Thursday 29 October 2015

TIPS FOR WRITING CBT (Computer-Based Tests or Examinations)


The new trend in the field of education requires that candidates utilize the latest information communication technology in writing examination. Unlike the conventional pen and paper examination, computer-based examination requires that candidates will take their test or examination by using the computer and the Internet. Many students these days, owing to technology phobia, are always jittery about taking CBT examinations. Today I want to allay your fears and give you these useful tips on how to approach CBT examinations. These are some of the things you need to do.

Friday 23 October 2015

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION

A successful result depends on good preparation and appropriate behaviour during the examination. You should be reminded of the following tips for a successful examination:

  • Stay calm and focused; avoid anxiety as much as possible.
  • Read the instructions slowly - at least twice before you start.
  • Ask for clarification (if needed) from the invigilators and follow instructions as may be given by the invigilators.   
  • Fill out personal details first (as required) before proceeding with the examination.
  • Select questions that you can attempt better.
  • Divide the time among the questions equally, to avoid running out of time.
  • Think properly before you write your answers.
  • Sketch a rough outline of answers, if possible use Mnemonic to remember the points.
  • Adhere to the time allocations
  • Attempt the necessary number of questions
  • Write clearly, using simple language.

Watch out for tips for writing CBT Examinations Next Week.
Good Luck.
From the Counselling Unit, DLI



Tuesday 20 October 2015

PEACE

SOME NOTABLE QUOTES ON PEACE

  • “ PEACE IS NOT ABSENCE OF CONFLICT, IT IS THE ABILITY TO HANDLE CONFLICT BY PEACEFUL MEANS” Ronald Reagan

  • “PEACE IS A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES AND IT MUST BE TAKEN ONE STEP AT A TIME’’ Lyndon B Johnson

  • ‘’FIRST KEEP PEACE WITH YOURSELF, THEN YOU CAN ALSO BRING PEACE TO OTHERS’’ Thomas A Kempis

  • "PEACE CANNOT BE KEPT BY FORCE; IT CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY UNDERSTANDING” Albert Einstein

  • “ YOU CANNOT SHAKE HANDS WITH A CLENCHED FIST’’ Indira Gandhi

  • “ PEACE COMES FROM WITHIN DO NOT SEEK IT WITHOUT’’ Buddha

  • " PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE” Mother Teresa

  • “ AN EYE FOR AN EYE ONLY ENDS UP MAKING THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND” Mahatma Gandhi

  • “WHEN THE POWER OF LOVE OVERCOMES THE LOVE OF POWER THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE” Jimi Hendrix

LET THIS ALWAYS BE YOUR WORD:

“Lord, make me an instrument of thy Peace where there is hatred, let me sow love”
Francis of Assisi

Friday 9 October 2015

A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE


Hello my dear  friends, the session is gradually winding down. We are getting close to the residential programme which will culminate into the Session's examination. I have this to say to you. Prepare your personal timetable. Devote at least 2 hours everyday to your studies. Ask questions in any course that is not clear to you. Join a study group if you can. Adopt a study habit that suits you. You need to start on time to prepare for your examinations because a stitch in time saves nine.