Singapore - 22 June 2023
Sri Madhusudan Sai delivered the keynote address at the Education Symposium 2023 by the Singapore Teacher's Union. He impressed upon how a child is a world citizen and the responsibility to raise the child is not just of the parents or teachers, but of the whole society.
Gist of Sadguru’s talk:
The gist is about the importance of collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to create an effective education system. Sadguru also emphasizes the need to educate the heart, as well as the mind, in order to create better human beings.
Here are some key points from the talk:
Education should not be commercialised.
Good teachers plus good parents plus good students are equal to good Nation.
It is important to bring all stakeholders together, including policy makers, teachers, parents, and students, to create an environment where children can learn seamlessly.
Learning is the actual part of education, not just teaching.
Teachers should be given their due respect and recognition.
Education has two parts: one for a living and another for life.
Educating the heart, making them better human beings, is not happening as well as it should.
Sadguru also shares an example of how their school tries to bring parents into the system by requiring them to participate in a 15-day voluntary service program. This is one way to help parents feel more connected to the school and to understand what their children are learning. Overall, the message is a call for action to create a more effective and holistic education system.
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