As an adult (a term which I am still taking time to get a grip with), it is sometimes hard to imagine what my thought process would have been like as a 10-year-old something. If I take my mother’s view into account, I would have been nothing less than an uncontrollable dynamo of chaos, always
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To be normal in an abnormal society?
“Nobody realises that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal”. Camus We don’t need any definition for ‘normal’, but we are ruled by the structure of this label in society. Every single soul is so different; we have different characters, but we are moved around like on a chessboard. Life is like the
A New and Improved Mindset for Education
Unleashing students’ inherent creative potential ought to feature at the very forefront of what the education system stands for. What is proving particularly disconcerting in the 21st century, however, is how increasingly time-consuming and addictive technology has infiltrated and corrupted our schools and universities, detracting from academic vibrancy and crippling social cohesion. Rather than using
Burning Platforms: The Celebration of Those Who Are Pushed Over Those Who Choose to Jump
Adversity – a condition of misfortune, hardship, difficulty, distress, the suffering of an individual from the conditions that surround them. Man’s ability to weather a storm is well-documented and well enshrined in popular culture; the subject of many a Pulitzer-prize winning novel, or academy award winning movie. Heck, our love for the underdog goes all
Power colours the nature of Man
Introduction Power is the ability to control things and people. Power is what makes the United States the greatest nation on earth. Power is what makes South Sudan the poorest country in the world. Power is what makes education practical and applied in the UK, and it is the same power that makes education theoretical
The icon in the woods, by the cabin
To be common and familiar is to be expected. Men enjoy their patterns and comfort, they stray from the anomalies and punish or dignify them, if they refuse to conform. To be different is to be estranged or made into a deity with superhuman qualities. The thought of any of these two consequences makes Camus’
Work isn’t everything
The word “education” comes from Latin, educationem, which means a “rearing or training”. In the past, this used to refer to nurturing children physically and expanding their minds. That should attest to the basic rationale behind education. As for the origin of the word “school”, it comes from Greek, σχολή, pronounced “scholē”. Its earliest meaning
Ain’t no pigeonhole big enough
“Should the role of education be to prepare students for working life, or to broaden their mind?“ The question at hand seems to reinforce, in my view, the idea that our society is hell-bent on commercialising even abstract things such as education. I think that treating education as a product isn’t necessarily the best approach.
Is true education a mental training or a preparation for special pursuits?
What is the main object of education? The word “education” is derived from the Latin word meaning “to draw out”; and true education is to draw out the mental faculties, not a mere “putting in” of knowledge. An educated man is not so much a man who knows a large number of facts but a
Let education uplift society and instill thinking in young minds
The effectiveness of the education system has been debated by scholars and academics for a long time. Critics have lambasted educational institutions for their sole focus on preparing students for the future job market. They blame the education system for curtailing innovation, biases towards select subjects, and confine learning to some pre- set boundaries. There
The power of education
Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world. This is a statement uttered by the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. From my point of view the purpose of education should be to broaden the mind of students. But most people in today’s world have the mentality that
The role of education
In my view, nowadays the role of education is useful only for getting marks and jobs but not for knowledge. Some students only want to get knowledge instead of marks. That is why they are not developed. Remaining all is leaving their technical knowledge after getting a job. This is due to today’s competition, students’
Men do not follow titles, they follow courage
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – Abraham Lincoln Surely, a good beginning makes a good end. Nelson Mandela will be remembered as one of the great statespersons of Africa. Nelson Mandela was named Rolihlahla Dalibhunga, the son of the Thembu tribal chieftain, on 18th July 1918, in a small
Educating Boy To Be A Powerful Leader
“Nearly all men can stand adversity. But if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln I do agree with this quote. When a man can stand adversity, it means that he has a power. A power to control his emotion and to manage his heart when facing problems so that
The Virus of Power
It is practically impossible to find a person who has managed to escape the blows of circumstance. The very idea of overcoming has historically gained social appreciation. Action opposed to fate-surrendering is the bedrock of our longing. Having survived adversity, we develop considerable strength and reach a power over ourselves – which, in effect, turns
The Role of Education — Broadening the Mind or Working Life?
Education comes in many forms, reflecting (but not limited to) instruction, practice and training. Through culture, society and history, education is the observation of life; changing over generations and learning through value and purpose. Education can go beyond working life, yet when broadening the mind through working life and education, one can explore further opportunities.
A modern take on education
‘When you are educated, you are elevated’. The role of education should prepare students to think and see life in its true wholeness, physically, mentally and spiritually. Enthusing young minds to be motivated and cultivate a belief that enables each individual to make a valid contribution to society. By living a life of purpose that
Calm in the Chaos
What defines us is how well we rise after falling …. Hey, My name is Amal. Weird name for you maybe; but it means “Hope.” I shifted to New York a few years back. Everything about this place intrigued me. The streets, the lights, the sounds. Anything and everything. I had a pretty amazing life I tell
Being Different is Being Yourself
I was born in Ukraine and was an ordinary child like the others. I graduated from the High School, then received my Bachelor’s degree and married at twenty-three years of age. When I was in my twenties, all my friends were already married and some even had children. Previously, it was quite normal in the
The Realm of Normality – Learn to Live or Live to Learn?
I quiver as I sat on the armchair, staring at my father as he faced out the window. His hands are placed behind him; his demeanor scares me down to my bone. He turns around and stares straight at me, puncturing his gaze in me. He opens his mouth gently, ‘get an A!’. ‘Get an