Rote Memorization Being Bypassed In India..

As an educator, it has always been my goal to work with students in understanding basic fundamental concepts that they learn - and bridging this new sense of gained knowledge to the world around them.

Take for example a middle school student who has just learned about the different types of machines that are needed for work in a science class. As an educator, it would be my task to have the students apply this new knowledge to the world around them. Perhaps look into your computer and identify as many machines as you can find or perhaps go into your kitchen and fill your day with science and discovery as you are able to practice what has been preached.

In the latest article that I have recently read from the New York Times, there is a movement in some of the schools in India to steer away from the ideas of "rote memorization" and move more towards "creativity and idea generation." Indeed, it is very easy for the majority of the population to repeat what has been said but to take the time and allow your brain to produce a coherent original thought is something that many individuals cannot accomplish, even when given the direct instruction.

Although I still believe that understanding the general curriculum that other individuals in the free world is exposed to can be very important - I also see the direction that India would like to take as we are moving farther along in the 21st century. Productivity is important - but creativity is key as we advance as a society. We must think ahead for and with this next generation that will surpass the accomplishments of our own. Let's try to give them the tools and skills to be the inventors and engineers of the future!


Rote Memorization Being Bypassed in India..

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