Educational Resources

“Exploring Space, Discovering Ourselves:  Personal Reflections on the Voyager Missions” I have been talking about them in almost all of my initial English Classes just to relate those things to the importance of communication, and while I spoke today too, I felt I needed to write about them somehow. As a big admirer of space, nightsky, planets, moons and universe, I felt like writing this small piece on one of my favourites, and one of humanity's greatest achievements, The Voyager Missions of NASA. So here it is: In 1977, NASA launched two spacecraft— Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 —almost like sending a pair of explorers into the great unknown. At first, their mission was simple: fly by the outer planets, take pictures, and beam home what they found. But the timing was remarkable, because the planets were aligned in such a rare way that the Voyagers could slingshot from one to the next using their gravity. What came back was nothing short of breathtaking. We saw Jupiter’s stormy face an...

Gender Roles A gender role, or sex role, is a set of socially accepted behaviors and attitudes deemed appropriate or desirable for individuals based on their gender or sex. Gender roles are usually centered on conceptions of masculinity and femininity. For example, - Men's gender roles revolve around characteristics such as dominance, assertiveness, and strength.  - Traditionally, men's gender roles include breadwinner, leader, and protector. - Women's roles revolve around characteristics such as submissiveness, passivity, and weakness. - Traditionally, women are seen as caregivers, nurturers, homemakers, and helpers. 

  Gender-Based Reviews of Films Gender-based reviews of films analyze movies through the lens of gender dynamics, representation, and portrayals, focusing on how characters, narratives, and settings reflect or challenge gender norms. These reviews often explore how women, men, and non-binary characters are depicted and examine whether their roles reinforce or subvert traditional gender stereotypes. Additionally, they may critique the diversity and complexity of characters, scrutinizing issues such as tokenism, the presence of the "male gaze," and the representation of LGBTQ+ identities. Such reviews are essential in understanding media influence on societal perceptions of gender, as films contribute significantly to shaping cultural narratives around gender roles and expectations. For instance, the Bechdel Test—whether a film includes at least two named women who talk to each other about something other than a man—has become a popular metric for assessing female representatio...

  Tips for an effective JAM (Just A Minute) Session and Topics for Students JAM (Just A Minute) is an effective activity that aims to let students showcase their Oral Communication Skills in front of a crowd. It is an activity that requires students to prepare in advance (If the topics are given before) or talk on the spot instantly on a given topic.  This activity tests the students on various levels such as - their preparation, the content of the topic given/ chosen, arrangement and delivery of the content logically,  relatability with the audience,  grammar, vocabulary, the loudness of the voice and the voice modulation, non-verbal communication like facial expressions, head nods, eye-contact, hand gestures and the standing postures, proper examples, usage of famous quotes/ phrases/ sayings, and the time management.  Some of the important points students need to keep in mind to give an effective JAM:  Gather enough content from various sources like books...