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Smt. Anju Kar, Minister (Mass Education), West Bengal comes across BBC’s story of Babar Ali’s remarkable achievements transforming the lives of hundreds of poor children. She writes a letter to him lauding his extraordinary efforts and undeterred spirit of reform in the face of adversity. She also promises support, both financial and academic to him. As Anju Kar, write the letter to Babar Ali.
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This is Rohan. He is not interested in the usual set of professional courses like the ones mentioned above. Do you think he can try his hand at something else ? Work in pairs and try to find some courses that he may like from the word maze given below.
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Now that you have identified a few of the courses that Rohan can do, can you guess what would be their job profile and what category they can be placed under ? Given below is a table with jobs in column A and the job profile in column B (Jumbled up). Work in pairs to match the column A with column B and column C.
|
S.N |
Jobs A |
Profile B |
Category C |
|
1 |
Fitter |
A tradesperson who specializes in installing and maintaining systems used for potable (drinking) water, sewage, and drainage. |
Agriculture |
|
2 |
Machinist |
A person who types, esp. for a living |
Technology |
|
3 |
Foundry man |
The science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings |
Home Science |
|
4 |
Electrician |
A person who joins two or more pieces of metal together |
Humanities |
|
5 |
Welder |
A person who provides coverage for life and property |
Commerce |
|
6 |
Typist |
An information professional trained in the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs. |
Agriculture |
|
7 |
Retailer |
A tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines and related equipment |
Commerce |
|
8 |
Publisher |
A person who manufactures various types of articles out of sheet metal |
Humanities |
|
9 |
Insurance Service-Provider |
A person who works in a factory that produces metal castings. |
Technology |
|
10 |
Plumber |
A person who is in the business of production and dissemination of literature or information |
Humanities |
|
11 |
Designer |
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, especially suits and men's clothing. |
Commerce |
|
12 |
Beautician |
A person who uses machine tools to make or modify parts, primarily metal parts |
Technology |
|
13 |
Librarian |
A person who crafts clothes, furniture, crockery etc. |
Commerce |
|
14 |
Tailor |
A person who is in the business of rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk. |
Technology |
|
15 |
Sheet metal worker |
A person who is skilled in adornment of body |
Technology |
|
16 |
Seri culturist |
A person who sells goods directly to the consumer. |
Technology |
|
17 |
Horticulturist |
A person who uses machine tools to make or modify parts |
Technology |
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After reading the above passage, complete the notes given below :
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
1.1 Prepares ……………………………………….
1.2 Related to ……………………………………….
1.3 Generally at the ………………………………………. level.
1.4 Focus on ………………………………………. and ……………………………………….
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After reading the above passage, complete the notes given below :
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
2.0 Need of VE :
2.1 To sustain ……………………………………….
2.2 To provide ……………………………………….
2.3 Creates ………………………………………. by
2.4 Addresses ………………………………………. through
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After reading the above passage, complete the notes given below :
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
3.0 Concerns :
3.1 Low ……………………………………….
3.2 Rigid ……………………………………….
3.3 Obsolete ……………………………………….
3.4 Poor linkage ……………………………………….
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After reading the above passage, complete the notes given below :
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
4.0 Emerging Fields :
4.1 Globalization has resulted in ……………………………………….
4.2 New fields of employment :
- Hospitality
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Based on the information provided in this section along with the input given below write an article on “The growing need for Vocational Education”! “Education Curriculum requires fresh perspective”.
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Your school is planning to close down two vocational courses at + two level as the enrolment has not been very encouraging. However, the school has decided to hold a debate concerning this issue. The team that is able to convince the students will be the deciding factor for the courses.
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Most children face dilemma while choosing the right stream at + two level. Most of them are unsure of what they want to do. The decision is taken based on popular choice, parents’ pressure or peer pressure.
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Your school has decided to introduce Mass Media Studies as a subject under the vocational stream. This is going to help students who want to pursue a career in films, its production and other attached fields. Write a notice for your school notice board informing all students who are studying in class X regarding the course.
Writing a notice.
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Rahul—in the picture is not only your co worker but also a good friend. When you see him working with so much diligence and dedication, you feel happy at having supported him when his father was against him learning to be a Machinist. Write a narrative piece on Rahul’s journey of self realization and success and how your support helped him achieve his ambition.
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Now go back to A.I. and complete column (B). How much did you know already before you read the article ?
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Complete the following blank with information from the passage :
India receives 5000 trillion kWh/year which means ________ .
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Complete the following blank with information from the passage :
The advantages of using solar energy instead of fossil fuels is that it is _______
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Complete the following blank with information from the passage :
It is important to find means of keeping air and noise pollution in urban areas under control because ________ .
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Complete the following blank with information from the passage :
Tax exemptions and subsidies are required to ________ .
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Complete the following blank with information from the passage :
The media can help by ________ .
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Copy and complete the following table with the required information from the passage
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