I am kind of person who enjoys all the small things happening in life (बड़ी घटनाएँ ज़रा कम घटती हैं न!). Jokes apart, love what you do, live what you love doing. That so happened to me today. As I was taking the class of Psychology students of class 12th, I was like down in the memory lane when I was a student and was struggling to understand what psychology is.
Though, we have a syllabus to cover (आप इसको सर पे तलवार भी कह सकते हैं), but psychology is not mere a subject. It is a part of life, an open discussion, respecting perspectives.. as we all have different opinions even for the same situation (that's what the topic today). To learn this subject you have to think beyond subject. Each and every object is your subject, your eyes, ears, brain etc are the tools. Being observant and receptive is a high demand.
Lots of things to write and invite a debate.
Years after I spoke my heart out what psychology is for me, because you simply can not bind it in definition. And guess what, each and every student had their opinion and this is the beauty of this subject, because here nothing is right and nothing is wrong, it is all about 'perspective'.
Individual differences- this exactly we were supposed to learn as per the syllabus and trust me this topic was covered so beautifully even without touching the book. We all are individuals and this is a matter of respect & acceptance. Though, some students were confused and some were afraid of the subject but as the discussion grows they self were able to help each other in their doubts.
And I strongly feel when your students are capable enough to help each other and 'you as a teacher' are the least speaking person (of course.. in the environment of no chaos), your class is the dream class. I walked off satisfied (yeah... virtual classes are going on, but class is class).
Being a teacher was never my choice & interest but now to continue as a teacher is my decision. Especially when you get your subject to teach.
Though, we have a syllabus to cover (आप इसको सर पे तलवार भी कह सकते हैं), but psychology is not mere a subject. It is a part of life, an open discussion, respecting perspectives.. as we all have different opinions even for the same situation (that's what the topic today). To learn this subject you have to think beyond subject. Each and every object is your subject, your eyes, ears, brain etc are the tools. Being observant and receptive is a high demand.
Lots of things to write and invite a debate.
Years after I spoke my heart out what psychology is for me, because you simply can not bind it in definition. And guess what, each and every student had their opinion and this is the beauty of this subject, because here nothing is right and nothing is wrong, it is all about 'perspective'.
Individual differences- this exactly we were supposed to learn as per the syllabus and trust me this topic was covered so beautifully even without touching the book. We all are individuals and this is a matter of respect & acceptance. Though, some students were confused and some were afraid of the subject but as the discussion grows they self were able to help each other in their doubts.
And I strongly feel when your students are capable enough to help each other and 'you as a teacher' are the least speaking person (of course.. in the environment of no chaos), your class is the dream class. I walked off satisfied (yeah... virtual classes are going on, but class is class).
Being a teacher was never my choice & interest but now to continue as a teacher is my decision. Especially when you get your subject to teach.
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