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Redefining Brilliance in Slow Learners | Dr. Mala Dasgupta Sengupta | TEDxSGNS Youth
TEDx Talksยท 2025-07-08 15:48
Core Argument - The current education system often labels children as "slow" based on standardized metrics, failing to recognize their unique learning styles and potential [3][4][5] - This labeling can lead to fear, loss of confidence, and a belief in their own inadequacy, hindering their learning process [6][7] - The system should shift from ranking and comparing children to recognizing and nurturing their individual strengths and talents [12] Proposed Solutions - Educators should avoid labeling children and appreciate their efforts, understanding their power to positively influence a child's life [13] - Parents should provide a safe and supportive environment, celebrating their children's successes and avoiding comparisons [14] - Policymakers should create a system that accommodates the uniqueness of each child, rather than forcing children to fit into a rigid structure [14] - Alternative forms of intelligence and learning, such as art, movement, and music, should be valued and integrated into the educational process [9][10] Call to Action - Society needs to believe in these children and provide them with opportunities to flourish, recognizing that they are not problems to be solved but dreams waiting to be realized [14][15] - It is crucial to change the narrative from labeling to learning, fostering an environment where all children can bloom in their own time [16]