EDUCATION MUST BE IN TUNE WITH TIMES.

Calling on schools to focus on the emotional and cognitive development of children rather than sticking to routine class work, experts asked principals of schools in Hyderabad, India to adopt practical teaching methods. Speaking at the Times NIE Principals' Seminar 2016 in the city, Padmanabhaiah, former Union Home Secretary, said there was a need for more relevant education in tune with modern times to improve cognitive abilities of students. 'Every child is born with an individual temperament. Many times, emotions take over their cognitive abilities. Schools need to inculcate the habit among students to be emotionally stable to take right decisions", said Padmanabhaiah.
He said there was a need to give students a practical edge instead of making them learn hypothetical jargon. "Instead of writing sample letters in their exams, students should be encouraged to write letters to the mayor of the city, Chief Ministers and Businessmen. This only will build their confidence more", said Padmanabhaiah. He added that students can be made more socially aware by taking them to slum areas on tours so that they get the opportunity to learn from children of their age. He highlighted five key points in shaping the future of students, including inculcating in them, confidence, self-control, relatedness, capacity to communicate and co-operate, and the ability to accept and learn from mistakes.
With students spending majority time in schools, Padmanabhaiah stressed the need to encourage students' curiosity and inquisitiveness. "Curiosity defines a child. It is only through their inquisitiveness that they will be able to learn new things. Students learn most of the things through observation. Therefore, schools should answer 5Ws and 1H in order to achieve better results", said the former union home secretary. Expressing their views on emotional and cognitive development in educational institutions, principals discussed how the contribution of parents was equally important in developing abilities of students. 
"The root cause of emotional instability among students is the environment and culture that they grow up in. Sometimes students are known to shout and hurt people around them. While schools are constantly making an effort to develop a positive climate, contribution of parents is equally essential", said Seetha Murthy, Principal of Silver Oaks School. Seconding this, Anjali Razdhan, Principal of P. Obul Reddy School, said all stakeholders need to work together in building the emotional quotient of students. Principals also spoke about how schools are under immense pressure. "The onus on schools in terms of shaping children's future has increased manifold. Today, principals not only have to maintain the emotional balance of students but also of teachers", said Sudha T, Principal of Delhi Public School, Nacharam.
Speaking on the occasion, Times of India Hyderabad Resident Editor, Kingshuk Nag, said education shouldn't be only exam-centric and students should be encouraged to learn freely. "I would have loved to go to school where there was no structure and students were allowed to learn anything. I think, one would have learnt much more in such schools and not in a structured way, where there are exams", said Nag.
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