Soter writes 'Though Konkani is my mother tongue, the Roman script (not
Devanagiri) is my mother script. Therefore, I strongly condemn the
Government's imposition of only devanagiri script for the Konkani language
in education.'
Comment: I think you must try and get Roman script or any other
Soter, MP's decision on the MoI is like a double-edged sword. If he is
ultimately able to find a viable solution, he would grow in stature.
However, the present decision is like a damocles sword hanging over the
heads of diocesan schools. Grants have not been sanctioned to these schools
on
Dear Marshall,
Must read Gomantak Times edit today on how temporary decision on MoI is claimed
to be a fulfilment of the MP's promise within 100 days in office. My copy of
the election manifesto gives the impression of a permanent solution. Now 100
days is too little a time to judge Parrikar.
Dear Tony,
I was most impressed by your letter re instruction and learning. In your
opinion and experience in these matters, which school would you recommend in
Goa? I am looking for a school which emphasises learning with a liberal bent.
Take care,
selma
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Selma
I was most impressed by your letter re instruction and learning. In your
opinion and experience in these matters, which school would you recommend
in Goa? I am looking for a school which emphasises learning with a liberal
bent.
Dear Selma,
Per se, I wouldn't recommend any
Floriano Lobo:
Amilcar Da Costa and Tony De Sa must be able to differentiate between
Learning and being instructed.
At Primary School Level, kids are instructed. They start learning at the
Secondary level, college level, university leve professional level
what have you..where they have
Language issue:
Thanks to Mr. Tony de Sa for supporting my position on the language issue.
Having read the clear message from Mr. Floriano Lobo, where I can see a
clear split between instruction addressed in primary schools and learning
addressed in secondary schools, I can agree that in
Language issue:
I have difficulties to understand the discussion and exchanges concerning
the languages to be taught in the schools in Goa. Some speak about the
importance of the universal pedagogical principle of educating children in
their native language. I think there should be an
Decision on medium of instruction is temporary: CM
TNN | Jun 16, 2012, 01.34AM IST
PANAJI: Chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that the challenge on the medium
of instruction (MOI) issue is not over for him, as educationally it is an
important issue and the present decision is temporary.
