Back to the Basics in Education 5 Pt.
Series
Pt. 1 An Environment conducive to Learning - Beauty makes a
difference By Mrs. Dorothy Barron
Between the two
above schools, which school is more appealing, inviting and welcoming? Which school
would you prefer and prefer your child attend?
On today,
Parents Taking Charge in Education begins its Back to the Basics in Education 5 Pt. Series. We will look at how
beautifying our school environment can be conducive to learning; how small acts
and actions and going back to some basics in Education have and can make positive
differences and an impact on students, staff and others involved in and/or with
Education, thus accomplishing some education goal and objectives. If you have
not viewed our introduction video for this series at Parents Taking Charge in
Education YouTube Channel, please feel free to check it out at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k8P3axb-oY&feature=plcp
On today In Part
1, our topic is An Environment conducive
to Learning – Beauty makes a difference.ing back tome basic can make
Most, if not all
enjoy beauty – it can be appealing, soothing, inviting, welcoming, uplifting,
inspiring and pleasing to the sense of sight. Many seek, strive for and/or
surround themselves with beauty; it can also motivate.
With this being the
case, why do we subject some children to some of the most dilapidated, austere,
outdated and ugly school buildings?
What does your child’s
school building reflect from both outside and inside? On the outside, do flowers
and plants adorn the exterior during spring and early fall; is it neat and
attractive from street level regardless of the season? Does it appear welcoming
and cheerful or the opposite? Remember, your child spends 6-8 hours; five days
a week at/in his/her school building and such can have a lasting impression and
impact upon a child.
It
is the little things - the basics that we sometime overlook or have forgotten and
which can make a positive difference to children during their early nurturing
years and education. Children of a great
nation deserve the best - great schools and a great education!
A
Suggestion
With school Educators
having enough to contend with; may I offer a suggestion? Establish a
beautification committee and invite staff, Parents and Community to assist with
the special project. Get suggestions from students - afterall, it is primarily
their mini-community. Compile a plan, get it accomplished and preferably
overseen by a person(s) who will have the time, skills and/or would enjoy the
project. Don’t forget to give that person(s) some public recognition!
Credit:
Illustration of Two Schools above: Peipei
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder
E-mail: barron.dorothy@yahoo.com
It is a very good thought. i really appreciate it for taking such initiative.
ReplyDeleteLikewise Education abroad has also taken initiative to guide MBA students