The Huffington Post – Dr. Mariappan Jawaharlal
“Learning is inherently satisfying. All of us have experienced the joy of learning and discovery at some point in time in our life. Learning leads to better understanding, new knowledge, skills and expertise. Whether it is learning how to ride a bike, read a book, write code, or build something — children are inherently excited about learning. They learn because they are engaged. And they are engaged because the experience itself is satisfying. Engaged students become passionate and determined learners. This is true for all students, from kindergarteners to college students…Getting engaged in a subject matter is almost like falling in love. Going to school is like walking into a museum full of artifacts. There is history, biology, technology, culture, art and civilization. As you walk around, you find something that captures your attention. You want to get a closer look at it, and the exploration begins. The role of a teacher is to provide enough to capture the attention of students so they can start the discovery process. Teachers have to provide just enough fuel and inspiration to get students started.”(more)