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Dr Sekar Srinivasan - The conversation starter

Dear friends shall we start a new discussion on the following topic:

"BUILDING VALUABLE VALUES IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

Some thirty years back, schooling was considered to be the place where children will grow with values. This evident from the remarks made by even at rural villages if a person commits some mistakes or against the harmonious living in society " how come a learned person from school could do such".

Immediately they will account the teacher with responsibility for such misbehaviour of the children or even grown ups. Teachers were regarded as the one who molded charecter of individuals. There was no second word for a teacher at any level. Teachers were praised sincerely as God.

எழுத்தறிவித்தவன் இறைவன் ஆவான்.

Basic academic credentials were there knowing to read write,discriminating from good and bad,evil and virtues, social responsibility, civilization, respecting elders and obeying the laws of nation etc.,

With lots of technology and machine learning some significant human values started disappearing and to regain the

better standards of those golden days nowadays educational institutions are trying a lot.

I felt so the urgency of having a high-level discussion through the august members of this platform to thoroughly synthesize various aspects of surgence in this field. Mr.Azeez sir can systematically arrange in his usual palatable structures points wise and make it available for all stakeholders.

My conviction is that THOUGH MONEY MAKES ALL, YET MONEY IS NOT ALL"

A small request, in this discussion let us not blame the current situation as we are fully aware of the same, but to provide constructive solutions and suggestions universally accepted.

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian: Good morning sir and team

Schools are also a with the same philosophy and set up .

In my experience parent’s are the major issue creators .

Majorly parents from age group or 35-50 , mostly won’t have much freedom with parents( and same from schools and teachers too ) , both of them use to stress more scale on discipline and don’t worry who or whomever is controlling ,

Even if it’s a Road Accident, or two wheeler accident they use the listen the third party view or suggestions and accept the situation and blame their child if it’s a true and sadly now the parents ) allow the kids to drive without a license ) give more freedom and even ready to accuse anyone who is giving complaints .

They even teach with children that teachers work with salary and even they can throw /change the teachers and can bring a new ona lowe as their wish .

One case in South Indian schools parents filed a Pocso case against principal and later proved it was a false case and rejected with 2 years of investigation .

Here we have to notice the life of the child , say like 14 years ( boy or girl ) how they stamped with friends , family and society.

How they can travel to the new school campus and if they repeat one more time , how the life of the student ( cannot be imaginable ) .

I have one direct experience 20 years before , one parent directly telling my face to face , my son will come late only for extra class and I will

Complaint you with school superiors since I know them well and I asked him ok and you carry on and do what you like and I cannot permit late comers . ( later management told to parents that already your son is weak in math and it’s an extra class and parents should do some arrangement to be on time )

I am working in a gulf country from 2000 and sorry to say that some paretns reached the school Campus and slapping the teachers since you are make my child weak and make him depress . ( paretns age like 30-35 years ). This happens in indian schools and even in the other schools ( don’t like to mention school names )

I discussed with student ( studnet is like class 5 and 6 only ) and saying that teacher deserve to get slapp from my dad , since why he is beating or shouting on me and if he feel , he can write in a complaint in a diary if any misbehaviours …..so so …..

Even in some news papers we read that students brought knife and pierced with a teacher because due to teacher complaint parents confiscated (withdrawn ) the mobile .

One boy killed the teacher in the school Campus .

Now teachers are not mentall free and can exercise all he/she wants to imparts .

Technically teaching ( and police department ) is nowadays a last option for the employment since they have to shout with a closed mouth , means no power to exercise .

Students do maximum wrongs and over reacting , react immediately and don’t have a patience .

First teachers are the only one is parents and primary learning is from home and we have to teach parents ( and new couples ) to be the best in preparations and if not it’s challenging game .

If not paretns should pay the cost , very expense in the child life

Due to private employments flow of money is not Sufficient and same time couples have to work long hours like 10 hours - 11 hours ( out of house ) and spending less time with kids is the biggest issue and paretns should spend quality time, Not in teaching the lessons and strict management what happening and what is the responses form the children to the school activities. Sadly many paretns can buy the solutions and spiking the learning and sadly to say private schools do poor drake for scoring marks (feels it’s a just number and not it’s life )

I cannot understand the 11 and 12 science boys score in practicals 100% ( means 50/50) and in theory score just 20 ( or 30 out of 150 ) and passing the science subjects ,

We have change the rule that in theory also they have to score 35 % .

In my point of view paretns shaping the child more than the teachers , anyway teaxhers role or share in the school hours is very very very minimal and paretns from age zero and fifteen years and 24/7 in the school holidays . Most school days are only 180 days and in that also so many activities and if we calculate the teaching hours and emotional attachement hours ( are very negligible )

It’s great to see and to Honor still teachers are playing a mohile role in their life .

We no need to add many rules and ideas and it’s highly sufficient if we practice the given with 100% .

I am proud of my paretns since they never taken in a wrong road and false scoring methods .

I like to stress this since one parent like to admit the girl child in a medical course and did a correction in a mark sheet and later caught by the department and I worry not about the parent( 45 years old ), let him in a prison and same time what the innocent and ignorant child with 17 years and why should be punished .

Bad paretns bad life and Good paretns good life , teachers and schools are only a compliment and cannot be a supplement , sadly now AI and chat gpt extra going to play a major

Role and teachers role going to be reduced much and importance to discipline and attitude to be enhance well with the coming generations.

We cannot heal all the wounds and damages by the outside creams , need an inner treatment and inner surgery,need strict steps internally than polishing the outer.

▪️Ms. Anju Datta: Good evening all the esteemed members

School is a place where we attend school every day. spend regular school hours in a specific classroom used to sit on a seat for a long time

In previous years parents used to listen to teachers. students follow the guidelines given by teachers

School management believes that teachers build the school, or the school stands on the pillars created by teachers

but today

first parents are in-disciplined

So in-disciplined parents

treat the schools as markets, from where they can buy the desired things

parents want to fulfill the desires of their kids at any cost.

so this category creates a problem in front of society.

Now first of all

entertaining this class

don't give them the VIP treatment.

in-class treat all the students equally.

do not provide a platform to show off their money.

give rank to the deserving student only.

do not accept expensive items from parents.

So inculcate the values through your efforts.

for this

the school has to set certain key points and also needs to follow the guidelines strictly.

pay respect to teachers first, then parents will not dare to disrespect any teacher.

Then we can produce a good citizen for society

then only

school, teachers, and parents will be able to show pride in them.

So it needs to be education instead of marketing the education.

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian UNV: Good evening sir and teams

One more thing to see is the donation to admission in school admission and college admissions ,

I am sure 100% in this group ,

No one joined any course or employment by paying donation .

I did one counselling , the Class12 Student is very average and sadly parents won’t stay home even after 6 pm and staying together only in the dinner (and at sleeping ) time and I am sure ward won’t score more than 70 % in physics chemistry and biology and same happened after the final Exams

And the mother is standing in one leg and supposed to do medicine only, because some friends kids doing outside india and can improve once stay outside home ( blind formula) even with poor Neet score , not even passed and don’t have to pay even capitation fees in india. and want to send to other country like Philipines or other so on , and promising that after getting the degree , student will pass 100% the eligibility test which is conducting by the government.

Here the intrest is playing more role than the eligibility which is very dangerous

School should prepare the paretns meeting not just show the performance instead the paretns should given proper teaching how to be paretns and how to be a mother and father .

I am not sure about india and the same single parent culture due to Separation is the another biggest threat and they don’t have two ears and sadly living with one ear.

I can guarantee that the language skills play a very major role in life , key to the communication and give maximum possibility in reading the chapters even it’s a mathematics or history or science since in home they don’t do much .

Now the trend from paretns making children to act and behave like adults and life skills teaching adults to behave like children

Now the children really losing the children age and too much contetns added to their brain and when my son studying in class 4 , they teaching in class group discussion and sadly the teacher worked as senior teacher in engineering college with master degree .

Some topics we had discussed already , that school should not appoint BE and ME or Msc Mphil and PhD qualified for primary classes and they won’t teach or cannot teach the basic primary lessons instead they start teach AI or chat Gpt to kindergarden or primary classes and later they don’t know even spelling for to , too or two and all sounds like same .

Once again my sincere respects to private school owners or institution which gives an

Employment and same time they should keep good advisors and good parents commite to teach or monitor paretns than monitoring the teachers ( perhaps very few have issues which can be easily counted and removed ) for the future healthy generation .

We have to stress the importance and values of eligibility and responsibilities.

▪️ Dr Sekar Srinivasan: Sir please understand we want to discuss about the various values to be incorporated, methodology and follow ups. Your observations are right but not to this topic please. All of us experience the burden enlightened by your goodself.

The purpose of this discussion is for upcoming schools and young principals to organise for the first time valuable values in their administration. Hope i am not interfering in your thinking process. As i have to steer the discussion I am sharing. Hope you will understand. Let there be positive guiding points with enthusiasm

▪️Azeez: Academic integrity is the foremost valuable values in educational institutions.

What is academic integrity?

Let us proceed now..

Honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage are fundamental values of academic integrity.

Institutional commitment to an academic integrity culture raises the standard of any academic activity, creates an atmosphere of trust in academia, and attracts and breeds honest and responsible individuals within the community.

These values are considered to be transferable, either from social life to academia or from academia to social life.

▪️ Dr. Jaqualine Mahadhik: Academic integrity refers to the ethical principles and values that underpin scholarly work. It involves being honest, responsible, and transparent in all aspects of academic activities, including writing, research, and assessments. This includes giving proper credit to sources, avoiding plagiarism, and upholding the standards of intellectual honesty.

▪️ Azeez: How could it be possible an institution promises cent percent results with distinction, now a days academic institutions promises, such as we make you clear tough exams like NEET and IIT.....

▪️ Dr Sekar Srinivasan: Wonderful updates

▪️ Azeez: How could it be possible these promises and promotions breed honesty in the mind of the young learners?

▪️ Dr. Jaqualine Mahadhik: Promising cent percent results with distinction in competitive exams like NEET and IIT is often an exaggeration or a marketing tactic used by some institutions. Achieving such results is extremely challenging due to the high level of competition and the individual efforts required. It's important to approach such claims with skepticism and research the institution thoroughly before making any decisions. Success in exams like NEET and IIT largely depends on the student's dedication, aptitude, and quality of preparation, rather than solely on the institution.

▪️ Azeez: My father paid fees in full in advance believing that my son comes out of this institution with flying colours. Parents generally evaluate those institutions in such a way that this institution makes dreams successful by the good or crook method, because I paid them in full.

Therefore I stated in the beginning with the statement "Institutional commitment to an academic integrity culture raises the standard of any academic activity, creates an atmosphere of trust in academia, and attracts and breeds honest and responsible individuals within the community. These values are considered to be transferable, either from social life to academia or from academia to social life"

▪️ Dr. Jaqualine Mahadhik: Promises and promotions can potentially breed honesty in young learners if they are delivered with integrity and consistency. When adults, such as teachers or parents, consistently follow through on their promises and promotions, it establishes a foundation of trust. This trust can lead to a sense of responsibility and integrity in the young learners, as they see the value in being honest and reliable themselves. Additionally, providing positive reinforcement for honesty reinforces the importance of this virtue in their minds. However, it's crucial that promises and promotions are realistic and achievable to avoid creating unrealistic expectations or fostering cynicism.

▪️ Azeez: Since academic integrity is fundamental to every level of education and is the responsibility of all stakeholders, the design and implementation of such policies should involve a wide audience: from institutions to individuals such as K12 schools, higher education institutions, academic research centres, and researchers working on the policies. Now our chat is focused on Academic Integrity.

▪️ Dr Sekar Srinivasan: I sincerely feel the missing chord in the mindset of administrators of educationists who concentrate on school final students from 9th standard onwards .

Though the end is also important yet the means also makes the way in primary and secondary education levels. Here at this stage basic values of humanity enrichment, cultural heritage enlightment, softskills, society oriented behaviour and alike to be nourished. The real respects and cordiality, teamspirit building, national integrity oriented perspectives, conservation of environment as well as empathy like psychological aspects to be taken care by school authorities. The philanthropic mindset to be developed.

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian: IIT and NEET ( like IAS and IPS) is a not a common goal to all students and about 2% or less shall go for that

and why others should carry the same weight or unwanted pressure and comparison , since very few are only travelling. There are other hundred courses in science background and paramedical sciences.

Fixing the domain is the crucial stage and we don’t have that in the school or academic subjects and to be inculcated slowly and steadily about the different possibilities in courses after school level or after graduation .

▪️ Azeez: Every institution should know their level at all levels, how good are we in imparting good education to the children.

How good are our working forces in imparting good values in young minds.

And

How good are we in making those promises made here to come true?

▪️ Azeez: Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.

From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.

The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity describes these core values in detail and provides examples of how to put them into practice on campuses, in classrooms, and in daily life. Academic integrity is crucial. Why?

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian: School are not like a hospital to heal and treat the patient , and which possible without the ward parents .

School is a place and the teachers can execute the government policies and cannot do different

So the organisation shall

Have a regular meeting with paretns and at the same time have regular enrichment programmes for the teachers , mostly the teachers once get the licence of appointment won’t go further Degress , perhaps not necessary and at the same time updating skills is/are much importance like Pocso , health awareness and sex education so on and can have regular enrichment programmes .

Regarding Acandamic , already government policies are much sufficient and only exercising and follow up is very essentials.

Schools are also of many category

Government and private schools

1. in villages and hill Areas

2. In panchayat area

3. in taluk area

4. In urban and city limits

5. Boarding and residential school

We cannot have a single majic Medcine for differetn sickness

Anyway starting a discussion shall give some solutions .

Many traits and qualities like

Discipline

Responsibility

Right attitude

Responsibility

Ethics

Values

Respects etc all are very common to describe and it should be rightly exercise without any excuse ,

We can make different methodology and again it’s like a circle with a preparation .

Schools ( and home ) itself a basic design to prepare the basic and we keep discussing what are the basics preparation .

I wonder the the judges studied ,selected and appointed as per the constitution and always the judges makes different judgement for the same cases/ situations , later third one decides ( one is right and one is not right- can we kick our the wrong judgement and not Commited and not possible )

and sadly not in (my )mathematics subject , to be clearly and slob well defined.

1+1 is 2 and 5x2 is 10 .

Thanks dr sekar sir , always there are different judgement and different perceptions

▪️ Dr. Jaqualine Mahadhik: The effectiveness of working forces in imparting good values to young minds can vary widely based on individual experiences and contexts. Factors like the quality of education, the influence of family and community, and societal values all play a role. It's important for various stakeholders, including parents, educators, and communities, to work together to create an environment that promotes positive values and character development in young individuals.

The ability to fulfill promises made depends on a variety of factors, including the nature of the promise, the intent behind it, and the actions taken to follow through. In any setting, whether it's personal, professional, or societal, the commitment and accountability of individuals and institutions play a significant role in making promises come true. However, it's worth noting that not all promises can be guaranteed to be fulfilled due to unforeseen circumstances or external factors. It's important to approach promises with sincerity and a genuine intention to fulfill them, but also with a realistic understanding of the challenges that may arise.

▪️ Mrs. T Sujatha: Just to get 100 % results, some schools persuade the teachers to facilitate students to copy during the practical examinations... the school management's main aim is to make every student from science stream score full marks... If this is the case, what values are we teaching? Some thriving IIT & NEET coaching institutes resort to malpractices just to score better ranks... I have witnessed these with my own eyes... I felt very bad for teaching professionals...If such an environment prevails, what ethical values can we teach for our younger generation?

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian: Yes sir ,

I remember one case , once my daughter completed class 10 cbse , though school giving admission saying she have a good score in science and I don’t want and to put in a commerce group .

Her friend scored less in science and I know well about the capacity and potential , prefer in non maths and commerce stream ,

At the same time paretns are in a dilemma and senior admission teacher promising to the parent that I am guarantee to improve her , and

Made many magic so on and school target is less responses in science courses and need to add more , later she not passed in maths Phy

Chemistry and failed and later joined class 11 commerce stream in another school ?

This is the real incident and paretns came with me for the discussion

Whom to blame ?

Mangement shall escape with some reasons , and the needy part is strict planning strict Asscoiation. Of Studnet , teaxhers and paretns .

Once again my stress is more on parents integration, student can easily run away from home or runaway from school and paretns cannot runaway from 15 years of imprints of tue child .

Very recent in a chennai , top level Studnet ends up tue life , righ parent, qualified , financial welath and now the Studnet gone from the society and not from the memory of the parents and siblings , it’s very expensive and hard to remove the memory, for the society it’s very cheap and in a day come to the normal life .

Integerate the paretns maximum , policies and procedures and rules regulations are to be inculcated form the beginning like a military , regular updates must be focused .

The legend brucelee words , I not worry those who practice 1000 kicks one time and acres with one who practiced one kick 1000 Times , make a master with one domain and not like library staff knowing 1000 book names .

Maybe we all use different phrases or words or technical quotes and all with a core of self reliance and self standing self discipline with good face value either in life or in subject or in a work .

▪️ Dr Balasubramanian: Yes this is the saddest part .

I know in one school management arranged a teacher to write the answers in a biology paper , (before the introduction of the NEET examination ) , the paper was caught in the paper correction , since some of the papers came to the same teacher and shocked to see all are in the same hand writing……..

I don’t want to lengthen that

Whom to blame

Parent

School

student

Teacher who wrote for that

Or the government supervision teacher

Or the poor inspection flying squad team

We have to inculcate the ethics

values

discipline

responsibility

form the ground level , once again it’s a triangle game

Student

( can blame both- wrong demand )

Parent

( can blame both - want anyhow the goal )

play with money )

School

( can blame the poor and poor demand - want money ) .

I hope some discussion is diverted and may the group take the right points please

▪️ Azeez: 1. Academic integrity ensures the accuracy and authenticity of knowledge.

2. Academic integrity ensures that students' work is evaluated fairly.

3. Maintaining academic integrity fosters trust within educational institutions.

4. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about developing ethical individuals. Upholding academic integrity helps shape responsible and honest professionals who carry these values into their careers.

5. ACADEMIC FRAUD, which is a breach of academic integrity, can undermine the educational process. It not only devalues the work of others but also hinders the development of critical thinking and research skills.

6. Educational institutions and the individuals associated with them, such as professors and students, rely on their reputation for integrity.

7. Academic integrity ensures that these contributions are reliable and beneficial.

8. Plagiarism and cheating can have legal and ethical consequences. Encouraging academic integrity from an early stage can help students understand the importance of ethical behavior in all aspects of life.

9. Educational institutions that maintain high standards of academic integrity earn a strong reputation, which can attract international students and collaborations, contributing to the global exchange of knowledge.

How to uphold academic integrity in institutions specially in schools?

➖Some tips on upholding academic integrity:

“It is important to start by establishing a climate of trust in our students”

In my personal opinion, why does academic integrity matter? 

I feel that academic integrity is an extension of one’s own personal integrity and hence professional success. It is a fundamental value and consistently upholding it during their school life will better prepare students for the world of work and future successes.

It teaches students about honesty and trust. It is important to show that you have done the work yourself, while also valuing and acknowledging the work of others and how this has come to play a role in one’s own research. 

Clear conversations about academic integrity with students allows them to approach their studies in an ethical and honest way, and helps them make the good decision that upholds both personal values and those of a wider community.

And at last, It is a fundamental pillar in a real learning process. It helps develop citizens who are capable of acting ethically and with commitment, and, in this way, generate a positive impact on society.

This approach is fundamental in a digital world saturated with information, that requires people who have the skills and values necessary to discern, act ethically and seek the truth from the exploration of different perspectives.

➖Tips for students to uphold academic integrity?

1. “Don’t forget the importance of planning your work properly and with due anticipation and ensure you clarify instructions before beginning an investigation process.

2. Collect reliable sources of information and seek to identify the author of the information. The practice of taking notes from books, websites or articles must include the origin of the source.

3. Direct downloading of information with no reference might lead to misconduct.

4. Request feedback from teachers – this can help provide security throughout the process and delineate a clear path to proper research.

5. Make the students understand that integrity, honesty, and being ethical aren’t values that one should live by when it’s convenient. They are values that one should live by all the time. You should always try to develop relationships with others who live with integrity. 

6. Integrity applies to the big choices and the little choices we make in our lives including choices which are visible to all and also those which are not. 

Finally, I share a strategy, I had learnt as a young child, with the students – if you’re in a dilemma about a choice to make, I suggest taking some quiet time to weigh the choices you have and ask yourself these two questions: 

1. If I make this choice, will I feel fine with myself later? 

2. If my choice is printed on the front page of the newspaper for everyone to see, would I feel comfortable? 

➖Tips that educators may find useful to help uphold academic integrity in their classrooms?

1. It is really important to be clear and consistent when it comes to academic integrity.

2. It is the responsibility of everyone in the school to uphold this. 

3. Teachers need to ensure they have clear expectations and should model good behaviour themselves.

4. Living with integrity should be a way of life for educators. 

5. You could build moral vocabulary in classrooms, use quotes to build meaningful conversations around truth and fairness, model values of honesty and integrity, inspire students to believe in their work, and remind them of the ways in which cheating can affect their academic lives and future career opportunities.

➖Academic integrity for teachers (For schools in India - By NCTE)

Preamble

1. Recognizing the fundamental right of every child to education of good quality, the inherent potential and talent in every child, and the importance of education for the all-round development of the human personality.

2. Acknowledging the need to instill faith in the guiding principles of our polity, including democracy, social justice, and secularism, and to promote the concept of composite culture of India and a sense of national identity.

3. Understanding that teachers, as integral members of the social milieu, share the needs and aspirations of the people, and that enhancing the self-esteem of teachers is essential.

4. Recognizing the importance of organizing teaching as a profession that requires expert knowledge, specialized skills, and dedication.

5. Understanding that the respect and support of the community for teachers are dependent on their professionalism.

6. Acknowledging the necessity of self-direction and self-discipline among members of the teaching community.

The Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers provides a framework of principles to guide teachers in discharging their obligations towards students, parents, colleagues, and the community. It aims to increase awareness of the ethical principles governing the teaching profession to ensure professionalism among teachers.

This code serves as a foundation for teachers to fulfill their crucial role in shaping the future of students and society while upholding the principles of quality education and ethical conduct.

▪️ Azeez: Code of Professional Ethics for School Teachers

1. Obligations towards Students

1.1. Love and Affection: Treat all students with love and affection.

1.2. Equality and Impartiality: Respect the value of being just and impartial to all students, regardless of their caste, creed, religion, sex, economic status, disability, language, and place of birth.

1.3. Holistic Development: Facilitate students' physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and moral development.

1.4. Respect for Human Dignity: Respect the basic human dignity of the child in all aspects of school life.

1.5. Unlocking Potential: Make planned and systematic efforts to help the child actualize their potential and talent.

1.6. Constitutional Values: Conduct teaching in alignment with the values enshrined in the Constitution of India.

1.7. Individualized Instruction: Adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students.

1.8. Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning students and share such information only with those who are legitimately entitled to it.

1.9. Safety and Well-being: Refrain from subjecting any child to fear, trauma, anxiety, physical punishment, sexual abuse, and mental and emotional harassment.

1.10. Role Model: Maintain a dignified demeanor commensurate with the expectations from a teacher as a role model.

This code emphasizes the importance of teachers in fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that promotes the well-being and development of every student while upholding the ethical values enshrined in the Constitution of India.

2. Obligations towards Parents, Community, and Society

2.1. Trust and Collaboration: Establish a relationship of trust with parents/guardians in the interest of the all-round development of students.

2.2. Respect and Dignity: Refrain from engaging in any actions that are derogatory to the respect of the child or their parents/guardians.

2.3. Promotion of Culture: Strive to foster respect for the composite culture of India among students, emphasizing the rich diversity of the nation.

2.4. National Unity: Keep the country's welfare foremost in mind and abstain from participating in activities that may promote feelings of hatred or enmity among different communities, religious or linguistic groups.

This code underscores the teacher's role in building a strong partnership with parents, promoting cultural diversity, and contributing to the unity and harmony of the nation by upholding the principles of respect, trust, and cultural understanding.

3. Obligations towards the Profession and Colleagues

3.1. Professional Growth: Strive for continuous professional development to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

3.2. Collaborative Environment: Foster a culture that encourages purposeful collaboration and dialogue among colleagues and stakeholders.

3.3. Professional Respect: Take pride in the teaching profession and treat other members of the profession with respect and dignity.

3.4. Private Tuition: Refrain from engaging in private tuition or private teaching activities that may conflict with professional responsibilities.

3.5. Gifts and Favors: Avoid accepting any gift or favor that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or actions.

3.6. Unsubstantiated Allegations: Refrain from making unsubstantiated allegations against colleagues or higher authorities.

3.7. Respectful Communication: Avoid making derogatory statements about colleagues, especially in the presence of pupils, other teachers, officials, or parents.

3.8. Professional Respect: Show respect for the professional standing and opinions of colleagues.

3.9. Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning colleagues and share such information only when authorized to do so.

This code emphasizes the importance of teachers' commitment to professional growth, creating a collaborative and respectful work environment, and maintaining the ethical standards of the teaching profession. It encourages integrity, respect, and responsible conduct among educators.

➖Academic integrity begins from teachers in any Institutions.

Why so¹

Treating all children with love and affection, irrespective of their school performance and achievement levels, lies at the heart of the teaching-learning process. Unfortunately, students who struggle academically are often deprived of the consideration they deserve. Moreover, teachers should extend equal love and affection to all children, regardless of their parental background, religious beliefs, or caste affiliations.

In the role of support to parents, teachers should engage with students using a humane touch. This approach fosters a strong student-teacher rapport, allowing for mutually beneficial interactions. Teachers should aim to instill trust, confidence, interest, enthusiasm, and hope in their students, avoiding fear, frustration, and disappointment.

It's important to note that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to achieve this. Each teacher has the potential to design their behavioral styles to provide warm and friendly support to children, creating an atmosphere of care and encouragement in the learning environment.

Why so²

Schools should be places where social justice and equity are not just ideals but practiced and highly valued by teachers. The personal belief system of teachers, rooted in democratic principles, tolerance, social justice, and equity, creates an environment conducive to students learning these values.

Maintaining an impartial attitude and adhering to non-discriminatory practices towards all students should be fundamental aspects of school practices. It's essential that a teacher's personal beliefs related to caste, religion, sex, economic status, language, and place of birth align with the tenets of the Constitution. Any misalignment can significantly affect the fabric of equity within the classroom, potentially creating an environment where certain students are marginalized or discriminated against. Therefore, it's the responsibility of educators to lead by example and uphold the principles of social justice and equity in the school setting.

Why so³

Childhood is a phase marked by growth and change, necessitating the full development of a child's physical and mental capabilities. Currently, the schooling process places a strong emphasis on cognitive development, particularly the traditional "3 Rs" (reading, writing, and arithmetic), which should be expanded to encompass various other aspects of child development.

Teachers play a pivotal role as facilitators, engaging students in a wide array of activities that foster their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development. Encouraging physical development through activities like physical education is a crucial educational goal.

Moreover, teachers should guide students in understanding the social context, its challenges, societal values, and inculcating emotional intelligence as part of the teaching-learning process. This holistic approach benefits students in achieving well-rounded development.

It's vital to recognize that physical and emotional security serves as the foundation for all learning experiences, starting from primary to secondary school and even beyond. By focusing on a comprehensive approach to child development, educators can better prepare students for the challenges and opportunities they'll encounter in life.

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It's imperative to acknowledge that each individual child possesses their own rights and human dignity as a member of a democratic society. Regrettably, the violation of children's rights is occasionally observed in our schooling process. For instance, there are instances where teachers restrict students from expressing their feelings. Any derogatory remarks from teachers can harm a child's self-esteem, ultimately affecting their learning progress. In many classrooms, children's voices and experiences are not adequately acknowledged.

It is essential to encourage the participation of all students in school activities while treating them with respect and dignity. Teachers should make an effort to study international documents like the U.N. Declaration on Child Rights, to which India is a signatory, and the Report of the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to enhance their understanding of child rights concerns.

While schools have the right to establish rules to maintain discipline, these rules should be designed in a manner that doesn't compromise the fundamental human dignity of the child. Striking a balance between maintaining order and respecting the rights and dignity of each child is crucial to ensuring a healthy and nurturing learning environment.

▪️ Ms. KANIKA SHARMA: 1) Understand Academic Integrity: Ensure that students and educators understand what academic integrity means and why it's important. Discuss the consequences of academic dishonesty.

2) Set Clear Expectations: Clearly outline the school's academic integrity policy in the student handbook and communicate it to both students and teachers. Make sure everyone knows the rules.

3) Use Plagiarism Detection Tools: Employ plagiarism detection software to identify and deter plagiarism. Such tools can be valuable in maintaining integrity.

4) Promote Critical Thinking: Encourage critical thinking and independent research. Teach students to express their own ideas and thoughts instead of relying solely on existing sources.

5) Create a Culture of Honesty: Foster an environment where honesty is valued. Reward students for their integrity, and emphasize the importance of personal growth over grades.

6) Involve Parents: Engage parents in discussions about academic integrity. Keep them informed about school policies and the importance of their role in supporting integrity at home.

7) Encourage Collaboration: Clearly define when and how students can collaborate on assignments. Encourage group work within the boundaries of the school's policy.

8) Report Violations: Create a system for reporting academic dishonesty. Ensure that violations are addressed fairly and consistently.

9) Model Integrity: Teachers and staff should lead by example, demonstrating integrity in their work and interactions.

10) Promote Student Responsibility: Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and recognize the value of their education.

▪️ Ms. Rafat Naseer: academic integrity is basically a sensetive and essential concept that encompassed honesty , fairness , ethics and responsibility in pursuit learning , knowledge and growth.

▪️ Mr. Nahid Raza: Academic integrity is to be honest in Academic action. It is about establishment of vision. All actions taken must align with it. All decisions must lead towards materialization of the established vision.

▪️ Ms. Rafat Naseer: Academic integrity is very essential in an institute esp a school.It ensures an honest development and growth of a child following the codes of ethics.It ensures that students' achievements are based on their own hard work and sound ethical principles. Upholding and maintaining academic integrity in is essential for nurturing a culture of trust , personal growth and development.

Following are few important aspects and keys to ensure Academic integrity.

1 Work independently-One should take pride in completing task given to him according to his own abilities without any unauthorised assistance.Collaborating with someone is good but its essential to respect the boundaries set by our seniours , school managemant and teachers

2.Support ones peers - encourage your friends and school mates to encourage and help in maintaining academic integrity by promoting open discussions on importance of ethics and provide assistance whenever and where ever required.One should also enjoy in celebrating each others accomplisments.

3.Managing Time: Procastination is the thief of time.It often leads to rushed and subpar work making it easy to use unethical means and also jystify unethical means.One should learn to priortise ones work and tasks assigned.

4. Seek help when needed : Seeking someones help doesen't mean that you are incompetent , neither it is a sign of weakness. But at the same time one should clearly understand the meaning of seeking help and completely relying on others.

5.Understand the expectations : One should clearly and carefully exploit the culture of the institute and the school and try to understand what the school expects.Accordingly one should navigate his academic journey with appropriate behaviour.

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Are UGMA and UTMA Accounts Reported as Investments on the FAFSA?

After submitting our FAFSA for my son, we got back an EFC of 23207 on the SAR. I have been told by admissions that that is extremely high. The FAFSA says I have to include child support payments we received for him last year, even though the payments will end this year before the start of his freshman year. The amount was approximately $6,000. Also the FAFSA says I have to include UTMA accounts in net worth of investments. My son has a $30,000 UTMA account that he is listed as secondary on and his grandfather is primary. My son does claim the dividends on his personal tax return, but we haven’t decided if we will use any of that money toward college expenses. I contacted the school and they tell me I can submit a change of income form through the school for the child support issue and that I don’t need to include the UTMA information at all on my FAFSA because my son is not primary on the account. The FAFSA form instructions say quite the opposite. Can I make the necessary correction on the FAFSA that they (admissions) say? I am trying to not get myself in trouble. What should I do? — Dave B.

College admissions staff do not necessarily have the expertise to answer questions about financial aid. Address questions about financial aid to a college financial aid administrator, not a college admissions officer.

College admissions staff also do not have the authority to make adjustments to data elements on the Free Application for Federal Studnet Aid (FAFSA). Congress specifically delegated the authority to make adjustments only to the college’s financial aid administrators.

Some colleges have set up one-stop shops that combine the customer service operations of admissions, financial aid, bursar and registrar. These streamlined hub operations can be convenient, saving the student from having to run around campus to visit multiple offices. They can answer simple questions about financial aid and hand out forms. But they don’t always have the depth of expertise to answer technical questions about financial aid. Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to tell whether the answer to a question requires technical expertise. But if an answer conflicts with information available from other credible sources, such as the FAFSA instructions, and the front office staff are unable to resolve the conflict, ask to speak to a financial aid administrator.

Tip: When asking a question about financial aid, write down the name and/or ID number of the person answering the question. This will allow supervisors to provide additional training to staff who answer quesions incorrectly.

The college’s change of income form is used to initiate a professional judgment review by a financial aid administrator. It is not uncommon for child support payments to end before or during enrollment. Most college financial aid administrators will make adjustments when the previous year’s income is not reflective of ability to pay during the award year. The $6,000 in child support payments received may account for as much as $3,000 of the $23,000 EFC.

But the admissions staff are wrong about the UTMA account. An UGMA or UTMA account is a custodial account, where the account is owned by a minor. As noted in the FAFSA instructions, custodial accounts must be reported as investments on the FAFSA and are reported as assets of the account owner, not the custodian. The titling of an UTMA account established by a grandparent for a grandchild will be “[Grandparent’s Name] as custodian for [Grandchild’s Name] under the [Grandchild’s State of Residence] Uniform Transfer to Minors Act” or something similar.

This is in contrast with a Totten Trust, which is typically titled as “[Grandparent’s Name], in trust for [Grandchild’s Name]”. A Totten Trust is a revocable transfer that passes to the beneficiary without probate upon death of the account owner.

The terms “primary” and “secondary” have no legal meaning when referring to the custodian and account owner of a custodial account and may be ambiguous as to which is which.

Since families sometimes get confused about the difference between custodial accounts and Totten Trusts, an experienced financial aid administrator will always try to clarify who legally owns the account. In most cases the child is the account owner, especially when the parent refers to it as an UGMA or UTMA account or custodial account. When in doubt, a good rule of thumb is to follow the taxes. If the child reports the interest and dividends on his income tax return, the child is the account owner.

A $30,000 custodial account contributes $6,000 of the $23,000 EFC.

There are a few ways to reduce the impact of a custodial account on a student’s EFC. But these strategies will not affect the student’s eligibility for need-based financial aid for the fall, since the FAFSA has already been filed. The FAFSA uses a snapshot approach with regard to reporting assets, measuring the asset value as of the date the FAFSA was filed. The FAFSA may be changed to correct errors in the information reported as of the date the FAFSA was filed, but may not be be updated for subsequent changes in the nature or value of the assets. For example, if the applicant transposed two digits in the account balance, the applicant can correct the error on the FAFSA. But the applicant cannot update the asset value because some of the money was spent after the FAFSA was filed. So any steps taken now will affect the treatment on the subsequent year’s FAFSA but not the current year’s FAFSA.

One solution is to spend down the balance in the UTMA account to pay for the student’s college education. This will reduce the impact of the UTMA account on eligibility for need-based financial aid next year. The family should spend the student’s assets to pay for the student’s education before using any parent assets. If the family spends down the UTMA account balance to zero, it will reduce the EFC by as much as $6,000.

Another solution is to roll the money into a custodial 529 college savings plan account. A custodial 529 plan is titled the same as the original UTMA account that was used to fund the 529 plan. Even though the student is the account owner (and beneficiary) of a custodial 529 plan, federal law treats such accounts as though they were parent assets on the FAFSA. This yields a much more favorable treatment on the FAFSA, reducing the impact of the $30,000 account from at most $6,000 to at most $1,700.

(Note that some financial planners have encouraged families to set up 529 plans with a grandparent as the account owner, as opposed to the student or parent, because accounts owned by a grandparent are not reported as assets on the FAFSA. However, if a 529 plan is not reported as an asset on the FAFSA, any distributions from the 529 plan must be reported as untaxed income to the beneficiary on the subsequent year’s FAFSA. That usually results in a much greater increase in the student’s EFC than a 529 plan owned by the student or parent. If a 529 plan that is reported as an asset on the FAFSA, distributions are not reported as income on the FAFSA.)

Addressing the child support and UTMA account issues will reduce the EFC to about $14,000. This is still too high an EFC for the student to qualify for a Pell Grant, but the student might qualify for a subsidized Stafford loan and perhaps some other aid from the college’s own funds, depending on how much the college costs.

Source: Fastweb

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