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This is a common view outside classrooms in India

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For decades, teachers have dealt with naughty kids the same way.

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There are several reasons why a student may not pay attention in class

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There are several reasons why a student may not pay attention in class
(ADHD) (Bad Diet) (Sleep deprivation) (Genetics)

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But there’s no good reason to believe that reprimanding is the right way forward

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That’s why we decided to change punishment into creation.

One fold at a time.

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ITC Classmate presents,

Folding Away Punishment (Unit)

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A place of creativity, mindfulness and fun

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We urged teachers to change a simple classroom behaviour.

Every time a student disrupts a class, or doesn’t pay attention.

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The teacher will send them to the Attention Station

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Where they will get a sheet of paper to fold.

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For instance, a student not paying attention during Geography class

will be asked to make a mountain using Origami.

A student not paying attention in a Biology class

will be asked to make an animal.
A student not paying attention during History lessons
will be asked to make a historical monument.

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Why?

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Research show Origami -

- Improves focus & concentration

- Enhances creativity

- Improves fine motor skills

- Improves visualization skills

- Develops imagination

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Thank you