Cognitive Integrated Learning in BDS

What is cognitive integration and why is it important for learning dentistry? A dentist uses different mental abilities, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, in a holistic approach to solve patients’ problems. The mental abilities are...

Validation

“Why don’t you get yourself into a high-ranking school if I have to spend so much on your education here?”. I was discussing with M’yth on why she had joined medicine. M’yth is on a twinning programme where she can get to a high-ranking school if her grades are good...

Mindset

“Why did you sauté the cauliflower in pickle oil?” questioned my daughter. I had done a small variation to the usual cauliflower dish I prepare. The dish tasted different and nice for me, not for my daughter. I was wondering if the pickle oil made it bad or the...

Everyone Scolds Us

This was declared anonymously by one of the students in a students’ staff meeting. “Everyone scolds us”, was a wake-up call for me. Why did that statement and perception come among the students? I decided to do a fact check myself. I work in a small dental school...

Motivation Procrastination

“Exercise is effective, but, how about………….?”  My friend is a fitness guru, having accomplished the right size and weight. She is proud and happy. I finally decided and informed her one early morning that I am starting cycling to...