Public perception has to change if more youth should get involved in politics. Various skills can be taught to students to prepare them for statesmanship.
Education should lead to the development of visionaries who will contribute to public good and nation building. It requires problem solving & thinking skills.
Curriculum, content & activities in schools and colleges should go through a transformation to develop competencies that nurture future leaders and visionaries.
The concept of statesmanship dates back to the Vedic times & also discussed in ancient Greece and Rome. Vedas mention about Rule of Law & qualities of a ruler.
A statesperson should be a visionary having multiple talents and skills known for their integrity, wisdom and courage. They should work for citizen's welfare.
A paper published by Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore faculty has underscored the need for more civic engagement for our youth and self- expression.
Academicians at London School of Economics and Political Science has brought out a guidebook to make citizen wellbeing a part of project implementation in UK.
Yale University researcher has articulated a method of minimum citizenship to ensure that busy people are involved in politics without impinging on their time.
Rousseau advocated sovereignty of the people in a democracy & their active participation in assemblies & its relevance is not lost in modern political context.
Statespersons all over the world have certain common characteristics such as rhetoric skills, empathy, visionary perception, diplomacy and concern for welfare.
Get into the details of how we can develop a political sense to cultivate statespersonship in students, and how it is relevant in building a brighter future.
A statesperson must protect their people's interests, using persuasion & rule-based actions. For Effective communication, rhetoric, & dialogue are crucial.
What are the some of the activities undertaken to promote statespersonship in qualities in students? How can those activities promote civic responsibility?
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Teachers need to handle political science classes with sensitivity especially those concerning contemporary politics and Australia to groom women in politics.
Teachers can perform well only when they take care of their physical, emotional and physical needs. Teachers should show empathy & speak up for their cause.
A new AI framework developed by university scientists help tackle problems that are too complex. It learns from data & finds patterns to solve various problems.
Education not only happens in the school but more in families where parents have a major role. Parent-Child engagement can be fostered with AI assisted tech.
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Kerala's Education Department introduces gender-neutral concepts in class 3 textbooks, showing fathers in non-traditional roles, & received widespread acclaim.
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Paradigm shift calls for a change in the purpose of education. It may meet with resistance from stakeholders initially. Committed leadership can bring change.
Curriculum, pedagogy, vision and mission of educational institutions must change in accordance with the changing times and focussed on building AI resilience.
If students are allowed to take up careers they are passionate about they are likely to succeed. We can find inspiration from many Indian professionals abroad.