Can values be taught in schools? | Dr.Harish Choudhary | TEDxParamitaHighSchool
Mr.Choudhary stressed the importance of honesty in guidance, advocating for teachers and parents to address mistakes directly rather than shielding students from them, given that students often mirror the behavior of their role models. He urged everyone to create lasting impressions through genuine mentorship.A core message of his talk was the necessity of understanding the "why" behind learning, encouraging students to grasp the deeper meaning of lessons rather than simply memorizing them. He envisioned teachers as architects of environments that foster value absorption, empathy development, and strong character building.Professor Choudhary underscored the profound impact of social norms and etiquette, highlighting that emotional experiences leave indelible marks. He reminded the audience that while specific words and actions might fade, the feelings they evoke remain. This caused the listeners to self-reflect on their own behavior and interactions, prompting them to consider the emotional impact they have on others.In essence, his talk was a call for a more holistic and emotionally intelligent approach emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals who not only possess knowledge but also embody strong values and empathetic understanding. Dr.Harish Choudhary is a Professor at IIT Delhi.An alumni of the prestigious 'The Doon School, Dehradun, Dr Choudhary did his specialization in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He went on to complete his Post Graduation in Marketing / Behavioural Sciences from IIM, Bangalore and a PhD from IIT Delhi. His work experience is replete with big names like Dunlop India Ltd., NIIT and RAAG Systems.
He went on to join IIT Delhi as a faculty member with the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. A distinguished teacher and learner, Harish Chaudhry has done certification course in TQM/ISO9000 and is a certified Lead Assessor by RWTUV, Germany. He also attended a course in ERP conducted by Baan Systems, Holland, besides many other training programmes.
Dr Chaudhary has been a member of advisory board of large number of schools and has been instrumental in shaping their future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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