ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 03

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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person to run this program in India; the second any one had concern, he addresses it immediately, and in the kindest way. He is brilliant, and so I/We love to hear his lectures. His attitude is admirable, and I really could not ask for someone better to work with. This program is outstanding, and you are offering opportunities we could not get anywhere else. I am so incredibly grateful, and cannot begin to express that to you. Thank you all so much. And to think, all this began with a simple email asking for teaching Siddhartha. Thanks for all your inspirations.
C. Ms. Rosa Clara Salazar and Mr. Joseph Gerald Ostrowski We will like to thank you for your very insightful comments during every lecture. Thanks you for organizing such a memorable experience for us. You are truly an exceptional man and have touched our lives warmly, wholeheartedly, and humbly; and for that we are better human beings. With profound love and respect: Joe & Rosi.
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A Jain school Delhi: (Since Sept 1st 2012 till Oct 30th 2012)
✓ Improved teachers motivation and commitment to teach and improve the lot of children
for teacher's own satisfaction and professional achievements Decrease in absentee rates, parents of the children are being motivated to emphasize education and send their children to school, management becoming more proactive to improve facilities and techniques used, community coming forward to be a part of the movement. An assessment of the school by professional agencies has already been made and report awaited to seek their help to improve delivery of education, improving school facilities and increasing use of computers and computer aided education, along with
enhancing social and cultural activities for school children ✓ Implement Ahiṁsā training and implementation in the school along with other
suggestions made by consultants.
4 Strategy for applying Ahirsā for betterment of schools and their education systems. 4.1 Overseas schools The strategy to implement Ahiṁsā will vary from school to school depending upon the state in which the school exists. We shall discuss the strategy where the situation in a school is below average i.e. indiscipline, lack of motivation amongst students and staff is rampant and the academic performance is also below par.
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