Like many of us, I’ve always leaned on direct instruction. It feels efficient, structured, and safe. But after last Saturday’s Masterclass session, I felt compelled to step out of that comfort zone and try something new.
I was about to teach the business entity principle in Accountancy—something I’ve always explained directly. This time, I didn’t. I gave my students a case study—“Aarav and His Design Shop”—with various transactions, and asked them to make decisions. No definitions. No instructions. Just space to explore and think.
They discussed, debated, questioned, and gradually arrived at the understanding that personal and business finances should not be mixed. They didn’t just learn the principle—they experienced why it matters.
I don’t yet know how much of the concept has stuck. And I’ll admit—I’m still figuring out what productive failure truly means (we’re not through the book yet!). But what I do know is this:
My students were alive in that moment—curious, engaged, and confident in their ability to make sense of something new.
I believe our job isn’t to deliver perfect lessons, but to create imperfect moments where learning can emerge on its own— messy, real, and meaningful.
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