What kind of education do we need?
The booklet calls for education that develops responsibility towards society and the world as well as oneself. It envisions access to knowledge without discrimination by caste, community or economic standing.
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RETHINKING THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION
Indigenous education & research
Education inspired by Indian traditions and shared wellbeing. An inquiry into bringing knowledge, civic understanding and practical competence together.
From tradition to the present
The booklet presents its perspective on traditional Indian learning, changes in the colonial period and priorities in education today. Examining these questions through sources, reasoning and present-day experience is the basis for inquiry.
Shiksha Samvad
Public dialogue with families, learners, teachers and educators on the purpose of education, independent thought and the contemporary application of Gurukul principles. Shiksha Samvad 3.0 is the next event in this journey.
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