Testimonials

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  Mr S.L. Jain, Principal, Mahavir Senior Model School, New Delhi
  The schools today face an enormous challenge to take up life skill education in a manner which enables young students to develop critical thinking and make healthy choices in a world which is extremely competitive and at times also hostile.
  The Present book 'iSmart', with its student handbook and Teacher's Manual, pleasantly meets the requirements. The book covers core skills ranging from enhancing intrinsic motivation, decision- making, creative thinking, and effective communication, building relationships, emotional intelligence to spiritual intelligence, including timeless virtues of truthfulness and gaining control over one's destiny.

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  Dr. Suraj Prakash, Director Training, Bal Bharati Public Schools
  In this 21st century it is imperative that the student should be physically fit, mentally alert and forward-looking. In my opinion, the attitudinal shift which one needs to internalize is the key component of this book. This course will help the students develop in them the life skills which are needed to live a well-balanced life.

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  Neera Chopra, Academic Analyst, CBSE Resource Person
  Effective acquisition and application of life skills can influence the way we feel about ourselves and others, and equally, influence the way we are perceived by others. Life skills contribute to our perceptions of self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-esteem. This volume of Life Skills has been designed and developed keeping in view the needs and solutions to the problems which children generally face. I personally think it can be a great resource book for not only the teachers but also the parents. It is also going to help the student community to have a deep insight into the problem-solving approach and help them to develop as effective human beings.

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  Aditi Misra, Principal, Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon
  I introduced the iSMART programme for class 9 and10 with a belief and hope that this will make my children think, share and interact far ahead of the set curriculum. I am happy that a great beginning has been made. I am sure that the thoughts and ideas shared by children will prepare them for their future and make them stronger, more sensible and ready to face any challenge or change that Life may bring to them!

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  Sangeeta Bhatia, Principal, KIIT World School, Pitampura, Delhi
  The inculcation of life skills in children has been a mandate of CBSE and strong recommendation of NCF 2005. The Life skills programme acquires greater significance once it is structured with assessments and integrated with the mainstream learning programme. This 'iSmart' course book is in absolute synergy with the NCF expectations as it deals with all those essential skills without which any learning cycle is incomplete. An effective assessment hinges on strong pedagogical support and 'iSmart' caters to that successfully. I strongly recommend it as it is useful not only for students but for teachers and parents too.

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  Rupa Chakravorty, Principal, Suncity World School, Gurgaon
  An effective, engaging and exceptional curriculum for the significant development of students is the prime focus of this 'iSmart' Life Skills book. To be able to reflect and be introspective in developing the interpersonal skills of the students, is the paramount focus of the team. The concepts, information, skills and reflection sheets are very appropriate for the age it addresses. With a stress on reflective observation the 'iSmart' team has thoughtfully interwoven the ideas of positive social skills to help a child succeed in a complex and challenging 'real world'. It holds a lot of promise and is an excellent tool to use for preparing students to be productive citizens of tomorrow.

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  Alka Kapur, Principal, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi
  In the constantly-changing environment, the need of the hour is to teach students to be confident, caring and well-seasoned to fly In the face of the most demanding situation. Life skill education should be an integral part of education. Quality Education Asia has come up with a very effective and exceptional curriculum. It touches upon the various areas of learning. The book iSmart is a combination of managing emotions, intrinsic development, building social relations and above all, harnessing confidence. This tool helps in introspecting and developing interpersonal skills. It is our proud privilege to join hands with such an organization.

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  Shwetangana Santram, Principal, Wilsonia Scholars' Home, Moradabad
  The iSmart programme is based on the very basic need of the times - Life skills, which at most times get sidelined under the pressures of syllabus and curriculum. We started the programme in my school last year and in the journey of this time I have noticed many transformations, not just in students but in some parents as well. We have the programme for classes VI to VIII and some of the students are already showing signs of blossoming and making efforts to spread their wings. I am confident that by the time we complete Level 3 of the programme, each of my students would have metamorphosed into a beautiful butterfly, ready to take on the world with more confidence, self esteem and as amazing leaders and managers!!! God bless the Team of iSmart.

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  Sunita Bhatnagar, Principal, Bonne Anne Public School, Moradabad
  Life skills and social values need to be closely knit with human life to hone the personality in a perfect and special way. 'iSMART' has proved itself to be a perfectly-framed programme to bring out the best potential of the students.As education is the grooming of the body, mind and soul, 'iSMART' has supplemented this requirement perfectly, making them more interactive and effective for emotional, social and mental balance. The students who have been able to benefit from this well-organised programme should consider themselves to have been blessed to be associated with this at the most appropriate time of their lives. It serves as a mentor for teachers as well as parents to help a child in meeting the challenges of life successfully.

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  Jyoti Arora, Principal, Mount Abu Public School, Rohini, Delhi
  iSMART Kit from Quality Education Asia is a tool to enhance practising leadership and selfmanagement. It has helped in equipping the children with the skill-sets that are needed to live a comfortable and resourceful life. Various activities that highlight the development of personal essentials, public victory, emotions and effective communication contribute to building a strong academic proficiency amongst a large number of diverse conflicts of emotions and stress. No doubt the ample exercises provided have helped children make necessary corrective measures for the attainment of perfection.

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  Manju Agarwal, Principal, P.M.S Public School, Moradabad
  It is the need of the hour to equip the child to maximize the results of his/her efforts. Therefore, it is our foremost duty to ensure that the child follows a study regime so as to avoid last minute panic of test/exams. We are thankful to Quality Education Asia for organizing 'iSMART'. Programme to achieve this target. It has not only nurtured the needs of our diligent students but has also come up to the expectations of parents. It has greatly helped in inculcating good habits among our students, which has far-reaching and positive outputs in all aspects of a child's life.

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  Babita Agarwal, Principal, S. S. Children Academy, Moradabad
  It is often said, “Gold is Gold, no matter how muddied it becomes.” But the mud around the gold decreases its value and shines gradually. The iSMART classes help everyone in removing this mud and let the gold shine as the brightest Sun. The iSMART programme is like a magic lamp in our hands to manage our lives as beautifully, artistically, intelligently and create a destiny which we deserve and work for. It has equipped the teachers and the students with all the skills needed to manage their lives.

Teachers' Reflections

• Ms. Arpana Gupta, Headmistress (Sr.School), DPS, Sector 45, Gurgaon
  iSmart generates instant interest among the students and they get fully engaged and involved in it. The open dialogue format encourages students to freely and creatively express themselves and also listen to the thoughts and views of others which promote honest exchanges. I feel it's an invaluable initiative that should be continued as it gives students access to a large pool of knowledge. Way to go!

• Ms. Karuna Verma, Vice Principal, KIIT World School, Delhi
  The world is changing incessantly and so are humans and their insights. But one thing that makes them steady and helps them fight the turbulence in life is 'Life Skills Education'. These skills not only help them steer clear of irresponsible decisions but also enable them to make good choices and let them combat any pressure. 'iSmart' course book is a compact version of these essential life skills, which help us to inculcate the right set of values and to metamorphose our students into confident,responsible and globally aware lifelong learners. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to have added 'iSmart' into the curriculum and a strong desire to pursue the same in future.

• Ms. Mamta Kumar, DPS, Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon
  In a constantly changing environment, learning life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The students need life skills to cope with the increasing pace of dramatic changes in the global environment. The iSmart programme provides a solid platform to focus on learning positive life skills through activities. It is a sincere effort to empower the effective domain of the learner to develop a sense of self confidence, eco sensitivity and approaches to life processes. It is an endeavour to provide an appropriate environment for life skills education.

• Ms. Vandana Sharma, Wilsonia Scholars' Home, Moradabad
  Introduction of iSmart in the curriculum has been a new as well as an impressive method of enhancing the personality of the students. It is fully equipped to empower children not just with knowledge but also to inculcate positive attitude and social values. I, being the incharge of this curriculum in our school, take this opportunity to express my regards and thanks to all the expert mentors who have thoughtfully put together the course in order to tap the potential and explore the young minds of the students by organizing workshops etc. Every unit contains a gamut of activities ranging from personal victory to study skills covering all aspects of day-to-day routine and surroundings,through active brainstorming and role plays. I wish the course gains momentum in the years to come and proves beneficial to everyone.

• Ms. Archana Malla, Sapphire International School, Noida
  This guidebook provides a basic overview of what it takes to make it in today's world. Each chapter covers a major area in life skills, which neither seems like a lecture nor does it sound like the proverbial parental talk. This book would help other children to learn and inculcate skills that will enable them to understand and lead life in a constructive and peaceful manner. This book is designed according to the developmental stages of the students. It focuses on life skills like selfawareness, problem solving etc. through several case studies, which gives us an insight into the life of students. Moreover, there is a pivotal role of role plays as well, wherein a student comes across many situations that he/she may encounter and overcome the best possible and positive manner. These two are the keys and most remarkable points regarding this programme.

• Ms. Archana Malla, Sapphire International School, Noida
  This guidebook provides a basic overview of what it takes to make it in today's world. Each chapter covers a major area in life skills, which neither seems like a lecture nor does it sound like the proverbial parental talk. This book would help other children to learn and inculcate skills that will enable them to understand and lead life in a constructive and peaceful manner. This book is designed according to the developmental stages of the students. It focuses on life skills like selfawareness, problem solving etc. through several case studies, which gives us an insight into the life of students. Moreover, there is a pivotal role of role plays as well, wherein a student comes across many situations that he/she may encounter and overcome the best possible and positive manner. These two are the keys and most remarkable points regarding this programme.

• Ms. Nishima S. Pathak, Vice Principal, P.M.S Public School, Moradabad
  Holistic development of the child is the aim of every educational institution. Teaching Life Skills from an early age helps an individual to grow into a complete human being. I found this programme to be truly comprehensive. This programme has brought a considerable change in teaching pedagogy in a positive way. It has enough guidance for parents as well. iSmart has made teaching-learning completely smart & effective. The students undertaking this course feel themselves transformed and that is the real success of it. I wish all the best to team Quality Education Asia for this.