KABLIJI SCHOOLDELHIINDIA

My Summer Experience

“The time I spent there consisted of a roller coaster of emotions ranging from

frustration and exhaustion to satisfaction, amusement and utter

gratification.”

“My biggest hurdle preventing me from having a successful experience at Kabliji School was the cultural barrier between my students and myself… Their lack of communication with me made me very

frustrated and seemingly resulted in me feeling like I was expending excessive

efforts to no avail.”

“The students’ abilities and potential was only demonstrated to me when I decided

to stop teaching them the way I was asked to.”

“I initiated a paper-mâché project whereby I provided them with various materials

for them to use as they desired.”

“I was in awe at their final product as I understood the significance of the leap

they had taken in producing their artworks in terms of being more

confident and creative without fear of being criticized for deviating from the

norm.”

Language barrier?

“Everybody smiles in the same language.”

– Author Unknown

“Given that it was my last day, I promised each class a farewell party… I bought soft drinks, snacks, music and

games.”

…However…

“To some extent, I felt relieved that it was time for me to leave as a result of

the demanding efforts I had to put in and working in a very harsh environment…

…the only thing that saddened me was the students’ reaction to my departure.”

Thank you

Ajit Gidwani