A Guide to SMART Goals for Teachers

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  Learning objectives in lesson planning serve as clear statements that describe what learners will be able to accomplish by the end of a lesson . They are crucial components of effective lesson planning. Teachers can make learning objectives SMART by following these guidelines: 1. Specific : Clearly define what students are expected to learn. Avoid vague language and ensure the objective is precise and focused. 2. Measurable : Include criteria that allow for assessment of whether students have achieved the objective. This could involve quantifiable measures like scores, percentages, or observable behaviors. 3. Achievable : Ensure that the objective is realistic and attainable within the given context of time, resources, and students' capabilities. 4. Relevant : Connect the objective to the broader goals of the curriculum and ensure its importance and relevance to students' learning needs and interests. 5. Time-bound: Specify a timeframe within which the objective shoul
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Measles


Measles is a viral infection that is caused by Rubeola/morbillivirus. It was thought to be a very puzzling disease in the 18th century as many children were badly affected by it especially by the age of 15 many had developed the symptoms of measles. With the passage of time, after examining the blood samples of the patients, scientists isolated the measles virus and prepared a vaccine successfully to be used against it. Later, measles vaccine was combined with mumps and rubella and marketed as MMR vaccine. This vaccine is administered at the ninth month of age and then a booster dose is given after 2-5 years depending on the prevalence of the disease in the specific country or region. It can also be caused in elders if their immunity is compromised or they hadn’t been given vaccine in early age. Even pregnant women can catch it.  

Causes

It is a contagious disease that is transmitted through surfaces as well as airborne droplets of the infected person. Once the virus finds its way in the body, it starts multiplying in the respiratory tract specifically in the nose and throat and then goes systemic. Traditionally, it is thought that it spreads during spring season when mangoes start ripening. It may be a myth but it's generally seen in South Asian region during that season specifically.

Symptoms

After 10-14 days of exposure to the measles virus, symptoms appear as

  • fever
  • tiny pinkish spots or rashes
  • itching
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • irritation in the eyes due to conjunctivitis

There are certain complications too with this disease as patients reported encephalitis (rare), bronchitis (inflammation of bronchi) as well as pneumonia that are very serious conditions.

Management 

Since measles is a viral disease hence it can’t be treated. However, it can be managed following these medicines and supplements.

  • Paracetamol 
  • Vitamin A supplement (in order to bring down the complications and mortality in children due to measles)
  • Complete bed rest
  • Antibiotics are also recommended in other complications (like bacterial diseases) that develop along with measles.

Prevention

  •  It is very important to get measles vaccine to avoid this illness in the long run.
  • If somebody catches this disease, he should be isolated because it’s contagious and can affect other healthy people in the surrounding.

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  1. Unknown5 November 2021 at 15:59

    Parents should vaccinate their children to control the spread

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