Since childhood , I was considered an above average student academically .My parents were rarely involved in my studies but they were always their as a guiding light .I could fare well in all the subjects as far as the number game was concerned but somehow I was more inclined towards so called practical subjects like Science , Maths , Geography and General knowledge . I found them very specific and marks oriented . They also provided me with the M.C.Q questions for my knowledge enhancement .
I considered Hindi , English and History as boring and laid back subjects because they needed more understanding and a single rule had multiple sub rules that somehow confused me. For me they were more of rattafication subject where imagination played an upper hand . I also feel that in those days schools were more inclined towards science subject and its performance and somehow gave less importance to arts stream.After all their passing percentage status and highest grosser stamp were at stake .
Science stream percentage gave a false bloating to their overall scholastic performance. Schools in the past always kept language teachers who were more interested in finishing the chapters rather then giving more time to make us realize that, its only language subjects that provides you with the ability to be outwardly expressive to all the matter that is instilled in your brains . Without expression how will you share all the content that you have stored all this while in your upper compartment .
If you see around, you will find people who have this communicative ability are doing far better in life even if they have less knowledge and skills . Their ability to articulate their thoughts in a better way is working wonders for them. It gives more pleasure when you put across your ideas and get an instant feed back about it . In today's scenario it has become a natural expectation from every individual to be versatile and have the ability to convey his/ her ideas . Your success and growth is directly proportional to your competence , proficiency and talent to convey your thought and make it practical .
Who says language subjects cannot be taught with a practical approach in mind . I tend to disagree .Now that I have come to my senses , its only makes me realize that mistakes can be mended if understood at the right time.I have already started this approach with my kids .
I personally feel that its also the duty of school and teachers to lay stress on the practical aspect of these subjects from the basic primary classes.....YEP I mean nursery onward .I will prove my point as the need will arise in later posts . In Today's world, it's very important to have a perfect hold in languages be it Hindi or English .If having vast knowledge is a need , then the ability to express is a dire necessity.
I considered Hindi , English and History as boring and laid back subjects because they needed more understanding and a single rule had multiple sub rules that somehow confused me. For me they were more of rattafication subject where imagination played an upper hand . I also feel that in those days schools were more inclined towards science subject and its performance and somehow gave less importance to arts stream.After all their passing percentage status and highest grosser stamp were at stake .
Science stream percentage gave a false bloating to their overall scholastic performance. Schools in the past always kept language teachers who were more interested in finishing the chapters rather then giving more time to make us realize that, its only language subjects that provides you with the ability to be outwardly expressive to all the matter that is instilled in your brains . Without expression how will you share all the content that you have stored all this while in your upper compartment .
If you see around, you will find people who have this communicative ability are doing far better in life even if they have less knowledge and skills . Their ability to articulate their thoughts in a better way is working wonders for them. It gives more pleasure when you put across your ideas and get an instant feed back about it . In today's scenario it has become a natural expectation from every individual to be versatile and have the ability to convey his/ her ideas . Your success and growth is directly proportional to your competence , proficiency and talent to convey your thought and make it practical .
Who says language subjects cannot be taught with a practical approach in mind . I tend to disagree .Now that I have come to my senses , its only makes me realize that mistakes can be mended if understood at the right time.I have already started this approach with my kids .
I personally feel that its also the duty of school and teachers to lay stress on the practical aspect of these subjects from the basic primary classes.....YEP I mean nursery onward .I will prove my point as the need will arise in later posts . In Today's world, it's very important to have a perfect hold in languages be it Hindi or English .If having vast knowledge is a need , then the ability to express is a dire necessity.
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