STRESS BUSTERS

Encouraging supportive relationships is crucial for the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of individuals, as they satisfy fundamental human necessities and enhance the overall quality of life.

Who is supporting you? The presence of social support reduces stress hormones and extends human lifespan.

Count on family and colleagues who are there to support and encourage you.

The establishment of supportive relationships is critical in fostering physical health, emotional wellness, and individual development. Cultivating positive interpersonal relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and members of the community strengthens the framework of society, enriches our lives, and increases our resilience. Not only are individuals supported by engaging in supportive relationships, but doing so is also vital to the development of a more compassionate, interconnected, and caring global society.

RECREATIONAL CULTURAL DANCE

Recreational Cultural Dance for Youth is a dynamic and engaging activity that integrates the joy of movement, cultural discovery, and social interaction to promote the holistic development of young individuals. Cultural dance is primarily recreational, emphasizing enjoyment and individual development. The program involves the exploration and celebration of various cultural dance styles, providing youth with an avenue to connect with their heritage, manifest their creative talents and build essential life skills. Recreational cultural dance for youth promotes an inclusive and vibrant experience, physical fitness, emotional well-being, cultural awareness, a sense of community and a positive foundation for personal development.

Learning intricate dance routines requires discipline and focus. Learn how to explore their creativity within the framework of traditional dance forms, learning to express emotions and stories through movement. Learn how to improve their cardiovascular health, flexibility, and overall fitness through the dance forms' dynamic movements and energetic nature. Learn to concentrate on specific movements, follow choreography, and work collaboratively with others in the dance group.

Participants will learn to build understanding and respect for diverse perspectives within the group. Learn how to gain insights into the diversity of cultures, challenge stereotypes, and promote cultural sensitivity. Participants will learn the background of the dance. Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Dr. Dorothy Anthony

The Role of economic inequality in maintaining social injustice and environmental sustainability.

I have the opportunity to study an unequal and unjust world without equality and equity. It is in addition to climate change and concepts such as economic inequality, social justice, and environmental sustainability. I am confronting a political imbalance between sustainability and social justice. Jeopardizing the interests of the poor and marginalized groups has resulted in exclusion, unsustainability, inequity, and a lack of privilege, rather than fostering sustainability and inclusion. The central principle in issues like food production is the inevitable criticism of endless uncertainty, which arises from opposition to engagement with social justice.

There is a need to emphasize the importance of bringing social justice to the fight for sustainability. In contrast, social justice advocates increasing ideas of sustainability on the agenda of the environment and politics. How do we reconcile physical sustainability, the need for satisfaction, and equal opportunities within and between generations? In discussing sustainability and social justice obstacles, I will use the examples of food production and farming, varieties of seeds, food choices, the impact of technology, terminator, biotech, etc., on food. Why are we using modes of technology to modify or terminate crops, which seem to mark a major turning point in the history of farming through destruction?

Dr. Dorothy A.

SCHOOLING AND COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption in education systems throughout human history, impacting learners, teachers, and school administrators, leading to the closure of schools and various learning spaces. COVID-19 has impacted the student population and disrupted traditional educational practices, resulting in many schools and higher education institutions discontinuing face-to-face teaching. These led to innovation, the implementation of an alternative education system, and assessment strategies for digital learning. The various challenges range from a “major economic downturn, job losses, widespread protests over racial injustice, and the tangible health threat of COVID-19” (Megan et al., 2020).

How will the students, teacher, and parent face such confusion and continuous uncertainty? How can the teacher carry out the assessment? We know that when education systems collapse, peace, prosperous and productive societies cannot be sustained. Therefore, urgent action from all is required to prevent a learning crisis from becoming a generational catastrophe. To combat the pandemic challenge, we have implemented numerous standards like social distancing and restrictive movement policies, which have significantly disrupted traditional educational practices. The sudden and incredibly challenging nature of the pandemic necessitated significant changes in many aspects of life. The hardship affected both the poor and the wealthy in a different capacity. The newcomers, Indigenous groups, people with disabilities, and racialized families are worse off in one way or another. 

Recommendation

The teaching profession needs better training in new methods of education delivery and maintaining continuity. Controlling the suppression of the virus's transmission is crucial to avert future national and local outbreaks, (assuming there are any genuine ... ) Schools have the opportunity to re-assess what is best for young people and promote health literacy, healthy habits, and awareness of risky behaviour. These should not be underestimated. Not only should the students' behaviours be impacted by knowledge-based health cultures, but families and communities should also be included.  Once the restriction lifts, we should monitor school dropouts closely. With all this, cooperative learning is necessary if the students can collaborate. Students can participate in various activities, including small working groups, storytelling, role-playing, audio and virtual labs, arts, music, and dance, as they connect with offline activities.

Conclusion

The prolonged period of closure and online learning will have a significant impact on student achievement. Students are returning to school and adjusting to different academic skills. Therefore, teachers need to be ready to assist students who are falling behind academically and experiencing disruptions in their learning due to the crisis. These changes in teaching and learning methodologies have consequences for education. To unleash the potential of individuals' collective fulfillment in all areas of students' lives through education investment, we need an inclusive change in education delivery. This will enable children and youth to regain their full potential and secure their promised futures. All stakeholders in education should strive to implement these changes; there are still essential education services, fundamental aspirations, untapped resources, and unlimited potential for all students to benefit from.