Free Thinkers: The Beyond 8 Blog
The world we live in today needs more problem-solvers, debaters, critical thinkers and global citizens than it needs convention. At Beyond 8, we want to nurture a generation of children to go against the grain by pushing the boundaries of traditional education. Free Thinkers is an online magazine that puts the spotlight on the latest and greatest in the field of liberal education and beyond. Stay tuned for insights and analysis from the experts and young learners too!
Rang De: bringing colour to farmers’ dreams
Liberal Education has been described as a philosophy of education that empowers individuals with broad knowledge, transferable skills, strong sense of values, ethics, and civic engagement - characterised by challenging encounters with important issues. It is more a way of studying than a specific course or field of study
Shishir Ghosh
16 June 2020
How can we nurture empathy in children?
Our world, already afflicted by one of its worst pandemics, is suffering from another disease today: a lack of compassion and understanding towards those who are different
Raaji Naveen
11 June 2020
Duty comes first, second and third: Lessons from our heroes
An interesting fact about adverse times is that while they shake up our lives and bring businesses to their knees, they also give rise to heroes. These men and...
Shishir Ghosh
10 June 2020
Learning is more than scores: notes from Zubair Junjunia
Learners today, find themselves in a rather curious limbo. While they conform to the tired beliefs of a conventional education system designed for industrialization...
Shishir Ghosh
4 June 2020
The magic of mentorship: why students needs guidance
Finding trustworthy and able mentors can no longer be left to luck. High school students need to consciously seek mentors if they wish to thrive in their lives...
Vimal Abraham
28 May 2020
Staying in touch with your ikigai during the pandemic
If you were asked about the most important task on your mind during the lockdown, chances are, you will think of ensuring the well-being of yourself and your loved...
Mihika Shankar
26 May 2020
Listen to the learner: Moving from pedagogy to heutagogy
Have you walked into a school and felt ambushed by strong words such as, ‘pedagogy’, ‘curriculum’, or ‘syllabus objectives’? It is most likely you have...
Raaji Naveen
21 May 2020
Online learning: Surfing the wave of possibilities
The coronavirus has drastically altered circumstances for young students and educators everywhere and has forced them to adapt instantly to the new ...
Shishir Ghosh
19 May 2020
Dreaming your way to personalized learning
The choices we make greatly define the experiences we will have in our lifetimes - the people we meet, the things they will teach us and the opportunities we have to make a difference...
Nandini Ramesh
14 May 2020
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