Friday, 24 September 2021

CBSE READING MISSION 2021 - 23

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of well-stocked school libraries and digital libraries to attain the goal of foundational literacy for all children by the year 2025. It recommends making quality children's literature available in all local languages to build a culture of reading across the country.

Stories and reading are an important part of a child’s growth and development. Reading encourages children to build vocabulary, derive connections between stories and their own lives, and understand how different people think about different things. Children who read are able to think more, are able to express themselves more freely, and become independent learners.

With this in mind, the Central Board of Secondary Education, in partnership with Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver and supported by the Central Square Foundation, are delighted to announce the launch of the CBSE Reading Mission, aimed at introducing students to the joy of reading. The Reading Mission is a two-year-long initiative, in which all CBSE schools can participate. Under the Reading Mission, CBSE schools and teachers will have access to a large repository of openly licensed high-quality children’s literature via the Pratham Books Reading Programme, available for free in English and Hindi on StoryWeaver. The Reading Programme offers 144 beautifully illustrated multilingual age-appropriate storybooks that provide a rich reading experience to all children, cutting across geographic, economic, social and cultural divides. The books are organised grade-wise and thematically, and are accompanied by discussion ideas and activities that can be conducted online, in-classroom or at home.

Teachers will be rewarded with certificates on the completion of the Programme. Teachers can also share anecdotes of their students’ progress, to be celebrated as #ReadingHeroes through the course of the initiative. The Reading Mission will also support and empower teachers with training materials on conducting engaging virtual reading sessions and activities through periodic ‘Teacher Connect’ interactions where teachers can discuss best practices, showcase their work and share inputs on the programme design.

Come, join us in nurturing the next generation of readers and learners!

6 easy steps to join the CBSE Reading Mission!

Bring the joy of reading to your classroom by following the steps below:

Step 1: Keep the following information ready

Step 2: Create a free account on StoryWeaver

Step 3: Enroll in the Reading Programme

Step 4: Start reading and earn a certificate!

Step 5: Get featured as a #ReadingHero

Step 6: Remember to bookmark this page for updates, FAQs, training resources, and bonus books!

Tips and advice

The CBSE Reading Mission Handbook: Learn more about the aims of the CBSE Reading Mission, access detailed instructions on how to participate, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

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The Pratham Books Reading Programme Manual: Discover how to use the Reading Programme to the fullest in your classroom, and share the joy of reading with your students! The Manual is packed with tips and best practices on how to facilitate engaging reading sessions, ways you can use the Reading Programme resources, how to conduct read alouds and more.

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#ReadingHeroes Spotlight

The CBSE Reading Mission is brought to life by the #ReadingHeroes - you, our wonderful community of teachers and your students! We want to see and hear your experiences of participating in the CBSE Reading Mission and share in the reading fun! We are looking for stories of teachers and children who:

Read a new storybook together every week
Have interesting discussions based on the books
Carry out a fun activity or make a project, using the ideas shared in the Reading Programme

Send us anecdotes, pictures, video clips of reading sessions, book discussions, students’ activities and projects, and stand a chance to be recognised as #ReadingHeroes! We will feature the #ReadingHeroes on this page, and on StoryWeaver’s blog and social media channels.

You can share your messages, photos and videos through any of the ways listed below. Do include the school name and location, class, teacher’s name and students’ names.

Email: cbsereadingmission@prathambooks.org
Our #ReadingHeroes Facebook Group
Tag us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram using #CBSEReadingMission, #ReadingHeroes

Important: Do take parental consent before sharing pictures of your students, and mention this in your message to us.

Bonus storybooks

Finished the Reading Programme and looking for even more books for your students to read? Here are some bonus books!

English storybooks

For New Readers (Grades 1 & 2):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280275-new-readers-grades-1-and-2
For Early Readers (Grades 3 & 4):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280272-early-readers-grades-3-and-4
For Middle Readers (Grades 5 & 6):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280273-middle-readers-grades-5-and-6
For Advanced Readers (Grades 7 & 8):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280274-advanced-readers-grades-7-and-8

Hindi storybooks

For New Readers (Grades 1 & 2):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280277-1-2
For Early Readers (Grades 3 & 4):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280283-3-4
For Middle Readers (Grades 5 & 6):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280284-5-6
For Advanced Readers (Grades 7 & 8):
https://storyweaver.org.in/lists/280285-7-8

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2021

2021 Theme: Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

In 2021, as we heal from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier.

The pandemic is known for hitting the underprivileged and marginalized groups the hardest. By April 2021, over 687 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally, but over 100 countries have not received a single dose. People caught in conflict are especially vulnerable in terms of lack of access to healthcare.

In line with the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire last March, in February 2021 the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for Member States to support a “sustained humanitarian pause” to local conflicts. The global ceasefire must continue to be honoured, to ensure people caught in conflict have access to lifesaving vaccinations and treatments.

The pandemic has been accompanied by a surge in stigma, discrimination, and hatred, which only cost more lives instead of saving them: the virus attacks all without caring about where we are from or what we believe in. Confronting this common enemy of humankind, we must be reminded that we are not each other’s enemy. To be able to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, we must make peace with one another.

And we must make peace with nature. Despite the travel restrictions and economic shutdowns, climate change is not on pause. What we need is a green and sustainable global economy that produces jobs, reduces emissions, and builds resilience to climate impacts.

The 2021 theme for the International Day of Peace is “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world”. We invite you to join the efforts of the United Nations family as we focus on recovering better for a more equitable and peaceful world. Celebrate peace by standing up against acts of hate online and offline, and by spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in the face of the pandemic, and as we recover.

Background

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

Sunday, 19 September 2021

QUESTION BANK FOR CLASSES X AND XII

Question Bank for Classes X and XII - All Subjects 2021-22

(From KVS Raipur Region)

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COMMON MCQ FOR 1st TERM EXAMINATION FOR CLASSES X AND XII 2021- 22

Saturday, 18 September 2021

हिंदी पखवाड़ा २०२१

हिंदी पखवाड़ा २०२१

भारत सरकार के सभी कार्यालयों, उपक्रमों, उद्यमों, संस्थाओं में हिंदी पखवाड़ा हर वर्ष १४ सितंबर से २८ सितंबर अथवा १ सितंबर से १४ सितंबर तक मनाया जाता है। १४ सितंबर को हिंदी दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है। भारत सरकार के केंद्रीय गृह मन्त्री जी का संदेश १४ सितंबर को प्रकाशित किया जाता है। केद्रीय हिंदी समिति के अध्यक्ष के नाते भारत के प्रधान मंत्री जी तथा महामहिम राष्ट्रपति जी का संदेश भी जारी किया जाता है। राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रति जागरुकता पैदा करने के लिए हिंदी पखवाडे के दौरान अनेक हिंदी कार्यक्रम, प्रतियोगिताएँ, कवि सम्मेलन, संगोष्ठी, भारतीय स्तर पर हर विभाग द्वारा राजभाषा सम्मेलन भी आयोजित करने का प्रावधान है। हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में हिंदी में अधिक कार्य करनेवाले अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को सम्मानित किया जाता है। यह देखा जाता है कि हिंदी पखवाड़े के दौरान कार्यालयों में हिंदी पत्राचार में कितना प्रतिशत कार्य बढ गया है। मा, संसदीय राजभाषा निरीक्षण समिति कार्यालय का निरीक्षण करते समय इस बात पर उचित ध्यान देती है। हिंदी पखवाडे का आयोजन कार्यालय की सुविधानुसार हिंदी दिवस के पहले या बाद में किया जाता है।

हिंदी दिवस प्रत्येक वर्ष १४ सितम्बर को मनाया जाता है। १४ सितम्बर १९४९ को भारत की संविधान सभा ने एक मत से यह निर्णय लिया कि हिन्दी ही भारत की राष्ट्रभाषा होगी। इसी महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय के महत्त्व को प्रतिपादित करने तथा हिन्दी को हर क्षेत्र में प्रसारित करने के लिये राष्ट्रभाषा प्रचार समिति, वर्धा के अनुरोध पर वर्ष १९५३ से पूरे भारत में १४ सितम्बर को प्रतिवर्ष हिन्दी-दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है। वर्ष १९१८ में गांधी जी ने हिन्दी साहित्य सम्मेलन में हिन्दी भाषा को राष्ट्रभाषा बनाने को कहा था। इसे गांधी जी ने जनमानस की भाषा भी कहा था।

वर्ष १९४९ में स्वतंत्र भारत की राष्ट्रभाषा के प्रश्न पर 14 सितम्बर 1949 को काफी विचार-विमर्श के बाद यह निर्णय लिया गया जो भारतीय संविधान के भाग १७ के अध्याय की धारा ३४३(१) में इस प्रकार वर्णित है। संघ की राष्ट्रभाषा हिन्दी और लिपि देवनागरी होगी। संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए प्रयोग होने वाले अंकों का रूप अंतर्राष्ट्रीय रूप होगा। यह निर्णय १४ सितम्बर को लिया गया, इस कारण हिन्दी दिवस के लिए इस दिन को श्रेष्ठ माना गया था। हालांकि जब राष्ट्रभाषा के रूप में इसे चुना गया और लागू किया गया तो गैर-हिन्दी भाषी राज्य के लोग इसका विरोध करने लगे और अंग्रेज़ी को भी राजभाषा का दर्जा देना पड़ा। इस कारण हिन्दी में भी अंग्रेज़ी भाषा का प्रभाव पड़ने लगा।

भारत की मुख्य भाषा हिंदी को कब मिली पहचान-
14 सितंबर 1949 को व्यौहार राजेंद्र सिम्हा के 50 वें जन्मदिन पर हिंदी को आधिकारिक भाषा (Official Language) के रूप में अपनाया गया और इसके बाद प्रचार-प्रसार को आगे बढ़ाने के प्रयासों में तेजी आई. भारत के संविधान द्वारा 26 जनवरी 1950 को यह निर्णय लागू किया गया था. भारतीय संविधान के अनुच्छेद 343 (Article 343) के तहत देवनागरी लिपि (Devanagari Script) में लिखी गई हिंदी (120 से अधिक भाषाओं में प्रयुक्त होने वाली लिपि) को आधिकारिक भाषा के रूप में अपनाया गया था.
सरकारी कार्यालयों और शिक्षण संस्थानों में 15 दिन तक हिंदी पखवाड़ा मनाया जाता है। 14 सितंबर 1949 को संविधान सभा की ओर से हिंदी को आजाद भारत की मुख्य भाषा का दर्जा प्राप्त हुआ था। इसका उल्लेख संविधान के अनुच्छेद 343 (1) में किया गया है। अनुच्छेद के अनुसार भारत की राजभाषा ‘हिंदी’ और लिपि ‘देवनागरी’ है।