What does it mean to be truly educated? Classically, Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand von Humboldt was a Prussian philosopher, linguist, government functionary, diplomat, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin believed that the university and education in general should enable students to become…
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A large number of teachers and instructors these days teach by presenting…
“Resist much obey little; Once unquestioning obedience, once fully enslaved; once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city, of this earth, ever afterward resumes its liberty.” Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass…
What is the difference between students and learners – on the surface, it’s a matter of tone and compliance, but it also has to do with purpose – why are…
Being a teacher can be tough. Here’s some wisdom to make it just a little bit easier. These are tidbits of acuity and insight about the art of being a…
Making a mess isn’t necessarily a bad thing anymore, especially with learning. I recollect a teacher saying Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! But what exactly did she mean by…
Mathematics is no more the manipulation of symbols than music is the manipulation of notes. You’ve likely seen the posts on Facebook or elsewhere. “Well, another day has passed and…
Review The grim picture of the Indian education system is evident when results of the board exams are declared. On one side we have sky-high marks being scored by students…
