The Talking Mountain

Book Title: Gyal-Khab Author: Thakur S Powdyel Year of Publication: 2019 Page: 67 The  Gyal-Khab  is an extremely powerful reflection of a state, citizen and citizenship education. Also a book is full of hope and tenderness especially for our young kids who will become our future leaders. Any country becomes strong only by citizens' virtues. Therefore, it is must for every citizen of the country to realize the moral responsibilities in securing the nation for all times.  The book talks about the core mandate of every citizen, social responsibilities, constitutional duties and at the same time it also reminds us of the responsibilities of citizens ensuring our national sovereignty and security. It talks about each individual as the custodians of sovereign and peaceful state. In the upholding of the nation, each citizen must act like the leader and take the sacred responsibility with utmost dedication and service to people, country and the King.  The most beautifu...

Sub: Joining Report I, Mr. xxx, a teacher bearing Employee ID #2xxxxx1584, have joined the school on xxx after I have been relieved from xxx.  As I have not availed my preparatory leave, I would like to credit it for my future use.     Thank you Yours Sincerely xxx

  Sir,   Please, know that I have gathered all my courage to talk about this to you long before this week.  I would like to ask you for a small permission.  I want to change my seat. I want to sit with one of my classmate friend, Mr.  xxx .   Sir, nowadays most of the teachers are conducting class tests, so I want to help him with his studies.   I can see that he is trying his best in studies. So, I want to teach and give him the best of me and change him into a whole different person. I want to start my journey to success through this small step in helping my friend achieve his dream and know his full potential. I saw him suffering in some of the subjects although he is trying so hard.    I would be grateful if your good self could understand this situation.    If you agree I would like to request, not to share to anyone that I asked for this favor. Please, keep it confident between the two of us.  Yours Student Ms. yyy My...

The pandemic has impacted the world like no other times. Like business, daily social activities and political affairs, the education sector was equally affected. Millions of children are out of school globally. How long will this virus unrest continue is still very uncertain although hundreds of vaccines are on trial? However, for Bhutan things have been quite well and still under control under a visionary leadership of our Kings and the Medical Doctor led government. Our "smallness" in population has become our strength in combating this deadly virus.  After several ups and downs and dilemma school for high graders and colleges have resumed for contact teaching. As of today, everything is under control. Everybody within and beyond the campus is doing fine. However, conducting class tests have become quite challenging since the toner cartridge and papers have really become scarce with borders closed for months.  To keep the flame of learning high and making sure that the qual...

We must know that our kids are digital natives. They learn more through the blended approaches over old methods of teaching. All they need is the right kind of empowerment and tools. Teaching them about the effective use of cell phones has become a very important part of education. Should we want our kids to excel, become responsible citizens and do well in life, we must put them the right kinds of tools and information from early childhood.    We build too many restrictions; live with the old beliefs, never ending protocols. Life would become "HELL" for every passing second. We can't control the pursuit of the Internet Thing when it is easily available. It became the double-edged sword. And school and parents must play a crucial role in empowering kids of all kinds. Our kids need unfailing love and care and empowerment to overcome these hurdles of everyday life.   Have you ever headed to your office without phones in your pocket? And we are blindly damming the ideas...

Cell Phones at School!!! 💣👊💤💔👀👋👎👏 It raises the eyebrow of everyone, even the baggers!    Nevertheless, I want to try something different this "Covid Year". I have shared my plan to teach "Green Chemistry" to two sections of grade nine using cell phones and Internet things. Initially, it created a bit of commotion and hiccups amongst the students –"mobile phone in the classroom!!!"👅, forget about others. Things became clear and okay after I convinced them thoroughly about my plan for the new chapter. We settled well and agreed upon a way forward plan of action. I could hear and feel happy moods already filling up around the corners. I could clearly see much excitement and energy already in their mood.    Then comes the actual day in the next 24 hours. Everyone I informed had come with the cell phones and handed over their phones to me so politely in the early morning. I could see them with completely different moods, overjoyed and excited to r...

One of the very unique and most tensed yet interesting US elections between two men of completely different personalities is finally over after a neck-to-neck dilemma to White House. Although officially every single vote count is over and time for the new president elect to be sworn in the office, however, Trump accused the new president elect for falsely claiming the victory way before the vote count is over and some states for "officials misconduct" and being "biased" on the Republicans Government.  Biden is known for his down-to-earth personality and his ability to connect with the working-class people. His eight years as a vice president under Obama, is a major selling point for the Democrats and other admirers.  Joe Biden has a lot of home assignments to finish before he officially takes over the White House. The Democrat government is now in all respects in an infinitely better position for dealing with the world outside than they were during Trump rule. It is...