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KERALA MONITOR EDUCATION  

Indian Schools Recruitment Procedure under Fire

Interview Board Member demands bribe of Rs.50000 from candidates.

Malayali Teacher in Saudi gets CBSE Best Teacher Award 

LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR OPENING NEW MEDICAL COLLEGES IN INDIA

NIIT, Microsoft introduce m-commerce programme in the Middle East-

- American University of Sharjah (AUS) Students on Fast-Track to High-Skilled, High-Pay Jobs

Forty seven institutions are declared deemed universities in India--NDA-Naval Academy Examination Results

Dubai Men’s College Launches Cisco Networking Academy Programme For High-Tech Qualifications

Agriclinics and Agro Research Centres to aid Indian Farmers

Indian School Muscat Students come back from UK Exchange Programme

 

CBSE award to Malayali teacher in Saudi Arabia.

 New Delhi: A Malayali teacher of Indian school in Dammam, Saudi Arabia has been selected by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in New Delhi for  its best-teacher award for the year 2000. Mariyu Sageer, a science teacher at the International Indian School-Dammam, was chosen for the coveted award “in recognition to her valuable contributions in the field of education. Minister for Human Resources Murali Manohar Joshi will present the award tothe recipient at a function in New Delhi on Sept. 4. The award includes a citation and a cash prize of 10,000 rupees (SR800). A mother of four, Sageer hails from Kodungallur in Kerala. She has been with the school for the past 18 years and is presently the  headmistress of the upper primary section.

 

TEACHING OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS

New Delhi: August 18, 2001: In the national Curriculum Framework for School Education 2000, NCERT has made recommendations for an integrated thematic approach for developing social science curriculum for classes VI to X. In place of four textbooks separately for History, Geography, Civics and Economics, only one textbook in social science will be prepared now, said the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Murli Manohar Joshi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. This will be introduced in a phased manner starting from April, 2002 session.

Joshi said the proposal of reducing quantum of history as proposed in the national Curriculum Framework for School Education is particularly relevant for primary, upper primary and secondary stages. No particular parts, periods or personalities are proposed to be deleted. Only the details which are relevant to the learners’ needs at these stages will be retained. The balanced and relevant history will be suitably integrated with the content of the other social science subjects. This will be done in order to (I) reduce the curriculum load which is a matter of common concern and (ii) make the study of social science a balanced experience necessary for leading a useful and successful life of a citizen, he told Rajyasabha Members.

FOTON INVESTS DHS 80 MILLION IN ABU DHABI

TWO NEW EDUTAINMENT CENTRES

Abu Dhabi: Foton, the Middle East's leading provider of edutainment centres, is investing Dhs80 million in Abu Dhabi emirate with the launch within a month of two new Foton Worlds at Marina Mall in the capital city and in Al Ain's Al Jimi Mall."The leisure industry is expanding throughout the entire Abu Dhabi emirate and will continue to do so," said Essam Sheta, Regional General Manager, Foton Edutainment. "We aim to lead the way through providing the latest, state-of-the-art entertainment facilities which educate at the same time."

The new Dhs45 million Foton World in Marina Mall will cover some 4,515 square metres and is being themed as a 'Seaworld.' A selection of 18 rides and games will including a 'fishing' gallery, 'Noah's Ark,' 'Sinking Ship' and a 'Submarine Dark Walk.'

"Abu Dhabi has a long maritime heritage and in theming this centre along seafaring concepts we are looking to reflect this tradition," said Sheta.

Also in Foton World Marina Mall will be Foton's one Wonderhall interactive scientific centre, Starlab planetarium astrology base, a children's care facility and play space. It will also boast hospitality and party rooms available for hire, an Internet café, coffee shop and juice bar.

The Dhs35, 5,250 square metre Foton World at Al Jimi Mall in Al Ain is being themed around a rain forest to reflect the Garden City's 'green' links."We chose the rainforest concept to raise awareness of environmental issues among the public and also because with Al Ain being the agricultural capital of the UAE, we wanted a theme which was closely linked with the earth," said Sheta.

Entry to the 'rainforest' is via a tropical rock formation with thunder and lighting effects flashing across the ceiling to make a dramatic initial impact. Inside, 3D animatronics and 3D models of insects creep and crawl."Rainforests are home to many of the strangest looking, large an small animals, some are dangerous, frightening and loud," explained Sheta. "All will be found at Foton in Al Jimi."

Anticipating up to five million visitors a year, Foton is providing in Al Ain a mix of edutainment activities, including a Wonderhall and a portable planetarium."This centre will enable visitors to learn while having fun through various interactive, educational and recreational play stations and activities, including Austria's award-winning photo-play technological entertainment machines," said Sheta.Foton currently operates facilities in Sharjah's Al Taawum Mall, at Lulu Centre in Qusais, Dubai,and at the Al Manar Centre in Ras Al Khaimah. Top

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August 15

NIIT, Microsoft jointly launch m-commerce programmes in Middle East

Ms.Rajani Gupta (NIIT), Zaid Abunuwar (Microsoft)and Vikas Kelishkar (Khimji Ramdas) and

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Taking into account the growth of e-commerce and the integration of mobile technology with it, there is growing demand for m-commerce related jobs with the right skills base and motivation. NIIT, a leading Indian software training institute and Microsoft, the global IT giant have jointly launched a comprehensive m-commerce programme in the Middle East. Rajini Gupta, Territory head, NIIT Middle East said "The programme is being introduced in the Middle East with NIITs revolutionary and acclaimed methodology known as the Model Centered Learning Architecture (MCLA), which enables problem solving and outcome based approach to imparting IT skills necessary for employment in the IT sector." The global mobile market is slated to grow by 75 per cent per annum worth $80 billion by 2005.

According to Zaid Abunuwar, Microsoft Middle East (Pakistan and Oman), "The new entrant job seeker is constantly looking at training programmes in the Middle East IT education and training market that provide a value position to them. The NIIT m-commerce programme is a refreshingly new paradigm shift from the existing learning methodologies available today--from one of the world's largest Microsoft training partner."

The course will enable students to understand the various aspects of m-commerce and its potential. Through the m-commerce programme, which extensively uses Microsoft technologies, NIIT would impart training on windows based applications such as scripting, Extensible Mark UP Language (XTML), Wireless Markup Language (WML), ACtive Server Pages (ASP), and WML Script programming that would provide intelligence to the mobile devices. Using WML and WML Script the learner can create web pages, which can be displayed on the wireless device. All this would be integrated with Microsoft's Visual Basic, SQL Server and Analysing Requirements and Defining Solutions. Top

American University of Sharjah (AUS) Students on Fast-Track to High-Skilled, High-Pay Jobs

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Sharjah, UAE- The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Cisco Systems, the world-wide leader in networking for the Internet, announced today the signing of an agreement to create a Regional Cisco Networking Academy at the University. Students studying at this leading educational institution will now be able to study advanced Internet and networking technology, learning by doing as they work on real-world networking systems. A Networking laboratory, on-line Curriculum for the IT educational coursework and training for the Networking Instructors at the Cisco Academy Training Center in the UK was provided as part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP).

"I welcome the partnership with Cisco Systems that will create a Regional Cisco Networking Academy on our campus," said AUS Chancellor Roderick S. French. "The Academy will assist us in carrying out more effectively two of our fundamental missions. It will enhance the skills and employability of our students at the same time that it strengthens our service to society."

"The IT industry is now one of the most important recruiters of university graduates. The demand for electrical and computer-engineering skills is massive and growing. This requirement has prompted the American University of Sharjah to put a strong emphasis on technology in its Academic programmes through the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and its other Engineering disciplines. The University has followed an ambitious development plan over the last few years. This agreement with Cisco gives us added facility to provide our students with a truly excellent education, mixing the best aspects of theory and hands-on practical training," commented Dr. Donald McDonald, Dean of the School of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah.

Dr. Abdurrahim El-Keib, Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering Division, and Director of the AUS-Cisco project added, "The Network Academy Program fits in extremely well with the University's objective to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Since so much of our world relies on information technology today, preparing students for jobs in the technology sector is a priority to give them the greatest chance of success when they leave our halls. At the present time, we have a first-class computer-networking laboratory. The partnership project that we now have with Cisco will enhance our capabilities and should help us achieve our goal of taking our Electrical and Computer Engineering programs to the next level of success."

"AUS is currently looking for other educational institutions to partner with, assisting them to develop their technology education capabilities through its training and technical support." Institutions interested in being a local Cisco Networking Academy though partnership with the AUS can contact Dr. Abdurrahim El-Keib at ael_keib@aus.ac.ae + 0971-6-5056032.

AUS will be immediately implementing the latest Cisco networking technology to complement its existing networking laboratories. Dr. Mohammed El-Tarhuni, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at AUS has been sent to the Cisco Academy Training Centre in Birmingham UK, where he will be attending two sets of training sessions sponsored by Cisco to be certified as a Networking Academy trainer. The sessions will each last two weeks, where highly qualified Cisco engineers will conduct the training. A second instructor from AUS will soon go through the same certification process.

"Our extensive roll-out of the Cisco Networking Academy Program in the United Arab Emirates is a sign of our deep commitment to enhancing educational opportunities world wide," said Maroun Naser, Cisco Networking Academy Program Manager for Cisco Systems Middle East & N. Africa region. "Advanced networking skills are essential for the development of the new Internet Generation. We are working with academic institutions all around the region, assisting them to develop their ability to provide advanced technical training to their students. We are delighted to welcome the AUS as the first 'American university' in the UAE to join the Virtual IT Community of 6,700+ Academies around the world."

The Cisco Networking Academy programme was introduced in the United States in October 1997. It has been rolled out at education institutions in the UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with more joining all the time. The main objectives of the programme are to meet the increasing market demand for skilled networking professionals and prepare the next generation for the Internet Age. The curriculum was designed to be hands-on and interactive to help high school and college students develop their problem-solving skills and nurture a lasting interest in networking technology. Top

FORTY SEVEN INSTITUTIONS ARE DECLARED DEEMED UNIVERSITIES

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New Delhi: Forty seven institutions in 15 States have so far been declared deemed universities in the country. One each in Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and West Bengal; two each in Jharkhand, Uttaranchal, Gujarat; three each in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, four in Rajasthan ; five in Tamilnadu, six each in U.P. & Delhi and nine in Maharashtra. This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. It was also stated that the UGC guidelines concerning proposals for granting deemed university status to institutions have recently been revised to make the procedures simple and less cumbersome. Top

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FINAL RESULTS OF NDA AND NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION-(I) 2000

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The Union Public Service Commission have declared the final results of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-(I) held in May, 2000. The successful candidates have qualified for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of National Defence Academy for the 105th course and Naval Academy 10+2 (Executive Branch) for the 25th course, commencing from January, 2001.

There are some common candidates in the lists for Army, Navy, Air Force and Naval Academy. The total number of such candidates in the three lists is 121. The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government is 204 for Army, 30 for the Navy, 66 for the Air Force and 35 for the Naval Academy.

The results of medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing the roll number lists. The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them to the Defence Authorities, wherever this has not already been done.

Last date for submission of proof of passing the qualifying examination is 11th December 2000. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter of the Commission, either in person or on Telephone Nos. 3385271 or 3381125. Top

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Dubai Men’s College Launches Cisco Networking Academy Programme For High-Tech Qualifications

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Dubai – The Dubai Men’s College today opened its new high-tech networking facility, which allows it to offer its students a hands-on knowledge and experience curriculum in networking technology. The course and laboratory equipment were implemented as part of Cisco Systems’ Networking Academy Program.

The new programme at the College will give graduates certification in networking technology, accepted worldwide. Over a two-year course, students will learn the skills needed to plan, implement and maintain sophisticated computer networks. "The Dubai Men’s College has a commitment to give its students the best education possible, both theoretical and practical. The networking facility that Cisco has helped us build allows our students to learn by doing. This, combined with the basic grounding they will have in technology and computer sciences, will produce graduates that can immediately start to contribute to building the UAE," said Norman Gray, Director of the Dubai Men’s College.

Maroun Naser, Cisco Networking Academy Program Manager, added, "IT analysts predict an IT skills shortage in the UAE of over 30% over the next three years. The initiative of the Dubai Men’s College will go a long way to producing the right kind of graduates to allow the UAE to maintain its incredible growths. Through this initiative with Cisco, graduates of from Dubai Men’s College will be qualified to meet the current needs of the workplace in the UAE, and also be eligible for further industry-standard international certification, offered by Cisco through its training partners.Part of the opening event was the official opening of the College’s new networking facility—a laboratory fully equipped with the latest networking technology. This allows the students to get hands-on experience on the systems they will one day be working with when they graduate.Through the agreement with Cisco, the curriculum of the Cisco NetworkingAcademy Program will be used at the Dubai Men’s College. The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a non-profit educational initiative created by Cisco Systems, designed to help secondary and tertiary education institutions provide students with technology skills that closely corresponds to those needed in today’s Internet economy. Top

AGRI-CLINIC AND AGRI-BUSINESS CENTRES TO ENSURE REACH OF RESEARCH UPTO INDIAN FARMERS

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New Delhi: The Government of India proposes to take up a scheme for supporting the establishment of a network of agri-clinics and agri-business centres by Agriculture Graduates. The scheme proposes to extend self-employment opportunities to eligible Agriculture Graduates to support agricultural development through establishment of economically viable agri-clinics and agri-business centres of which the selected Graduates would be the owners. Beside providing employment to Agriculture Graduates, the scheme will assist in the reach of Agriculture Research upto the farmers. To begin with, the scheme aims at supporting the establishment of 5000 such clinics/centres per annum at an average cost of Rs.5 lakhs per venture with an outer ceiling of Rs.10 lakhs per individual venture. The Government proposes to extend credit linked back-ended subsidy for these ventures. It is proposed to operationalise the scheme through NABARD re-financing.

Some of the services and activities proposed to be covered under the scheme are testing of soil and water quality as also of inputs by setting up laboratories; pest surveillance, diagnostic and control services; maintenance, repairs and custom hiring of agricultural implements and machinery including micro irrigation systems; seed processing units; micro-propagation through plant tissue culture labs and hardening units; setting up of vermiculture units, production of bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-control agents; provision of Extension consultancy Services; facilitation and agency of agricultural insurance services; setting up of information technology kiosks in rural areas for access to various agriculture related portals; value addition centres; and post harvest management centres for sorting, grading, standardization, storage and packaging.

After Graduation they will be given internship training for a period of about six months in the field. To provide training 50 centres near the Agriculture Universities/Research centres will be established. The possible locations of the Agri-clinics and Agri-business centres would be primarily decided by the Agriculture Graduate-entrepreneurs themselves, and, therefore, Government do not intend to prepare State-wise distribution of these ventures.
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Forteen Students of Indian School Muscat -Sapnu, Sathya, Megha, Caroline, Ramona, Anandita, Pooja, Ayanesh, Niraj, Rohan, Ajay, Dinesh and Dhruv--returned from an exchange programme with Concord College UK. During the UK tour, they visited various places in UK. The students were guided by ISM Teachers Deep Wilson and Vijay Jadhav.

 

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Gulf Educational Institutions

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Kuwait--   Kuwait University  --Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) --  Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) --  Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Ministry of Education Kuwait--OmanSultan Qaboos University--Qatar--Qatar University--Saudi Arabia

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN KERALA

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Medical College - Kottayam --Medical College - Trivandrum - Medical College - Trivandrum -Medical Colleges in India,  Regional Engineering College, Calicut-College of Engineering - Tvm-Kannur Enginnering College-M A College of Engineering-Model Engineering College - Cochin-LBS College of Engineering - Kasargod-College of Engineering - Chengannur-Engineering Colleges in India -Centre for Electronic Design & Technology - Calicut-Karunya Institute of Technology-Visveswarya Institute of Eng. Technology - Kottayam-Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad-Govt. Engineering College - Kottayam

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