[nukkad] Exams...

[Asha Anand <>]

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Hi Gang,

Every time my students have exams, I have fever! Some
of them are brilliant while some need lots of help.
Many factors affect their performance. I never
realized the amount of tensions they have. When they
share their problems or worries with me, I forget
mine. Err…I always invite worries and troubles! 

When riots broke in parts of Gujurat and Kashmir,
students from those regions were not allowed to visit
their homes for the vacation. College was their house
and we were their family members. They were like
zombies. Bad phase… Does anyone realize that?

Students who belong to economically poor families
suffer from some sort of inferiority complex. They see
their classmates with a mobile, bike and good clothes.
‘How am I going to repay the education loan? Will I
get a job after my course? … ’ Gang, tell me what
should I answer? Rich or poor, I treat everyone as
equal. 

Broken families, or over ambitious parents have bad
effect on the students. Some of them build a shell
around themselves. Some become lazy while others get
addicted to alcohol or drugs or cigarettes.
Frustration builds up. We lecture, give assignments
and walk out of the class. When they perform badly, I
feel like screaming at them. But, hold on! They need
someone to listen to them rather than they listening
to someone. Kids are delicate. 

When my temper hits the ceiling, I comment, ‘Think!
God has given you a component called Brain. Use it,
please!’ Some stare at me. Some have eyes filled with
tears. Some grin. Some frown. Eeeks! I feel miserable
for releasing my anger on them. After few minutes, one
by one they walk into my room with the silliest of
doubts! I’m pampering them too!

When they see me sailing paper boats or planning to
have a kite flying competition, they nod their heads
in disbelief. To curb politics in class, I had to
learn to understand a few Indian languages. Speak to
them in their native languages, and they are extremely
happy. The state of happiness reduces many unwanted
problems. Phew!

I’m a student too. I have two varieties of fevers -
‘student exam fever’ and ‘teacher exam fever’! Any
remedies?

Gang, I’m raw and inexperienced. I need help. By the
way, does anyone remember me?

I’m Asha [*winks*].
8/8/02 2:19 AM  


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