Learning Trap - The #BYJU story
Dr Dawood Vaid
Director @ Golden Sparrow Education | Innovative Curriculum Leader | Winner of Swami Vivekananda National Award 2024 and Most Innovative Indian Educator 2023 | Author of 'The Education Riddle'
1. Schooling: A Factory for Memorization, Not Education ??
Turns out, we're cranking out memory champs, not thinkers. Where’s the innovation when we’re stuck in rinse-and-repeat learning?
2. The ‘Learning Trap’: The Grade Myth Exposed ??
We’ve all heard it: “Get good grades, and life’s set!” Yeah, except… no. The trap? Kids memorize, regurgitate, and forget. Real knowledge? Nowhere to be found.
3. Tech’s Big Promise: Are We Smarter Yet? ??
Ah, tech in schools. We thought it would be like magic—poof, smarter kids! Turns out, tech without strategy is just more fancy distractions.
4. Grades, ?? The Overhyped Popularity Contest
We’ve turned grades into the cool kids at school, but newsflash: mastering the “A” game isn’t the same as mastering life. Spoiler: Life doesn’t come with scorecards. ??
5. One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customized Learning, Please!
Every kid learns differently, but we're all handing them the same textbook. ?? It’s like giving everyone the same shoe size—surprise, it doesn’t fit! ????
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6. Redefining Success: Beyond Tests and Toppers
If you can ace an exam but can’t solve real-world problems, you’re probably missing the plot. Let’s chase skills, not test scores. ??
7. Learning Outside the Box: ?? Literally
Education shouldn’t end at the classroom door. It’s time to go beyond the desk—think real-world projects, hands-on learning, and a splash of adventure!
8. Teachers: The New-Gen Mentors (Without the Ruler) ??????
Teachers, you’re more than walking textbooks. You’re guides on this journey of curiosity. Less “Listen to me” and more “Let’s explore together!”
9. Parents & Society: Cool It With the Expectations
Parents, step away from the report cards! Your kid doesn’t have to be Einstein 2.0. ?? Let’s embrace their unique strengths, not force them into a mold.
10. Education Reform: A Big Wake-Up Call
We need a system that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and curiosity. The Learning Trap is the fire alarm ??, and it’s time to rebuild the house.
Associate Professor at Xavier Institute Of Management and Entrepreneurship
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Comprador
1 个月They are a Fraudulent company. I’ve been requesting my refund for two months, and they haven’t responded.
Biology Faculty
1 个月Maybe Byju's salespersons made false promises, but the product of Byju's is very good. The learning nuggets (interactive videos), six classes a week so that students can give time to other things like playing, etc., and the curriculum were designed the way students should read books. Yes, you can ask why it failed. The reasons behind that are: 1. The product was futuristic; very few were able to understand that. 2. Product team issues. 3. Salespersons who made many false promises only to get incentives.
Primary principal at East West International School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
1 个月So few places statistically really even think about what education really is.
Certified Life Coach, Career Mentor, Positive Parenting Coach | Professional Life Coach
1 个月This often feels like a factory focused on memorization rather than real education. We're stuck in a "learning trap" where grades have become the ultimate goal, feeding into a myth that high scores equate to intelligence or success. But where’s the proof? With all the tech advancements, have we actually gotten any smarter?