In my last post i was talking about a solution to regular schooling.When do we look for an alternative? We look for an alternative when the current situation does not suit us. Numerous instances of drop outs have not sensitized us to the dangers of traditional schooling.Dropping out of a system which no longer works for you is a fairly reasonable demand.However, most of us would rather not.
There are many reasons for not opting out of the traditional system. Chances are we are also stuck in a rut ,trying to go with the majority. My reference is to institutions which all of us want to be a part of ,even if they are unsuitable. In this millieu there are surprises.People have opted for different schooling and home schooling is one of them.
As soon as i suggest this there will be voices raised in alarm.However, there really is no need for this.Home schooling is a viable alternative ,in many instances when traditional schooling methods have failed for the individual. Many of us know about Thomas Addison who was rejected by his teacher. His mother, however, continued his education at home.
In some societies, this was not considered so path breaking. India's elite ,at the time of British rule preferred to study at home with progressive tutors.my grandmother who was denied the right to education ,being a child bride was taught by her husband and later, tutors and cleared her graduation from Dacca university.
A very encouraging example is that of DR.Ranjit Singh,who is Head of Pulmonary diseases in the renowned Christian Medical college, Vellore. He passed his matric examinations in 1985 and till then was educated at home. Inspired by his mother, Ranjit studied at home.His first teacher was his mother. In all that he did he acknowledges her inspiration and his guidance.
They were not in a village for Ranjit's father worked in Tata Steel and lived in Jamshedpur.This is one of the most remarkable cities in eastern India. Perhaps. for Ranjit's mother, the general environment of the city was encouraging. There are a lot of educated people there , hailing from different parts of the country.This multi cultural tradition is, in itself quite an experience.
The reason for accepting home schooling is that Ranjit was a precocious child. He disagreed with most of his teachers .Probably they considered him rude and ill mannered. Ranjit is no home bound eccentric though.He is athletic , loved to create a ruckus and had a gang. Unable to respect his teachers or,the school system , he learnt at home with his mother.
If Ranjit had continued schooling would he be delinquent? there are numerous instances of precocious children abandoning studies altogether. Those with an inquisitive mind often find the atmosphere in conventional classrooms regressive with the result that many drop out or, turn into very average students.
Ranjit, meanwhile, grew up to be a doctor. He does chuckle at people who predicted that he would never make it. What surprises me most is Ranjit ,actually , realised the great middle class dream.Of being a doctor. His unconventional upbringing did not hamper his career pursuits. In fact it strengthened it.
This is a true story and i will try to bring such stories which will guide us and help us to take decisions which affect our education.After all, the male sparrow is facing the challenge of extinction but he is sticking to his choice of the balcony. Point Taken about survival of the fittest?
There are many reasons for not opting out of the traditional system. Chances are we are also stuck in a rut ,trying to go with the majority. My reference is to institutions which all of us want to be a part of ,even if they are unsuitable. In this millieu there are surprises.People have opted for different schooling and home schooling is one of them.
As soon as i suggest this there will be voices raised in alarm.However, there really is no need for this.Home schooling is a viable alternative ,in many instances when traditional schooling methods have failed for the individual. Many of us know about Thomas Addison who was rejected by his teacher. His mother, however, continued his education at home.
In some societies, this was not considered so path breaking. India's elite ,at the time of British rule preferred to study at home with progressive tutors.my grandmother who was denied the right to education ,being a child bride was taught by her husband and later, tutors and cleared her graduation from Dacca university.
A very encouraging example is that of DR.Ranjit Singh,who is Head of Pulmonary diseases in the renowned Christian Medical college, Vellore. He passed his matric examinations in 1985 and till then was educated at home. Inspired by his mother, Ranjit studied at home.His first teacher was his mother. In all that he did he acknowledges her inspiration and his guidance.
They were not in a village for Ranjit's father worked in Tata Steel and lived in Jamshedpur.This is one of the most remarkable cities in eastern India. Perhaps. for Ranjit's mother, the general environment of the city was encouraging. There are a lot of educated people there , hailing from different parts of the country.This multi cultural tradition is, in itself quite an experience.
The reason for accepting home schooling is that Ranjit was a precocious child. He disagreed with most of his teachers .Probably they considered him rude and ill mannered. Ranjit is no home bound eccentric though.He is athletic , loved to create a ruckus and had a gang. Unable to respect his teachers or,the school system , he learnt at home with his mother.
If Ranjit had continued schooling would he be delinquent? there are numerous instances of precocious children abandoning studies altogether. Those with an inquisitive mind often find the atmosphere in conventional classrooms regressive with the result that many drop out or, turn into very average students.
Ranjit, meanwhile, grew up to be a doctor. He does chuckle at people who predicted that he would never make it. What surprises me most is Ranjit ,actually , realised the great middle class dream.Of being a doctor. His unconventional upbringing did not hamper his career pursuits. In fact it strengthened it.
This is a true story and i will try to bring such stories which will guide us and help us to take decisions which affect our education.After all, the male sparrow is facing the challenge of extinction but he is sticking to his choice of the balcony. Point Taken about survival of the fittest?
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