~ Alternative Education in India ~

 

 

 

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"To love one's children is to be in complete communication with them: it is to see that they have the right kind of education that will help them to be sensitive, intelligent and integrated"

from "Education And The Significance Of Life"  by J Krishnamurti

 

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SITE~

●    provide a forum for discussion about the fundamental issues in education

    encourage parents who are dissatisfied with their children's schooling to consider the

       option of educating their children at home

    help provide information, resources and support to those considering home educating

       and those involved in it

●    facilitate the formation of local groups of home educators- click here to contact others

●    provide information about some alternative educational ventures in India

 

Please note that in so far as any organisation exists, it is non-sectarian and non-hierarchical.   The intention is that we learn together.

 

Latest additions to website

Cascade Montessori Resource Centre

Chennai

Progressive, forward thinking families with children 5 ½ years to 6 ½ years* who have had a pre-primary Montessori experience can Home educate their children, associating with us.

Interested parents of children please mail your interest to:    relieffoundationindia@gmail.com

"towards a revolution in education"

- a student site

FAQ's

A new 2011 website at

http://indiahomeschoolers.ning.com/  

A nation-wide homeschooling/unschooling online community, offering support for attachment parenting as well.

“A learning centre in Palakkad based on J Krishnamurti's vision . . . . . ”

March 2012 - Teachers required at Marudam Farm School. We are in urgent need for at least two teachers , one for our Waldorf based kindergarten and one who could work with children between the ages of 6 and 12 and is comfortable with mixed age groups. It would be especially good if the individuals have an interest in sustainable living and have a sense of deeper enquiry both into education and in living itself. While we would prefer Indian teachers, we are also open to teachers from other countries.

http://marudamfarmschool.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        A PERSONAL STATEMENT~

 

On several occasions I have taught at schools of a special nature in India, but mostly I have home educated my two children (together with their mother) for over ten years in New Zealand and Australia. Although serious, worth-while schools do exist, they are the exceptions and not everyone has access to them. It was suggested to us in India that we could encourage parents who are seriously dissatisfied with their children's schooling to consider the option of home educating. Thus I have circulated an article, initiated this web site, and started a mailing list so that those interested and concerned in this matter can communicate with each other.

 
In the course of setting up the above I realised I might be providing an "answer" (in the form of home educating) and it was more appropriate to help people find their own answers. Thus I have broadened the scope of the site to encompass what might be loosely termed "alternative education"

I emphasise there is no authority implied in what I am attempting. I welcome suggestions and the participation of others.
Clive Elwell November 2001

 
CONTACT ME~

At the moment I cannot undertake to respond to individual inquiries.
I suggest instead that you join the email group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alt-ed-india

To do this, go to http://www.alternativeeducationindia.net/mailing_list.htm

and post any inquiries you have to the whole group, which now represents a considerable body of knowledge and experience.

Clive June 2010

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