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Gerard

Watch /Listen to the session on 25th Jan, conducted at State home for women and child development, a DCPUD unit by clicking here –

Topic – Improving English Communication Using Daily Routine Activities

Overview –
This session was conducted by Ms Yasmeen M., M.A., M.Ed., Assistant Teacher at Government High School, Shri R. Bommai, Hubli
During the session today, the following topics were covered with the children to help them improve their English communication skills:

The session focused on developing students’ English communication skills through the topic “Daily Routine.” The activities were designed to help students express their everyday experiences clearly and confidently in English. Students were given homework on translating Kannada sentences into English, which helped strengthen their understanding of sentence structure and vocabulary.
The session also encouraged students to reflect on what they learned and write a few sentences describing their own daily routine. In addition, students practised self-introduction in both formal and informal styles, enabling them to understand the difference between casual and professional communication. Overall, the session aimed to build confidence, improve language accuracy, and promote regular practice of spoken and written English in daily life.

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Gerard

Watch/Listen: 3p’s skill development session held on 24th Jan at Children home for Boys, a DCPUD unit –

Importance of Education

Education plays a vital role in the holistic growth of every individual. It helps students develop the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence needed to build a stable and successful future.
Students were encouraged to complete their education at least up to their degree, as education provides long-term security and opens doors to better career opportunities. It was strongly emphasised that they should avoid shortcuts, laziness, or choosing the easy path—especially in education and career pursuits. True success comes through consistent effort, discipline, and commitment.
They were also advised to value and wisely use the opportunities they receive for free, whether related to education, health, or career support from parents, the government, or society. These opportunities should be seen as blessings and stepping stones for growth and should never be wasted. Making the best use of them will help students grow holistically and become responsible, successful individuals.

Gerard

Watch /Listen to the session on 23rd Jan, conducted at the State Home for Women and Child Development by clicking here –

Topic: Crochet Training

This session was conducted by the interns from the KLE BVB Department of Fashion & Apparel Design (Sneha, Rakshandha, Bhoomika, Tanuja)
During the session, the following was covered –

Teaching the inmates to practice basic knitting.
How to create a magic ring.How to create a simple cover+key chain.
How work –
Students to practise the 2 designs and show in the next class.

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Gerard

Watch /Listen: 3P’s skill development session held on 23rd Jan at the Sneha Skakti Sadhan, a DCPUD unit, by clicking here – Topic – Importance of Developing the Skill of Concentration Overview – In today’s session, the importance of developing the skill of concentration was emphasised to the students. It was explained that when we concentrate on our work, we can perform better and bring out the best in ourselves. Concentration plays a key role in achieving success in our studies and in all our pursuits. How to practise concentration – Concentrate on small things that you do as a part of your daily activities, like walking, eating, brushing, bathing, cycling, cooking, etc., etc. This will create a habit to work with concentration on bigger tasks. How to be focused if we get distracted – follow the below Pray to get the strength to concentrate if you get diverted by thinking about the past or future. Practise breathing in and breathing out by focusing on counting your breath,h which changes the pattern of your breathing. If you are not able to do a particular task, take a break and think about how this task that you are working on would help you and what happens if you… Read more »

Gerard

Watch /Listen: 3P’s skill development session held on 22nd January @ at AMITSU Children’s home, Srilanka, by clicking here – Topic – “Learning English Through Self-Introduction and Expression  The instructor guides a group of students through an English-speaking assignment where they introduce themselves and talk about their studies, hobbies, ambitions, and goals. Throughout the session, the instructor emphasises the importance of active listening and repeatedly discourages students from whispering answers to each other. Each student takes turns presenting and often receives encouragement and prompts from the instructor to help them express themselves confidently. Towards the end of the session, the instructor leads a discussion on the importance of learning English as a life skill and for higher education and career opportunities. Assignment – Students to present their hobbies in the next session -Sulakshana – Hobby: reading books – next session, share about any book that she completed reading.Ayodya – Hobby: drawing pic – next session, share about any picture she drew and why?Amaya – Hobby: riding a bicycle – next session, share why she likes riding a bicycle?Dahami -Hobby: playing melodica, next session, share who she likes playing the melodica?Achini – Hobby: singing – next session, talk about a song… Read more »

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Gerard

Watch /Listen: 3P’s skill development session held on 22nd January @ at Children’s home for boys, a DCPUD unit by clicking here – Topic – How to learn effectively and how to remember what we learned. Overview – In today’s session, we discussed with students the importance of developing habits and mindsets that help them learn effectively and retain what they learn. The focus was on understanding how learning happens best – 1. Discipline forms the foundation of effective learning. It includes: Showing up on time. Being punctual helps students start their day with structure and focus. Valuing and respecting time (yours and others’). Time is a valuable resource; using it wisely ensures better learning outcomes.Being organizedKeeping study materials, notes, and schedules in order, helps reduce stress and improve focus.2. Concentration – Make sure that you are concentrating/paying attention when you are learning. We need to listen and observe with concentration, which will enable us to understand concepts/make the learning process effective.   3. Ask Questions – Clarify Your Doubts. Never be afraid to ask questions! If you don’t understand something, ask. Clearing doubts immediately helps avoid confusion later. 4. Take Notes – For Remembrance, notes help you revise and… Read more »

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Gerard

3P’s skill development session held on 22nd January @ at the Govt. High School, Pendargalli, a DCPUD unit – PFA

Topic – IINVENT ME Internship program

Overview –

During today’s session, students were introduced to the internship program and how to engage and participate so that they can avail themselves to win scholarships and grants and develop their personal, people, and professional/project skills.

More details about the program, click here

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Gerard

Watch /Listen: 3P’s skill development session held on 22nd January @ at Govt. High School, Sadashivnagar, a DCPUD unit by clicking here –

Topic: Importance of Health and Education –

Overview:

This session was conducted by Viveknand from MCKS Food for the Hungry Foundation. She explained why education is important for a stable and successful future and encouraged students to complete their studies at least up to the degree level.
She advised students to avoid shortcuts and laziness, and reminded them that success comes from hard work and regular effort. Students were also encouraged to make good use of the support they receive from their parents, the government, and others, and not waste these opportunities.
The session also highlighted the importance of good physical and mental health, as it helps students study better, work efficiently, and live happily. Simple physical exercises and meditation techniques were taught, which students should practice daily to improve concentration and focus

Gerard

Watch /Listen: 3P’s skill development session held on 21st January @ at Observation home for boys, a DCPUD unit by clicking here –

Topic – Effective Learning Methods

Overview –

During the session, it was emphasised and repeated to the children that they must pay attention and keep practising what they have learnt, as concentration and continuous practice will help them understand better and improve their skills.

  • Discipline – Be on time, respect your and others’ time, and stay organised. This helps you learn better.
  • Concentration – Pay full attention while learning. Listening and observing make concepts easier to understand.
  • Ask Questions – Never hesitate to clarify doubts. Asking questions helps avoid confusion later.
  • Take Notes – Write down key points and your own short summaries. Good notes help you remember and revise easily.
  • Practise – Review your notes often, apply what you learn, and keep practising until you are confident.

Assignment –

  1. The students are requested to practise the above in every session/classroom.