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Agenda. Progress Until NowObjectiveBackgroundBharati Vidyapeeth University, PuneScopeSyllabusCourse LevelsGeneral GuidelinesClass StructureTeachersSurveyStudent enrollment/RegistrationSchool startsReminderQ
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1. MMLA Marathi Shala 2010 1
2. Agenda Progress Until Now
Objective
Background
Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune
Scope
Syllabus
Course Levels
General Guidelines
Class Structure
Teachers
Survey
Student enrollment/Registration
School starts
Reminder
Q&A
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3. Objective
To promote Marathi language and Culture through Marathi Shala.
This Marathi Shala is for children, youth and adults. 3 MMLA supports and promotes Culture, Arts and Literature and in accordance to that it will start Marathi Shala to continue its efforts.MMLA supports and promotes Culture, Arts and Literature and in accordance to that it will start Marathi Shala to continue its efforts.
4. Background BMM started Marathi Shala project 2 years ago.
BMM had the curriculum developed by The International Language Learning Program of Toronto, Canada and already running Marathi Classes in USA.
Our Mentor Mrs Sunanda Tumne has 30+ yr experience in conducting Marathi shala in Canada.
4 While BMM supported this shala for past 2 years it has been ongoing for past 30-35 yrs in Canada who have designed the curriculum.While BMM supported this shala for past 2 years it has been ongoing for past 30-35 yrs in Canada who have designed the curriculum.
5. Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune
This syllabus is approved by Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.
Bharati Vidyapeeth will award certificates to our students.
We are in the process of getting the university to set up examinations for our school.
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6. Progress Until Now MMLA decides to start Marathi Shala.
Decision to start Marathi Shala was announced during Ganeshutsov.
On the basis of the response received we finalized the following three Centers:
Simi Valley
Cerritos
Irvine 6 MMLA is the only Mandal to start 3 shala centers, we are starting with 3 centers and may expand more in future depending upon the need and response we receive from the communityMMLA is the only Mandal to start 3 shala centers, we are starting with 3 centers and may expand more in future depending upon the need and response we receive from the community
7. Syllabus Spoken Marathi - for everyday use
Numbers
Writing in Marathi
Grammar Sentence construction
Reading Simple reading
Also, we will focus on Marathi cultural aspects such as shloks, songs, poems, festivals, etc
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8. Course category and levels Elementary Intermediate & Advance
Below are the criteria on which the children would progress from one level to another.
Level 1 Student requires frequent teacher support and makes frequent errors
Level 2 Student requires some teacher support and makes some errors
Level 3 Student requires no teacher support and makes no errors
8 There are 3 categories in this course and under 3 categories there are 3 levels which makes total of 9 levels under this program. There are 3 categories in this course and under 3 categories there are 3 levels which makes total of 9 levels under this program.
9. Course Level Guidelines e.g.Elementary 9 This is an example for Elementary level, similarly there are criteria for Intermediate and Advance category.
Under each Level one need to complete communication, reading and writing criteria to progress to next level and henceforth.
This is an example for Elementary level, similarly there are criteria for Intermediate and Advance category.
Under each Level one need to complete communication, reading and writing criteria to progress to next level and henceforth.
10. General Guidelines Children of 4 yrs (Potty trained only) and above - they should turn 4 in 2010.
Each class will have 2-3 teachers + host
Classwork, homework, Projects, etc
Open house Parent-Teacher Meeting
Exams will be conducted every 6 months. Report card will be given
Certificates will be awarded after clearing level
10 Each class will have enough adults to cater to children.
Just like regular class there will be class work, homework and projects.
Open house is for the parents and teachers to discuss the progress of children to their parents.
Report card is a good medium which will keep the parents informed about their kids progress.
Each class will have enough adults to cater to children.
Just like regular class there will be class work, homework and projects.
Open house is for the parents and teachers to discuss the progress of children to their parents.
Report card is a good medium which will keep the parents informed about their kids progress.
11. General Guidelines contd Classes will be held for 9 months which is 3 quarters.
Each quarter will be of 10 sessions
1st quarter Feb Mid April
2nd quarter Mid of April End of June
3rd quarter Mid of September - End of November.
These dates are tentative and subject to change.
2 hrs sessions Total 30 sessions
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12. Class Structure Breakdown of 2 hour Class:
15 min Homework
40 min Topic
20 min Break
30 min Fun activities, Story time, group activities, discussion, skit playing, elocution, etc
15 min Project/homework /assignment, etc 12 As per our experienced teachers, kids learn fast when they are taught through this medium.
Kids would be motivated to come and learn when they are taught a certain topic in fun activities.
This session of the class will help children make friends, interact and social with other and encourage them to talk in Marathi with their friends.As per our experienced teachers, kids learn fast when they are taught through this medium.
Kids would be motivated to come and learn when they are taught a certain topic in fun activities.
This session of the class will help children make friends, interact and social with other and encourage them to talk in Marathi with their friends.
13. Survey
Decide class timings at THIS location
Weekend classes Saturday/Sunday
Preferred timing
Please send your response by Dec 31st, 09
Refer to Survey Form
13 We have decided the time, now its your responsibility as a parent, as a host and as a teacher/support staff to select a day and time.
The most selected day and time will be discussed with our host and teachers appropriate decision will be made.We have decided the time, now its your responsibility as a parent, as a host and as a teacher/support staff to select a day and time.
The most selected day and time will be discussed with our host and teachers appropriate decision will be made.
14. Teachers
2 teachers per class
1 support staff
Teachers training will begin in 2nd week of January
Teachers from all centers will meet every quarter
14 Each class will have 2-3 teachers. Each class will have children of different age groups and we require special teaching techniques to teach them in one class which is the reason we will require 2-3 teachers/class.
We need teachers with skills to teach children of all age groups. Special training will be given to our teachers so that they can handle and teach children with different age groups in one class.
Teachers meeting will help decide the syllabus and discuss the pros-cons and exchange ideas amongst themselves.Each class will have 2-3 teachers. Each class will have children of different age groups and we require special teaching techniques to teach them in one class which is the reason we will require 2-3 teachers/class.
We need teachers with skills to teach children of all age groups. Special training will be given to our teachers so that they can handle and teach children with different age groups in one class.
Teachers meeting will help decide the syllabus and discuss the pros-cons and exchange ideas amongst themselves.
15. Student enrollment Registration requirements
Registration form
Passport size photo
Registration fees - $10 ( one time only)
Quarter enrollment fees - $15/quarter
We will set up online payments on 1st Jan
Complete student registration by 15th Jan
Refer to Student Enrollment form 15 Please bring passport size photo on the first day of the schoolPlease bring passport size photo on the first day of the school
16. School starts Shala will start from February 2010, we will communicate the exact date, time and place to you well in advance. 16 You will have this information in January before you enroll your children.You will have this information in January before you enroll your children.
17. Remember
Enroll your children by January 15.
Complete Shala Schedule Survey by Dec 31.
To pass this information to your friends, relatives.
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18. Q&A 18