by Shaju | Dec 27, 2023 | Students
“I have to jump from the top floor!”, a response to a knowledge gap from a final year student. As I started observing the interaction between teachers and students, I found many instances of sarcasm and belittlement. I reflected on myself if I also did the same. From...
by Shaju | Nov 30, 2023 | Students
I was observing the dental students at their OSCE. I could feel the tension in the air. The students have experienced OSCE before. “I think I missed a point in the last station.” “I didn’t have enough time.” I thought writing a blog to prepare for OSCE might remove...
by Shaju | Sep 13, 2023 | Students
A dull Friday afternoon, Ms Joy, a senior dental student, was managing a 80-year-old gentleman. The patient, who was ‘really’ patient, was having trouble with his wisdom teeth. Joy identified the problem due to a large cavity near the gum line. She filled the cavity...
by Shaju | May 24, 2023 | Students
Go KL is the KL’s iconic free bus service. Currently it serves 11 different routes which intersects so that a patron can visit a lot of places in KL. The patronage is huge and it is such a clean and beautiful sight in the wonderful bandar (city). This bus has...
by Shaju | May 9, 2023 | Students
“Liberation is the purpose of Education”. “Education brings conformity or freedom”. The learner chooses. I was envious about Rex, a young lecturer in our school. Everyone likes Rex, especially the students. I overheard a particular mentoring session in the clinic Rex...
by Shaju | May 1, 2023 | Students
It was a rush morning. We were late for his school. My sarcasm at the moment didn’t get the usual reaction from him, he snapped with wet eyes. He admonished me, “your comments hurt me”. I tried to explain my action but could not do it even for myself. As we walked, I...
