Tag: educational system

  • But what about individual attention?

    The most prominent hue and cry in parents-teacher association conferences across the world is efficient classroom management through individual attention. Most don’t realise that the two aspects are independent of each other. Sure, one affects the other but not so much as people believe. For example, having ten kids in the classroom doesn’t necessarily mean…

  • Don’t raise a special snowflake

     One of my friends is a passionate teacher, and she’s been at it for over a decade now. And it wasn’t until a few years back she found her true calling — teaching kindergarten. Not because it’s easy — it’s not — but she sees it as an excellent opportunity for her to influence, contribute,…

  • Educational institutions shouldn’t lower their fees any further

    The other day I heard the most absurd news — our country’s Supreme Court suggested (or demanded? They usually don’t recommend things, do they?) that the schools should lower their feeds as the classes are only held online these days. I honestly feel it’s an absurd suggestion. Two reasons:  Most schools are already charging 50…