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26th January, 2022

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26th January, 2022   It's a very significant day.    A day remarking a celebration of 73rd Republic day and also a celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. A day to introspect to take steps towards the progress. A day to rededicate ourselves to be instruments in a manifestation of peace and harmony that the mankind needs. A day to accept and to allow the power of Divine to manifest on Earth.   A day to feel deeper aspects in life such as the unity, joy and freedom; those fundamental elements of life that help us recognise the essence of our life and help us know our 'raison- d'ĂȘtre'.    A day to respect the phenomenal work which has been done by the collaboration and commitment of all to build a living space for all.            

Rediscovering Classroom

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  Realizing the importance of a quality of classroom for a quality of learning. A classroom is complete when it's inclusive. I remarked the other day a special chair at the back for a disabled student. To facilitate a transition from one class to the recreation area or to the canteen, there is a facility of a wheel chair and sometimes also a helper to comfortably move around.   A classroom decorated with paintings, charts and cards made by the ones who attend the classes adds value to their collective learning. They build a unique and a profound relation with the place.   A fairly large classroom with a proper ventilation facility and natural lighting is a necessity just like proper chairs, tables and a board. The presence of a projector in class is magical as it makes the learning 'exciting and colorful' through pictures and videos.   Having a world map, globe and educational games in class would lead to spending the free time productively.    Thus as the ...