Issue 08 || 2004
A tree derives its strength from its roots, striking deep into the earth, giving it stability and sustenance.
On the Long Vision
Written by J.Krishnamurti
I think most of us know what is happening in the world—the threat of war, the nuclear bomb, the many tensions and conflicts that have brought about new crises.
Editorial
Written By Kamala V. Mukunda
A tree derives its strength from its roots, striking deep into the earth, giving it stability and sustenance.
On Nurtuting the Motivation to Learn: Outcome of a Group Discussion
Written by Editors
The question has often been asked of Krishnamurti schools as to how, in the absence of competition, reward and punishment, they educate students and help them to be proficient in academic learning.
Being Nothing, Doing Nothing: Cultivating the ‘Other Part’ of the Brain
Written By Stephen Smith
Because our minds are crowded, we crowd our lives — with busy schedules, multiple activities, plans and projects for a better life.
On the Nature of a Walk
Written by Lalita Manjunath
“Look, a hare is jumping out of that bush!” “Let’s sit and quietly watch the snake coming out of its hole.” “Please help me get off this rock, aunty! I can’t find the grips!” “Hey, there’s a bird fallen on the ground.
Youth in Transition
Written By G. Gautama
The youth of our times are in a special situation. The past four or five decades have unfolded into hitherto unknown situations in terms of culture and shifting beliefs.
Breaking New Ground: Sourcing Materials for the History Classroom
Written by Editors
In this article I would like to explore the possible ways in which the potentialinherent in geography as a subject can be unfolded, for the teacher and the student.
Recreating the Sangam and Pallava Ages: Reflections on New Writings
Written By Venkatesh Onkar
When I look back at my history lessons in school, I am always intrigued by my own transformation from an utterly indifferent history student to an adult with a deep conviction that history is (perhaps) the most interesting and important subject ever.
Learning About the Beginnings of Life: Reflections of New Writings
Written by P. Ramesh
The two-volume text entitled ‘Prehistory for Indian Schools’² relates the story of the origins of man as he came down from the trees, from his hunter gatherer days down to his role as a shepherd and, finally, giving an account of the beginnings of agriculture which in turn helped man to move from a simple to a complex society.
Cities and Cultures: New Approaches to the Curriculum
Written By Alok Mathur
Curriculum New ventures often begin with discontent. Social studies for class 6 had long been such a zone of discontent in our school.
A New Way of Thinking for Children: New Approaches to the Curriculum
Written by Akhila Seshadri
In an age where there is constant manipulation of the senses, of decisions regarding lifestyle taking place, the young person is under constant threat to conform or else fall out.
The Hedgehog and the Fox: Reflections on a Father-Son Dialogue
Written By O. R. Rao
This is a book* for many of those modern persons who hover on the brink of religion, those who wish to have faith but are unable to, and who say “Lord, I disbelieve, help thou my belief.” In a father-son dialogue recorded over a length of three hundred closely printed pages, the book exposes the basic questions involved in this perennial human predicament in its modern form.
Building Bridges Between School and Village: Traditional Performing Arts
Written by V. R. Devika
The role and importance of folk performing arts The folk performing arts have been traditionally used as vehicles of communication.
Innocent Prejudice
Written By Kamala V. Mukunda
Eleven pairs of bright black eyes stare at me from eleven attentive faces, their pencils hovering over the page.
The Paradox of Being Responsible, Yet Not Responsible: A Compilation of Student Responses
Written by Editors
As teachers concerned about young people today, we composed some questions that we felt were crucial in helping us understand their processes of growing up.
Healing Our Civilization’s Intellectual Schizophrenia
Written By Patrick Foster
Krishnamurti’s teachings seem more deep existential therapy than systematic philosophy.
River Talk from the School in the Forest
Written by Suprabha Seshan
Cool water, spilling over black stone. I stand still, watching vapors rise from your skin.
Observing the Universe: The Classroom in the Sky
Written By Dr. Ramachandran
Astronomy is probably the oldest of the sciences. It developed independently in many cultures.
Reporting On a Child at School
Written By Editors
“The purpose, the aim and drive of these schools, is to equip the child with the most excellent technological proficiency so that the student may function with clarity and efficiency in the modern world.
Reporting on the Kindergarten Child
Written By Bina Shivram
A report for a child in the kindergarten is a recording of the teacher’s observation of the child within a sensible framework.
Reporting on the Junior School Child
Written By G. Shoba
In the child’s initial years at school, parents and teachers together are responsible for creating an environment which is conducive for learning to take place.
Reporting on the Middle School Child
Written By Alok Mathur
The periodic task of writing end-of-term reports is like the visible ‘tip of an iceberg’ that comprises many layers and processes in school.
Reporting on the Senior School Student
Written By Usha Mukunda
“Is this a report meeting that I see before me?”
Review of “Krishnamurti for the Young – A Series of Three Books”, Edited by Ahalya Chari
Written By Ahalya Chari
These are the first three in a series of books designed to help the young to understand and deal with the world within themselves…
Review of “Curioser and Curioser”, Neeraja Raghavan
Written By Editors
This is a charming fable written by a trained scientist and teacher, ‘for the child in everyone’ as the blurb says.
Review of “Set of Primers on Mathematics”, Shailesh Shirali
Written By Editors
Do you love mathematics? Are you looking for suitable material that you can use to inspire your student of mathematics?
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The Chemistry of Everyday Life
Yasmin Jayathirtha