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Having had the honour of addressing many conferences in my time, I still believe that the most challenging audience is to be found in the classroom.
Indeed, when asked by up and coming trainers where should they sharpen their skills, I tend to point them in the direction of the classroom.
Students are a very sophisticated bunch – very simply, they want to be entertained and informed – it is likely that one wont work without the other.
If we can get to them I believe we can reshape the world we live in for future generations. They are after all tomorrow's leaders.
Yesterday, I visited two schools in the West of Ireland who are participating in our new Transition Year Module, “Looking Ahead and Living now,” kindly sponsored by Supermacs.
Two quotes crossed my mind leaving the schools
“If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything. It is open to everything. In the beginners mind, there are many possibilities. In the experts mind, there are few.”
Zen Master Suzuki Roshi
“A small boy of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in his mission can alter the course of history.”
Gandhi
Towards a more positive tomorrow.
Posted by Kevin Kelly at
November 7, 2003 10:33 AM
Kevin,
Our T.Y. students in Loreto College Cavan were indeed impressed by your introduction to our new course. Student comments such as: really interesting and lively, very funny, thought-provoking, learnt alot about aiming for goals, Kevin is so positive and full of energy, will definately read his books, really looking forward to doing the course.
Thanks again for all your support, Kevin.
" All children are gifted - some just open their presents later than others."
Christine
Indeed Kevin, the students of St. Brigid's Vocational School, Loughrea were both entertained and informed yesterday by you. Thank-You. It gave the programme a great kick start for me.
Posted by: Diane Charleton. at November 7, 2003 11:29 PMDiane.