Lesson-2 Critical Thinking

(a) Social outlook towards boys and girls

The modernisation and technological development has changed the dimensions of the society. Despite the fact the number of cases of gender discrimination has much decreased, it still exists and makes a lot of people suffer every day. We should understand that though boys and girls look different, they are equal in ability, intelligence, politics, sports or any other field. Women have time and again proved their capability. Women display the same strength and determination as men, so how can we say women and men can't be equal? While remembering heroes of our history such as Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Hari Singh Nalwa who made us proud, the strong women such as Mai Bhago, Bibi Sharan Kaur, come in our mind who actively participated in struggle for freedom by showing immense valour and taught us that women bring positive changes in the society with their determination, bravery and kindness. Abraham Lincoln once said "All that I am, I owe it to my mother!". Think about your mother, how she manages everything so perfectly, right from work to household, teaches you good values, becomes your pillar of strength. There is a beautiful saying "Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". Despite the decreasing rate of gender discrimination it is still prevalent in most parts of the world. We all should work hard to eradicate this conservative mindset which is very dangerous for the development of the society and tell people that men and women are the same, so stop playing the discrimination game!.

Activity-1

Make a group of four girls in team one and four boys in team two, and assign them with the task of making a pit four feet deep. A separate group leader will observe that:

1. How did the girls perform while doing the task?

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2. How did the boys perform while doing the task?

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Activity-2

Assume that there is annual function in your school. The boys are assigned with the duty of serving tea and snacks to the guests and als0 washing the utensils afterwards.

3. What was the reaction of the boys when they were appointed with this duty?

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4. What was the reaction of the girls when they heard about it?

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Dear students these tasks will make you aware of some of the aspects of a conservative society that has always discriminated between boys and girls. Even today, the birth of a boy is celebrated with great pomp. This discrimination continues in every aspect be it education, sports, jobs, girl is still treated unequally. Students achieving gender equality require the indulgence of women and men, girls and boys in every field. It is everyone's responsibility. Learn to become more respectful towards every gender and try your best to bring positive change in the society.

(b) Time Management

The time for taking a pledge is now

The time for taking a pledge is now,

The time that goes,

Never comes back.

The time for taking a pledge is now..

When the time comes life will get better,

If you Respect the time then,

The colours of good fortune will come.

The time for taking a pledge is now.

Focus on daily routine now,

Make it a habit not to waste time

Recognise what's your aim?

The time for taking a pledge 1S now....

Take care of your time now,

Never lose precious time ever,

Take each step with caution.

The time for taking a pledge is now.

                                                                                                           Sudha Jain 'Sudeep'

 

Activity-1

Every student will fill up "sheet no 1" with their daily routine. How they spend their 24 hours that make up the day on "sheet no 1" the students will fill up the columns given in front of the sheet. The activities that are done by the students should be filled by a tick and those are not done should be filled with a....

S. No.	Activity	Time
1.	Wake up
2.	Persona Hyigine- toilet, bath time
3.	Breakfast
4.	Going to School
5.	School Timing
6.	Study-time
7.	Talking/Playing
8.	Returning from school
9.	Eating Time
10.	Rest and Sleep
11.	Playing
12.	Study-Time
13.	T.V. / Entertainment
14.	Talk-time with parents
15.	Talk-time with brother-sisters
16.	Helping parents at house-hold
17.	Study-time
18.	Dinner
19.	Use of Mobile
20.	Sleeping

 

Then the student will count the activities that are done by them and mark them out of 20 and will return the sheet to the respective child.

Activity-2

Now after the discussion in class, students will fill sheet no 2 with columns 1l to 20. Columns from 1-20 will be the same. The children can add any other activities they do beneath the column and will again mark the activities they do and don't do. The students will compare the improvement from sheet 1 to sheet 2. They will be proud of themselves. Students will exchange their copies amongst themselves.

S. No.	Activity	Time
1.	Wake up
2.	Persona Hyigine- toilet, bath time
3.	Breakfast
4.	Going to School
5.	School Timing
6.	Study-time
7.	Talking/Playing
8.	Returning from school
9.	Eating Time
10.	Rest and Sleep
11.	Playing
12.	Study-Time
13.	T.V. / Entertainment
14.	Talk-time with parents
15.	Talk-time with brother-sisters
16.	Helping parents at house-hold
17.	Study-time
18.	Dinner
19.	Use of Mobile
20.	Sleeping

 

Dear students, You should know that the teacher, teaches the same to whole class but some students get 100/100 and some are not even able to get passing marks. Dear students, those who have already a good routine are praiseworthy. Such students should come in front of the class. The whole class will encourage them by clapping. Other students should also make their time table of 24 hours to utilize their time properly.

It is a very happy moment that we have made time table which will be followed by us now. If our mind get diverted, then we will follow our intellect and adhere to time table at all cost. We will use social media to our advantage so that we can save time by use of social media, many creative and innovative ideas can be implemented to achieve our goals. Only the efforts made by students in their life can take them to success. We have to learn the value of the time; study at time of study, play at the time of playing as fixed in time table and undertake all achievements activities as per time. Time table will take us to 100% success in future by adhering to the time table. In this way, we can move from "someone ordinary to "someone special.

Proper use of time is the proper utilization of time.

Activity-3

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(c) Proper use of mobile, internet & other means of communication

In the age of modern information-revolution' the means of communication and their role has been increased tremendously. Information, knowledge and entertainment are obtained through these means. But the main purpose of most of the companies, institutions or organizations that run these resources is also to make money. In such a situation they are providing all kinds of content; whether it is for the good of humanity or not. In the present age, every human being has access and capability to use the internet and means of communication. Therefore, it is our duty to make proper use of these resources to develop our knowledge. Children have less ability to find right / wrong and therefore this fear persists due to misuse of internet or other means of communication. The main purpose of this activity-based lesson is to develop this habit / interest in the students so that they understand how to use these tools properly.

Activity-1 Location: The school's Computer Lab

Suddenly, the teacher will take the class to the school computer lab, any prior-information. The class students will be divided into two groups. Half of the students will be asked to search on google browser, about the word, "Punjab'. Students will be asked to note down the important geographical and historical facts related to Punjab from concerned wikipedia. The other students will be allowed to search or use Internet according to their choice, freely. After 15 minutes, the whole class will go through this following written test:

EXERCISE

1. Where is the other part of Punjab located?

a) Delhi

b) Canada

c) Pakistan

d) Rajasthan

2. How many assembly constituencies are there in Punjab?

a) 116

b) 21

c) 13

d) 117

3. How many parliamentary constituencies (Lok Sabha) are there in Punjab?

a) 117

b) 13

c) 21

d) 22

4. By what name did the Greeks know Punjab?

a) Sapat-Sindhu

b) Pentapotamia

c) Panchanad

d) Sindh

5. Which is the oldest university in the world associated with Punjab?

a) Punjabi University

b) Panjab University

b) Takshila University

d) Nalanda University

Students who searched for Punjab on Google during this practice test will do well. Only knowledge can help us to reach our destination in life.

Dear Students, A WhatsApp group of 10th class students was formed by the teachers in a school so that the students can continue their studies during the holidays or at any time and their problems related to studies can be solved. But Kirpal and Mani used to watch only movies and song videos on YouTube all day and they ignored Educational material, posted by the teachers in the group. After exam, the result sheet revealed that the whole class passed with good marks but Kirpal and Mani failed due to 8 marks less. Now they were regretting. All his classmates happily entered the eleventh class and they were ashamed of their mistake. They promised to use the internet and mobile in the future only to increase their knowledge.

Judicious use of Internet and Media will polish the knowledge and personality of the students.

(d) Avoid Misconceptions

"Sandeep, why have you not enlisted your name for the athletics? asked madam Kamla."

"Excuse me, madam, I have no money to purchase the costly products." replied Sandeep, a girl- student

"Who told you that there is a need of products for taking part in athletics and other sports?" asked madam Kamla

After this, Sandeep and many other girls gathered around the teacher and started talking with her. Madam Kamla listened to them and she easily made a judgment that advertisements shown on t.v. channels about various eating products must have misguided the youth. Even another girl told madam about her brother's misconception who had been preparing for recruitment in defense forces. He was taking some product and medicines without any physician's prescription. Also tied a knot around his arm. Then madam Kamla told the girls that they had a lot misconceptions which need to be avoided: - as some people take medicines to stay awakened till night, some are taking extra products to make their body much more healthier and muscular, some posts on social media are misleading the young generation. Actually these advertisements which are promoted by companies and they are not the part of a t.v. channel. There is written 'disclaimer', advertisement on them. So, we should not bindly believe it. In such advertisements and we should think critically. So in nutshell, we should believe in hard work and home made healthy diet which should be simple and balanced diet. Madam also gave examples of Milkha Singh, P.T. Usha, Deepika Karmakar, Leander Pace, Marriecom and many other players who raised them up from ordinary or poor family and shined well in the World.

Questions for Worksheet

1. Which mis-conception was Sandeep holdings in her mind?

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2. What advice did the teacher give to her girl-students?

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3. Which things should be kept in mind while watching print media, electronic / and social media'?

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4. How can we get rid of misconceptions?

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Teacher's Remarks