VARANASI: With only a week's time left for the board examinations, frequently checking social networking sites, messages and calls are not good for the concentration of board examinees. While the helpline section on the website of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mentioned that at this juncture students need self control and try to refrain from logging on to the net, counsellors and teachers across the city are also accepting this fact.
According to CBSE coordinator in Varanasi, VK Mishra, students are more dependent on gadgets and social networking sites to relax between long hours of studies, which is dangerous. The urge to connect with friends on websites is understandable but they should compromise on it during this time. It is either better to switch off the mobile phones or should hand it over to their parents if they cannot control.
On the other hand, Dr Punam Rani Shukla, senior research scientists and psychologist at Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University ( BHU) opined that spending time on internet to get some refreshment while studying is not good, as it strains the eyes leading to dry eyes, senseless fingers (Carpel Syndrome), headache and irritation. "Many students complain that they cannot control their internet addiction as they get used to downloading movies, videos, facebook updates and even watching television on their cell phones and laptops. This leads to stress, depression and a lot of physical anxiety during examination time," she informed further.
It is worth mentioning here that the CBSE board examination will begin from March 1 while UP board examination are scheduled to start from March 16. According to CBSE, coordinator, Mishra, as many as 11, 313 students from the district will be appearing for class XII examination, while, 2,585 students have opted for class X board examinations.
According to Mishra, a number of workshops and counselling sessions are being conducted in different CBSE affiliated schools in the city.
Apart from introducing students about the career prospects ahead, we are also dealing with stress levels. In fact CBSE has uploaded a short documentary film 'Smile Through Stress' on its website. All the schools have been informed to screen this film for students in class rooms, schools have also been advised to make their own documentaries if possible and screen them for students. On the hand, CBSE has also announced its toll free counselling session from February 01 to April 17. Students can dial 1800 11 8004 for free counselling, while the general queries will be answered by the operators, students will be connected to the principals or counsellors in case of exam related anxiety or stress, he informed further. According to him, most of the children spoil their daily schedule during exams, it is advisable not to change their routine all of a sudden before the exams.
A little meditation and slight yoga asans like shav asana and breathing exercises can be helpful, said Dr Shukla adding a little fear of exam is good, but it should not reach the level of stress where students feel vomiting, stomach ache, fever and other physical problems. Nearly 60 per cent students in the age group of 13 to 18 suffer from examination phobia.
"Plenty of students undergo stress during examination time, and most of them are those who are preparing for competitive and entrance examinations. It is not advisable to stay aloof, covered at home and cutting all social contacts during examination time.
In fact, one should give 2-3 hours to leisure activities, like indoor games, brisk walk, listening to some light music and talking to friends," she said adding that parents who have high expectations from their children in highly competitive entrance examinations like medical and engineering must not pressurise them with their hopes, but let them explore their capabilities.
According to CBSE coordinator in Varanasi, VK Mishra, students are more dependent on gadgets and social networking sites to relax between long hours of studies, which is dangerous. The urge to connect with friends on websites is understandable but they should compromise on it during this time. It is either better to switch off the mobile phones or should hand it over to their parents if they cannot control.
On the other hand, Dr Punam Rani Shukla, senior research scientists and psychologist at Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University ( BHU) opined that spending time on internet to get some refreshment while studying is not good, as it strains the eyes leading to dry eyes, senseless fingers (Carpel Syndrome), headache and irritation. "Many students complain that they cannot control their internet addiction as they get used to downloading movies, videos, facebook updates and even watching television on their cell phones and laptops. This leads to stress, depression and a lot of physical anxiety during examination time," she informed further.
It is worth mentioning here that the CBSE board examination will begin from March 1 while UP board examination are scheduled to start from March 16. According to CBSE, coordinator, Mishra, as many as 11, 313 students from the district will be appearing for class XII examination, while, 2,585 students have opted for class X board examinations.
According to Mishra, a number of workshops and counselling sessions are being conducted in different CBSE affiliated schools in the city.
Apart from introducing students about the career prospects ahead, we are also dealing with stress levels. In fact CBSE has uploaded a short documentary film 'Smile Through Stress' on its website. All the schools have been informed to screen this film for students in class rooms, schools have also been advised to make their own documentaries if possible and screen them for students. On the hand, CBSE has also announced its toll free counselling session from February 01 to April 17. Students can dial 1800 11 8004 for free counselling, while the general queries will be answered by the operators, students will be connected to the principals or counsellors in case of exam related anxiety or stress, he informed further. According to him, most of the children spoil their daily schedule during exams, it is advisable not to change their routine all of a sudden before the exams.
A little meditation and slight yoga asans like shav asana and breathing exercises can be helpful, said Dr Shukla adding a little fear of exam is good, but it should not reach the level of stress where students feel vomiting, stomach ache, fever and other physical problems. Nearly 60 per cent students in the age group of 13 to 18 suffer from examination phobia.
"Plenty of students undergo stress during examination time, and most of them are those who are preparing for competitive and entrance examinations. It is not advisable to stay aloof, covered at home and cutting all social contacts during examination time.
In fact, one should give 2-3 hours to leisure activities, like indoor games, brisk walk, listening to some light music and talking to friends," she said adding that parents who have high expectations from their children in highly competitive entrance examinations like medical and engineering must not pressurise them with their hopes, but let them explore their capabilities.
