EMRS Hostel Warden flashcards

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Article 21A

The Indian Constitution article inserted by the 86th Amendment (2002) that makes free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.

Tropic of Cancer

An imaginary latitude line at about 23.5°N that passes through eight Indian states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Syllogism valid conclusion

A conclusion that must be true whenever the premises are true. For example, from 'All A are B' and 'All B are C', it necessarily follows that 'All A are C'.

Circular seating facing centre

When people sit around a circular table facing the centre, a person's left-hand side is in the clockwise direction and the right-hand side is in the anticlockwise direction.

Compound interest formula

The formula CI = P[(1 + R/100)^T − 1], where P is principal, R is annual rate percent, and T is time in years, compounded annually.

Work and time formula

If A alone can finish a work in x days and B alone in y days, then working together they finish it in xy/(x+y) days, provided they work at constant rates.

Subject-verb agreement rule

A singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Phrases like 'one of the boys' take a singular verb because the subject is 'one'.

Active to passive voice

The object of the active sentence becomes the subject; the verb becomes a form of 'be' plus past participle; the original subject becomes 'by + agent' or is omitted.

संधि

दो वर्णों के मेल से होने वाले परिवर्तन को संधि कहते हैं। स्वर संधि के पाँच भेद हैं-दीर्घ, गुण, वृद्धि, यण और अयादि।

समास

दो या दो से अधिक शब्दों के मेल से बने शब्द को समास कहते हैं। इसके मुख्य भेद तत्पुरुष, कर्मधारय, द्विगु, द्वंद्व, बहुव्रीहि और अव्ययीभाव हैं।

Zone of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's concept describing the gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can do with adult or peer guidance; scaffolding helps learners work within this zone.

Kohlberg conventional morality

The second level of Kohlberg's moral development, where moral reasoning is based on social approval (good boy/good girl) and maintaining law and order.

Hostel visitor register

A record maintained by the warden noting each visitor's name, relation to the student, purpose of visit, and time in and out, to ensure student safety.

Sick room procedure

A sick student is moved to the sick room, given first aid, and examined by a doctor; parents are informed immediately in serious cases, and the medical register is updated.

Stock register

A record in a residential school that logs every item received and issued, with date, quantity, and signature, and is periodically verified physically for accountability.

Cash book

A book of accounts recording all receipts and payments of the hostel, supported by vouchers preserved for audit; large unaccounted cash should not be kept.

ORS preparation

Oral Rehydration Solution is prepared by dissolving one standard packet in one litre of clean water; it is given in small frequent sips during diarrhoea to prevent dehydration.

First aid for burns

Cool the burn under running water for at least ten minutes, do not apply ice or toothpaste, and cover with a sterile cloth before seeking medical help.

EMRS purpose

Eklavya Model Residential Schools provide quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe children, focusing on holistic development including sports, arts, and skill education.

PESA Act 1996

The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act extends Panchayati Raj to Scheduled Areas and recognizes tribal self-governance and community rights over local resources.

UNCRC 1989

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by India in 1992, guarantees children's rights to survival, development, protection, and participation.

POCSO Act 2012

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act mandates reporting of sexual offences against children; failure to report such an offence is itself punishable.

NESTS

The National Education Society for Tribal Students, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, implements and manages the Eklavya Model Residential Schools scheme.

Piaget concrete operational stage

The stage from about 7 to 11 years when children develop conservation, classification, and logical thinking about concrete objects, but not yet abstract hypothetical reasoning.

Heimlich manoeuvre

A first-aid procedure for choking in conscious children over one year, using abdominal thrusts to expel a blocked airway; back blows are given first for children.

Inclusive education

An approach where all children, including those with disabilities and from marginalized groups, learn together in the same classroom with necessary adaptations and support.

Right to Education Act 2009

Indian law guaranteeing free and compulsory education to children aged 6–14, prohibiting corporal punishment, and mandating safe, child-friendly school environments.

Childline helpline

The toll-free number 1098 in India that provides emergency assistance and support to children in distress, including rescue and counselling.

Admission register

A residential school record containing each student's name, parentage, date of birth, address, category, and previous school details, used for identification and official reporting.

Anaemia in adolescents

A condition of low haemoglobin common in adolescent girls, prevented by iron-folic acid supplementation, balanced diet, and menstrual hygiene management.

Culturally responsive pedagogy

A teaching approach that uses learners' cultural backgrounds, languages, and experiences as resources, improving engagement and retention of tribal students.

Alphabet position trick

A reasoning method where letters are converted to numbers (A=1 to Z=26) to detect constant or alternating shifts in coding-decoding and series questions.