[Reader-list] Help find a good school in Mumbai for child with borderline dyslexia

[subhrodip sengupta]

U know we are still viewing the grade problem from a view of equating a child with 88 and 99% marks and so on....................
The problem also lies with one who suddenly discovers the shock of a low grade, SUDDENLY...........................
or the one who can not bear with a f grade in his family. Yeah, we all know that marks cannot be equated, but classes still can.
One needs to be more transparent and predictable in such matters, with access open to students, as well as teachers, (apolitically), and students too must be able to communicate, and the schools should bear a major responsibility.  The CBSE may be a board, the same may be an organisation with so many schools under it. We must try to cure the problem at the root, numbing it, u know the act of equating such grades is to appease the elitist sections, which possess a serious threat to the board's reps; only makes the problem worse. Life nowadays cant afford to be simplistic. A general opinion on this point to both Delhi HC and 'the board'.



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From: subhrodip sengupta <sub_sengupta at yahoo.co.in>
To: Readers list Yousuf Sarai. <reader-list at sarai.net>
Sent: Sat, 27 March, 2010 1:20:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-list] Help find a good school in Mumbai for child with borderline dyslexia

Are 'good' schools in Mumbai turning their backs to the Dyslexic? I think the envoirnment factor, how much the teachers ponder on students, how frequently they meet family members matter, and the envoirnment factor, 'discipline'
the child may have problems with excess of discipline matters. If all is well, all parents need is to find a special educator(not a counsellor) and mediate the issues with finding of teachers. I guess then the child could get practical guidelines on framing short answers, developing core concepts etc. The willingness of the school authorities and teachers to devote time to the student is the key. I dont think borderline or even moderate cases need Special trainers in schools, or special schools. That would make them more apprehensive towards society in general, wheas many suffer from cognitive difficulties at one stage or the other.
One way out is to locate the Principals and to start early so that these guys are not too busy.



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From: Chintan <chintangirishmodi at gmail.com>
To: learningnet-india at yahoogroups.com; sarai list <reader-list at sarai.net>
Sent: Sat, 27 March, 2010 9:50:33 AM
Subject: [Reader-list] Help find a good school in Mumbai for child with borderline dyslexia

Hello friends

I just received a mail from a teacher of mine whose cousin's son has
borderline dyslexia. The child lives in Mumbai, and feels miserable at his
current school. He is hardworking and and very sincere and needs to be in a
place that will nurture his latent talents and creativity in a way that
would enhance his confidence.

The child's parents would appreciate any suggestions you can offer to help
them find a good school.

Thanks

Chintan
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