Comments for Art of Learning

Comment on SEMBLANCE OF SCIENTIFIC SUPERIORITY by Gautam

Gautam — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:07:09 +0000

Having taught for fifteen years in Turkey, I can see that many Turkish parents, children and even teachers for that matter share the same prejudices about science and engineering as you describe for Indian parents. Your discussion of these prejudices too reminds me of the way we deal with these questions and misperceptioms about STEM in our IB Theory of Knowlege course as well as in the subjects themselves, especially the similarities between science and art in the need for experimentation and the creative generation of new ideas and interpretations. I have also noticed that justifications for a greater emphasis on the arts are more persuasive with such parents when they are based on improved chances of being selected into more competitive colleges abroad than any improvement in the cognitive abilities of students, or the intrinsic value of imagination and emotion in the process of building knowledge.

Comment on SEMBLANCE OF SCIENTIFIC SUPERIORITY by Dhan

Dhan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:07:43 +0000

Hi Payal,
You have once again proved that impeccable vision and your lucid approach in penning down the factual thoughts that undergoes in an individual's mind. I only desire that one day, we would be able to incorporate our thoughts of setting up an institute by providing the right guidance of knowledge and practice to every child born in this universe and take the educational field to a stable and mature stature.
Well done!
Dhan.

Comment on A father’s letter to his son’s teacher by Prahlad Varshney

Prahlad Varshney — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:37:00 +0000

most wonderful !!! Young people should be able to face this world of difficulties. This letter ia a right step in this direction.

Prahlad Varshney

Comment on Play for the sake of play by payalmahajan

payalmahajan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:21:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing that Natalie Merchant song/video. This narrative is a part of our folklore in India. _I have seen some postings on your blog and instrigued by your work. Would love to learn more about it and continue to ineract/learn with you.

Comment on Play for the sake of play by Paul Cline

Paul Cline — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:52:54 +0000

Based on your drawing I thought you'd enjoy this song by Natalie Merchant. http://www.nataliemerchant.com/l/leave-your-sleep…
Thanks for sharing your research into play!
Best, Paul Cline

Comment on The Interrupted Child by Angelique Felix

Angelique Felix — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:11:11 +0000

This was a great collaboration Payal! Let's keep on playing
You can read my view on the interrupted child here : http://www.angeliquefelix.com/articles/role-flute

Lovely greetings from fairy, Angelique

Comment on Webinar: Play is Work by maryalicelong

maryalicelong — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:57:39 +0000

Thank you to all who contributed to this playful discussion. As creator of Play=Peace and a Jungian therapist who emphasizes the importance of play in all areas of life–in love (relationships), dreaming/visioning, work/career, and creating its so important to bring along a playful attitude and lighten up. Life doesn't have to be so serious, play in all you do and you and our communities globally will reap the rewards.

Comment on Teaching preschoolers by Dilip

Dilip — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:24:37 +0000

Hi,

This a lovely post on the challenges associated with 'Preschooling'! There is a wide gap between what is should be and what is. More than imparting knowledge per se it important for a teacher to understand the sensitivity of each child in the class. Teachers themselves must be role models for demonstrating a cheerful disposition and at no time succumb to irritation.

Lots of learning on this web site. Got here thru' Linked In.

Dilip Naidu

Comment on Examination Reforms – How successful will India be? by ARSHDEEP

ARSHDEEP — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:08:18 +0000

10th board exams should be abolished as it lessens the burden on student they r also stessed by their teachers parents etc .so it should be abolished

Comment on Kiran Bir Sethi: Riverside School by jyotir pandya

jyotir pandya — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:45:45 +0000

i welcome the educational site ..it s nice work done by kiran bir sethi….i have got some inspiration ..i am also a teacher as well as principal at e-school i n tekrawala surat..