SOCIOGRAM AND SOCIOMETRY

SOCIOGRAM AND SOCIOMETRY

SOCIO METRIC TECHNIQUES

The term sociometry defined as the measurement of the social relationship that exist among the members of a group. Sociometric techniques attempts to describe attentions or reputations between group members by using them to indicate whom they would select or reject in various educational situations to study social adjustment, group dynamics, learning discipline and other problem areas that involves social relations.

SOCIOGRAM

The sociogram is often used by the classroom teachers, councilors or psychologists to study the interpersonal relationship of groups. In the research situation it is used to study the problem of learning, motivation, discipline and group dynamics.

STAR

A star is a student who is chosen by most of the students in the class.

CLIQUE

A clique is a small group of a few students who choose one another.

ISOLATED

An isolated is a student who is not chosen by any student.

SOCIOGRAM IS USEFULL FOR THE TEACHER

·         In identifying a leader of the class

·         In identifying an isolate one who need personal guidance

·         In identifying the clique, which will help the teacher to assigning the students group activities.

SOCIOMETRIC DATA SHEET

ROLL No.	Name of the student	Student choice		Selected by others
		First choice	Second choice	First choice	Second choice	total

 Interpretation of data

SUPW – SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

SUPW – SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

INTRODUCTION

The concept of socially useful productive work in education is one of the recent concept in Indian education. It has been developed out of Gandhiji’s educational ideas which laid stress on work centered education, having practical utility to the society. It was aimed at bringing children closer to a real understanding of the socio – economical, cultural and political needs, capacities and aspirations of their society and helping them to contribute to the society.

Kothari commission (1964 - 1966) proposed the concept of work experience to be implemented in Indian schools. In 1975 the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) published the curriculum for the 10 year schooling. But they evoke strong criticism from the public. There for, the union education ministry appointed a review committee in 1977. The review committee popularly known as Iswarabhai Pattel committee. It has brought the central place for socially useful productive work in school curriculum.

MEANING OF SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

Socially useful productive work is defined as purposive, meaningful, manual work resulting in goods or services which is useful to the society. The first word “SOCIALLY” emphasizes that the child who has attained a minimum level of education should be able to function efficiently in his community both in respect of social skills and also in terms of the adjustment to the immediate group.

The second word “USEFUL” stress that the work should lead something that is useful to the child and also to the community or society in terms of returns. By “PRODUCTIVE” it is meant that the product or service should be a useful addition to the existing resource or practices of education. “WORK” means the efforts directed to an end.

A curriculum activity become meaningful when it is related to the life and needs of the training and the community to which he belongs. It become more meaningful when it is related to the basic needs. It become purposeful when it has a place in the process of environmental status of the community as a part of national development.

Purposive meaningful socially useful productive work activities can be drawn from the work situations that occur in the form in schools and in the community. In the area of health and hygiene, shelter, clothing, cultural and recreation. Community work and social service as per the local needs and available facilities, interest and capacities of the students or pupils.  Socially useful productive work activities should be so designed , planned and implemented that through the participants in their activities to the pupils.

·         Become aware of social and environmental problems and become acquainted with a productive work and service situations in the schools, in the home and I the community applied their learning to meet their challenges.

·         Develop deep work concern for the community and the environment, a sense of belongingness, self reliance, discipline, honesty, sympathy and helpfulness through dedication to the wider loyalties of national development.

·         Develop competencies required to become a useful member of the society.

MAJOR AIMS OF SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

·         To dissociative learning from its bookish character and relate it closely to socially useful productive work and the socio economic situations of the country.

·         To inculcate values and positive attitudes like self reliance, dignity of labor, co-operation, helpfulness etc…

·         To solve the ever growing problem of unemployment by imparting training for self- entreprenship.

OBJECTIVES OF SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

·         To acquainted children with the world of work and service to the community to develop in them a sense of respect for manual work and to develop dignity of labor.

·         To develop a desire to be a useful member of the society and contribute their best to the common good.

·         The cultivation of positive attitudes towards team work and socially desirable values like self reliance, dignity of labor, tolerance, co-operation and sympathy.

·         To develop them in a spirit to participate in productive work as they go from one work to another and thereby enable them to a while they learn.

·         To develop them understanding the participants involved in various form of work.

·         To provide opportunity for creative self-expressions and for the development of problem solving ability.

·         To enable people to participate and perform manual world individually or collectively.

RELEVANCE OF SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK 

Socially useful productive work was introduced in schools for providing practical, useful, productive, socially relevant and educative activity. It is based on social philosophy of humanism, equality, secularism, decentralization, and self discipline. It emphasizes the removal of class distinction between manual work and other works. Development of socially relevant values and attitudes making the children sensitive to the needs, aspiration and problems of the society.

ACTIVITES UNDER SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

SERVICE

      i.            Survey on socially relevant issues

    ii.            Free tuition

   iii.            Literacy classes

  iv.            Awareness programmes

    v.            Campus cleaning and beautifications

  vi.            Cleaning public places

PRODUCT

         i.            Gardening of medicinal plants and ornamental plants

       ii.            Organic farming

      iii.            Craft or art work

     iv.            Book binding

       v.            Soap making/ candle making

     vi.            Stitching and embroidery

IMPLIMENTATION

The implementation of socially useful productive works in schools should be done intelligently and realistically. The co-operation of all teachers and students should be enlisted in the planning and administration of socially useful productive work programmes in schools.

EVALUATION

A few suggestions for proper evaluation of socially useful productive work activities are given below

·         The evaluation should be done at regular intervals throughout the sessions to make it a continuous process.

·         There is no need for formal examination either written or practical.

·         Only the area and task covered in the programme should be assessed.

·         The aspect for assessment and criteria relevant to them must be identified.

·         Teachers should be develop some essential tools for assessing the effectiveness of education

a)      The time devoted to each student to each kind of activity

b)      Whether the activity is done individually or collectively

·         As far as possible the evaluation should be done by teacher, who guide the socially useful productive work in each class.

·         Oral testing related to the programme may be employed.

REPORT

Name of the teacher trainee:

Name of the item:

Duration:

Site:

Actual work done:

Date:

OBJECTIVES

REQUIREMENTS

PROCEDURE

EVALUATION

REMARKS / SELF REFLECTION

MODEL FOR REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

INTRODUCTION

                               Reflective journals are note books or piece of paper that students use when writing about and reflecting their own thoughts. The act of reflecting on thoughts, ideas, feelings and their own thoughts, learning encourages the meta cognitive development skills by helping the students to self evaluate and sort what they from what they don’t know. The process of examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, is particularly helpful for students who are learning new concept or beginning to  grapple with temples issues that go beyond right and wrong answers.

John Dewey (1938) believed that education should serve as a means of acquiring information, but also as a way to bring learning to our everyday actions and behaviors. Successful learners knew how to identify questions and problems as they reflect on what they already knew, what they aren’t and the neediness of knowing, and how they will proceed to increase their understanding. Less successful learners need to develop the habit of mind the underlying strategies of the learning process.

Reflective practices can be supported in classroom by creating opportunities that allow students to think about their learning their own lives and the world around them. The process often eliminates problems, misunderstandings and confusions and helps to determine new growth, independence and responsibility of learning. As learners continue to distinguish what they know from what they need to be evaluate that began to translate discoveries about what they made about their own learning into plans for improvement. A reflective journal is a personal record of students learning experience. It is a space where a learner can record and reflect upon their observations and response to situations, which can then be used to explore and analyze ways of thinking. Journals although generally written can also contain images, drawings and other types of reference materials.

A reflective journal is a means for learners to reflect on their learning and learning experiences in different ways. They are used to record the development of learner’s ideas and insights and or those of a group in a given context and can include concepts, ideas, and main points from experiences as a means to increase learners understanding, analyze learning process for self development.  

REFLECTIONS ON COMMUNITY LIVING CAMP

PLANNING

As a part of the two year B.Ed curriculum, we decided to conduct a five day camp community living camp. For the better going of the camp different committees were selected and assigned duties for them. There was a clear planning and preparation before the camp.

EXECUTION

SITE 2017, our camp was carried on 23-27 January 2017 at Holiday Home Kumily. It was a good experience in all sense, which was enough to fulfill the set aims of developing special skills. We enjoyed the camp.

PRESENTATION

Overall the camp was a great success, without any gross pitfalls. The five days of the camp was very interesting and all have done their duties properly.

ACTION PLAN

We were tried to obey the rules of the camp and follow the five days as planned as earlier. If we planned the financial settings some more seriously, then we will be able to manage the financial problems to a great extent. All the faults that come to our conscious, will try to manage it in the next time.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

If we got another chance to take part in a camp we will try to follow all these planning and also try to manage the time in the absence of a guest .I think  there is need to settle in a particular place for one day and take part in the activities of that community.

REFLECTIONS ON STUDY TOUR

PLANNING

As a part of the two year B.Ed curriculum, we need to take part in a three day tour. Our college planned to conduct a tour. The dates for the tour, expenditure, place etc were planned by discussing with the students and teachers. Different committees were arranged for the easy going of the tour. All the requirements for the tour were planned and prepared properly.

EXECUTION

We the students and teachers of UCTE Kumily went for a study tour, YATRA 2016,from 8-11 December 2016 .The tour was to one of the well known tourist place Mysore and kodagu. The travel, food and accommodation were arranged properly as planned earlier.

PRESENTATION

The study tour remains as an unforgettable moments. All the committees presented their duties clearly and neatly. The lessons we learned through this journey help as to lead many tours.

ACTION PLAN

All the sessions for the tour were a great success. Only one thing that I found as a suggestion is that when we select a place, must select a place which have to travel less and more to see.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

We were able to know more about these tourist places. More over enjoyment we learned the history behind these well known places. So for study tours we will try to choose a place having more to contribute to our knowledge.

REFLECTIONS ON EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

PLANNING

We were planned to make the society aware of some of the burning social issues. So as a part of the B.Ed curriculum, we planned two extension activities one to make people aware of the use of plastics and its harmful effects. For that we planned to play a flash mob and street play which highlights the theme of usage of plastic. The second one is to make the people aware of their body weight. Essential requirements for the program were made.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier, the first extension activity was carried out at Kumily bus stand by playing flash mob and street play on 1 December 2016. After the official meeting there was an awareness rally. The second activities were checking the weight and height of about 30 peoples and make them aware of their body weight.

PRESENTATION

The activities that we planned were conducted effectively in such a way that people get a clear idea about the social issues. We presented the flash mob and street play to make the people aware about the problems.

ACTION PLAN

It was the first time that we planned and prepared such a program. It having its own faults that need to be removed. If we got a chance to do such activities ,will try to do it better.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

Teachers have to work in the society. They need to be aware about the social issues and make people aware of the problems. So the teachers should be aware of all the social issues and make commitment.

            REFLECTIONS ON SHORT FILM

PLANNING

As a part of the curriculum we were divided into 6 different groups and our group planned to prepare a short film related to a social issue. So we planned a story and prepared a script and also choose the location for the short film.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier, based on the script we proceed the shooting .The script that we prepared was very useful to us. It’s really a special experience for me .I was able to study the concepts regarding shooting, camera management, different shooting sessions etc were learned.

PRESENTATION

After finishing the shooting and editing we have presented our short film ROOPANTHARAM before the teachers. It reached beyond our expectations. It’s really a good work. We feel proud to the work.

ACTION PLAN

It was the first time that I am using the camera. Even though most of we were not aware of the use of shooting equipment we tried our best to make it perfect. Now I know the faults in it. If I get a chance to do another one I will make up all the faults that found in this.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

Socially related issues need to be bring before the society. Short films and documentaries related to the problems faced by the society will be highlighted in the next works.

REFLECTIONS ON SWOT ANALYSIS

PLANNING

It is essential for one to know the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own. As a teacher in order to know my strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities we planned to analyze the SWOT. For that I list out my strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities. Then I tried to analyze it.

EXECUTION

As a practical work I prepared my SWOT and analyze it. It helps me to reveal my positives and negatives , which helps me to improve myself. It is a good analyzing technique especially for teachers.

PRESENTATION

I presented my SWOT analysis before my guide and their I got some advices how to reduce the weaknesses and use my strength along with my opportunities for career development.

ACTION PLAN

I will try to find out more of my strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities. Also while preparing a SWOT analysis it is essential to club the items to get a clear idea about it.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

SWOT analysis enables me to know more about my strengths. It helps me for my professional development. It is a good tool especially for teachers.

REFLECTIONS ON EDUCATIONAL

JOURNAL REVIEW

PLANNING

Reviewing a journal article is not much easy matter. Certain systematic steps to be followed for reviewing an article. I planned and choose an educational journal “Journal on school educational technology.”By following the rules I read the journal thoroughly and selected 5 among them for review.

EXECUTION

The five articles from the journal- Journal on school educational technology have been read and review it. It helps me to improve my reading skills, to know how to write a research article and also to get more information about new technologies and inventions.

PRESENTATION

I presented my review before the guide and also I discussed the relevance of my journal with peers. This journal review is really informative.

ACTION PLAN

Before selecting a journal, we should bore in mind the journal selected must have an ISSN number and of high standard. Now I know how to review a journal article and I will improve my reading habits.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

Journal reviews make us think more about a particular problem. And also it help us to view others perspectives. Our reading skills can be improved.

REFLECTIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN

ARTS FEST

PLANNING

To exhibit the artistic talents of the students arts fest was conducted in our college. All the preparations for the arts fest were made in the right manner. Panels for the judgments, score sheets, scheduling of items, decoration of the stage etc were planned and arranged properly.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier, everything was executed properly. I have participated in two items Essay writing (Tamil) and Poem (Tamil) .All the programs shows its standard and also executed at the right time obeying all the rules.

PRESENTATION

I have participated in essay writing and poem. I presented it well and won first prize in both items that I have participated. Each and every one participated in at least one item. It is really a good experience to all and a good chance to present their talents.

ACTION PLAN

As a result of lack of time, there is limitations to take practices, that reflects mostly in group items. So sufficient practices is essential for all programs especially group items.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

Each and every one has their own abilities and talents. So arts day is a day to exhibit our talents before others. Arts day plays a major role in institutions.

REFLECTIONS ON PREPARATION & UPLOADING OF

JOURNAL ARTICLE IN THE BLOG

PLANNING

Technology plays a major role in the classroom teaching. As we have already created the blog, as a practical we planned to upload any of the work that we already prepared. And I selected my optional project as my article.

EXECUTION

I have uploaded the article presence of insecticide and pesticides in fruits and vegetables into my blog. Essential modifications for the article have made and uploaded in the article.

PRESENTATION

I have presented the article uploaded in the blog as a hard copy.  Screen shot of the uploaded material also documented.

ACTION PLAN

A free blogging transform gives us the opportunity to reach out to our online learners. There is need to view or follow others blog to view their perspectives. It is a forum to share thoughts and opinions. So there is need for clear check on the articles that published in the blog.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

It helps us to learn more about the e-learning services and practices. It provides a forum for the sharing and viewing the thoughts of others.

REFLECTIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AND GAMES

PLANNING

Sports and games play an important role in educational institutions. As a teacher trainee it is essential to know how to conduct a sports meet or games rather than the participation. So we the student teachers planned well before conducting a sports meet. We made necessary arrangements in the ground. Different committees do their duties.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier the meet was carried out by obeying all its rules and regulations. Track officials were there for the meet. We got a good training regarding the conduction of sports meet or games. All the events were carried out as per the time scheduled.

PRESENTATION

The sports or games day was a great success in all ways. All the events were presented in a right manner following all the rules and regulations. All the sessions from the opening ceremony to closing ceremony was of good standard.

ACTION PLAN

All the irregularities or faults that we assessed were to be removed for the next time .After the event we had an evaluation session to find out the positives and negatives .It will help to improve the next one.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

We got a good chance to conduct a marvelous sports meet. New ideas were observed in the meet. Thorough knowledge about the events is needed for the success of the meet.

REFLECTIONS ON ORGANISING

A CULTURAL EVENT

PLANNING

Inorder to know more about the cultural events, its importance and conduction we planned and organize cultural events. In the midst of our camp, we celebrated Republic day. After the formal function we planned to organize cultural programs. All the groups prepared for the cultural program.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier, all the students prepared varieties of programs and all they were planned and executed in a different way.

PRESENTATION

 All the groups presented the cultural programs in a successful manner. Each group has variety themes to be presented. It’s really colorful to our eyes.

ACTION PLAN

There were certain defects in the programs that we organized. Lack of practice is one of the problems. So this can be maintained by taking sufficient practices.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

Through the cultural events we were able to think about the Indian culture. It generates love towards our nation and as a teacher for future it is necessary to know how to organize functions.

REFLECTIONS ON FILM REVIEW

PLANNING

As a part of the practical it is necessary to view a film and review it. So we were planned to show two films which are of great importance in educational field. So two films  Pasanga 2 and Wall-E were shown for reviewing.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier two films, a Tamil film named Pasanga 2, an educational film and Wall-E a scientific film were shown. All the students enjoyed the film and tried to find out the relevance of it.

PRESENTATION

After the show, we were able to find out the relevance of it and choose one of the films for review. Based on the steps, I write the review of the educational film, Pasanga 2 and presented it before the guide.

ACTION PLAN

Both the films were shown on the same day. I think it’s better to show it in two days. If we know the steps before watching it will be easy to review it.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

As a student teacher, it is essential to watch a film which having more educational importance. Reviewing improves our ability to critize films.

REFLECTIONS ON PORTFOLIO

PLANNING

A student portfolio is a compilation of academic work and other forms of educational evidence assembled for the purpose of evaluating course work, quality, learning  progress etc. We planned to prepare a portfolio  to evaluate ourselves which includes works of all the four semesters.

EXECUTION

As planned earlier, each students prepare their own portfolio, it is a personal evidence that helps to know one’s own learning standards and to reflect on their academic goals and progress as learners.

PRESENTATION

After completing all the works, I have prepared my portfolio by adding essential evidences and presented it.

ACTION PLAN

I think it is essential to do some more modifications and perfections in the port folio. And it is helpful for the teachers and learners to monitor and evaluate learning progress.

NEW PERSPECTIVES

It is better , if we make portfolio in such a way that which can encourage students to take more ownership and responsibility over the learning process.