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Joy of Learning Weekly | Wednesday #11
My Good School, Sunday the 4th May 2025
The Sunday session covered various topics, including personal growth, self-expression, and the importance of dreams and aspirations. Discussions centred on building strong life foundations, overcoming obstacles, and drawing inspiration from historical figures and literature. The participants also explored various methods for reflection, learning, and achieving personal goals, emphasising the significance of motivation, discipline, and sharing experiences with others.
Understanding and Cognitive Engagement in Learning
Saturday Masterclass, 3rd May 2025, we continue exploring "The Problems of Learning" from Manu Kapur's Productive Failure. It's time to dive deeper into: Failing to Understand and Transfer. We uncover why making sense of learning and applying it can be challenging and how recognising these struggles can lead to deeper growth, working to turn struggles into stepping stones for powerful learning.
Books Of The Week, Saturday 3rd May 2025
A Various World: People, Places, Perspectives by Ashok Kumar Bal, Rs 699/-
My Good School Retreat Makes A Significant Impact
”From being an escort boy in the early days to becoming one of the people trusted to manage an entire retreat, it’s been a journey of growing up in the most meaningful way.
It’s not easy being young and trusted, but I’ve been fortunate to find people who believe in me. This year, at Arthur Foot Academy, it felt like a new chapter—a new playground—a place where old dreams evolved and new ones were born.
And as I galavant through my hometown's golden dust and green fields, my heart is whole.
Of memories.
Of mentors, love.
Of moments that turned into milestones.
Enjoy the Summer and stay hydrated.”
Kunal Rajpurohit
Fellow & Analyst
Learning Forward India Foundation
How To Build Every Individual's Self-esteem
Brewing Knowledge Fridays (05/02/2025): Sandeep and Manisha discussed the importance of Friday sessions and Sandeep's book "My Good School," which celebrates children's strengths and achievements in education. They emphasised the need to shift from rote learning to more active and meaningful learning methods, stressing the importance of empowering students with critical thinking skills and life lessons. The discussion also covered the significance of self-dedication, collaboration, and contribution in education and the importance of building a professional culture in schools and preparing for upcoming reading sessions.
Exploring Symbolism Across Art Forms
As a part of our Thoughtful Thursday MAP series, on 1st May 2025, Brinda led a discussion on symbolism in poetry, using examples from poets like W.B. Yeats and Robert Frost, and introduced a contemporary Arabian poet, Norma Shehab Rai. The team also discussed the importance of symbolism in art, the complexity of paintings, and the use of symbolism in music, with Jatin explaining the symbolism of the swan in classical music compositions. The conversation ended with discussing their interconnectedness, multidisciplinary approach, and plans for future sessions.
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