by Program aims to build empathy and redefine childhood.
Bihar has rolled out Reverse Education Week, inviting teachers to sit in classrooms while students enjoy a week of free exploration. According to The Hindu, the initiative emphasizes empathy, reflection, and understanding the joys of unstructured learning.
Teachers report mixed reactions, ranging from nostalgia to despair. I’ve forgotten how to play hopscotch, admitted one senior teacher. Also, no one explained that Wi-Fi matters now.
Students spend the week painting, reading, napping, and occasionally teaching the teachers advanced TikTok choreography. Parents observe from a distance, unsure whether their children are developing or just perfecting procrastination.
Experts believe the program fosters mutual respect and recharges the passion of educators. Critics worry it sets a precedent for perpetual holidays, but the government insists it’s a pilot program with measurable benefits for empathy and imagination.
Future plans include Students Grade Teachers Day and optional examinations in fun and creativity rather than rote memorization.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
