For a healthy and untroubled future, it is essential to cultivate maturity and understanding within an individual. During the educational years, we must provide our children with opportunities to develop life skills and values through the curriculum.
This involves learning from daily experiences and getting acquainted with notable individuals and institutions. After years of educational journey, children should emerge with these skills, and we should support them in this endeavor.
Galaxy of Wisdom: Stories of life skills and values come alive through the teachings of the Upanishads, Rishis, Chanakya, Sri Aurobindo, J.Krishnamurti, Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi, Osho, Gijubhai, and Western thinkers like Bloom, Piaget, and Montessori among others.
The 10 Core Life Skills as laid out by the WHO include:
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Problem Solving
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal relationships
- Coping with stress
- Coping with emotions
Values in Life:
- Sincerity
- Humility
- Gratitude
- Perseverance
- Aspiration
- Receptivity
- Progress
- Courage
- Goodness
- Generosity
- Equality
- Peace
- Respect
- Honesty
- Responsibility
- Kindness
- Patience
- Integrity
Milestones of the Educational Journey:
- Bhantar (Schooling): The foundational years of formal education.
- Gantar (Daily exposures): Everyday experiences that offer practical knowledge.
- Ghadtar (Learned lessons): The values and skills acquired.
- Chantar (Self-selected career): Choices made by individuals in pursuing their careers, based on their passions and skills.
This journey not only equips individuals with essential knowledge and skills but also prepares them to lead fulfilling and principled lives.
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