The Philosophy of Marxism
Philosophical aspects of certain concepts have always been quite fascinating. This term “philosophy” itself sounds so intellectual and wise no? And why it would not! Philosophy means “love of wisdom”. It is basically the study of widespread and basic questions, like those about reason, knowledge, existence, language and values. These questions are frequently presented as […]
Why Are Schools in Finland So Successful?
Finland has been the very focus of success in the field of schooling and in the education world since it ranked first in an international test known as PISA, or Program for International Student Assessment, in the early 2000s, despite all odds. Thousands of people have visited the country to learn how to enhance their […]
A Deep Dive into India’s Competitive Exam
India is the hub of competitive examinations. Every year many competitive exams are conducted to test the eligibility of the candidates and a huge number of aspirants appear for the same. Roughly more than 30 competitive exams are conducted in India. However, the most talked-about and considered to be the toughest ones are UPSC, JEE […]
The Need to Reinvent Education
School is an institution of thought and nurturing, one that guides a student through how what and why of the sciences that govern us and the world affairs that dictate us. A right-of-the-bat ninth grader, who is introduced to the three musketeers of science- biology, chemistry & physics, finds himself in a dilemma most of […]
Humbitious Leadership
The term ‘humbitious’ arose out of humility and ambition. Humility is about not putting oneself on a pedestal and acknowledging that no one is inferior. In leadership, it is about recognizing the importance of newer ideas and allowing them to breathe. Humbitious leadership is about admitting to errors and seeking feedback from employees or followers; […]
Equality versus Equity
EQUALITY VERSUS EQUITY Have you ever felt that even though we may have equal opportunities and chances some find it difficult to attain and have to work a little too hard for the same achievement, and some can go along with the flow and reach out to chances faster? It’s because of the difference in […]
What is the Educational Universe?
The educational universe is putting together tools and features making it easier for learners to educate themselves withdrawing the need for a systematic education system. In the recent pandemic, we have seen major developments in the education sector, which has enormously changed the way people learn. Gurucool, in its own way is working towards presenting […]
Skill-Based Learning vs Degree-Oriented Learning: Changes We Need
“Skill-based ed-tech platforms ride wave of online learning to carve a niche for themselves,” reads a headline in the Indian Express. The article has an overview of how the Covid-19 pandemic paved the way for skill-based learning and continues to be in demand with students and professionals alike. The Zoom Video Communications hit an out-of-boundary […]
How is NEP Better than the Current Education System?
The National Education Policy of India is a compact set of visions created to reform the education system of India to produce more responsible individuals who are aware of their rights and duties towards their nation. The NEP (2020) was adopted in July 2020 whose objective was to transform and decentralize India’s education system and […]
What I Wish They’d Invent
Inventions are nothing but a gift of science. In today’s era, we humans, are in a situation in which without science we cannot even imagine our survival. Without science there would have been no advancement, the one’s which are part and parcel of over lives from tiniest needle to prodigious discoveries. If there was no […]