The Education Lab : Masterclass Saturday March 22 , 2025

 

Chapter 19  The Education Lab: Shomie Dad The Man Who Saw Tomorrow by Naga Tummala

Q1. "True leadership is not about authority but about responsibility."
Shomie Das believed in giving students real responsibilities, whether managing a school facility or leading an expedition. As educators, we are not just imparting knowledge but shaping future leaders. How can we integrate leadership-building opportunities in everyday teaching to help students take ownership of their learning and growth?

Q2. "Always challenge children to take risks and navigate their own lives." – Kurt Hahn
Shomie emphasized hands-on learning through outdoor camps, projects, and community work. He knew that learning happens beyond textbooks and in real-world experiences. How can we design learning experiences that push students out of their comfort zones while ensuring meaningful growth and resilience?

Q3. "The purpose of education is not just to fill minds but to ignite them."
Shomie believed that education should be liberal, inquiry-driven, and dynamic. He challenged students and teachers alike to think beyond set patterns. How can we cultivate a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning among students?

Q4. "Adaptability is the cornerstone of educational progress."
Shomie Das navigated challenges—whether modernizing schools, introducing co-education, or handling unexpected crises. His ability to adapt while staying true to his educational vision made a lasting impact. How can we, as educators, embrace adaptability in our teaching methods to cater to the evolving needs of students and the changing world?

Gurdeep Kaur
The Teacher's Centre Ambassador

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Tinkerly - Learning By Doing

Tinkerly (Formerly known as SRJNA) is the brainchild of qualified IIT and XLRI graduates who realized the need for practical learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects.

Students can prepare right from their first grade to meet any challenges thrown at them in the competitive educational ecosystem. They have developed creative and interactive learning tools and methodologies for the interest of children to enhance their learn and experiment. Tinkerly’s strong R&D team and technology powered operations help us to keep the content fresh and relevant for 21st-century competencies with supreme experience. 

In just 4 years since inception, Tinkerly has become Best STEM learning solution provider in India via providing an end to end solution for STEM labs in 180+ schools benefitting 75,000+ students across 25 cities in 15 states. Tinkerly believes in not just following the traditional education path but to tinker with it employing new technology and methodologies. 

The word ‘tinkerly’ means experimenting and creating improved innovation and make the learning easy with the help of its products like Tinkering Labs (ATL), Innovation Labs, STEM Learning Kits and Let’s Tinker mobile App.