Beyond the Front Row or the Golden 9*.
What is more crucial for a student?
Photo for representation only: Beyond the Golden 9, students at the Sunbeam Suncity School get ready to face the world.
The Golden Nine figure refers to society's intellectual requirements for students. They consider anything less than 90% to be unacceptable.
The attraction to the score 9* is more admirable and desirable. This is a result of the remarkable educational system in our country, which emphasises academics heavily and takes the student's future and admissions procedures into account. Since it usually dictates the university, the student might end up in.
Backbenchers are usually vilified as underachievers in the class who contribute little to enhancing the learning environment. It's pretty uncommon to find that backbenchers outperform their front-row counterparts in terms of achievement in life.
Questions that come to our mind:
Why do society's degrees of thinking differ?
Why do most students who receive a Golden 9 not usually succeed in solving challenges in real life?
Did the education system go wrong somewhere or is it just our mindset?
1. Backbenchers tend to be more self-reliant and driven people. They are not always looking for the approval of thier professors, elders or classmates, much in contrast to the students getting a Golden 9. This implies that individuals are more inclined to follow their hobbies and interests without feeling pressured to live up to social norms. Because they are unconstrained by the rules of conformity, they are also more inclined to think creatively and generate original ideas.
2. Backbenchers frequently possess greater resilience to setbacks and failure. They may recover from setbacks more easily because they are accustomed to not being in the spotlight all the time. Having the ability to face failures with grace and resilience is essential for success in life, thus it's a valuable quality to have.
3. Backbenchers frequently possess superior creativity and problem-solving skills. Because they don't always adhere to the rules of the class, they can think critically and come up with original solutions to challenges. This is an essential life skill since the world is always changing and success in the spotlight depends on one's ability to adapt and come up with novel solutions.
Last but not least, Backbenchers frequently possess superior interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities. They can relate to a greater variety of people and are more at ease in their skin because they do not look for validation from their elders or fellow students. This indicates that they have improved their interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others, which is a valuable ability in any career.
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In conclusion, while schools are busy addressing academic difficulties and training students who may score a Golden 9, we at My Good School work to help children build their soft skills. Gaining soft skills is a difficult endeavor. The three R’s—reading, reflection, and relationship-building—are our main areas of interest. This is done with the help of 6c's. Creative thinking, critical thinking, communication skills, collaboration, and character building are necessary to become a good citizen. We at Good Schools Alliance sincerely believe in #joyoflearning.
Manisha Khanna is the GSA Principal and passionately shares her work and life at www.GoodSchoolsAlliance.com
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