018 she brought out 11 volumes of another magazine, this time on science, called ‘Parivartane’. She noticed that children had to gather information from 10 different books. That is what pushed her...
2022-05-2215 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೮ - : ಹೊಸ ವಿಧಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಆಂಗ್ಲ ಭಾಷೆಯನ್ನು ಕಲಿಸುವ ಒಂದು ಸಫಲ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ (Season 4, Episode 8 : A Lesson on How to Effectively Teach English)Please welcome Mr. Nagaraj Buttanavar in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. Mr. Buttanavar has been working as a teacher in Rhona taluk since 2002. He teaches English. He has also been a resource person at DIET and at the RIES, Bangalore. He adopted the direct method of teaching English – went into the class speaking in English, correcting his own spoken English in the process. Singing rhymes and making children dance to it proved effective. He lays emphasis on correct pronunciation since that would remain with children through their entire course of education. He listens to BBC and refers t...
2022-05-0813 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೭ - : ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆ ಆಧಾರಿತ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ಮಹತ್ವ (Season 4, Episode 7 : The Power of Associative and Activity-based Learning)Please welcome Mr. Srikant Basappa Gavi in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. He has been working as the HM at the Higher Primary School of Jakli, Rhona Taluk, Gadag. He has a total of 27 years of experience. When he joined service at Mannangi, to demonstrate how ‘Gulliver’ looked, his team made a 20-feet tall structure with dry hay! It made the learning very effective. When he joined, there were only 32 students and the school had classes only till grade 4. He built it up till grade 7 and for 110 students by the time he moved on. At his next schoo...
2022-04-2416 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೬ - : ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಅಚ್ಚುಮೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಶಾಲೆ (Season 4, Episode 6 : A School That Every Child Wants To Go To)Please welcome Ms. Chandrika in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!Chandrika has been working as a teacher at the Government Lower Primary School, Hirehatkuni for 11 years now. She has a total of 15 years of teaching experience. She is a graduate. When she came to the present school, there were only 63 students and only 2 teachers. The school had many problems regarding infrastructure. The school is located in a labour class area and the attractiveness of the campus plays a major role. The better it looks, more students come to our school. But they hardly...
2022-04-1015 min
The Hi There Podcasta day in my lifeIn this episode, join Akshara as she takes us through a day in her life. From high school to building a routine and feeling normal in the best way, this episode will leave you feeling relaxed and productive. Follow us on Instagram @thehitherepodcast:https://www.instagram.com/thehitherepodcast/We're on many platforms! Check it out: https://beacons.page/thehitherepodcastFollow and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Google, and all the other platforms this podcast is on :)DM us! We'd love to get in touch with you!Leave us a review :)
2022-03-2920 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೫ - : ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ವೃಂದದಿಂದ ಅಪಾರ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಗಳಿಸಿರುವ ಗದಗ್ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ನೂರು ವರ್ಷದ ಹಳೆಯ ಶಾಲೆ(Season 4, Episode 5 : What Does it Take to Make a School Popular?)Please welcome Smt. B. B. Harthi in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!Smt. B. B. Harthi has been teaching Maths for the past 19 years. She believes strongly that Maths is not a difficult subject and it increases the logical thought process among students. She has made her own Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) to teach Maths effectively! She even involved her students while making the TLMs. In addition, the symposia at +2 level have also improved the willingness to learn maths among children. Students had fun buying things at a mock store and selling it to their...
2022-03-2716 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೪ - : ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಲ್ಯಾಬ್, ಕಥೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ (Season 4, Episode 4 : Jaagruti Lab, learning social science through stories)Please welcome Mr. Raghavendra Ambore in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!Mr. Ambore was first appointed in 1994 and teaches Social Sciences. He keeps the textbook away and teaches them in the form of stories. Children pay more attention to stories. And they are ready to answer objective questions. He has a lab called ‘Jagruthi’ in which he uses maps and globes to show how to understand the landscape and directions. Children show more interest towards visual aids. Mr. Ambore believes awareness leads to Science. He treats History also as a science as it...
2022-03-1313 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೩ - : ಶಾಲೆಯ ಅಂಗಳಕ್ಕೆ ಮರುಜೀವ ನೀಡಿ , ಹಸಿರು ಶಾಲೆ ಎಂಬ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪಡೆಯಲು ಕಾರಣರಾದ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಜೊತೆ ಒಂದು ಸಂವಾದ (Season 4, Episode 3 : Restoring a School to make it the Greenest in the District, Best in the State!)Please welcome Mr. Suleiman in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!Mr. Suleiman has been working as a teacher for the past 17 years at Kundagola of Dharawad district. When he joined the school, it had only about 15-20 students form classes 1 to 5. Students had no idea about a school. Though he was a little discouraged initially, he decided to take it as a challenge. He wanted to give a clear idea about what is a school, why should they come to the school and how it would help them in life. The school had lit...
2022-02-2708 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ 2 - : ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸರ್ವತೋಮುಖ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ದೈಹಿಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಅತ್ಯಗತ್ಯ(Season 4, Episode 2 : Physical Education is important for a child's overall development)Please welcome Mr. Raghavan in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – By Teachers, For teachers!Mr. Raghavan is an M. Phil degree holder in Physical Education and also has done NIS programme in Kabaddi. He has represented the Mysore University Kabaddi team at the National level, five times! He has also represented Karnataka State twice. However, he had to scale down when he joined a school in 1994. But it has opened his eyes to the challenges of sports activities at the school level.He thinks there is no sports culture in India. But he has been working toward...
2022-02-1318 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ 1 - ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಕಲಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಮತ್ತು ಪೋಷಕರ ನೈತಿಕ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ: (Season 4, Episode 1 : A Model Teacher)Please welcome Smt. Indira in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – By Teachers, For Teachers!She started her career as a Head Teacher and, after taking many other offices, now works as the Block Educational Officer. Smt. Indira is convinced that if you take up teaching just as a profession, nothing much can be achieved. Being positive while contributing to the future of a child is an absolute necessity. Just teaching from 9 to 4 does not help at all. If a child is absent, just marking them absent is a routine job. Finding out the reason for her absence...
2022-01-3021 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧೦ - ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಕಲೆಯನ್ನು ಹೊರತರುವ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ : (Season 3, Episode 10 : The Best Teacher)Please welcome Ms. Leelavathi in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’ – by teachers, for teachers.Ms. Leelavathi has been a teacher for 27 years. She is interested in showcasing the talents of students not just in studies but also in co-curricular activities. With the help of some NGO’s she was sent to Gujarat where she came across the ‘thod, phod, jod’ programme for students. She has implemented the same in her school and that has brought out all the hidden talents among her students.Ms. Leelavathi has been honoured with the ‘Best Teacher’ award by the Department of Public Educat...
2022-01-1614 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೯: ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಕಲಿಕೆಗೆ ಗೋಡೆ ಬರಹ (Season 3, Episode 9: The Graffiti Man)Please welcome Mr. B. L. Poojari in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers!Mr. Poojari has been working as a teacher for 27 years and is now the Head Master of the school. He likes teaching Science and Maths. He has played a major role in increasing the students' strength significantly in every school he has worked. He goes to their houses in the village and convinces the parents to send their wards to school. In one school, he has grown 500 plants by carrying water from a well himself! Since the schools were cl...
2022-01-0217 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೮: ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಲು ಶ್ರಮಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಗಣಿತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ಸಂವಾದ ! (Season 3, Episode 8: The Story of the Nation Builder)Please welcome Mr. Viroopakshayya in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers!Mr. Viroopakshayya has been awarded ‘Nation Builder’ by Rotary Literacy. He has worked as a teacher for 29 years. He likes teaching Mathematics the most! Viroopakshayya and his colleagues took a major step towards replacing the old and damaged furniture of their school in 2018-19. They contacted some of their friends who had small businesses in nearby towns. First they got a few tables and chairs worth about Rs. 40,000/-. In the second stage, they mobilized 5 circular tables and 40 chairs for the ‘Nali K...
2021-12-1909 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೭: ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಹೋಗೋಣ, ಬನ್ನಿ !(Season 3, Episode 7: Let's go back to School, now!)Please welcome Ms. Kavitha N. in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers!Ms. Kavitha has been working as a teacher in various places for 15 years. She feels, Covid-19 has created a situation where students who used to come to the school regularly, seem to now think they have never been to a school before. The Department of Education conducts a survey to identify students who are not admitted to school. This survey used to be done by the teachers. However, this year it was done by the Gram Panchayat. Many students were id...
2021-12-0513 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೬: ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಗಣಿತ - ಗಣಿತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಒಂದು ಅನಿಸಿಕೆ (Season 3 Episode 6 - Making Maths a Part of Everyday Life)Please welcome Sri Kumarappa in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers! He will tell us how teaching Maths can be made more effective.Kumarappa has been teaching at the Government Primary School, Birur. He comes from a rural background and has successfully realised his dream of becoming a teacher in his life. Kumarappa firmly believes that to be successful in life, a student has to achieve proficiency in Mathematics. In his school, contrary to most other schools, students find Maths an easy subject! He thinks the only way to achieve it is by m...
2021-11-2112 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೫: ಮಕ್ಕಳ ವಿಕಾಸ ನಿಧಿ - ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಂದ , ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗಾಗಿ , ಮಕ್ಕಳೇ ನಡೆಸುವ ಒಂದು ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ (Season 3 Episode 5 - An Education Fund for Kids, BY KIDS)Please welcome Mr. Giriyappa in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers!Mr. Giriyappa has been serving as a teacher at the Government Primary School, Kakkera zone of Yadgir district for the past 13 years. He started a ‘Children’s Development Fund’ run by students themselves. Let us learn more about it from him.Mr. Giriyappa observed that most parents give their children one, two or five rupees for buying a pencil or other such stationery. His aim was to prepare the children for competitive exams that get them into schools such as ‘Navodaya’ or ‘...
2021-11-0714 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೪: ಕನ್ನಡ ಪ್ರಯೋಗಾಲಯ (Season 3 Episode 4 - Extending the Power of a Lab, for Language Learning)Please welcome Smt. Meenakshi, in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – a podcast by the teachers, for the teachers! She will tell us about how, through the Kannada lab in her school, she could kindle the interest of students towards learning Kannada.Meenakshi works at Government Higher Primary School, Halagur, Nanjangud. She has very high regard for Kannada as a language. She believes that when a language is used properly, that in itself qualifies as a realisation of God. To make the children develop an interest towards learning Kannada, she thinks a language laboratory is needed. Most of the...
2021-10-2410 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೩: ಗಣಿತ ಎಂದರೆ ಭಯಪಡುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಹೇಗೆ ಗಣಿತ ಕಲಿಸುವುದು?? (Season 3 Episode 3 - A True Torch Bearer in the world of Mathematics)Please welcome Ms. Kaneez Fatima in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by the teachers, for the teachers!Ms. Fatima works at the Government Primary School, Muguralli, Moodigere. She has been working for 36 years as a teacher. Out of this, she has taught mathematics to children for 34 years. She takes special interest in students who are afraid of mathematics. She feels her students have made a progress of 80% in learning the subject. She sees to it that first, children are not afraid of the teacher. As a result, her students even call her on the phone and ask que...
2021-10-1014 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೨: ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಕಲಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಲಿಕಾ ಖಾತ್ರಿ (Season 3 Episode 2 - 'Kalikaa Khaatri', to help children master English)Many teachers in the rural areas of Karnataka are putting extra effort in the overall personality development of students, with the help of the Government. In this edition of ‘Pratibimba’, please welcome Ms. Sudha, who teaches at the Government Higher Primary school in Huskur, Nanjanagud, Mysore. She has been teaching since 2005. She took part in a month-long English Language Empowerment Programme in November 2019. In consultation with Sri Raju, the Block Education Officer (BEO), it was decided to take some measures to improve the English skills of children in the Taluk. An entry level test (Pre-test) was conducted to as...
2021-09-2612 min
The Hi There PodcastPOV- you're exploring the music world w/AksharaJoin Akshara on her first solo episode where she takes the creative road & talks music and the music world. Anything and everything goes on this podcast! Subscribe!Other podcast platforms: https://beacons.page/thehitherepodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehitherepodcast/?igshid=18lu9idptpc5e
2021-09-2019 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಮೂರನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧: ಪ್ರೇರಣಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನೀಡಿದ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ (Season 3, Episode 1:The motivating power of 'Prerana')We have received very positive responses to Pratibimba so far. Thank you all for the support and encouragement. And now, we are very excited to release Season three !Please welcome Sri. Vinay Kumar in episode 1 of ‘Prathibimba’, Season 3 – by the teachers, for the teachers! He talks about how he has been taking the ‘Prerana’ programme forward. Sri Vinay Kumar has been teaching at the Government Higher Primary School, Edadaalu, near Shrungeri for the past 14 years.The ‘Prerana’ scheme was introduced in 2017-18 by the Dept. of Education. Vinay Kumar decided to continue it in his school s...
2021-09-1911 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧೦: ಕಲಿಕಾ ಖಾತ್ರಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮತ್ತಿತರ ಯೋಜನಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಒಂದು ಸಂಭಾಷಣೆ (Season 2, Episode 10: Ensuring students are taught well, IN EVERY SINGLE GRADE)Please welcome Mr. K. G. Mahesh of Nanjanagud in this episode of ‘Pratibimba’. He is the Resource Coordinator of his area. He hails from a rural background, had a dream of becoming a teacher after being educated in Government schools. There was talk doing the rounds in high schools that students are not taught well up to Grade 7. He and his team took it up as a challenge to dispel it. The aim was to make children competent in spoken Kannada, some English and simple Maths. They specifically targeted classes 4, 5 and 6. The Head teachers of a few schoo...
2021-08-2914 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೯: ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಆಕರ್ಷಿತರಾದರೆ, ಕಲಿಕೆಗೆ ಕೂಡ ಆಕರ್ಷಿತರಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ! (Season 2, Episode 9: Children will be attracted to school, if the school looks attractive)In today's episode of ‘Prathibimba’, we are in conversation with Ms. Soubhagya. After getting trained at Chikmagalur, Ms. Soubhagya worked at various schools and is now promoted as Head Teacher. She holds an MA in Education, and she holds a special interest in sports activities. Soubhagya believes children will be attracted to school if the school looks good. It should have at least the basic facilities. In this regard, she has approached a private company to donate toilets. Some furniture and water filters have also been donated by the community. She would like to thank al...
2021-08-2211 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೮: ಸಮಾಜ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಲ್ಯಾಬ್ ನ ಚಮತ್ಕಾರ! (Season 2, Episode 8: The Magic of Social Sciences Lab!)Please welcome Mr. Shantakumar in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by teachers, for teachers.Mr. Shantakumar is the Head Master and Social Sciences teacher at the Government School in Angadi, Moodigere. He has worked as a Regional Resource Person as well. He has always taught with extreme passion and he wanted children to learn by liking and understanding what was taught. He is largely influenced by his school and his teachers. This train of thought inspired him to start a social sciences laboratory. Most of the students in his school are from the families of labou...
2021-08-1507 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೭: ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ವೃತ್ತಿ, ಒಂದು ಸೇವೆ! 39 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ನಾಗರತ್ನ ರವರ ಜೀವನ ಅನುಭವ(Season 2, Episode 7: Teaching is not a profession, it's a service to children!)Please welcome Ms. Nagaratna in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’ – by teachers, for teachers!Ms. Nagaratna works as the Head Teacher at Government School, Bidarahalli, Moodigere. She has been teaching for about 39 years and is on the verge of retirement. She feels, like health care service, teaching is more of a service than a profession. She also feels children are like God, and they should not be considered as a 10-5 job. One cannot succeed if it is taken as salaried employment. Believe it or not, her very first student was her own mother. Ms. Nagaratna began b...
2021-08-0813 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ, ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೬: ಗಡಿನಾಡ ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಒಲವು ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಸುಂದರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ (Season 2, Episode 6: Learning to love Literature and Arts, even in challenging geographies)Please welcome Mr. Raveendra in today’s episode of ‘Pratibimba’. He teaches at the Government Higher Primary School in Nandaguru village, Kalaburgi. Today, he shares his experience of teaching in a school located in the border area.Mr. Raveendra has been teaching here since 2013. He thought, since it was a school located in the border area, it would a challenge to inculcate an interest in literature and arts. Also, he wanted to ignite their curiosity and pride about Kannada language and culture. Every Saturday they have seminars - either reading poetry written by students or reading...
2021-08-0311 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೫: ಮಕ್ಕಳ ವಿಸ್ಮಯಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊರತರುವ ಮಾಸಿಕ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ! (Season 2, Episode 5: An 'Awe' inspiring way to encourage children's talents)Please welcome Smt. Nethravathi in this episode of ‘Prathibimba’.Smt. Nethravathi started a monthly magazine which has developed into a huge instrument in encouraging the community to promote talents among students. She has been teaching at the Government Higher Primary School at Shrungeri, Chikmagalur Dist. for the past 13 years. When she started teaching in 2008, she wanted to do something different to develop the 110 students in her school. She noticed that the private schools in the area used to print an annual magazine which would cost Rs. 150/-. That made her think about starting a school magaz...
2021-07-2612 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೪: ಕೋವಿಡ್ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಪಾಲನೆ - ಸವಾಲುಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಉಪಾಯಗಳು. (Season 2, Episode 4: Bringing children up in Covid times Contd. - challenges and ideas)Welcome to the second part of our conversation with Ms. Gayatri Kiran. Ms. Gayatri Kiran stresses on the importance of parents speaking to their children at home. Understanding and accepting their mental state and talking to them in a simple and loving way can make a huge difference. Parents should accept their fears and talk. She advises that the children must have a routine. It may not be followed very strictly, but it should ideally be a routine which has exercises, games, reading and entertainment. If possible, some activities towards spiritual development should be included as well. T...
2021-07-1817 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೩: ಕೋವಿಡ್ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಪಾಲನೆ - ಸವಾಲುಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಉಪಾಯಗಳು. (Season 2, Episode 3: Bringing children up in Covid times- challenges and ideas)This is part one of a longer conversation on psychological support needed for children below 10 years of age during these times of pandemic. The second part will be released next week. Ms. Gayatri Kiran observes that all known ways of life have changed. There are some situations 1 – Some children have moved to a new place, may be to a smaller town. 2 – Since the schools are closed, they do not have sufficient mental stimulus. Learning happens when children interact with friends.3 – There is also a situation where someone in the family is affected by the pandemic...
2021-07-1123 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೨: ತಜ್ಞರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ (Season 2, Episode 2: In Conversation with an Expert - A COVID-19 special)This is a continuation from our previous episode, a discussion between Dr. Mala Giridhar and Ms. Vaijayanti.Dr. Mala is highly appreciative of the efforts by Akshara Foundation in the field of education.She feels it is important for the teachers to keep an eye on their own stress and anxiety. Teachers need to take care of their health. Some physical activity is necessary for both teachers and students to keep the stress in check. That is why it is better to start a class with an activity or with a song. If we get a...
2021-07-0519 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಎರಡನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿ: ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧: ತಜ್ಞರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ (Season 2, Episode 1: In Conversation with an Expert)Welcome to Season 2 of ‘Pratibimba’ – for teachers, by teachers. Since this is a longer conversation, we have divided it into two parts. Our guest today is Dr. Mala Giridhar. Trained at NIMHANS Bengaluru, she has been working as a mental health expert at Sirsi for almost 25 years. Through her NGO, She has been working towards improving the learning among government school students. Dr. Mala Giridhar feels Covid-19 has affected and changed the lives of many students in a terrible and unfortunate way. The uncertainty and insecurity about the future has affected different children differently. Condition of some s...
2021-06-2826 min
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2021-03-1009 min
The Hi There PodcastPandemic Talks #1Join Sana & Akshara as they talk about the pandemic, changes from school to technology to trends to Akshara being at her finest.This episode is all over the place, but hopefully you enjoy :)
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2021-02-2016 minThe Hi There PodcastTrailer- The Hi There PodcastTune into the Hi There Podcast every week to hear two best friends Sana and Akshara talk about literally anything, answer your questions, get to know you- basically have fun! Share meaningful connections and conversations starting with the simplest of simple words - Hi.Follow us on instagram - @thehitherepodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pcmatI3VLU39edypnY4MQInquiries - thehitherepodcast@gmail.com
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2020-12-1410 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೯ : ಮಾದರಿ ಶಾಲೆ (Episode 9 : The model school and a lab that helps children better learn Science and Maths)Please welcome Mr. Mahendra in today’s episode of ‘Pratibimba’. He has been working as a TGT teacher at the Kerehalli Higher Primary School, Chamarajanagar. The specialty of his school is that it is the only school in the district with a well-equipped Science and Mathematics lab. The reason behind this lab is a brilliant question from one of his students. When he showed solubility of things in water, she asked him, “Where did the salt go?” This made him think about the intelligence of rural children. He wanted to give them better learning opportunities. His colleagu...
2020-12-0612 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಆರನೇ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ: ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ (Episode 6 : Instilling Creative Thinking and Good Values in Children)Ms.Soubhagya Ilakal of Gadag has been teaching Science and Mathematics to Higher Primary students for the past ten years.From the day she became a teacher, she wanted the children to be independent thinkers, with a scientific outlook, with special care towards the environment. She also wanted them to be creative and logical in their approach. She hit upon the idea of a Science laboratory in the school. With the help and support of her senior colleagues, she was able to start a laboratory. This inspired the students to understand the lessons better. She s...
2020-11-1611 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಐದನೇ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ: ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಒಂದು ಒಳನೋಟ (Episode 5 : An insight Into Rural Education)Ms. Devaki M. N. of Chamarajanagar took up teaching for the sheer passion of teaching a new generation. Ever since, she has been teaching the lower primary students for 15 years, and has always been in the company of innocent minds. She always makes it a point to recap her previous class before introducing new concepts. She thinks there is a healthy urge among students in rural areas to learn something new and achieve something.Devaki has seen old students of the school coming forward to help with resources such as notebooks and textbooks. Some of t...
2020-11-0816 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaನಾಲ್ಕನೇ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ: ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸ್ವಯಂ ಕಲಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗಣಿತ ಕಿಟ್ ನ ಪಾತ್ರ (Episode 4 : How The GKA Maths Kit Helps In Self-Study, by Hemakshamma)Hemakshamma has been a teacher at GHPS Ajjappanahalli, Tumkur for the past 24 years. She teaches Mathematics and Hindi to students in grades 1-7. She has been attending many training programmes like ‘Chaitanya’ in 2002 and CLM sessions later on. She has been using self-made teaching aids for the past 15 years. She feels it creates special attention in children towards self-study.The school was given a maths kit under ‘Ganitha Kalika Andolana’ by Akshara Foundation. She found the kit to be very helpful in teaching Place Value and Fractions. It has reduced the burden of preparing the teaching aids herself...
2020-11-0109 minPRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೩: ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲಿಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಕುತೂಹಲವನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಮೂಡಿಸುವುದು - ಕೇಶವಮೂರ್ತಿ (Episode 3: Creating a Curiosity to Learn, by Keshavmurthy)Keshavamurthy is a senior teacher at a Higher Primary School at Challakere, Chitradurga District. He has been teaching for 28 years now. He underwent training and became a teacher in 1992. He remembers being taught by his teacher in a way that made it relevant to life. And he thinks his lifetime learning went through a recap with Ganitha Kalika Aandolana (GKA), the Maths programme. When the GKA Maths kit was introduced in school, he was curious about how to use it. After the 5-day workshop by Akshara Foundation, he was glad to have received the kit. He framed a...
2020-10-2513 min
PRATIBIMBA - Kannadaಸಂಚಿಕೆ ೧ : ಗದಗ್ ನ ಹಳದಿ ಬಣ್ಣದ ಶಾಲೆ, ಮಮತಾ ಟಿ (Episode 01 : The Yellow School in Gadag, by Mamatha T.)This is the story of Mamatha. T, a teacher at the Government Higher Primary school, Narayanapura, Gadag district.When she joined the school, it was being run in a dilapidated old building. Since most of her seniors were promoted, she was put in-charge of the school. She shared her ideas with her colleagues and, with the help of the public and public servants, got a new building sanctioned for the school.Once that was done, the team concentrated on the beautification of the campus. They cleaned it up, arranged for potable water, worked on waste...
2020-10-0609 min
CHAOSScastEpisode 19: GSOC: Anomaly Detection with Pratik, Akshara, Sarit, and TianyiPanelists
Georg Link | Sean Goggins
Guests
Pratik Mishra
Akshara P
Sarit Adhikari
Tianyi
Show Notes
[00:04:02] Sean tells us how he was a mentor to all these students and what they all did.
[00:05:39] Each student will discuss their project, the machine learning they used, and the outcome they were able to generate. Pratik shares his project first, and Georg asks if he can just plug in any metrics, even as new ones are developed, and start seeing behavior.
[00:10:09] Pratik tells us about clustering...
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