Archive for August, 2007
Small wins
The Past Week: 08.27.07 � 09.01.07
This week, the reasons for not reaching my intended goals is my fault � nothing in the field set me back � just my own self. Therefore it would be boring to discuss why and how I did not prioritize certain activities over others.
What is interesting […]
Read More..>>Being creative about fact finding
Week 20.08 � 25.08
� Determine the top five in-demand Indian industries
While attempts were made to do this, I was unsuccessful at reaching a conclusion. The career consultants I’ve contacted said either: a) they could not make general comments about industries but would be able to […]
Demand for vocation computer-training receiving mixed response so far
My major goal for this week was to finalize the survey and conduct it for the target audience of 150 people. The purpose of the survey was to assess demand for the vocational training, as well as willingness to migrate for computer-based jobs after the training.
I did translate and finalize the survey this week, […]
Unable to type report, but survey has been designed
My major goal for this week was to type up the report on the top jobs, as well as finish designing a survey to determine the demand for a job-focused computer course.
Due to poor time management, I never set aside enough time this week to get any momentum on compiling the report. Thus, I have […]
learning lessons that are pushing me forward
So, I feel that my past blogs have largely focused on what I have NOT accomplished. For a change, although I did no accomplish all my weekly goals, I would like to highlight one of my breakthroughs. I’ve been teaching English to the students at the Teacher’s College with the aim of learning how the […]
Read More..>>The first mile is the hardest
Well, it has been a while since I last wrote (a result of no electricity and a trip to Ahmedabad). My main goal that I had wanted to achieve by now was the completion of the first unit of the four unit teacher training curriculum. This was an especially important goal as I am aiming […]
Read More..>>Anemia awareness…part deux!
My goal for my first week in Bagar was to understand the work Lisa did in Jhaatavas and to assess the effectiveness of the tests done and medicine distributed before. Lisa tested 123 people overall. The average women’s HB count was ~9.5 and 89 of the women had an HB count ˜10 and were anemic. […]
Read More..>>Major turn in curriculum development
My major goal was to continue to support Anjuli in her cause to develop the curriculum while I attended an Indicorps workshop in Ahmedabad. One major development was the discovery of freely available curriculum from the Microsoft Unlimited Potential program. The curriculum is available translated into different languages, including English and Hindi. After examining the […]
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