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?

ΨCompetitive Pressure

ΨQuestion of Survival

ΨExcellence 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

21^st 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 person’s 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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