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- Many parents visit preschools and share their strong academic performance expectations for their lil lil little children.- They feel that in technology driven world their child should start academic reading, writing very much sooner. And few teachers also share the same thought."How many letters can Riyan recognise?""Can Sam identify all the numbers in the table." "Can Ramesh write the paragraph in cursive writing book."- 'Our fast-paced society may give you the impression that your child needs to learn more academic skills—and sooner than ever before. However, the reality is that the "soft" social skills they gain in early childhood—through the slow, simple processes of playing and interacting, engaging with their families, and paying attention to the world around them—will serve them much better and for much longer'.- The softy softy people skills are crucial, as we will not let go of people however technological advance we might bec…

A couple who leaned towards alternative education started a Journey with ‘Sarang’ alternative school initiative. As government school teachers, they were themselves disillusioned with the limitations of formal education. And what next, They quit the job to fulfill Sarang dream.

They dreamt of a school environment that is close to reality- open, democratic and with fluid boundaries.


The kids at Sarang introduced to each other not as classmates, but as brothers and sisters.
What do they learn with?- A barren land.
How big is the classroom/learning Lab?- Its onnnnlllyyy, 12 Acres.
Where it is located?- Attappady, near Palakkad, Kerala, India.

At this alternative learning area, ‘There were very few trees, and the only water source had dried out completely. But this would be a perfect place for the children to learn about life and survival’.
Where is my food?- All vegetables, fruits, and grains that were needed for Sarang was grown right there on the land using natural farming methods. 
What will…

Today when I look back at what I learned during my formidable days of schooling, I see the so called punishments from my be loved teachers as great learning in life, for example :

1. Stand up on the bench - Take a holistic view, look at the big picture
2. Stand with hands up - Aim high, reach higher
3. Stand facing the wall - Introspection
4. Stand outside the class - Learn through observation, take a world view
5. Kneel down - Humility
6. Murga Bano - Physical endurance
7. Clean the blackboard - Forget and forgive, start with a fresh slate
8. Finger on your lips - boast less
9. Hold your ears - listen more
10. Touch your toes - Be flexible
11. Write down a line 25 times - work towards perfection
12. Detained after school - Dont join the rat race...be exclusive.

Perspective matters..

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*The Madras High Court recently cautioned that teachers cannot be blamed for student suicides merely on account of disciplinary acts carried out by them in good faith*. To this end, Justice RMT Teekhaa Raman has observed,

"... it is seen that, when teachers, in the interest of the institution, school/college, to correct any mistake done by the students in order to cultivate good habits and get rid of bad habits, such as stealing money, the accused being teachers on their school have scolded for stealing money and such act of the accused/teachers cannot be said to amount to abetment of suicide..."

The Court noted went on to note that there has been a rise in similar cases where teachers are being blamed for student suicides.

"In another case, it seems that the student has taken extreme decision to put an end to his life by committing suicide by hanging, as he has obtained less marks in Mathematics which resulted in, the concerned Lecturer was arrayed as an accused. In y…

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