Need for Transformation
in our School Education
In the 21st
Century how can we be so sure that our traditional school education is enough
for our children to prepare them for the future competitive world. With the
advent of new technology, we see a growing need to pace ourselves much faster
towards our goals.
10 years ago, we were not so much
into networking and social connectivity through different sources of social
media sites like Whats-app, Facebook, Hike, Twitter. Accordingly in this world
of Name, Fame & Image our children need to be more outgoing with strong set
of Personal & Moral Values. Today information is available in abundance but
what needs to be rectified is to apply appropriate filters to that unguided and
untamed information.
In such an open and much
demanding world of today, it is inappropriate if we say that schools can
completely groom our children and make up for what we get through learning
something extra. Learning Extra means developing our Children beyond having a
Good Academic Grades and a Competent Lifestyle, but rather lead a more
Confident & Self Regulated Life through Value Education and Life Skills.
Values and Life Skills adopted in these formative years of School Life will surely
help to develop much more Emotionally Sound & Vigilant Individuals who
would further lay down the foundation of a more Progressive & Ethical
Society.
Till date we are only working on the headware of our Children but now is the time to actually work on headware and heartware together. By adopting new soft ways of teaching inclusive of joy of learning, rhythm of thoughts and we need to do strengthen the Tender Spirits of Our Children, who would not only Be the Change but would also be the Change.
Till date we are only working on the headware of our Children but now is the time to actually work on headware and heartware together. By adopting new soft ways of teaching inclusive of joy of learning, rhythm of thoughts and we need to do strengthen the Tender Spirits of Our Children, who would not only Be the Change but would also be the Change.
Need is for a Dynamic Educational
set up to adapt as per the fast changing needs of today, so as to guide,
influence and advocate our Children through conflicting situations and copying
with pressures of life.
With Pro-active planning,
designing and execution of customized programs as per the individual needs felt
and realized we need to not only tame their behaviour but develop attitude
towards self commitment and promote
maximum Life Long learning through reflection, research and consistent
evaluation.
Most Genres through which we can enhance Life Skills
1.
Interpersonal
Skills. Are the most appropriate section of
our system to be enhanced, which contains
a.
Guiding others.
b.
Resolving conflicts and negotiate.
c.
Advocate and influence.
d.
Cooperate with others.
2.
Life Long
Learning Skills.
a.
Take responsibilities for learning.
b.
Reflect and evaluate.
c.
Learn through research.
d.
Use information and communication technology.
3.
Communication
skills.
a.
Read with understanding.
b.
Convey & express ideas in writing.
c.
Speak to inspire the most.
d.
Active listening.
e.
Keen observation.
4.
Decision
Making Skills.
a.
Pro Active Planning.
b.
Solve problems and make decisions.
c.
Overcoming pre-conceived notions and ruling out
doubts.
