SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 (PAGE 4) EDUCATION Cultivating Leadership Qualities activities, the physical features to be witnessed and about Group Responsibilities and Development Environmental Observation Anant Rohmetra other activities like comes talks and breaks during the While walking, the students observed pre-established hike. The essential job of the M-team is to guide the team The group journal was a common journal for the group paths which were followed. There were footprints in the through the path during the day and to keep everybody which included information regarding the route, differ- middle of the hills which indicated that humans are mak- In order to cultivate leadership together. ent stops, the path of the gorge, various drawings and even information about the flora and fauna which were spot- ing a difference in the natural habitat of the place. The qualities among students, to Personal Responsibilities and Development ted during the journey. The journal was open to the group established camp sites and the fire pit also acted as a The students were given certain leadership responsi- for drawing or adding any information. The group jour- marked human territory. The camp sites were established hone their skills and to make bilities which included working in CHEF groups, carry- nal also acted as a guide for C.H.E.F groups, routes and in such a manner which helped preventing wild fire and ing the group gear, etc. A personal journal was maintained different activities. The course offered several leadership minimized the effect on the regional flora and fauna. A them self-dependent, a by the students in which students penned down their per- opportunities to the students at many points such as while recent wide spread wild fire was observed during the hike leadership course was organized sonal experiences, their perspective regarding the expe- passing through the gorge and abseiling. Students took as at different places the students observed severely burnt rience and even drew in it during the quiet time. The jour- up initiative of helping each other with passing bags, set- buffalo grass and spinifex. There were ashes at different at West McDonnell National nal also worked as a self-reflecting text book which includ- ting up lie lows and ropes for the abseil. The students places. The fire had a bad effect on the terrain. The stu- ed pictures of priceless moments and adventures. Quiet involved themselves in productive conversations which dents could not witness a large variety of wild animals. Park from July 15 - July 25. time was the time in which the students used to sit in an included the discussion about inhuman activities such as But the students spotted wild lizards, wild spiders and a isolated environment for a while. The student used the improper use of resources and how the environment is wild dingus. During the course the students encountered time for self-reflection, introspection, rights and wrongs being harmed by certain activities. During the course, the a large number of flies as expected The course included activities like quiet time, comes of life and the camp. The students were also told to set teachers used to approach the students to discuss with talks, abseiling, swimming through the gorge and the short, medium and long-term goals and to prepare for them their goals and their thoughts on leadership. In Other Cultural perspective 48hrs solo. These activities involved physical involve- comes talks. For the comes talk the student was asked to order to spread a healthy environment some fun activi- Speaking about my perspective, being an exchange ment which came up to be challenging. It had decent sized share a personal experience with the team. We were asked ties were during the course. from India, the terrain and the sites were unimaginably distances to be hiked during the course. to talk about our favourite place in nature which varied Using Sustainable Environmental Practice different for me. Such a camp was experienced by me for Planning and Management from a racing track to a garden and for the second comes It was very necessary to ensure that the environment the first time. The experience was enlightening whether The course teaches skills such as map orientation, map talk we were asked to talk about our personal encounter must not be affected. So, throughout the course it was we talked about the 48hr solo or the hard walks with the reading, management and planning. Two students are on with L.I.F.E(L-lesson, I-ideal, F-feeling, E-expression). ensured by taking small steps such as healthy toileting bag packs during the day hours with the bright sun over. the M-team each day and they play the role of leaders by The comes talks focused more on delivery which includes practices, controlling the fire size to prevent forest fire, Sleeping under a roof made up of stars was completely managing the routes, motivating the team, managing body language, stance, voice modulation, dramatic paus- segregating rubbish, using suitable disposing techniques majestic. Going through the ice-cold water of the gorge time and the activities of the day. Everything works under es and facial expressions rather than the content of the and keeping distance from the wild life. Some measures on the lye lows was a life time experience. The abseil the leadership of the M-team. The other students even speech. This helped to gain confidence to open up in front like controlling noise pollution, carrying rubbish to the helped to encounter fear, the fear of height. The quiet time give worthy inputs from the team. The M-team briefs the of a decent sized audience. The students also learnt the camp site and burning bio-degradable waste were also helped us to know ourselves better. The activities like participants night before about the following day by importance to respect others, nature and above ourselves. practiced. From time to time, we were reminded by the comes talks helped me to open up and to gain confidence. apprising them about the terrain which will be witnessed, The students acknowledged the importance of helping teachers to respect the place we are in and to maintain The course in all helped me to build confidence, increased the distance to be travelled, the timings of the general peers at different stages. the decorum. leadership qualities and to improve character. 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