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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Heat stroke


 


The temperature was high and air was dry. Water was dripping through eyes though I was not weeping, still tears were oozing out. What’s the reason? I checked the temperature and surprised to see it was 40°C. Well, everybody is bearing the worst effect of global warming around the world, it’s heat stroke! This is also known as Sun stroke.

The first heat wave hit different areas in South Asian region badly and took lives of many in 2015. People were not aware of such health risk before. Various campaigns were run by private and public sectors to create  awareness among the masses about the severity of this heat stroke and associated health risks . Media played major role in this campaign and guided What to do in this situation.

So what’s heat stroke?

It’s a condition that is caused due to the elevating temperature in the surrounding. The affected person faints, it appears as a kind of abrupt heat attack that leaves person unconscious at times.

The question that raises our eyebrow at this point is 

Can our body not adjust with the temperature changes of the surrounding?

The point is our body regulates body temperature and can maintain it to appropriate levels by  thermoregulation that is under the control of hypothalamus (a small part near the pituitary gland and located at the base of the brain). Due to heat effect our body perspires and water is evaporated thereby keeps our body cool. This is the basic mechanism of body cooling.

If the body fails to regulate body temperature due to intense temperatures or high humidity in the surrounding then it causes the stroke which may prove fatal if the person doesn’t get any first aid.

Symptoms

  • Severe headache
  • Hyperthermia (increased body temperature)
  • Fainting
  • Dryness of eyes and tongue
  • Troubled breathing 
  • Sudden energy loss
  • No sweating 
  • Redness of face and other exposed body parts
  • Muscle cramps 
  • Tachycardia (Increased heart rate)

How to cope up with this situation?

  • Move the person to a cool place
  • Apply ice cubes on the exposed parts

The person can also

  • take water and some sweet thing 
  • take shower with cold water if possible
  • try deep breathing 
Precautionary measures 

  • Drink plenty of fluids (water, juices)
  • Avoid direct heat exposure 
  • Stay in an air-conditioned area or where proper ventilation is there
  • Wear light and breathable clothes
  • Avoid strenuous exercise 
  • Eat light food

Note 

Patients with complicated health issues as well as senior citizens should take special precautions.

Traditional management 

  • Keep onions 
  • Drink lemonade 


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