LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

Do you think a uniform education system will work in the Indian context? Why or why not? Winner: Vaibhav Panwar Your achievement in cricket is quite commendable. And I would suggest you to go for your dreams. Remember, however, that your education is at stake here. Make a schedule where you dedicate enough time to your studies and sports and make sure you follow it. You might find it stressful if you try to focus on too many things at a time. Try having a focussed study routine and devote more time to topics that need attention. Do not spend hours together studying, as it might result in monotony, making you lose interest. Set daily targets and ensure you As a teacher, you need to make sure that you are able to help your students strike a right balance between their roles and goals. It is very important to prepare a right strategy to prepare for entrance exams and Boards simultaneously and also be a teenager at the same time. As the Board exams are underway right now you must help them focus on these first. Assure them the importance of finishing one task at hand with complete dedication. Give them prep test as this would help them build confidence and motivation to study further. Identify their weak areas, practise regularly and help them monitor their progress.

The author is a senior psychiatrist and incharge, Institute of Life Skills & Mental Health Promotion, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi. Send him an email at hteducation@hindustantimes.com, marked ‘Dr Nagpal’