Raksha Bharadia can be contacted for workshops for the following modules.  Inter-active talk on ‘Multiple Intelligence’ theory developed by Howard Gardner, professor of Education at Harvard.
Talk Time- 75 minutes Post discussion and questions answers 30 mnts. (Caution: I ask too many questions to the audience). Howard Gardner professor of education at Harvard University has developed and put forth the Multiple Intelligence Theory in 1983 in his book Frames of Mind. It says Human intelligence is multifaceted rather than singular. According to Gardner, we possess not one but eight distinct forms of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Our schools and culture focus most of their attention on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence, but we should also place equal attention on individuals who show gifts in the other intelligences: the artists, architects, musicians, naturalists, designers, dancers, therapists, entrepreneurs, and others who enrich the world in which we live. Unfortunately, many children who have these gifts don't receive much reinforcement for them in school. Many of these kids, in fact, end up being labeled "learning disabled," "ADD (attention deficit disorder," or simply underachievers, when their unique ways of thinking and learning aren't addressed by a heavily linguistic or logical-mathematical classroom. The bottom line is a deep interest in children and how their minds are different from one another, and in helping them use their minds well." I have gone behind childhoods of people we look up to- Sachin Tendulkar, Javed Akhtar, Aparna Sen, Jogen Chowdhary, Sanjeev Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan, Kiran Bedi etc and have tried to document forces that have sculpted them into what they are. How did they come upon their forte? What support, space and tools were made available to them...so on and so forth!
Interactive talk on ‘Dealing with failures, disappointments, mishaps and setbacks’ in children. Understanding them and helping them wade through their crisis. Talk time- 60 minutes Discussion time-15 minutes I cannot take the child's struggles/blocks away, but I can help my child deal with them and emerge stronger than what he is. Topics covered: Understanding failure Failures, mishaps, errors, setbacks are painful Helping them through tough times Miscellaneous tips on them
This topic again will be discussed through researched facts as well anecdotes from our role models as well as ordinary parents and children!
Interactive talk on ‘Allowing children trial and error’ Talk time- 60 minutes Discussion time-15 minutes Wrong answers lead to right answers. Topics covered: Learning happens best when it comes through Trial and Error Our childhood But times have changed Effects of over parenting Allowing children trial and error Teach and support safety measures rather than (over)protect
Interactive talk on ‘Daddies- The Superheroes’ Talk time- 60 minutes Discussion time-15 minutes A must Daddies should be present Topics covered: Fathers do not ‘mother’! Common excuses and barriers to father’s involvement Perks of fatherhood Take charge! Mission: possible! Be an ‘Everyday dad’ Offer them a glimpse of your work world Communication Take an interest in the child’s school
Communication- The most effective parenting tool Talk time- 60 minutes Discussion time-30 minutes Topics covered: Be available and attentive Hear your child out completely Move beyond the need to be Mr./Ms Fix it Validate their thouughts and feelings Show respect for your child's feelings even when you do not agree with them Don' let your feelings block your ears Listen to non-verbal messages too Talk No put-downs, no insults Seperate the child from the behaviour Do not discipline your child in front of others
Believe in yourself (For students) Topics covered: The moment you decide something the Universe starts conspiring for you to achieve so! ( Through anecdotes) Myths regarding genius and its deconstruction-The concept of Multiple Intelligence theory from the student's angle to speak of how every single child is endowed with a native intelligence which is his/her responsibility to discover. What comes in the way of believing in oneself-eliminating those again through anecdotes of Sanjeev Kapoor, Jaya Bachchan etc. The role of persistence in any achievement (again through anecdotes)
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