On the lighter side : Mr. Beans on Education :-)

Sometimes when we are looking at problems, we tend to become very serious. Being serious, usually is not helpful rather an obstacle in looking at problem objectively and thinking creatively about solving it. Humor sometimes does wonders in conveying complex information and achieving clarity. So, after the amazing Gorge Carlin’s take on education, here is a wonderful representation of our schooling system by Mr. Beans (Rowan Atkinson)

What is shown in this video might at first appear an outright exaggeration; however to me it appears quite real in terms of its spirit. Ours schools and education are not very different from what is being shown in the video.

1.)    In schools, we focus too much on “things that really don’t or won’t matter.” ( Researches have shown, hardly 4% is retrieved by students within few years of school.)

2.)    We dehumanize learning and the process of it, prioritizing institutions above individuals, processes above life.

3.)    We live in our own ignorance, oblivious to the fact that we are doing harm by schooling kids. (How Mr. Beans says – “I find your morbid fascination with your child’s death quite disturbing.”)

4.)    Schools, teachers and authorities assume they have all rights and that – they are always right.

5.) We've got our priorities wrong at the schools, focus is much more on things like discipline, meetings etc. rather than true development of the child.

6.) Last and the most important one perhaps, is that we blame the kids for failure. "He couldn't.." , "He was not ...." , "He didn't ..." etc.. No responsibility is taken by the school whatsoever, however all accolades are grabbed by them.

Nevertheless, this video is worth laughing at. But do not forget to have similar laugh, when you visit a school next time. ;-)

Second one , related video - Enjoy :-)