The education system in Kerala has been in a continuous turmoil all the while. The political dispensations that take up governance once in five years have no commitment towards making the system dynamically vibrant and progressive. Instead, they use the students to achieve their narrow political ends and as a result, campus politics have touched an all time nadir.
The recent closure of the Maharaja's College at Ernakulam for over a week is the latest example of callousness. Thankfully, the parents and the teachers had got the various political factions of the students on to the negotiating table to work out a compromise formula, which was arrived at after giving very many anxious moments to the hapless students, the majority of whom want to study, get good marks and do well in life.
While having said that a positive 'Parents, Teachers Association' helps in defusing many tricky situations, its over indulgence in the running of the educational institution, however, forms the flip side of the spectrum. The authorities of a school that I know of was lamenting about the interference of the PTA even on matters of self study, in which some of them wanted to be present to ensure that their children/wards were really studying. To enhance their children's retentive powers, they'd brought in beverages like Horlicks, Bournvita etc.
Imagine the havoc it causes to the other not-so-lucky students - especially in a boarding school - whose parents do not have either the time or the wherewithal to do similar stuff!
The recent tug-of-war over the appointment of the Vice Chancellors of the Universities speaks of the general lack of commitment among the people entrusted with ensuring the smooth running of the Higher Education system of the state.
Tailpiece.
Let the powers that be not tinker with the system by knee jerk measures. Much thought has to be given to improve the education system and progressive ideas need to be incorporated to absorb the constant changes which is only possible by using the best talent. And keep narrow minded thinking strictly out of bounds!
The recent closure of the Maharaja's College at Ernakulam for over a week is the latest example of callousness. Thankfully, the parents and the teachers had got the various political factions of the students on to the negotiating table to work out a compromise formula, which was arrived at after giving very many anxious moments to the hapless students, the majority of whom want to study, get good marks and do well in life.
While having said that a positive 'Parents, Teachers Association' helps in defusing many tricky situations, its over indulgence in the running of the educational institution, however, forms the flip side of the spectrum. The authorities of a school that I know of was lamenting about the interference of the PTA even on matters of self study, in which some of them wanted to be present to ensure that their children/wards were really studying. To enhance their children's retentive powers, they'd brought in beverages like Horlicks, Bournvita etc.
Imagine the havoc it causes to the other not-so-lucky students - especially in a boarding school - whose parents do not have either the time or the wherewithal to do similar stuff!
The recent tug-of-war over the appointment of the Vice Chancellors of the Universities speaks of the general lack of commitment among the people entrusted with ensuring the smooth running of the Higher Education system of the state.
Tailpiece.
Let the powers that be not tinker with the system by knee jerk measures. Much thought has to be given to improve the education system and progressive ideas need to be incorporated to absorb the constant changes which is only possible by using the best talent. And keep narrow minded thinking strictly out of bounds!
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