The Pursuit of Dignity is Critical to Meaningful Pedagogy

Shehnaz (MA Education, 2011-13) currently work with Bachpan Banao NGO in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Just like adults, children too have a very strong sense of self-dignity. Our education machinery and the process of classroom transactions may often lead to a situation where the learner’s dignity is compromised upon. The article that follows argues that...

KathaVana 2017

Azim Premji University's annual, bi-lingual children's literature festival, KathaVana, is here again! KathaVana is a 3-day event, including activities for APU students, events for teachers and librarians, and a mela for the children, themselves! The three dates are: October 25, 2017 (9:30 AM- 4:30 PM): 10th floor, Seminar Hall, Azim Premji University November 14, 2017:...

सुखलाल और मैं

Shehnaz (shehnaz@apu.edu.in) मैं करीब डेढ़ साल से छत्तीसगढ़ के आदिवासी बहुल क्षेत्र दंतेवाड़ा के सरकारी स्कूलों में काम कर रही हूँ| वैसे तो मैं मुख्यतः माध्यमिक स्कूलों के शिक्षकों और बच्चों के साथ काम करती हूँ परन्तु जब कभी भी मुझे माध्यमिक स्कूल से थोड़ा समय मिलता है तो मैं अपने माध्यमिक विद्यालय के एकदम...