Creativity for better education<\/p>\n
In a recent discussion in Jakarta, intellectuals lamented the
\nstifled growth of serious and creative thinking habits in our
\nsociety. This happens in a society whose life standard is moving
\nup.<\/p>\n
One of the signs is that no great works of art have come out
\nof this nation. Many of the thoughts expressed in newspapers by
\nexperts in politics, economics and culture reflect similarly
\nshallow analysis.<\/p>\n
The young generation, dictated by their milieu, has chosen
\nwhite collar businessmen or high government officials as their
\nmodel. They have yet to learn to appreciate an achievement in
\nscience or the arts.<\/p>\n
But does a better standard of living have any connection with
\nthis trend? Prosperity may bring about numerous conveniences but
\non the other hand, a society caught in transition also gives
\nbirth to great thinkers.<\/p>\n
When we look at the prosperous renaissance period in Europe,
\nfreedom of thinking and creativity was at its height.<\/p>\n
Has our daily work and routines left us with no time to sit
\nback and reflect? Very rapid changes are taking place in all
\nsectors around us. Aren't these very changes demanding our
\ncritical and serious thinking?<\/p>\n
With this reflection, we commemorate Teachers' Day on Nov. 25
\nand our minds go out to schools where students, in their tender
\nyears, are preparing themselves to enter life.<\/p>\n
We are concerned about schools which have become a target of
\npolitical and economic interests.<\/p>\n
The essence of the teachers' profession is education and we
\nare worried about the lowly image of teachers, today given the
\nnoble endeavor of their work.<\/p>\n
--Surabaya Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/creativity-for-better-education-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }