Life Lessons from Silent Wrriors Outcome based Education Beyond Curriculum - Dr. Sharan Kumar Shetty Educator & Director Shiridi Saiguru Education Trust- Mangalore.

Life Lessons from Silent Warriors. Outcome-Based Education Beyond Curriculum

Life is all about experiences, and the most meaningful experiences come from people who are silently fighting their own battles. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Ambika Shishu Kendra(Mandir)in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh a center dedicated to Divyangjan children.

There, I witnessed children ranging from the age of one to thirty, each facing different challenges—autism, heart-related conditions, and several other developmental difficulties. What truly touched me was the way these children are learning, growing, and expressing themselves despite their limitations. This is real experiential learning.

Today, we speak a lot about Outcome-Based Education, curriculum design, accreditation, and affiliation. But what I saw there was the purest form of outcome-based education—without a syllabus, without formal structures, and without any institutional labels. It is driven entirely by the dedication, commitment, and purpose of the trainers and caregivers who serve these children selflessly.

Their work is nothing short of marvelous and deeply inspiring. I humbly appeal to the youth of today: please come forward and extend your service to such centers. You will not only contribute to society but also gain invaluable life lessons that will help you grow as individuals.

Let us give back, let us serve, and let us learn from those who teach us resilience every day.

Thank you so much.

Dr. Sharan Kumar Shetty
Educator & Director
Shirdi Sai Guru Education Trust, Mangalore.