The Talking Mountain

google.com Do you get restless if you fortuitously leave your cell phone at home for the day? Are you regularly checking for new messages, emails or social media updates, even when you are in the bathroom? Do you text and drive despite knowing possibly deadly consequences? I have heard about the human being detox from some chronic diseases or from some addiction in-order to become better or reduce the pain but here comes new  measures to  digital detox which helps human to get out of technology touch for some period of time, when s/he become too addicted into social media.  Digital detox -  refers to a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and computers. It is regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress and focus on social interaction in the physical world. Many studies showed on - how technology can contribute to high levels of stress, pressure on relationships and family,...

In 2013, I've first walked into this place to be an Educator. It's all about my fate to be in this beautiful place - much untouched from destruction, much isolated and many unexplored nature for human benefits and consumption. Back then Zhemgang was a beautiful place. Soil erosion - BPC tower Of course, many things have changed and progressed after my arrival. But, not to this extend of progress. The one that I felt much concern with the establishment of 'New Electric Tower' on mountain top, where the land feature is not suitable to hold these heavy equipment’s and  machinery . Once it was a place to remember for its serene nature, a place that has everything intact - from abundant fresh air to greenery. Once it was a heavenly place for countless lives and now it has become a place beyond mention.  Who should be held answerable for this big environmental causes that can't be repaired with the whole funding that has been incur to build this tower? Shoul...

Royal Education Council is likely to reintroduce Shakespeare in the English curriculum for secondary schools after nine years gap. It is to replace dramas for present class XI and XII have in the curriculum, from 2017 academic session. Shakespeare was discontinued in 2006 with the introduction of New Bhutanese English Curriculum. Many had felt Shakespearean language was obsolete and difficult and that is how it came to a halt.  However, based on the discussions carried out by REC with English teachers across the country, the reintroduction of Shakespeare was deemed important. All the English teachers felt that it has cavernous meaning, much quintessence and values which are not seen in the dramas being taught in the new curriculum. William Shakespeare   But with the reintroduction of this new curriculum I am bit confused whether our new generation can adopt with it or not - thou, thy, thee, wouldst, dost. I'm somehow lucky to get last chance to study the old ...

Ten main roles of a teacher in school.  i.   Maintain high degree of class discipline which is indispensable for effective learning. ii.  Take care of the class attendance and the other necessary key records. iii.  Prepare the result sheets and progress reports of the class students. iv.  Regularly check the uniform and the cleanliness. v.   Act as a bridge between the parents and the students on any issues. vi.  Effectively implement student’s code of conduct. vii.  Act as a role model for the students and promote wholesome education. viii. Coordinate students for all types of class competitions – cleanliness, campus beautification, SUPW, reading programme, games and sports, classroom care and development. ix.  Provide academic, pastoral care and support to each student in need. x.   Inculcate good character and conduct in each student.   P.S: Thank you -  all teachers for the va...