It wouldn't be fair on my part to say that cerebral development isn’t important. Although the human brain is such a complex organ, it is very important to know how it functions every second. Perhaps, the little organ called the brain immensely controls every part of the body. Its a wonder!
First few slides were more like sharing a good piece of information on the human brain, 86 billion neurons, around 1 quadrillion connections (1000 trillions) and the brain continuously growing till dead.
The most interesting part of the day's activity was the exercise on the battle of two hands. We were asked to write our own name first by the dominant hand, followed by the other hand under a minute time condition. I was able to write 12-time with my dominant hand, which is right, whereas I could barely write 5-time with my other hand. However, as we were asked to write at least three times each by both the hands in different conditions, however, it only got better. I felt more comfortable doing more exercises and by the third time, I was able to write better and faster with my left hand. Therefore, I practice; perseverance and determination would make the brain better in function and its goodness and sharpness.
The other interesting topics were on the fixed mindset versus growth mindset. I could learn so much about my own strength and weakness after going through vigorous discussion and sharing on brain building activities. The most amazing part of the presentation was when Madam Ranu, shared on the quote by Pablo Casals, on being asked why, at the age of 93, he still devoted three hours a day practicing, where he said, "because I think I'm making progress".
This is the wonder of the brain!
I came to realize that the power lies not on the barrel of a gun but in the power of a human brain.
***Education and Bhutan***
After the inception of education in Bhutan one century ago, things haven't changed much. It was obvious. The Royal Kasho speaks volumes on the education system. The Royal Kasho was for all of us to realize the path of education we have taken thus far.
Our education system was so deeply rooted with just brain development, which means our curriculum is too narrow and mainly focuses on academic achievement and nothing more. Honestly, not enough space and focus is being placed on exploring the potentials and capabilities of individual learners. However, easier said than done, with such an unbalanced system, we couldn't make a huge impact and development progress in this span of years.
Now the benchmark we have at our hand is our own The Royal Academy, the last hope. And more recently, The Bhutan Baccalaureate is taking a good shape to take hand for the paradigm shift in doing and thinking, not just on the paper, but more on the ground. All these 5 areas of development have come through Bhutan and for Bhutan, and these practices have shown a huge impact in hundreds of young children learning and leading the way at The Royal Academy, Pangbisa, Paro.
Hereon, I am so sure this style and reform would be able to roar, shape and lead the way out for the education sector like never before, but the collective hand of everyone is a must for the success of this change. This area of development is a homegrown tool made from Bhutan, and for Bhutan!
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