The divine command to “increase and multiply” symbolizes the ongoing evolution of our world, as God encourages humanity to embrace creativity while upholding his principles. As the chaplain at St. Aidan’s in Wishaw, Scotland, I recently joined a business and IT class led by Stewart Kelso, an inclusive and engaging educator. Observing the class two students brainstorm creative ideas underscored the vast potential of human intelligence.
Inspired by Stewart, the students proposed innovative concepts like a ring for making calls and projecting holograms, a necklace for teleportation and changing appearances, and glasses with holographic capabilities. They also imagined night vision glasses for military use and a headset with disco lights for social events.
This experience reaffirmed that knowledge is not just passed down through generations but originates from our reasoning abilities, regardless of age. It is not gainsaying that teachers play a crucial role in nurturing and guiding the development of these ideas.
An educational system that relies solely on outdated methods risks producing theorists who struggle to turn ideas into practical solutions. Just as God intended for humans to transform a garden into a thriving city, educators must cultivate environments of continuous innovation and growth. Students are co-teachers in this process, with knowledge flowing in both directions.
Fr Oluwafemi Victor Orilua CSSp, Chaplain, St. Aidan’s, Wishaw, Scotland.
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