- Collaborated efforts of parents, teachers and students in learning heralds an era of profound transformation in nurturing the minds and souls of future generations.
- Shared responsibility exemplifies that education is not a solitary endeavor but a profound collaboration where the efforts of involved parties synergize for optimal outcomes.
- Dr. Orina urged school administrators and curriculum developers to embrace talent and innovation as they try to raise leaders.
Active parental involvement in the child’s life is essential for their holistic involvement and development
Dr. Edna Orina, Consultant Radiologist KTRH.
The academic journey culminates in the form of graduation, which is the case for the Class of 2023 students who will sit their exams in a fortnight and graduate from Nova Pioneer, Tatu Girls School of Innovators and Leaders.
In a recent mentorship event, the chief guest, Dr. Edna Orina, a Consultant Radiologist at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH), shared her insightful address with the graduating cohort to prepare them for what lies ahead of them.
Rooted in these insights are several constructive approaches to elevate one’s performance during the critical stage of exam preparation.
- Collaborative learning
Dr. Orina explains that the wisdom of collective learning emerges through the formation of study groups.
Engaging with peers fosters the exchange of perspectives, clarifies doubts and nurtures the environment of collective learning.
“Members should ensure that the study group remains focused and productive, with an emphasis on active participation and engagement,” she advised.
- Guidance from educators
According to Dr. Orina, the reservoir of knowledge held by teachers and other educators is a vital resource.
Therefore, seeking regular guidance from them affords students personalized learning sessions and equips them with tailored strategies for success.
In her speech, she urged the students to continue with the confidence to ask questions and request for additional resources.
- Tailoring study hours
Recognizing the chronotype that aligns with individual productivity unveils a key advantage and a linchpin of success.
Dr. Orina suggests identifying optimal study time so as to harness the students’ mental acuity effectively.
“Understand whether you are more productive in the early morning or late at night. Experiment with different study schedules to find the time when you are more focused, able to comprehend and retain information effectively,” she states.
- Leveraging comprehensive resources
Engaging with a diverse range of study materials—past papers, study guides and textbooks—provides a holistic understanding of exam patterns.
Incorporating the strategy of mastery over these resources into exam preparation is a journey toward refining the individual confidence required to navigate the exam landscape adeptly.
Parental involvement in education
Parents occupy a vital and indispensable role in orchestrating the success of a child and their holistic development.
Collaborated efforts of parents, teachers and students in learning heralds an era of profound transformation in nurturing the minds and souls of future generations.
In her reflective address, Dr. Orina highlighted how parents can play their part to ensure the child stays in school and develops academically.
- Developing financial stalwartness
In Dr. Orina’s words, timely payment of school fees and provision of other basic learning needs of students resonates as an emblem of parental commitment, embodying the essence of collaboration.
“Paying school fees on time ensures the smooth functioning of the school and provides the necessary resources for quality education,” she mentions.
By ensuring the steady flow of resources to the institution and the child, parents actively contribute to an environment of value in learning.
This financial stability becomes the bedrock upon which a child’s education journey develops.
- Appreciation and recognition of teachers
The chief guest encouraged parents to recognize the colossal efforts of teachers in shaping the futures of their children.
A culture of gratitude and recognition of their tireless dedication underscores the tapestry of this partnership between them and the educators.
By acknowledging their monumental contributions, the guardians breathe life into the spirit of academic enthusiasm, igniting a cycle of inspiration that reverberates through generations.
Dr. Orina noted that expressing gratitude for the teachers’ hard work can go a long way in motivating them to continue making a positive impact.
“I encourage parents to participate in initiatives that recognize and award teachers for their dedication and commitment,” she said.
- The crucible of shared responsibility
Traditionally, the mantle of nurturing and guidance rests profoundly on the shoulders of the parent.
Dr. Orina called upon parents to play their primary role by actively participating in the lives of their children through maintaining parental responsibility.
“Parents should avoid transferring the entire responsibility of a child’s education and well-being solely to the teachers. Active parental involvement in the child’s life is essential for their holistic involvement and development,” she advised the parents in attendance at the event.
This harmony of shared responsibility exemplifies that education is not a solitary endeavor but a profound collaboration where the efforts of involved parties synergize for optimal outcomes.
About Dr. Orina
Dr. Edna Orina Moraa is a Consultant Radiologist and head of the Radiology and Imaging Department at the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
She is a visionary leader noted for establishing team synergies, managing and mentoring staff, facilitating cross-functional and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and cultivating stakeholder relations to build trust and employee engagement while driving organizations to the next level of growth.
She also champions mental health by advising women and youth to be mentally aware as they make life decisions.
In her line of work, Dr. Orina has been doing mentorships in schools, mentoring and supporting young boys and girls.
“It was just about inspiration, talking to the form four candidates. They are going to sit for the examination in the next four or so weeks. They needed a career person who can talk to them, inspire them and tell them what they need to do during this remaining time,” Dr. Orina talked about her role, in an exclusive interview with Scholar Media Africa.
She commended the school administrators and curriculum developers for embracing talent and innovation as they try to raise leaders.
The institution, in its training, has let the students embrace what they want to be and have job shadowing so that when the students get to Form 3 and Form 4, they have a time where if they want to become doctors, they get taken to a facility like a hospital setting to learn.
In the words of Isaac Newton, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” she concluded.
The quote beautifully captures the idea that progress is built upon the knowledge and contributions of those who came before us.
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“For them, the shoulders they need to stand on include those of their parents and guardians, teachers and mentors or role models, and they would for sure see further,” Dr. Orina concluded.
