LOCKDOWN WILL MAKE STUDENTS EMPATHETIC TO ENVIRONMENT
Dr Onika Mehrotra, Director, Kalka Group of Institutions, New Delhi |
The biggest advantage of the lockdown or silver lining would be the positive effect in terms of understanding the need to respect and protect environment. Students would become empathetic to the environment and understand issues such as global warming.
The lockdown has made everyone sit up and take notice, more so the students. Teaching will change in more ways than one. The disaster management mock drills that we used to conduct in schools will get a fillip and students would take part with more enthusiasm.
An issue that needs to be addressed is the mental state of students once the dust settles down. The students have been experiencing a lockdown for the first time that is going to leave a lot of scars. They are missing the peer group activities, the school environment and the conventional learning. The days spent inside closed doors is bound to have an impact and educators need to tackle this with empathy.
Given the present circumstances, online teaching is the only option, though it can never replace face-to-face teaching, schools need to manage. We are sending worksheets, videos and other material. |
Dr Onika Mehrotra, Director Kalka Group of Institutions,New Delhi.
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