27. Eduthoughts-10

This is the first  assignment given to the  trainees of the 2013-14 batch. It was expected  to be submitted by email.

Ms.  Lekshmi Gopal,  the student editor  recently mailed me  the following ‘eduthoughts’ presented by trainees of  the college and documented by the students of  the English Optional.

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2/12/13

Thought: Opinions

Today’s thought was about opinions that one has about oneself. Don’t devaluate yourself. Building up self esteem is very important. One should never be a crab who tries to pull down others at the time of their excellence. Love yourself and be the best.

3/12/13

Thought: Suicidal tendency in children.

Suicidal tendency in children is exponentially increasing as per government statistics. Over pampering children  has made them so sensitive. Problem solving ability should be developed among them. It is the responsibility of teachers primarily, to look after children, to comfort them, be approachable to them and guide them in proper direction to face the ever-changing world and its challenges.

4/12/13

Thought: How to be beautiful.

Beauty is not only physical but is internal. Your actions show your beauty. The example set by Malala Yousouf is class apart and her example explains this thought well enough. Beauty should be defined in terms of the virtuousness that one possesses.

5/12/13

Thought: Rash driving by two wheeler drivers.

 Two wheelers are build to transport one or two members easily.What we see in road is just the opposite. Over load in vehicles are dangerous to both passengers and co-travellers on road. Avoid children below ten years of age in two wheelers. Helmet should be must for both the passengers.

6/12/13

Thought: Reluctance of male teachers to enter the field of primary education.

Fewer wages and no choice for promotion are the factors that hinder male teachers from coming into this profession. Value education should be imparted, if not child looses direction in life. Responsibility is with teachers both male and female. Teachers at primary level should be respected like other professionals. Children should be made aware of the dignity of teaching profession.

9/12/13

Thought: Importance of Mother tongue.

Every language has its own importance, its own history and pedigree. Learning a new language always a advantage and learning that doesn’t make one forget one’s own mother tongue. People who forget mother tongue are to be blamed not the new language. For a multi lingual country like India a lingua franca like English is must. To achieve greater goals one should have bilingual competence.

10/12/13

Thought: Human rights Day

Today‘s thought was about Human rights- its importance;evolution; formation; and implementation. Child abuse, old age homes, atrocities against women, crime rates are increasing day by day. India is the largest country in terms of slavery. Bangladesh is known for human trafficking. In spite of all this, voice of the  underprivileged is still unheard. Rousseau‘s statement “Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains” is striking in this scenario.

11/12/13

Thought: Friendship

In old times bonds were stronger. Now friends are superficial as they don’t share deep bonds. The more facilities we have the less honest we are in a relationship. Now friends are through Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp. Closest friends are the friends that we get during our adolescent age. Good friends will make us a refined person.

12/12/13

Thought : Lack of self confidence.

Parents and teachers play a crucial role in developing self confidence in children. It can be  achieved through experience only. Lower self confidence is because of comparison with brighter students. The advice that Arjuna got from lord Krishna and Vivekananda from Sri Ramakrishna is to believe in yourself. Do your level best with what you have.

13/12/13

Thought: Religious Integrity.

Every religion aims at unity of man. God is one, man divided him. Religion is not a line to divide people but to unite them. Followers of religion alter the religious words to fulfil their own interests. Leaders or followers of one religion should understand flaws in their religion and should rectify it for betterment of humanity.