A famous adage “Only know what is necessary”, should be pinned on the school’s noticeboard, to rampant the message for the teachers who follow old school thoughts. Specialized subjects that ought to be known for future careers should be included right from the lower standards.
A great man once quoted, “Education is not the learning of facts, it is rather the training of the mind to think.” I strongly believe that factual information must not be crammed into children’s brains, but rather be given hands-on training in real life situation. In the olden days, the Gurukul System of education imparted knowledge to students verbally in a narrative and creative story telling method. The system employed a simplified content for better understanding of all the subjects. The gurus embarked the students onto the journey to face realities and worldly evils.
A teacher should examine a student’s weakness and strengths, and motivate them to improve. schools should openly communicate about the flaws of a child. Other than academics, encourage the child to indulge in learning the life skills. The most valuable lesson that should be taught is to accept the loss, and evolve from it like a phoenix.
Moreover, a teacher should also guide on the nuances of life. Teach about the maneuvering of a brain to make the right choices when standing at the brink of the fork path of life. Teach how love works, what is it that brings people of all kind together. Was the Big Bang really true? Why was the Earth once full of joy now a world of suffering and pain.
February, 2024
