Jan 28 2013: Math to me, proposes analytical thinking, discipline, weighing options and giving balanced arguments. It's not really the end product of a mathematical solution that helps me, but the thought process that gives me the ability to rationally process my thoughts.
Jan 25 2013: Mounika, what you are saying is a sad truth in society today. Across the world we are slowly creeping into this stage where exams are everything. WE fail to smell the roses. We are pushed hard to get a grade on a subject that may or may not have any bearing on our future occupation.
But, I will share with you this. If not for that pushing which I got as a child. I would not have decided to become a teacher today to change the mindset of the pupils I teach. I also believe that I can make a difference to change the minds of my fellow teachers who may fall into the rut. BELIEVE that you can make a difference. Don't shun away from this amazing calling. Teach, but build relationships with your pupils. That is the true difference that you can make.
Jan 25 2013: I would not enjoy Ted as much as I do now, if I was asked to make contributions or click on tabs. It's not because I am selfish, but more that I would not really be able to believe the real reason why the speakers are speaking. When I strongly believe in the speaker, I would go to their website and make my own arrangements thereon.
Jan 25 2013: Morality is a very personal yet vague notion. Every society has or had thier own form of norms that would be equated to morals. I believe parents play an extremely important role in the moral growth of their children. Sharing personal stories and learning points work to a certain extent.
Proviidng quantity time as opposed to quality time made a difference to me as a child. Whenever I wanted to talk or such, my dad would always be there for me, even though he was pulling in minimum wage and long hours. HE instilled in me a great sense of responsibility as well as a sense of morals that have put me in good stead with my peers. While morals may shift, the values we give as significant figures in children's life enable them to evolve.
As an educator, I applaud you in your attempt to teach ethics and morality. It's not easy. Especially as they come to you at this age, where they have already 'tasted' the world.
The Scouts have a term that Scouting means 'Doing". Nothing beats a lesson on morality than to get into the trenches and do physical work.
Using lesson times to work at the homeless shelters/orphanages to make new furniture or to even organise long term stints as "Big Brother' to the underpriviledged and other such programmes will really help them to shape their ethics and sense of morality. It did for me.
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But, I will share with you this. If not for that pushing which I got as a child. I would not have decided to become a teacher today to change the mindset of the pupils I teach. I also believe that I can make a difference to change the minds of my fellow teachers who may fall into the rut. BELIEVE that you can make a difference. Don't shun away from this amazing calling. Teach, but build relationships with your pupils. That is the true difference that you can make.
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Proviidng quantity time as opposed to quality time made a difference to me as a child. Whenever I wanted to talk or such, my dad would always be there for me, even though he was pulling in minimum wage and long hours. HE instilled in me a great sense of responsibility as well as a sense of morals that have put me in good stead with my peers. While morals may shift, the values we give as significant figures in children's life enable them to evolve.
As an educator, I applaud you in your attempt to teach ethics and morality. It's not easy. Especially as they come to you at this age, where they have already 'tasted' the world.
The Scouts have a term that Scouting means 'Doing". Nothing beats a lesson on morality than to get into the trenches and do physical work.
Using lesson times to work at the homeless shelters/orphanages to make new furniture or to even organise long term stints as "Big Brother' to the underpriviledged and other such programmes will really help them to shape their ethics and sense of morality. It did for me.