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Courses

to improve spoken English, Public speaking, Job Interview training, Personality development, Confidence and Online meeting etiquette. Training based on principles of scientific temper and humanism. Each module (2,3,4-Star modules) consists of 6, 8 and 11 classroom sessions respectively. Every class done online on either Saturday 5.30-7.30pm or Sunday 4.30-6.30pm

51ah Classrooms, class timings, Whatsapp coordination groups, Scripts, Roster

We welcome Teachers, Pedagogy Experts, Resource persons, Experts . . .

who wish to teach, impart know-how, work with young, often disadvantaged people on a volunteer basis.You would need to attend the classroom on Saturday or Sunday 4.30 to 6.30pm Indian Std Time, once a month (at least). Notable faculty currently serving are 

About 51ah

1. What is 51ah? Article 51A(h) of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be the duty of every citizen 'to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform'
2. 51ah Trust is a registered volunteer run education and training service to develop public speaking, spoken english, job interview training, personality development. Training is based on scientific and humanist principles.
3. 51ah background In 2013 a group of IIT Madras students set up a club to promote scientific temper. A professor close to this group suggested the name Club 51AH after article 51AH of the indian constitution that requires every citizen to develop scientific temper. 51AH comes to life once again to give common people a platform to express their views and interact with mutual respect and use scientific temper while addressing day to day problems
4. Who can join 51ah Everyone is welcome! We wish to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of India and the wider world
5. Why join 51ah? - Improve English, confidence, public speaking, job interview practice, Make new friends develop a professional network, Tackle misinformation and stereotypes, Teach at 51ah - Be the change you wish to see
6. Do’s and dont's - Being kind is more important than being right, You can post freely on 51ah English, Kannada, Hindi WA channels and tag 51ah FB, Mentor group is strictly for office messages, See whatsapp Mentor group ‘description’ for link to Show and Student Rosters, It’s ok to question / discuss / debate / share ideas but never make it personal, Mutual respect is key!
7. 51ah adopts the principles of Critical Pedagogy. The classroom sessions are about sharing ideas and thoughts, a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where teachers and students all participate equally 

Trustees and Admins

Show Roles

1. Welcome / Closing act = Render a song, poem. To be available for rehearsal Wed or Thu 6-7.30pm
2. Moderator = Runs the show on the basis of a given script. To be available for rehearsal Wed or Thu 6-7.30pm
3. Timekeeper = Provides visual and audible time alerts. To be available for rehearsal Wed or Thu 6-7.30pm
4. OQ Checker = Open question checker highlights non-open questions if any. To be available for rehearsal Wed or Thu 6-7.30pm
5. Panelist = Intro yourself briefly, Speak for 6min on the topic. Answer questions from the mentor, spl guest or other panelists. Ask other panelists questions.
6. Main Mentor and Co-Mentor = In 1 min intro yourself, your work, your social work and maybe say something on the topic. Write down (please keep pen and paper handy) a 1-2 questions for each of the 6 panelists. You will be called on to ask questions to any 2 panelists. Please keep your questions brief (30secs). If you wish to share an opinion or offer advice, panelists will be delighted to listen to you before / after the show. Be available for rehearsal Wed or Thu 6-7.30pm (and optional - mentor mtg Sunday 10am)
7. Special guest = Speak for 6min - Intro yourself, your work, your social work maybe say something on the topic. Write down (please keep pen and paper handy) a 1-2 questions for each of the 6 panelists. You will be called on to ask questions to any 2 panelists. Please keep your questions brief (30secs). If you wish to share an opinion or offer advice, panelists will be delighted to listen to you before / after the show.

Objection / Conflict resolution

1. Before you post: Please remember that you alone are responsible for what you post. Admin does not have the facility to delete posts. Please bear in mind that 51ah is primarily an online education service, not a whatsapp fwd / entertainment / chit chat group
2. Before you complain: a) please msg the person directly with your reservations b) you may bring the matter to the attention of Dr. Krishna Mohan or Ms Sushma who will open a CR (conflict resolution) room where the matter can be discussed in private with all the stakeholders
3. If you are unhappy with an admin decision or unhappy with admin interaction you have the right to ask for a 51ah case Tracking number. Cases will be looked into by 51ah Trust, whose decision will be final
4. Thank you in advance