Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
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Gyanshala2012
Jul 31, 2012, 3:30:00 PM7/31/12
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Vandami Samaniji & Jai Jinendra All:
Please find attached content from other Jain Gyanshala/Pathshalas for the Level 1 - equivalent to our Gyan Group.
Additional Information is awaited for Darshan & Charitra age level group from one of the Gyanshala/Pathshala chain in India.
We will be setting up a Conference Call soon to discuss.
Regards,
Shweta Daftary
SamaniJi NJ
Jul 31, 2012, 4:15:02 PM7/31/12
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Ramesh Parmar
Sep 8, 2012, 2:04:57 PM9/8/12
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Vandami Namamsami -
Jai Jinendra! One of the items covered in the last board meeting was to evaluate and recommend steps to strengthen our gyanshala. It is almost time for gyanshala now. Shwetaji & Sheetalji have taken the initiative to revitalize the curriculum. There are other items as well that can help in making gyanshala an important and integral part of our activities.
Towards that end, I suggest the past gynashala coordinators and other volunteers take some time to prepare and email their thoughts by Sun evening. We would then meet at the Center on Mon 8PM to review and prioritize items that can be implemented this gyanshala session. (my apologies on short notice as we are getting close and we would like to have this meeting in Samanijis presence before they go out of town starting Tues).
Please email your suggestions and ideas on how to make learning a fun experience fior our children as well as instill certain values which can help them in their day to day life (for example - a topic for older kids could be 'why be a vegetarian?' - a presentation on spiritual and scientific perspective).
I appreciate all your support.
Thanks
- Ramesh Parmar
Jai Jinendra! One of the items covered in the last board meeting was to evaluate and recommend steps to strengthen our gyanshala. It is almost time for gyanshala now. Shwetaji & Sheetalji have taken the initiative to revitalize the curriculum. There are other items as well that can help in making gyanshala an important and integral part of our activities.
Towards that end, I suggest the past gynashala coordinators and other volunteers take some time to prepare and email their thoughts by Sun evening. We would then meet at the Center on Mon 8PM to review and prioritize items that can be implemented this gyanshala session. (my apologies on short notice as we are getting close and we would like to have this meeting in Samanijis presence before they go out of town starting Tues).
Please email your suggestions and ideas on how to make learning a fun experience fior our children as well as instill certain values which can help them in their day to day life (for example - a topic for older kids could be 'why be a vegetarian?' - a presentation on spiritual and scientific perspective).
I appreciate all your support.
Thanks
- Ramesh Parmar
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 3:30 PM, Gyanshala2012 <gyansh...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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Ramesh Parmar
Sep 10, 2012, 11:59:55 AM9/10/12
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Vandami Namamsami -
Jai Jinendra to all!
From: Ramesh Parmar <pres...@jvbnj.org>
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Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2012 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
Jai Jinendra to all!
Here are some of my thoughts based on what we used to do when our gyanshala was strong 65+ kids... Also see below the bridge in case someone is not able to attend face to face today at the Center.
Callin: (218) 339-2500
Code: 647478#
Time: Mon 8pm
- Lead any gyanshala session with a prayer led by Samaniji. This brings all children and teachers together and also get inspired by Samanijis.
- Celebrate birthdays as they occur in the presence of Samaniji. This makes the child feel good as they receive blessings from Samanijis and some token gift
- Kids look forward to snack for fun and energy. Always provide snacks to the kids (Vivekananda vidyapith which has run gyanshala of 350 kids for 30+ years still provide snack and kids who are allergic do not eat).
- Instill the value of sharing - by collecting canned food (pasta etc.) for thanksgiving and donating to local food bank
- Celebrate major festivals - diwali, holi, paryushan with a project - art, craft, etc.
- Engage kids to participate in art work and auction their work at graduation
- Create a scholarship fund for high schoolers by writing winning essay or doing a charitable work
- Create seminar based approach for high schoolers for sharing Jain philosophy and its application in their life
Only by all our involvement - Samaniji, teachers, volunteers and parents that our gyanshala can make lasting impact on our kids. Do send your thoughts so that they can be discussed in the evening.
Best Regards,
- Ramesh Parmar
From: Ramesh Parmar <pres...@jvbnj.org>
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Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2012 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
Neena Jain
Sep 10, 2012, 1:31:58 PM9/10/12
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Vandami Samaniji,
I won't be able to join the meeting today. I have to go to Maryland
early morning tomorrow.
Here are my thoughts:
I agree with Rameshji's suggestion of involving everyone in the
process. When we started Gyanshala, there were several factors that
contributed to its success:
1) it was a new concept
2) It was on Friday evening when most people are relaxed as there is
no pressure of school or work next day. And also most people don't
plan any kind of work on Friday evening.
3) We allowed parents to stay back in Gyanshala - which I think was
the most contributing factor for its success. Parents formed
friendships and were eager to come and in process brought their kids
along. We used to end Gyanshala by 10 but most of the time most people
were there in parking lot until 11pm socializing and bonding. That
allowed kids to socialize as well. This also resulted in formation of
Jain Yuva Group.
4) We celebrated most festivals where again all parents and kids
participated. We did pot luck and most families brought healthy snacks
by themselves. That provided another venue for socializing for kids
and parents. I never had to ask anyone to cleanup. Parents volunteered
themselves as they considered themselves part of Gyanshala.
5) As Rameshji said we celebrated Birthdays. We gave awards for
perfect attendance.
6) Weekly Gyanshala also helped in attendance and provided continuity.
Older Kids - It's a challenge to involve older kids if they are
starting to come to Gyanshala in High School or even in Middle school.
They don't want to see any school like setting. We can try few things
to involve them - 1) we provide them certificates for volunteer and
leadership hours by having at least 1 or 2 high school kids in each
classroom. 2) We can do once a month special session for them and
include some social activity as well like bowling. 3) Another
suggestion is to ask them to create a blog on Jainism or other issues
they want to discuss and they can maintain that blog and create one
entry every week 4) Maybe we can have a Toastmasters like session for
not only them but for adults as well where we talk on Jainism and
social topics relevant to them.
Regards,
Neena.
On 9/10/12, Ramesh Parmar <rpar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Vandami Namamsami -
>
> Jai Jinendra to all!
>
>
> Here are some of my thoughts based on what we used to do when our gyanshala
> was strong 65+ kids... Also see below the bridge in case someone is not
> able to attend face to face today at the Center.
>
> Callin: (218) 339-2500
> Code: 647478#
> Time: Mon 8pm
>
> 1. Lead any gyanshala session with a prayer led by Samaniji. This brings
> art, craft, etc.
>
> 6. Engage kids to participate in art work and auction their work at
> graduation
>
> 7. Create a scholarship fund for high schoolers by writing winning essay or
> doing a charitable work
> 8. Create seminar based approach for high schoolers for sharing Jain
I won't be able to join the meeting today. I have to go to Maryland
early morning tomorrow.
Here are my thoughts:
I agree with Rameshji's suggestion of involving everyone in the
process. When we started Gyanshala, there were several factors that
contributed to its success:
1) it was a new concept
2) It was on Friday evening when most people are relaxed as there is
no pressure of school or work next day. And also most people don't
plan any kind of work on Friday evening.
3) We allowed parents to stay back in Gyanshala - which I think was
the most contributing factor for its success. Parents formed
friendships and were eager to come and in process brought their kids
along. We used to end Gyanshala by 10 but most of the time most people
were there in parking lot until 11pm socializing and bonding. That
allowed kids to socialize as well. This also resulted in formation of
Jain Yuva Group.
4) We celebrated most festivals where again all parents and kids
participated. We did pot luck and most families brought healthy snacks
by themselves. That provided another venue for socializing for kids
and parents. I never had to ask anyone to cleanup. Parents volunteered
themselves as they considered themselves part of Gyanshala.
5) As Rameshji said we celebrated Birthdays. We gave awards for
perfect attendance.
6) Weekly Gyanshala also helped in attendance and provided continuity.
Older Kids - It's a challenge to involve older kids if they are
starting to come to Gyanshala in High School or even in Middle school.
They don't want to see any school like setting. We can try few things
to involve them - 1) we provide them certificates for volunteer and
leadership hours by having at least 1 or 2 high school kids in each
classroom. 2) We can do once a month special session for them and
include some social activity as well like bowling. 3) Another
suggestion is to ask them to create a blog on Jainism or other issues
they want to discuss and they can maintain that blog and create one
entry every week 4) Maybe we can have a Toastmasters like session for
not only them but for adults as well where we talk on Jainism and
social topics relevant to them.
Regards,
Neena.
On 9/10/12, Ramesh Parmar <rpar...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Vandami Namamsami -
>
> Jai Jinendra to all!
>
>
> Here are some of my thoughts based on what we used to do when our gyanshala
> was strong 65+ kids... Also see below the bridge in case someone is not
> able to attend face to face today at the Center.
>
> Callin: (218) 339-2500
> Code: 647478#
> Time: Mon 8pm
>
> all children and teachers together and also get inspired by Samanijis.
> 2. Celebrate birthdays as they occur in the presence of Samaniji. This
> makes the child feel good as they receive blessings from Samanijis and some
> token gift
> 3. Kids look forward to snack for fun and energy. Always provide snacks to
> token gift
> the kids (Vivekananda vidyapith which has run gyanshala of 350 kids for 30+
> years still provide snack and kids who are allergic do not eat).
> 4. Instill the value of sharing - by collecting canned food (pasta etc.)
> years still provide snack and kids who are allergic do not eat).
> for thanksgiving and donating to local food bank
> 5. Celebrate major festivals - diwali, holi, paryushan with a project -
> art, craft, etc.
>
> 6. Engage kids to participate in art work and auction their work at
> graduation
>
> 7. Create a scholarship fund for high schoolers by writing winning essay or
> doing a charitable work
> 8. Create seminar based approach for high schoolers for sharing Jain
alka jain
Sep 10, 2012, 2:51:13 PM9/10/12
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Vandami Namamsami
Jai Jinendra to all
I will try to attend confrence call.
Thanks & Best
Alka
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Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
Vandami Namamsami -
Jai Jinendra to all!
Here are some of my thoughts based on what we used to do when our gyanshala was strong 65+ kids... Also see below the bridge in case someone is not able to attend face to face today at the Center.
Callin: (218) 339-2500
Code: 647478#
Time: Mon 8pm
- Lead any gyanshala session with a prayer led by Samaniji. This brings all children and teachers together and also get inspired by Samanijis.
- Celebrate birthdays as they occur in the presence of Samaniji. This makes the child feel good as they receive blessings from Samanijis and some token gift
- Kids look forward to snack for fun and energy. Always provide snacks to the kids (Vivekananda vidyapith which has run gyanshala of 350 kids for 30+ years still provide snack and kids who are allergic do not eat).
- Instill the value of sharing - by collecting canned food (pasta etc.) for thanksgiving and donating to local food bank
- Celebrate major festivals - diwali, holi, paryushan with a project - art, craft, etc.
- Engage kids to participate in art work and auction their work at graduation
- Create a scholarship fund for high schoolers by writing winning essay or doing a charitable work
- Create seminar based approach for high schoolers for sharing Jain philosophy and its application in their life
Only by all our involvement - Samaniji, teachers, volunteers and parents that our gyanshala can make lasting impact on our kids. Do send your thoughts so that they can be discussed in the evening.
Best Regards,
- Ramesh Parmar
From: Ramesh Parmar <pres...@jvbnj.org>
To: gyansh...@googlegroups.com; "Daftary, Sheetal K" <sdaf...@kpmg.com>; Sonya Doshi <gyan...@jvbnj.org>; Pratap Jain <jainp...@hotmail.com>; Madhumita Sacheti <madhumit...@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2012 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
To: gyansh...@googlegroups.com; "Daftary, Sheetal K" <sdaf...@kpmg.com>; Sonya Doshi <gyan...@jvbnj.org>; Pratap Jain <jainp...@hotmail.com>; Madhumita Sacheti <madhumit...@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 8, 2012 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Curriculum Content - Other Jain Gyanshalas - Gyan Group - Age Level
Vandami Namamsami -
Jai Jinendra! One of the items covered in the last board meeting was to evaluate and recommend steps to strengthen our gyanshala. It is almost time for gyanshala now. Shwetaji & Sheetalji have taken the initiative to revitalize the curriculum. There are other items as well that can help in making gyanshala an important and integral part of our activities.
Towards that end, I suggest the past gynashala coordinators and other volunteers take some time to prepare and email their thoughts by Sun evening. We would then meet at the Center on Mon 8PM to review and prioritize items that can be implemented this gyanshala session. (my apologies on short notice as we are getting close and we would like to have this meeting in Samanijis presence before they go out of town starting Tues).
Please email your suggestions and ideas on how to make learning a fun experience fior our children as well as instill certain values which can help them in their day to day life (for example - a topic for older kids could be 'why be a vegetarian?' - a presentation on spiritual and scientific perspective).
I appreciate all your support.
Thanks
- Ramesh Parmar
Jai Jinendra! One of the items covered in the last board meeting was to evaluate and recommend steps to strengthen our gyanshala. It is almost time for gyanshala now. Shwetaji & Sheetalji have taken the initiative to revitalize the curriculum. There are other items as well that can help in making gyanshala an important and integral part of our activities.
Towards that end, I suggest the past gynashala coordinators and other volunteers take some time to prepare and email their thoughts by Sun evening. We would then meet at the Center on Mon 8PM to review and prioritize items that can be implemented this gyanshala session. (my apologies on short notice as we are getting close and we would like to have this meeting in Samanijis presence before they go out of town starting Tues).
Please email your suggestions and ideas on how to make learning a fun experience fior our children as well as instill certain values which can help them in their day to day life (for example - a topic for older kids could be 'why be a vegetarian?' - a presentation on spiritual and scientific perspective).
I appreciate all your support.
Thanks
- Ramesh Parmar
On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 3:30 PM, Gyanshala2012 <gyansh...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Vandami Samaniji & Jai Jinendra All:Please find attached content from other Jain Gyanshala/Pathshalas for the Level 1 - equivalent to our Gyan Group.Additional Information is awaited for Darshan & Charitra age level group from one of the Gyanshala/Pathshala chain in India.We will be setting up a Conference Call soon to discuss.Regards,Shweta Daftary
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SamaniJi NJ
Sep 10, 2012, 7:13:21 PM9/10/12
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Ninaji, Madhumita are not coming, Alka will also join on phone. Can all join on conference?
Ishita Doshi
Sep 10, 2012, 7:33:26 PM9/10/12
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Vandami Samaniji,
I have class tonight so I will not able to do the conference call or come in.
Thank You,
Ishita Doshi
I have class tonight so I will not able to do the conference call or come in.
Thank You,
Ishita Doshi
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