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In this ISSUE
The Value ofBRILLIANCE
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DiscoveringBrilliance
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My BrilliancePoster
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Brilliant Teacher 4
Brilliance 5Brilliant 6
Competitions 8
THE VALUE OF BRILLIANCEA Diamond is valued for its BRILLIANCE. In moving towards being a DIAMON
VALUED STUDENT, one has to discover the Value of Brilliance. Brilliance, in simp
words, means the quality of being magnificent or splendid or illustrious or grand. Whi
Brilliance is often associated with unusual mental ability, we would like to go beyond mer
mental associations. Life is a BODY-MIND-HEART-SOUL balance and the fullness of B
ing is to attain this balance. BRILLIANCE, then, is this quality of being in balance.
Our Educational Environments must enable our young students to see the bigger pic
ture of Life. Life is more than just an expansion of ones mind or intellect. Education to Va
ues is an Education to Becoming. Becoming is a life long project. In becoming I must als
enable others to become - to blossom and live a balanced life.
In proposing the first Diamond ValueBRILLIANCE, we invite educational inst
tutes to help students understand BRILLIANCE, not just from the intellectual aspect, but a
an opportunity to be more proactive. Brilliance must never be a selfish possession. A
Brilliant Professor is not one with a sharp intellect, but one who in having a sharp intellec
makes his/her students also sharp. Similarly, a brilliant sportsperson is one who attrac
other youngsters to walk in his/her footsteps.
In simple words, the Value of Brilliance is just this: If I am brilliant, others must be
come brilliant because of me. Being Good is not enough. Others must become good becausof me. Brilliance is setting high standards for myself, and in doing so, others too are able t
stretch their own standards of excellence. If he/she can, why not I? Mediocrity alway
likes company. Mastery has few followers.
The Value of Brilliance invites students to understand the importance of havinGood Role Models and also being a Good Role Model to others. Mark Twain warns uKeep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do thabut the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Tyron Edwards addPeople never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher and bettethan themselves.
Can we recognize and reward students even on the basis of their good character. Cawe challenge our students towards Education to Becoming? Can we move fromPeer Pressure dynamics and propose a new Peer Energy project wherein students modone another on what is good and valuable rather than on what is negative and mediocre.
As a young student at St. Dominic Savio, Andheri we were often remindeof the words of Henry W. Longfellow, Lives of great men all remind uthat we too can make our lives sublime, and departing leave behind fooprints on the sands of time. May this scholastic year be a NEW FOOTPRINT on the sands of time. Fr. Glenford Lowe sdb
Archdiocesan Value Education Centre (AVEC )E-Letter JULY 2011
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Archdiocesan Value Education Centre (AVEC )E-Letter JULY 2011
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DISCOVERING PERSONAL BRILLIANCE
T here is a Brilliant Child locked inside every student Marva Collins
E very Child is Unique Dr. Abdul Kalam
In a country like India, there is no one who has really inspired and
challenged Young minds, like former President, Space Scientist,
Educator and Visionary Dr. Abdul Kalam
In a talk given to over 600 teachers in UAE, early this year, on CREATIVE LEARNING,Dr. Kalam said, Every youth wants to be unique but the world around is doing itsbest, day and night, to make them like everybody else. He added, T eachers should
make an effort to make them unique in their own way.
Stressing on Value Education, Dr. Kalam said, Schools need a dynamic environment
and education should be designed in such a way that it empowers a value system
in young minds
Focusing on the important role played by teachers, he added, W hile most teacherscategorize students based on their academic performance, the need for betterment in
primary education calls for a complete overhaul of the teaching system.
Normally people evaluate the success of a school based on its pass percentage. There is
need for a paradigm shift in thinking and evaluation process
C hildren see theirteachers as role models. There should be a learning environ-
ment where there is nothing like a good student, average student or a poor student. The
whole school and teacher system should be involved in creating students who perform
their best. This is discovering personal brilliance!!!
The 12 Diamond Values as proposed by AVEC, is an
effort in this paradigm shift direction to unlock the Brilliance in
every child, to create Value based Educational Environments,
where teachers as Role Models will enable students to be
Models too.
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CREATE YOUR BRILLIANCE POSTER
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BRILLIANT TEACHER: A VALUE GURU
As an educator of the young, it is important to check out what is the impact you make
daily on the minds and hearts of your students. Here is an opportunity for self
evaluation and an opportunity to see yourself through the eyes of your students.
How does your Personality and the Values you stand forimpact your students?
Teachers Personality and Values
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IMPACT
SMALL
IMPACT
AVERAGE
IMPACT
LARGE
IMPACT
Commitment to Vision, Goals and Mission of the
Educational Institute
Love for my Vocation as a Teacher
Care for the Overall Excellence of my Students
Exercise of Authority, & Classroom Management
Personal Attention, Fairness to each Student
Knowledge of Class Content and Syllabus
Methodology in Teaching and Follow up
Motivate and Challenge Students for Life
Integrate Values with Teaching Syllabus
Political Views and Cause Consciousness
Appreciation, Sense of Humor, and Patience
Relationships and Interaction with Parents and Students
Peace, Serenity and Stress Management
Creativity and Extra Curricular Activities
Personal Etiquette and Moral Character
Punctuality and Time Management
Compassion and Love for Service
Team Work, Student Participation and Delegation
God Fearing and Religious Tolerance
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Archdiocesan Value Education Centre (AVEC )E-Letter JULY 2011
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WHAT is BRILLIANCE?Brilliance is being able to say the right thing at the right time.
Even if that time is surrounded by sorrow, anger or fear.
Brilliance is doing the right thing at the right time, even if that means sacrifice.
Perhaps its even doing the right thing at the wrong time because
one never knows what the right time is but we do know whats the right thing to do.
Brilliance isnt the manipulation of people or
gaining power playing on their insecurities or prejudices.
It isnt one-ups manship or having the most people on your side in an argument.
It certainly isnt name calling or being indifferent.Brilliance is listening to the breeze of thought, debates with ideas,
disagreements with tolerance to opposing views.
Its the reverberation of Life, the cacophony of cultures and
the streams of consciousness that are a part of the human condition and experience.Brilliance is the sound of children laughing, a cats purr,
a dog licking your face, your childs hand in yours, the ocean surf,
the smell of home cooked food and music that lights your imagination or ignites your feet in
dance. Art that feeds your soul any form of art. Living is an art.Brilliance is staring at the stars miles from civilization and marveling
at all that is out there and inside of each of us.
It is the quiet reflection each night before sleep and
the wonderous revelations in the light of day.Brilliance isnt diamonds or gold.
Its treasuring people, feelings and emotions more than things.Brilliance is
silence in the dead of night on the beach. the first palette of colors that paint dawn
the last hues as twilight ebbs, understanding another without words
an indescribable kiss, a myriad of touches
subtle, unexpected, unique in each of us
the ripple effect of compassion, empathetic concern
overwhelming when youre in its presence
a mosaic of whispered words, tears in sympathy, tears of joy
Tears are brilliant in their own right, So many kinds of them.:a deep laugh, sighs of contentment a lust for life; all its pleasures
the loyalty of those around you
ideas and actions that enrich and liberate
a catalyst for change, nor matter how minute
making a difference if just to yourself
inspires, desires simplicity
Brilliance is, knowing what song to sing to soothe a teething baby.
Brilliance is, knowing the sound of an aching soul and being able to harmonize with it.
(By Sudha Amit in http://www.reasonforliberty.com/inspiration/what-is-brilliance.html)
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Am I a STUDENT of BRILLIANCE ?
1. Is your life a STAGNANT reservoir , a FLOWING river, a DRY desert or a SHINING RAINBOW?
2. Do you study for the sake of EXAMS, to PLEASE your PARENTS, for a BRIGHT CAREER, or for LIFE?
3. Do you channel your energy for Destruction or Construction, in PEER PRESSURE OR PEER ENERGY?
4. As a Person, are you SELFISH or GENEROUS, ANGRY or LOVING?
5. Are you an IMITATOR, or a SIGNIFICANT ROLE MODEL, a LEADER or a Mute Follower
L ight a Candle, rather than Curse the Darkness
W hen you are in a Hole, stop digging
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DON BOSCO: FATHER, FRIEND and TEACHER OF YOUTH
Bosco's capability to attract numerous boys and adult helpers was connected to his
"Preventive System of Education".
He believed education to be a "matter of the heart" and said that the young must not
only be loved, but know that they are loved. He also pointed to three components of the
Preventive System: reason, religion and kindness. Music and games also went into the
mix.
The Relics of St John Bosco currently on a five
continent tour will arrive at Mumbai in August,
2011.
Don Bosco BORIVILI - St. Josephs WADALA -
DON BOSCO MATUNGA 9 -16th August, 2011
ALL ARE WELCOME
to be part of this Great Pilgrim Movement...
My School: A Value Diamond Environment
# Rules: Poster Size A3
# All entries must be signed by the Value Education Coordinator
together with the School seal .
# Send ONLY the BEST THREE in each category:` Seniors (std IX-X), Inters (Std VIIVIII), Juniors (IV-VI)
# Last date: All entries to reach AVEC by 25th August 2011
# WINNERS will be declared in the next Values for the Yatra.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reasonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindnesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindnesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reasonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education -
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AVEC E-Letter Values for the Yatra is an initiative to provideAnimation Resources for Teachers involved in Value Education in the ABE
schools/ Jr. Colleges .Values for the Yatra is published every month and is
forprivate circulation. Your valuable suggestions are most welcome to as-sist us in making Values for the Yatra a useful tool of animation and bonding
among the Management, teachers and students of the ABE schools in
Mumbai.
CONTACT:Fr. Glenford Lowe, SDB / Michelle DSouza / Rochwyn Fernandes / Margaret Dubey / Sr. Vera
AVECDon Bosco Youth Services, Matunga 400019 , MUMBAI
Ph: 24154477 e-mail: [email protected] blog: avecmumbaidbys.blogspot.com
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IN APPRECIATION AVEC wishes to thank Mrs. Loretta Xavier for all her
valuable Voluntary services in judging the Care for Creation
Competitions 2010-11. She is a retired teacher from Rosary
High School, Dockyard. She taught English and Social Studies
from std V X. She retired after 37 years of faithful and
committed service. Thank you and God bless you always!