Times of India, Bangalore, 22nd August, 2008
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, shares his insights into education:
Question: Do you think volunteering and community service by individuals can make a difference in education for children who have no access to formal schooling?
Sri Sri: Volunteerism is not an alternative to formal schooling. [...]
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Learning has to be made more fun
Posted in Education, tagged Education, learning, rural schools, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, teaching on August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Parenting
Posted in Education, tagged Parenting, Ravi Shankar, Sri Sri on July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
….by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Hindustan times – Mumbai
As a parent, you hold the reins, yet must learn to let go ever so often.
As the ancient saying goes, a child carries the legacy of the
parents – not only the financial , but also one of attitude, character
and behavior. According to the Shastras individual’s life and
character is [...]
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Education
Posted in Education on February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Education should give us six fold abilities:
Information
Often we think information is education, but it is only one aspect of education.
Concepts
Concepts are the basis for all research. You need to conceive in order to create.
Attitude
An integral part of education is cultivating the right attitude. Proper attitude at the right time and place determines your actions and [...]
Online course material
Posted in Education, tagged Computer Science, Engineering, Management, Vedic Literature on January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) (Video lectures by IIT Profs online)
MIT OpenCourseWare
Video Lectures
Vedic Literature