Re: [MTC Global] 400 Miles Journey

Dear Sir, I agree that in India parents and students have this mindset that one has to
excel in an exam in order to get into any prestigious institutions or a job. The
coaching classes have made a big business out of this mania.
To a large extent it is the pattern of the exam that has made rote learning and
memorizing the cornerstone of scoring well.

The strength of a memorizing system lies in the theory that there is only a single
correct solution and all other solutions are wrong. If the exams were to ask questions
that call for analyzing- synthesizing an answer based on one's understanding and
knowledge then no amount of coaching can help the student. He will be forced to think
deeply on the question and develop a satisfactory answer in the examination hall.

If a student can state his opinion and logically justify it with the required degree of
rigor then it is possible to get people who can think for themselves and find solutions
to problems

Best regards,
K.Paranjpe




On Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:46:03 +0530 "Virendra Goel" wrote
> It is a big challenge in India to beat the coaching class mind-set of our students as
well as their parents for "nominal learning with more and more testing" quite popular at
all ages and stages including IIT_JEE, GATE, UPSC etc.Change the pattern of  exams from
evaluating the memory to level of understanding and all coaching classes will wind-
up.RegardsVirendra GoelFrom: join_mtc@googlegroups.com
[mailto:join_mtc@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Govind Autee
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:53 AM
To: join_mtc@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [MTC Global] 400 Miles JourneyDear Sirs,Dr. Jesse Turner's long march is
being well received over there, for Less Testing More Learning.Our government's efforts
to reduce the school bag burden is also bearing fruits.It is a big challenge in India to
beat the coaching class mind-set of our students as well as their parents for "nominal
learning with more and more testing" quite popular at all ages and stages including
IIT_JEE, GATE, UPSC etc.With warm regards,
G.S.AuteeFrom: join_mtc@googlegroups.com on behalf of
Stephen Narayanan
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 10:15 AM
To: join_mtc@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [MTC Global] 400 Miles Journey Jesse's health is going to take a Turn in
his quest for educational reforms as he surely is bound to get sore feet. Our own
educational system hasn't had updation for more than 2 decades and when the Government
attempted to bring in much needed reforms and changes....the teaching staff opposed it
tooth and nail..the opposition exploited it...finally there wasn't any outcome except
for all who utilized the opportunity to settle old scores.... 1.) The disgruntled
teaching staff settled score with VC.2.) Opposition took advantage to derive political
mileage.3.) Print and visual media derived their trp mileage.Losers were the
students...the 4 year program was killed and buried...to the extent that B.Tech students
who were worst affected did not even get a hearing.We need crusaders who are willing
even to fight even if the media or others don't join in rightful crusades.On Sun, Jul
26, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Prof. Bholanath Dutta wrote:A professor
from Connecticut, U.S., has embarked on a 400-mile (643.7 kms) journey to spread
awareness about sorely needed education reforms. Jesse Turner, who has a background in
civil rights work, terms the education policy of the nation "abusive." He will be
walking across five states, averaging 10 miles per day, on his way to Washington, D.C.
He says that the testing methodology and the curriculum that is forced upon the students
is abusive and needs to change.Best Regards,Educate, Empower, ElevateProf. Bholanath
DuttaFounder, Convener & President- MTC GlobalAn Apex Global Advisory Body in Management
Education--
MTC GLOBAL- Educate, Empower, Elevate
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Management
Teachers Consortium, Global" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
join_mtc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
-- Stephen NarayananCorporate AccountsILSC - IndiaMob.:-9868386192--
MTC GLOBAL- Educate, Empower, Elevate
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Management
Teachers Consortium, Global" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
join_mtc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.--
MTC GLOBAL- Educate, Empower, Elevate
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Management
Teachers Consortium, Global" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
join_mtc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.



--
>
MTC GLOBAL- Educate, Empower, Elevate
>
---
>
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Management
Teachers Consortium, Global" group.
>
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
join_mtc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
>
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
>

Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company email.

Know More >

--
MTC GLOBAL- Educate, Empower, Elevate
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Management Teachers Consortium, Global" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to join_mtc+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.