MS Inaugurates Mock Court Room at MS Junior College
MS Inaugurates Mock Court Room to Promote Practical Legal Education
New Facility to Enhance Experiential Learning for CEC Premium Students
In a unique initiative to promote practical and experiential learning, MS Education Academy has established a state-of-the-art Mock Court Room at MS Junior College, Mehdipatnam, to nurture students aspiring to pursue legal education and careers in the judiciary and other related fields.
Mohammed Lateef Khan, Founder and Chairman of MS Education Academy, inaugurated the facility, which provides students with a courtroom-like environment to participate in simulated court proceedings, conduct mock trials and present arguments based on hypothetical cases. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, giving students an early understanding of courtroom procedures and legal practices.
Promoting Experiential Learning Through the CEC Premium Programme
The Mock Court Room is part of the activity-based learning approach adopted under the Intermediate CEC (Civics, Economics and Commerce) Premium Course. The programme is designed to strengthen students’ research, analytical reasoning, communication and presentation skills while introducing them to the practical dimensions of law and other professional disciplines.
Launched in the academic year 2026–27, the two-year CEC Premium programme is an industry-connected, activity-based and future-oriented integrated commerce course. It incorporates preparation for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) at the Plus Two level, helping students prepare for admission to National Law Universities and explore other professional career pathways.
The programme also seeks to modernise the conventional CEC stream in alignment with evolving industry requirements and the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP).
Industry Exposure and Expert Guidance
The CEC Premium programme offers a comprehensive learning experience through guest lectures by practising professionals from law and other disciplines, experienced faculty for competitive examinations such as CLAT, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the CEC domain.
To ensure individual attention and effective classroom engagement, the programme maintains a maximum class strength of 30 students.
Modern Infrastructure for Holistic Learning
The programme is offered at MS Junior College, IOE Block, Mehdipatnam, which provides dedicated air-conditioned classrooms equipped with individual laptops for students, smart boards and projectors.
The campus also houses a well-equipped library with resources covering politics, law, history and leadership. With the addition of the newly inaugurated Mock Court Room, the institution offers students an integrated learning environment that combines academic instruction with practical exposure.
Beyond the Classroom: Learning Through Activities
The academic schedule combines classroom instruction from Monday to Friday with activity-based learning on Saturdays. Students participate in mock trials, team presentations, group discussions, field visits and industry visits, enabling them to explore real-world applications of their subjects.
Through these initiatives, MS Education Academy aims to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that develops critical thinking, confidence, professional awareness and essential skills for higher education and future careers.
READ MORELiteracy: Imperative for Understanding and Peace
Literacy: Imperative for Understanding and Peace
| “Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” – Kofi Annan (Former UN General Secretary) |
Hi Readers
Did you watch Amir Khan’s movie “Tare Zameen Par”? There is a child character (Ishaan) who cannot figure out the letters written in the books. The letters walk, play, and dance in his eyes. This difficulty with reading and writing is due to the rare disease called dyslexia. It is a specific learning disability that affects reading and language processing. The task of reading itself is an uphill task which is the beginning hurdle for many children.
The next stage of reading is comprehension—the ability to understand the spoken language. It is one of the most challenging tasks for children. Many students can study, but they can’t comprehend the intended message. This difficulty level works as a push factor for a number of students that drive them out of schools.
The most difficult task is decoding. The printed words should turn into spoken words in their heads. This decoding process stands to be the complex level. When children were asked questions orally in a survey, they are three times likely to answer them correctly compared to questions printed on paper.
Another layer are those students who cannot enroll at the very first instance. There are many children who are out of school due to various personal, social, and other reasons. It can be poverty, patriarchy, ethnic conflicts, terrain problems, lack of resources, pandemic, etc.
History
The importance of literacy was first observed at the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO’s) General Conference in 1966.
International Literacy Day is celebrated locally, nationally, and globally. Each layer has its own unique problems that have to be overcome to achieve literacy. On the national level, there should be certain provision that is directed towards achieving literacy in various regions. Like the rights to education inserted into Article 21 in the fundamental rights of our constitution, making compulsory education for all children from age six to fourteen.
At the global level, it directed to examine the problems pertaining to literacy in multilingual settings and improve coordination between organizations and countries to make laws, programs, and governance for easy accessibility of knowledge across different languages. UNESCO felicitates the program and schemes directed towards making education available to citizens in their respective countries.
The rapid cosmopolitan world with heavy immigration has led to the importance of multilingualism and adopting global citizenship. This idea is reflected in the Literacy Day 2024 theme, “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace.”
Literacy in India
The definition of literate person according to the Census of India is a person aged seven and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language.
Literacy Facts
- 2011 Census rate of Literacy in India stands at: 73% (Male literacy outweighs female)
- Statewise Kerala has the highest literacy followed by Mizoram.
- Bihar had the lowest literacy among states.
Inclusive Education: The right to education in India aims to ensure everybody have the access to quality education. It aims to achieve the basic human and civil rights for all. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCERT, 2005) has recommended inclusive schools for learners. To achieve inclusive education, we need various steps to be taken toward inclusiveness in curriculum, classrooms, learning environments, peer groups, teacher, and student relations. Inclusivity means moving away from the rigid textbook to other innovative approaches like cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and the inculcation of various other modern methods of teaching in the curriculum.
Inclusive, on the other level, is the inclusion of various disabilities into mainstream educational settings. The Integrated Education for Handicapped Children (IEHC) program launched in 1974 is considered the first formal step towards inclusion.
Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) ensures they receive equitable educational opportunities alongside their peers. Moreover, there are various trusts and organizations that are actively engaged in making education accessible to all, especially the vulnerable sections of society. Examples: Sankalp, iGive Foundation, Aangan Trust, Pratham, etc.
Poverty: Impact on Literacy
The basic amenities of life like food, water, and shelter are fundamentals of life. Without having enough food to eat, one cannot get an education, and poverty will compel him to work for his sustenance of life. A good resource in hand makes sure that one can get a qualitative education. The onus of eradicating poverty collectively lies with the government of the time.
Poverty is rampant in India, and it restricts millions from attaining education. Poverty reinforces a cycle of educational, economic, and social disadvantage. There is a unique poverty associated with India called “Churning Poverty,” wherein the individual moves frequently in and out of poverty. It is responsible for frequent dropouts from school and remaining backward as compared to their classmates. We are striving towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal which focuses on literacy and education. UNESCO declared that we will achieve universal literacy by the year 2060.
The first step on the ladder of literacy can take you to the higher realms of knowledge. The beginning step counts as the most important. Basic literacy is the first step towards gaining other forms of literacy like financial literacy, health literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, cultural literacy, audio literacy, technological literacy, etc. Literacy is the basic necessity of life in this rapidly changing world where we are surrounded by gadgets and technology. The following quote sums up the importance of digital literacy in the modern world.
| “Soon the digital divide will not be between the haves and the have-nots. It will be between the know-hows and the non-know-hows.” – Howard Rheingold |
Written by: Aijaz Hussain
READ MORETeachers: The Architects of Education System
Teachers: The Architects of Education System
Nostalgic Schooldays: Do we all have nostalgic memories of our school days?
The old school day memories accompany us throughout our life journey. Memories of moments with our classmates and teachers frequently resurface in our minds. A teacher who puts in their utmost effort and offers sincere help becomes a lifelong mentor for their students. The impact of such a teacher is forever on the student. Almost all students have their favorite teacher according to our own personal choices.
Teachers Day is a very special day from both the teacher’s and student’s point of view. The students present personal gifts to their teachers, decorated with beautiful quotes wishing them a happy day. Teachers are excited that their students will treat them specially and students are also excited to present them gifts making their day memorable. The bond between the students and teachers made the learning part effective and memorable.
Teacher-Student Bond
Teachers are the secondary socializing agents. They shape children’s future. At times, the importance of teachers exceeds that of parents, as they ignite the students towards knowledge continuously. Teachers offer an external authority figure, providing a unique perspective that complements parental guidance.
William Butler Yeast famous quote sums it up: “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lightening of a fire.” It is the teacher who kindles the light of knowledge. He aspires every student towards knowledge and wants students to reach a higher level of perfection. Despite being a stranger to their students, he selflessly guides his pupils and brings the best out of them. This makes the teacher-pupil relationship a pious one.
Teachers mold the characters in youths and produce healthy citizens needed for the prosperity of a nation. They are community leaders and role models for students. They are supporters of students at the microscopic level and builders of nations at the macroscopic
| The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” — Alexandra K. Trenfor |
Islam emphasizes attaining knowledge and holds teachers in high regard
In fact, the very first verse to be revealed on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was about reading, knowing, and pen. Emphasis is given on attaining the knowledge through examples like “the seeing,” “the good”, “the light,” and restricting from ignorance through words like “the blind,” and “depth of darkness,”. The importance and respect for teachers have been provided through the story of Prophet Moses (pbuh), one of the five great prophets. He had this distinction of talking with God directly, and Torah is revealed to him too. Despite all the honors, he is commanded to go to Khizr who was not equal to the rank of Moses (pbuh), but he possessed knowledge. Moses (pbuh) with utmost humbleness started to follow his teacher’s footsteps. The character of Khizr and Moses (pbuh) highlights the importance of a teacher and the position of a person who possesses knowledge.
MS Education Academy: – An epitome of synthesis between modern and value-based education
MS Education Academy, an initiative taken by Mohammad Lateef Khan to revolutionize the education system, also has plans to equip re-skilling and up-skilling teachers that join with this prestigious institution. The goal of this institution is to prepare world-worthy individuals equally equipped with modern scientific education and an emphasis on values. At the same time, it has plans for the teachers so that they can efficiently garner the students according to the needs of time.
The MS Education system selflessly provides training camps and continuously enhances the skills of teachers regardless of the year of contract with the institutions. They provide various skill programs to align them with the modern education system. The spiritual health of teachers is as important as their physical health, so that they can efficiently equip students with knowledge and guidance. MS Education Academy understands that the teachers themselves should be the perfect role models for students. They plan accordingly for their spiritual enlightenment by sending teachers to Haj and Umrah at regular interval. MS sends one teacher on Haj every year to gain spiritual blessings.
Teacher’s Day: A Tribute to Nation Builders
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first vice president and second president of India. He was a renown philosopher, scholar, and, above all, a dedicated teacher. He dedicated his birthday to teachers. In response, the government appointed his birth anniversary to be celebrated as Teachers Day on the 5th of September every year.
| “When we think we know, we cease to learn.” Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
Written by: Aijaz Hussain
READ MOREBUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL
Building A Brighter Future for All
Hi, Readers!
Today, we are going to discuss the topic of literacy and its overall impact. But, before we proceed, it’s essential to understand the magnanimity of the global literacy issue.
Despite the hard work by all countries as well as UN towards advancing literacy worldwide, formidable obstacles remain in our path. Millions of individuals, particularly in developing nations of Asia and Africa continue to be in a zone of limited access to quality education and fundamental literacy initiatives. Gender inequities persist, with women and girls bearing the largest burden of literacy. Furthermore, the digital divide has introduced fresh challenges, as our increasingly technology-dependent world demands greater digital literacy for effective communication and access to information.
But why are we talking about literacy today?
Actually, every year on September 8th, the globe comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day. This significant occasion serves as a global reminder of the undeniable role literacy plays in every human life be it a citizen of a developed or a developing country. This day’s main goal is to raise awareness about literacy challenges both locally and globally established by UNESCO in 1966. International Literacy Day aims to bring the issue of illiteracy closer to home, emphasizing that literacy starts with individuals and communities, one person at a time. On this day, we can take proactive steps, such as utilizing platforms like MYJO smart schooling, Its vision is to have access to quality education for every child, every home, You can learn more about MYJO smart schooling here https://myjoschool.com/
For 2023, the theme of International Literacy Day is “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.” This theme underscores the critical role literacy plays in shaping the future and fostering sustainable and harmonious societies. Consequently, literate individuals typically earn higher incomes and experience improved overall health. Moreover, the United Nations reports a prevalence of more negative attitudes towards women in societies with lower literacy levels.
The Plight of Women and Girls: While almost 83 per cent of women and girls globally possess the ability to read and write, a stark gender disparity persists. Shockingly, two-thirds of all illiterate individuals in the world are female. This stark inequality arises due to various factors, including limited educational opportunities for girls. Many times, parents are concerned about the safer and good learning environment for their daughters in India. MS Education Academy provides a safe and good environment for your daughter to learn and grow in life to become an empowered citizen of the nation. https://mseducationacademy.in
When a girl gets a good education, she becomes an active contributor to a nation recent example is the Nigar Shaji a 59-year-old scientist from Tamil Nadu. She holds degrees in electronics and communication engineering and has been with ISRO since 1987, serving in various key roles. Shaji’s remarkable journey culminated in her appointment as the project director of Aditya-L1, and she has also led the Satellite telemetry center at ISRO.
This International Literacy Day, let’s joins hand together for universal literacy and education, with a special emphasis on downtrodden sections of society. By ensuring quality education as a universal right, we can break down barriers and can BUILD A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ALL.
Written by: Mohd. Talib Khan
READ MOREMS CONDUCTS MEMORY SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR ITS TEACHERS
MOHAMMED LATEEF ‘MEMORY’ KHAN CONDUCTS MEMORY SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
To train mind mapping, memory skills, speed reading and creativity
650 MS Teachers benefitted from this 3-day Workshop
A three-day workshop on mind mapping, memory skills, speed reading and creativity was organised at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Hyderabad, T.S. for 650 teachers of the MS Education Academy. MS Education Academy Chairman Mohammed Lateef Khan, who is an expert in mind mapping, memory skills and speed reading provided training to the teachers.
Mohammed Lateef Khan received formal training in mind mapping and memory management from the world-renowned Tony Buzan. He is one of the few experts worldwide who have the privilege of being a Tony Buzan licensed Instructor in mind mapping, memory skills, and speed reading.
After the three-day workshop concluded, Mohammed Lateef Khan stated his belief that the teachers, once trained in techniques for expanding the capacity of the mind and brain, will effectively transfer these skills to the students. He said that the teaching of these techniques has become scarce in recent times. Moreover, he expressed that the world is undergoing rapid transformations, with the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence. Consequently, individuals who possess superior and more efficient cognitive abilities will be the ones sought after in this era.
Allah Almighty has given me the opportunity to give this training to teachers. By venturing across the globe and enrolling in diverse courses, I have obtained extensive knowledge in mind mapping and memory skills. My ultimate goal is to impart these valuable skills to the dedicated staff and students across MS institutions. Therefore, the design of this workshop has been meticulously crafted to facilitate the effective transmission of this knowledge.
As our staff members commenced the three-day workshop, they were initially unaware of the knowledge that awaited them. Nevertheless, their curiosity grew with each passing day, and now, their energy levels are remarkably high. It almost feels as if we were to leave them in the classroom, they would begin enhancing the mental abilities of the students. True recognition of an individual stems from their intellect.
Our aim is to nurture our children’s self-esteem, enabling them to adeptly confront the unique challenges of the modern age. This can only be accomplished through a well-structured educational approach and a complete curriculum that integrates the optimal utilization of memory skills.
By Allah’s grace, MS has designed a curriculum on memory skills and mind mapping so that children can master it. This will In Shaa Allah, improve our academic results, and the feature we are giving our staff and students is extraordinary. We are grateful to Allah Almighty for the possession of these abilities and its training.
IICC (Indian Islamic Cultural Centre) conferred the title of “Memory Khan” on MS Education Academy Chairman Mohammed Lateef Khan on 26 November 2017. During the successful completion of the week-long memory workshop at the Indian Islamic Cultural Centre, the then Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Mr. Suresh Prabhune awarded the title and certificate to Mr. Lateef Khan.
MS Launches MYJO School @ Home
MS Launches MYJO School @ Home
An innovative self-learning kit for students
Hyderabad: To make the learning joyful and interesting during the time of pandemic, the MS Management launched an innovative self-learning kit for school kids. The management launched the kit entitled “MYJO School@Home” on 10th July 2021 at a grand programme attended by a galaxy of Educationists, philanthropists and parents.
“MYJO School@Home” is learning kit designed and produced by the MS Research and Development Department. It is a self-learning kit with full of activities. During the time of pandemic when students are totally aloof from all school activities, this learning and activity kit is appeared as a boon for them.
The kit contains activities and other learning materials as per class and lesson. It has been designed and developed in such a way that the students can learn and study at home by him/ herself under parent’s guidance and supplemented by online teacher’s support. There are total nine activity boxes for each class from Nursery to class V and each student will be provided one activity box every month.
Explaining the kit and its benefits, the Chairman Mohammed Abdul Lateef Khan said, “The parents are worried about the learning gaps of their children as the offline class is totally closed and the online class is snatching their focus. I hope this innovative learning kit will lessen their worries. Now they will be able to engage their children at home.”
The kit contains all the activities required for each class. It also contains a parents’ guide book to help them to guide their children in their study. The parents will be supported by class teacher through online. The teacher will assist parents how to guide their children in their study.
This effort of MS is highly appreciated by the educationists and parents community. Students are also happy to finally get connected with their school activities.
READ MOREStorytelling Competition for Kids
MS CREATIVE KIDS ORGANISED STORY TELLING COMPETITION
MS Creative Kids organised a storytelling competition at Corporate Office yesterday. We firmly believe that extracurricular activities are necessary for the development of a child.
Recitation Competition organized for Little MSians
Hyderabad: The Pre-Primary department organized an “Inter Branch Recitation Competition” for Kindergarteners on 3rd November at Corporate Office of MS Education Academy. “On the whole, 52 students of Class PP1 and PP2 from 9 branches of MS Creative Kids participated in the competition, informed Mrs. Shama, HOD of Pre- Primary. The venue was decorated creatively and beautifully to welcome the tiny tots who were very confident and excited to display their Recitation Skills.
The Vice chairperson of MS Education Academy, Mrs. Nuzhath Khan was the chief guest of the programme. She appreciated the efforts of the students and said such competitions would prepare students to face inter school competitions confidently and develop their confidence. “I am delighted to hear the recitation of little MSians and the confidence with which they presented themselves”, remarked Dr. Syed Misabuddin, Director. He joined with the kids in recitation of rhymes and requested teachers to encourage their curiosity.
The team of board of directors also watched the performance of little MSians and appreciated their efforts. The competition was really tough as every child did a marvelous job. Children too were happy to spend their day differently and the “Bunny – take away” gave a smile on their faces.
This academic year the Pre Primary department conducted various competitions like “Budding Designers”, “Fancy Dress”, and “Show & Tell”. Apart from parallel initiatives like “Activity Based Learning”, introduction of “Brain Gym Exercises” during assembly time, Reflection on Student’s learning through informal assessments, Colour Day celebrations etc.
Alisha Tihama(PP1), Syeda Nuweila Farwa (PP2) got 1st prize and Nusaib Akhtar(PP1) Tauqeer Ahmed(PP2) got 2nd prize in English Recitation. Sumaiya Fatima (PP1, Hassan Ahmed (PP2) bagged 1st prize and Hadi Bushra (PP1) Saud Bin Rasheed Bashmil (PP2) bagged 2nd prize in Hindi Recitation. Whereas Syed Abdul Ahad Ahmed, Maryam Izam, Khaja Omer Rahmani got consolation prizes.
(Reported: Mrs. Shama)
READ MORESuccess is wisely managing personal and professional life
Success is wisely managing personal and professional life
Success is one per cent inspiration and 99 per cent perspiration. Success and progress go hand in hand most of the time. We should keep in mind that there is no short cut to success. A successful person is not the one who has achieved great progress in his / her profession but it is the one who has taken care of life as a whole.
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Success comes with punctuality. And if you have failed in that first endeavour, even if you have accomplished several tasks, they do not give the satisfaction that you yearn for. People don’t decide your success, it is you who decide your own success. At the end of the day, if you have managed both your personal and professional life wisely, then the smile of satisfaction on your tired face is your success.
We have to work wisely all the time. A successful person strikes a balance between his / her personal and professional life. On certain days if you fail to strike that balance; it does not mean you are a failure, it is only a learning experience. Failures are stepping stones towards success only when you learn from your failure. Planning and positive attitude will help you in the long run.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts. Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour. Accumulation of facts is not knowledge. It is when you utilize that knowledge at the right time and right place that measures your success. Being in the limelight for all the wrong reasons is not success for that matter being in the limelight for all the good reasons may not be success either.
In short, success is progression. A well-managed and calculated life with means and ways to handle victory and defeat with an optimistic mind is success.
Ms. Anees Fatima – HOD (Science)
MS Education Academy, Corporate Office
Tips to effectively engage students in classroom
Tips to effectively engage students in classroom
Classroom management creates an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. It is the most important and the most difficult skill a teacher must master. Below are some of the tips to effectively engage students in classroom.
Debates – Debates can help students develop skills in critical thinking public speaking, organization, persuasion reach and team work.
Designer Home Work – One teacher discovered a unique way to add interest to homework assignments and get parents involved. Kids say the technique allows them to be creative and teaches them responsibility.
Differentiated instruction – Differentiate instruction is a teaching approach in which educational content process and product are adopted according to student readiness, interest and learning profile.
Everyday activities – Most students love routine use. Everyday activities offer reinforcement and practices ensure retention and improve end-of-year test result.
Motivation – Teachers should frequently motivate students by engaging their interest, demonstrating the relevance of what they’re learning, displaying enthusiasm and establishing challenging but achievable goals.
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