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Educating the Whole Person in the 21st Century

While the current educational system has its roots in the industrial age and a mechanical mindset, the converging crises of our time call for a new, more holistic approach to learning that supports the unfolding of and integration around each persons deepest potential. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century.

An Evening with Sraddhalu Ranade:

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011 Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location: The New York Open Center

22 E. 30th Street (between Fifth and Madison Ave.), NY

(This event is not affiliated with the NY Open Center) This gathering is being offered free of charge and will include light refreshments. Space is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible or by October 14th at the latest to: events@kalliopeia.org or by calling 415-482-1043 x 104.

Sraddhalu ranade

is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalus fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalus decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child.

Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation.