Albert Einstein At School Patrick Pringle

A bit about, Einstein!! Born in 1879 Considered the greatest theory Physicist. Mainly known for-“Theory Of Relativity". Famous as the ‘Father of Modern Physics’ Worked as a professor at the Berlin Academy of Sciences in Germany but later became a citizen of the U.S. Received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the Photoelectric effect".

Characters The main characters are: Albert Einstein Mr. Braun – Einstein’s history teacher. Yuri- his friend. Dr. Ernest Weil - a Neuro-specialist. Mr. Koch –Mathematics teacher. Elsa-his cousin sister

DIFFICULT WORDS AND PHRASES VOCABULARY DIFFICULT WORDS AND PHRASES Pull the wool over eyes-deceive someone On own accord- free will Not mincing words-speaking plainly and bluntly Squalor- dirt Badge- sign Lodging- place of residing Duel-a fight between two persons Gleamed –shone Pretend –show off Briskly-quickly Vague-not clear

CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM OF EDUCATION Albert Einstein hated the education he received. Rote learning emphasized. Passing exams- the sole purpose of education. Inquisitive spirit curbed. No individual attention given. Corporal punishment/ rigid conformity to rules. Music and Art considered a nuisance Undue emphasis on completion of syllabus

MODERN EDUCATION SYSTEM Co- Curricular activities encouraged. Holistic education. Understanding given due importance. Ideas matter more than facts. Marks are not considered an index of intelligence. Practical research work encouraged. Inquisitive spirit promoted. Child centric education Freedom of speech Varied pace of learning Originality Creativity Continuous assessment Grading system Flexible curriculum Rapport between all stake holders of education

Einstein’s matriculation certificate issued by “The Education Committee of Aargau”

He still lives on….. On 17 April 1955 ,he experienced heavy internal bleeding caused by rupture of an abdominal aorta. Einstein refused surgery, saying: "I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly." During the autopsy, the pathologist of Princeton Hospital, Thomas Stoltz Harvey, removed Einstein's brain for preservation without the permission of his family, in the hope that the neuroscience of the future would be able to discover what made Einstein so intelligent. Einstein's remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered at an undisclosed location.

photo gallery At age 14 At age 3 Einstein’s home in Berlin

RECAPITULATION The school system often curbs individual talent. Discuss Compare and contrast the traditional and modern approach to the teaching, learning process. “You are the world’s worst liar Einstein”! Is it a compliment or an insult ? Is the school system responsible for an increase in college or school drop out rate?