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Classrooms in Colour

 

A phase in life that we all come back to, one that contains endless memories, a period of happiness and innocence that we can never get to experience again - our school life. Every student is a unique world of thoughts, backgrounds, and features. However not every student had the same experience in a classroom. There, we see a spectrum of belongingness that the students experience.

For some, the experience is defined by Black. This color represents the students who are actively left out or rejected. In the movie, Taare Zameen Par, the main character Ishaan Ashwathi, is a dyslexic child who’s artistic but struggles with studies due to which he’s neglected by his parents and some of his classmates. Inspite of being a creative child, due to his learning disability which is uncommon among the other students, he is ignored and left out This black represents the heavy silence of isolation. It is the feeling of being "not enough" and the pain of being told, through whispers or exclusion, that you do not belong in the circle.

Others navigate the classroom in Grey. Grey symbolizes the space between exclusion and inclusion. These students are not openly rejected, yet they are not truly welcomed either. They sit in classrooms, attend lessons, and follow rules, but their presence often goes unnoticed. Many invisible students rarely raise their hands, not because they lack ideas or understanding, but because they fear judgment, feel overlooked, or believe their voices do not matter. Over time, this feeling of invisibility can grow stronger, turning into self-doubt and withdrawal. When teachers unknowingly focus on more outspoken students, or when classmates form tight social circles, grey students remain on the edges, observing rather than participating. The colour grey reminds us that not all students who struggle are loud or disruptive; some are quietly waiting to be noticed. By paying attention to those who fade into the background, classrooms can transform into spaces where every student, including those in gr ey, feels valued, heard, and truly included.

While some navigate through a White lens. These students experience a sense of comfort and confidence because they are welcomed not just for their achievements, but for who they are as individuals. In a white space, differences are not seen as weaknesses but as strengths that add richness to the classroom. Students who feel accepted are more willing to participate, ask questions, share ideas, and express opinions without fear of judgment or embarrassment. They know that mistakes are part of learning and that they will not be ridiculed for trying. This sense of inclusion allows them to grow academically and emotionally, as they feel supported by both teachers and peers. Unlike grey, where students feel invisible, or black, where they feel excluded, white creates a space where everyone has a place and purpose. It reminds students that they are not alone and that their contributions are meaningful.




SONA S 
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