THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 CAMPUS | 3 HEALTH | 8 BOLLYWOODOD | 1212 PIS hholds workshop Drones may help Arbaaz not titltitleded Differentiated save lives faster directing ‘Dabanggbangg 3’: Instruction than ambulance Salman Khann Email: [email protected] The “traffic ladies” who marshal vehicles at the intersections are an emblematic image of Pyongyang. TRAFFIC LADIES P | 4-54 5 03 THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 CAMPUS PIS holds workshop titled Differentiated Instruction earning is an ongoing process and for receptive minds it ceases only when they migrate from this terrestrial plain to the Lcelestial one. Among human beings, one group of such receptive minds is called ‘teachers’. A teacher exists essentially to enlighten others and he can fulfil this responsibility if he himself is better informed, knowl- edgeable, and equipped with the new tactics and tools in vogue in his field. These new tactics and tools are primarily new approaches, meth- ods, and teaching techniques. Teaching in the modern era is not meant to transmit knowledge only but to transmit it smartly, ensuring that the learners not only imbibe information but also apply it as and when needed. To fulfil this requirement of modern-day academia, quality was Saba Batool, from Middle East of Differentiated Instruction and At the end of the workshop, a institutions arrange training work- International School, Qatar. The then she involved the select partic- precise question-answer session shops and seminars for their faculty. aim of the workshop was to share ipants in two activities to was held. The participants also One such workshop, titled “Differ- the philosophy of Differentiated demonstrate the way Differentiated shared their views with the entiated Instruction” (D.I), was held Instruction and the feasibility of its Instruction works. resource person on the challenges at Pakistan International School use in the academic context. The activities illustrated well of teaching-learning practices in (PIS), Qatar. Teachers of all wings Differentiated Instruction is an how to make mixed ability students traditional scenarios. The workshop of the school attended it. Nargis ‘approach’ that works on the work on the same task and how to ended surfacing the key idea: par- Raza Otho, principal, and the VPs premise ‘No Child Left Behind.’ Saba ensure practical involvement of all adigm shift in the mind of the of four wings were also present at Batool, shared with the workshop group members in learning teacher is the key to revamp teach- the occasion. The resource person participants, first, the background process. ing and learning. Contribution of parents to keep Rajagiri green handravadana, one of our parents, mother of Master Aniesh Saravanan of CGrade 4 B was so happy to contribute towards keeping Rajagiri Public School cam- pus green and clean. She sent saplings to school and the principal got them planted so that the campus is kept green and clean. The students of Grade 4 B along with principal and the head teachers planted them. It gave them a real experience of planting. They felt an eagerness to see the sapling grow into its original size one day. They watered the sapling with the feeling that they are helping the environment to be green, clean and natural. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 Driven to distraction: ‘Traffic ladies’ of Pyongyang AFP subject of visiting tourists and journalists. “They are representing the capital city,” explained a senior officer of the ministry of public napping their heads from side to side, security, which supervises traffic regulation. “That’s marching into the roads in close-fitting why they are selected based on their appearance blue uniforms and black heels, the “traf- and physique.” fic ladies” who marshal vehicles at the No age limit applies to their roughly 400 male intersections of Pyongyang are an counterparts — who tend to be stationed at round- Semblematic image of the North Korean capital. abouts. The rules were because “normally, the Officially known as traffic security officers but women in our country marry at the age of 26 or universally referred to as traffic ladies, they are 27”, explained the officer, who did not want to be chosen for their looks in a society that remains tra- named. “Because the role is tough and difficult, they ditionalist in many respects. can only do the job when they are single.” They must leave the role if they marry, and have a finite shelf-life, with compulsory retirement loom- Tough training ing at just 26. The 300-odd ladies are unique to The traffic ladies were originally introduced in Pyongyang, which North Korean authorities are the 1980s, when vehicles were a rarity on the streets always keen to present in the best possible light of Pyongyang and remained so for decades, giving despite their nuclear-armed country’s impover- rise to the surreal sight of them directing — with ished status, and ensure a steady supply of precision and energy — non-existent cars on wide photogenic young women who are the favourite but deserted boulevards. 05 THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 COVER STORY “The great leader shows them endless care and love,” the minis- try officer said. “That’s why they do their best in their efforts, to repay the great love of the great presi- dents and dear Respected Marshal Kim Jong-Un.” Second to none The traffic ladies are “second to none” as a photo subject for tour- ists visiting Pyongyang, said Simon Cockerell, general manager of spe- cialist travel agency Koryo Tours, who has been leading trips to North Korea for more than 15 years. “They appear to have the dual function of directing traffic and brightening up the streets of the capital,” he said. “I don’t believe there has been a tourist who has visited Pyongyang and not taken a photo of a traffic lady.” “I think it would be no exagger- ation to call them iconic,” he added — although they were “somewhat As part of North Korea’s secu- despite United Nations sanctions can still get sore — have no fear of objectified” by visitors. rity forces they hold officer ranks, imposed over Pyongyang’s nuclear their blue uniforms being replaced With retirement ahead Senior and Senior Captain Ri Myong-Sim, and missile programmes, although by red, amber and green. Captain Ri is taking a training 24, said: “I have to carry out each the North keeps most statistics The lights “help the humans do course to become a teacher. and every action with discipline and secret and precise figures are not their jobs more easily”, said Ri. But she let the facade of disci- spirit.” available. Their kit includes thick cotton pline slip when asked if the focus A seven-year veteran, she cuts Traffic lights have been intro- coats for winter — when their was annoying. an imposing presence in her high- duced at most intersections, but the breath condenses instantly in the “We are so concentrated on peaked cap and white gloves. Her ladies — who say they work an hour bitter cold — flashing orange halters doing our jobs we rarely notice the “tough training” had involved on, an hour off, although their feet for night work, and sunscreen. attention,” she giggled. “exhausting repetition” of the moves, she said. “But every time I felt that, the thing that kept me going and drove me was the thought that our leader, who cares for only the happiness of our people all year long, was watching us work,” she said, stand- ing ramrod-straight at the Changjon crossroads in central Pyongyang. “So I could practice throughout the night and keep going on the next day without feeling tired at all.” Ordinary North Koreans nor- mally only express officially approved sentiments when ques- tioned by foreign media. An obelisk down the road pro- claimed: “The Great President Kim Il-Sung and the Great Leader Kim Jong-Il will always be with us.” Great love Vehicle numbers have increased in the capital in recent years as authorities quietly liberal- ise the economy, leading to growth 06 COMMUNITY / CAMPUS THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2017 Malarvadi holds Holy Quran recitation contest alarvadi children children selected for final round Mohammed Riyas, Jaffer Shameem Waheedudheen, Aabida Subair, organisation con- competition from 10 areas. and Asma Nisar are first three place Nusrath Shuaib, Asma Abdulla, ducted 7th Holy In Islamic Quiz, Alisha Abdul winners. Bushra Rafi, Khadeeja Noushad, Quran recitation Naser, Fathima Sithara, Hanin IIA General Secretary Salam Bin Nadeera Beevi, Sainaba Abdul Jaleel, and Islamic Quiz Shamsheer bagged first, second and Hassan, Ladies wing president Sajna Najeem distributed the prizes Mcontest in connection with Holy third prize, respectively. In Holy Nafeesath Beevi, Malarvadi Chief for winners and all participants. The Ramadan. Around 500 children up Quran Recitation junior category coordinator Siyad, Malarvadi offi- programe was followed by Iftar to 13 years old participated in its Ilham Abdul Aziz, Aysha Rana, Ayha cials Abdul Kader AKP, which was attended by over 250 primary round contest in various Mahrin took first three places while Shamsudheen K, Abdul Latheef VP, people including participants and parts of Qatar. Out of that 77 in senior category Fadhil Siddique Padiyath, Abdul Naser, their parents. IIS student wins Qatar National Biology Olympiad eegana Doulath of Ideal independent and Indian schools qualified students in March. round with distinction were Indian School won first participated in the contest. The training covered the top- awarded gold medals and the rest Rprize in the prestigious The top 25% contested in the ics at the International Biology received silver and bronze med- Qatar National Biology Olympiad second round in February Olympiad. The top 11 students who als.Reegana Doulath was organized by the Ministry of Edu- included questions covering the qualified the third round were honoured with a Gold Medal and cation and Higher Education biology syllabus of grade XI and given training at Weill Cornell a Certificate of Appreciation for recently.