Believe in the principle of ‘graduality’!
These days, we in the world of “fast-food”! I have become increasingly impatient. When I go for breakfast I want instant coffee. When I have a headache I want instant relief. When I email people I want instant replies. When I fall in love I want instant pleasure. When I have problems I want instant solutions. When I pray I want instant miracles!
The Kingdom of God is not a Fast-Food Joint: In the gospel text of today, Jesus reminds me that in the Kingdom of God problems will be solved at their own time. Evil may grow together with good; evil will not be uprooted instantly. I need to wait patiently until the end of time (Mt 13:24-30). The Kingdom of God grows like a mustard […]
Innovative Capstone Assessment Models Beyond the Thesis in Master’s Psychology Programmes
Sahaya G. Selvam
Abstract
Master’s degree is a liminal stage at higher education between the bachelor’s and the doctoral degrees. The expected competency outcomes of a master’s degree presuppose a development on the foundations of the bachelor’s level while providing a basis for an original contribution at the PhD level with subject-specific abilities in integration of knowledge, its application, and communication of the same, coupled with a set of skills in self-learning.
A capstone experience that generally marks the conclusion to the coursework assesses these outcomes before a candidate is awarded a master’s degree. Does a thesis or dissertation consisting of empirical research alone assess the programme outcomes, as is the norm in many universities? Could there be an integration of capstone experiences and research with a variety of possibilities, taking into consideration the […]
Excellence: Doing well or doing good?
Early January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent president Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Later Trump in his inimical style prided to a journalist, “we have weapons nobody else knows about… we have some amazing weapons. That was an amazing attack.” He even shared on his Truth Social page a fake Wikipedia entry describing himself as the acting president of Venezuela.
Yes, America pulled off the “Operation Absolute Resolve” with impeccable precision, that is what the press reported. Yes, it was done well, but was it right, was it good? Was it ethical or even legal?
‘Excellence’ is an overused term these days. Often a mere capitalist marketing byline. Academic institutions aim at excellence in education. Service industry strives for excellence in customer care. Government agencies claim to deliver excellence in public administration.
The […]