Points for Discussion
What,Why and How of Excellence
Ideal teacher, ideal student
Developing full potential
Life-long learning
Four pillars of education
Ancient Indian Views
Why Excellence?
ØCompetitive Pressure
ØQuestion of Survival
ØExcellence for the sake of Excellence
What is Excellence ?
Fineness
Brilliance
Quality
Superiority
Distinction
As perceived by
Who is the Judge of Excellence?
Ideal Teachers
Equivalent to god (acharya devo bhava)
Reverence is earned not imposed
Simple living and high thinking
Their motto: To be defeated by their own students (sishyat parabhavam icchet)
Selfless service, striving for excellence
Ideal Student
Should possess an urge for learning
Has to be worthy, with innate abilities
Should imbibe the inward method of the teachers, the secrets of their efficiency
Should acquire the tacit knowledge of their teachers through observation, imitation and practice
Developing full potential
It is concerned with the growth of every person’s intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative and spiritual potentials
Holistic View of Education
Education
Learning
Curriculum
Education
should be a rich experiential journey of discovery, expression and mastery where students, teachers and the wider community learn and grow together
Learning
should be organised around relationships within and between learners and their environment while empowering learners to understand the past, live fully in the present and co-create preferred futures
The learning process will become more
Dialogical
Collaborative
Experiential
Reflective
Inquiry based
Inspirational
Transformative
Meaningful
Creative
Flexible
As a result students will become more
Curious
Creative
Empathic
Joyful
Innovative
Mindful
Compassionate
Resilient
Competent
Purposeful
Ethical
Engaged
Four Pillars of Education
1. Learning to Know
Develop occupational skills
Develop greater intellectual skills
Sharpen the critical faculties
Science education for all
Broad general education & the opportunities to study a small number of subjects in depth
Develop concentration, memory skills, ability to think through games, work experience progs, travel, practical science activities etc
2. Learning to live together
21st Century Problems
Potential for self-destruction
Dominance of violence
Ongoing conflicts
Superiority complex of individuals, communities, nations
Prejudices against other people
Treating competitiveness and personal success as modern values
2. Learning to live together
Solution
Discovering other people
Teaching students about human diversity
Instilling in them an awareness of the similarities and interdependence of all people
Teaching human geography, foreign languages & literature, history of religions or customs etc.
Developing curiosity and healthy criticism
Introducing collaborative projects in cultural activities
Involving them in social activities; renovation of slum areas, help for disadvantaged people, humanitarian action, senior citizen help scheme etc,.
3. Learning to do
Personal competence
4. Learning to be
Every persons complete development
mind
body
intelligence
sensitivity
aesthetic appreciation
spirituality
Developing a Holistic Mind
Scientific quest
Matter
Energy
Space
Time
Sceptical
Rational
Spiritual quest
Peace
Virtue
Harmony
Beauty
Wonder
Sensitivity
Human Needs/Pursuits
Material well-being
Bodily needs (Kama)
Needs of material well-being (Artha)
Need for social and moral order (dharma)
Spiritual well-being
Need to overcome suffering and realise oneself (Moksha)
Strategic Pursuit of Human Needs
Artha(Material
needs)
Dharma Moksha (Spiritual
(Moral and Well being)
Social Order)
Kama(Bodily needs)
Virtues of Self-Culture
Self-discipline
Cleanliness
Control of senses
Non-appropriation of others wealth
Intelligence
Knowledge
Truth
Non-anger
Seeking the good of creatures
Purity of motive
Complimentary Qs
SQ, EQ, IQ
SQ – Spiritual Quotient: meaning, vision, value
EQ – Emotional Quotient: empathy, compassion, motivation
IQ – Intellectual Quotient: linear, rational, logical
(Danah Zohar)
Thank You
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