PRANJALSf
PATHSHALA@wZ (school)
(We
teach to love nature and care civilization)
Forewords:
This appeal is
a fire caged in words, a cloud of
light pinned to the printed page,
a revolution of beauty which will
startle even those who have heard
such words before. Moreover, this
is a whispering to your heart just
to discover the lost secrets of
wisdom. It is a tremor that will
shake your heart awake with tears
and sighs. It is a loving invitation.
And, it is a beckoning to come and
drink from a river that runs broad
and true; fresh and free.
Our beautiful
world is gradually turning to a
hell. I am fed up with powerful
lunatics, educated fools and so-called
scholars of this sorrowful world.
This is an unprincipled world of
impish lords where the placidity
has been snatched and humanity raped.
Innocent people are compelled to
live a restless life in this chaotic
environment. It is intolerable that
people prefer venom to ambrosia.
And, me too, in short, the loss
of innocence and the dark heart
of humanity disappoint greatly.
Therefore, to prevent this beautiful
world turning to hell, in order
to add essence to truth, originality,
peace and placidity- I have chosen
gThe Real Educationh as a means
of powerful weapon. It may be difficult
to change the peoplefs corrupt mind,
just like trying to give a shape
to a shapeless thing but we can
still go through the very base,
create a peaceful environment and
educate children with fundamental
teachings of truth & beauty,
humanity & humbleness, peace
& symbiosis. And, I call it
with a phrase eThe Art of Living.h
FUNDAMENTAL
TEACHINGS
(1) First and foremost, students
shall be able to know themselves.
We all human beings belong to the
same class. If there is any difference
it is not of quality, it is only
of knowing. As far as our beings
are concerned we belong to the same
existence. We breathe the same air;
just we have not tried to know ourselves.
The moment we know ourselves there
is no difference at allccc.It is
just like a man has to be shaken
and told hOpen your eyes, It is
morning. The night is overh
(2) Life is real
and earnest. Past is no more, future
yet; why to fret about if today
is sweet. Live in the present. Make
your every moment joyful and ecstatic
like and artist who enjoys moment
by moment whether it is bitter or
sweet; poet a poet who replete the
unwritten paper with unheard melody
so skillfully, so beautifully. To
make your living worthy, always
try to leave a sweet fragrance in
the society and ineffaceable footprint
behind. Just like a lotus that blooms
out of muddy pond; and like a
Bee that wanders flowers to flower
and produces sweet honey.
The very essential,
students shall learn gThe Art of
Livingh. Learn to step in the cloudless
sky. Learn to sing a song born in
a quiet night, which is so sweet,
so beautiful, so fresh and eternal.
(3) We teach in
a master way, not like a teacher.
A teacher mixes his idea to the
original, twists and turns and forces
students to believe. But, a master
is cool and calm; less egoist and
straightforward; fearless and innocent.
He acts like a mirror. No prejudice
at all. Impartially, reflects the
object as it is. He begins his lesson
from known to unknown and from simple
to complex. He explains the natural
law ? flow of existence. He tries
to explain the principles- like,
gThe Yin & Yang of Taoismh and
gThe peace path of Buddhismh. He
explains the zest and the essence
of all theology and eventually,
shows the material and the spiritual
world. Just to avoid the gHoly Warsh
he may say ? God is only one, he
is almighty and we are his beautiful
creation.
(4) Students shall
be taught to live in peace and harmony.
And for this, political philosophy
and the philosophy regarding to
love, life, death, art, music, nature
and literature are very much essential.
They should know ? g This earth
is a home and we all are brothers
and sisters. We are here not just
to eat, sleep, marry and die but
to contribute to the nation, to
the beautiful gift of god. We should
eat to live but not live to eat.
Only then, the meaning of living
exists. Otherwise, we become burden
to the motherland.
(5) Every creation
of nature is supreme, immaculate
and beautiful; good and bad depends
upon later circumstance. In course
of time, the so-called priest and
politicians twist and turn, add
and subtract for their own benefit
and make religious thing to irreligious
and pure to impure. They should
know- g All the men in the society
are not of same kind. There are
good people and bad people. There
are selfish politicians; foe and
friend.h It may take time for them
to understand these things but the
very first thing they should know-
g a rupee earned with toil is great
than hundred rupee got free.h He
should be given time to know the
secrecy of freely flying birds in
a serene sky and happily roaming
bees around blooming flowerfs eemancipationf.
They should know ? gIt is not strange
to fall tears from eyes sometime.
(6) War is a curse.
It is a symbol of destruction. It
is not good among friends, is not
good in the family. And it is not
good among the nation. But despite
of this, the wisest fools are pouring
the mountain of money for making
atomic weapons. And on the other
hand, millions of people are dying
of hunger. What kind of humanity
are we living on? It is a serious
issue for the scholars to ponder
upon. Right now, 70 % of the total
budget of every country goes to
the military. And which does nothing
except left ? right, left right,
polishing their guns and their shoes-
that is all they do. If there is
truthfulness, lovingness and mutual
understanding there is no need of
armies. And on the other hand, the
so-called priest and the politicians
waste money in the pompous preaching
and divide the humanity. They are
not representative of God but they
are the representatives of devil
because just for their own benefit
they have been continuously creating
conflicts, bloodshed, wars, crusades
g The Holy Warsh. In the name of
religion and in the name of amnesty
they are oppressing humanity.
(7) All it is
useless. What is needed is truthfulness,
sincerity, silence, lovingnesscc
a life of joy, playfulnesscc. A
life of deep search, inquiry into
onefs conscience.
--- Pranjal
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| Happiness:
Buddha says the greatest joy in
life is freedom: freedom from
all prejudices, freedom from all
scriptures, freedom from all concepts
and ideologies, freedom from all
desires, freedom from all possessiveness
and jealousy, freedom from all
hatred, anger, rage, lust... in
short, freedom from everything,
so that you are just a pure consciousness,
unbounded, unlimited. That is
the greatest joy, and it is possible
-- it is within everybody's grasp.
You just have to grope for it
a little. The groping will be
in the dark, but it is not far
away. If you try, if you make
an effort, you are bound to find
it. It is your birthright. |
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'MONTESSORI
EDUCATION'
Each
child comes into the world with a
unique set of abilities and precious
gifts, and a beautiful personality
ready to unfold. And, we
have to provide a healthy environment
to the children so that their natural
talent emerges outside. This is the
essence of Montessori method. Its
philosophy is based on a profound
respect for children and their deep
desire to learn. The Montessori method
is primarily an "education for
life", a way of understanding
children's needs as individuals and
assisting them to develop their potential
to the fullest extent possible. Non-the
less, Montessori education is a methods
on scientific observation of children's
learning process in a well prepared
environment.
Montessori (pronounced
MON-THU- SORE-EE) education was founded
in 1907 by Dr. Maria Montessori, the
first woman in Italy to become a physician.
She designed a "prepared
environment" in which children
could freely choose from a number
of developmentally appropriate activities.
And, realizing the need of child education,
she established CASA DEI BAMBINI (Children's
House) in Rome for the first
time using completely a new educational
techniques for the children.
Montessori
emphasizes learning through all five
senses, not just through listening
watching or reading. Children in Montessori
classes learn at their own, individual
pace and according to their own choice
of activities from hundreds of possibility.
It is they to discover the secrets
of learning. Our duty is just to make
a joyful learning environment and
watch their activities and guide in
their need. Learning is an
exciting process of discovery,
leading to concentration, motivation,
self- discipline and a love of learning.
Montessori classes place children
in the three- year age groups (3-
6, 6- 9, 9- 12 and so on) forming
communities in which the older children
spontaneously share their knowledge
with the younger ones. Hence, Montessori
represents an entirely different approach
to education. It can be said it is
Dr. Maria's revolutionary step in
education.
There is a vast
difference between Montessori and
traditional education. Traditional
education, like in Nepal- a boy weight
of 17 k.g is compelled to carry a
weight of 22kg books. Just, imagine
how would be able to turn the pages?
I don't think any enthusiasm germinates
in him- No more interest in learning.
Drill method (like teaching
a parrot to say goopi krishna kapu)
has been practicing in boarding schools.
By the way, I would like to cite an
anecdote. Once a boarding
school boy was seriously ill and he
was hospitalized. He was taken to
an operation theatre. The doctor came
and asked "how are you my boy?'
He said "I am fine- Thank you."
. Indeed, he was taught by the teachers
to say- I am fine thank you if you
are asked by someone. Thus,
this sort of drill method is deeply
rooted in the teaching style of present
so-called boarding schools. Moreover,
many sticks fall over a child's head
in his very childhood. Hence, the
very first bad impression remains
in his mind. His ability is not recognized
at all. His talent is contused in
the stage of budding. Consequently,
he can do nothing except being a wisest
fool.
gEducation
is the kindling of a flame, not the
filling of a vessel.h - Socrates
I fully agree
with Socrates. Indeed, everybody has
got inner power ready to bloom. Just
a tender tingling touch in a suitable
environment will be enough for its
full bloom. It is definitely not like
filling a vessel. Therefore, my attempt
will continue to kindle a flame. My
attempt will be on building a good
foundation of character in children.
Because, I believe that "
education without character is like
a fruit without juice. Therefore,
my first priority will be on improving
children's discipline and to teach
them "The Voice of Humanity'.
And, the teachers should teach in
a practical manner understanding children's
psychology, peace and symbiosis.
As Dr. Montessori
holds her own philosophy, I have a
different ideology in educating a
child. Beside the importance of physical
changes, I would like to make the
children understand that "Hands
that serve are holier than the lips
that pray'. And my attempt is to make
them an active and prudent citizen
just like a bee that wanders flower
to flower and produces sweet honey.
Therefore, it
is my humble request to all the teachers
for not to make this short of blunder
mistakes. We should at least try to
understand children's psychology and
deal with accordingly. The teachers
should appreciate children's good
performance. A word of appreciation
becomes vital power for their future
career. What happens when a flower
blooms in a deep forest with nobody
to appreciate it, nobody to pass comment
and say"beautiful", nobody
to share its happiness and, nobody
to taste its joy and beauty- what
happens to a flower? Obviously, gradually
it suffers, it becomes panicky and
eventually it commits suicide. Likewise,
a children who does not get a pinch
of love and appreciation becomes the
same condition. They lose
existence like a puff of rolling smoke
disappearing in the sky.
Likewise, opportunity
plays an important role in our life.
"Poverty and the lack
of opportunity are the two major vices
that hinders to our natural flair.
Consequently, he remains unknown to
the rest of the world as a precious
gem hidden in the fathomless of a
ocean." Hence, a teacher
is fully responsible in the children's
future. A teacher must be attentive
in understanding children's attitude
and wants. I still remember Tagore's
saying "A teacher truly can
not be a teacher until he is a student
himself. A candle can not light another
candle until it burns its own flame."
Hence, we should
understand the children's wants and
feeling. We should understand the
maxims of teaching- simple
to complex, concrete to abstract,
known to unknown and mainly
emphasizing on creative knowledge.
Only, then the real meaning of education-
the real taste and the importance
of education befalls in our society.
Montessori education is very essential
in the context of Nepalese education
system. Foundation should be made
strong. If we follow Montessori educational
approach, no doubt, the grim
glimpses of Nepalese education system
changes within a few year which is
essential to change the society and
leave an ideal footprint behind. -Gyanu
Shrestha
Step
By Step Development of Mind.
Children Pass
through step by step of their mind
development befor they reach to maturity.
The development of mind and the capacity
of mind varies in every stage of human
being. For instance, a two years child
may give his own logic about the particular
thing and a 10 years boy gives the
same logic according to his understanding.
However, the way of understanding
differs among them. The 2 years boy's
logic may make us surprise but he
can not solve the problem. Montessori
found the process of the child during
his first 2 years amazing- almost
alike a miracle when he can speak,
give answer and know the environment.
This 2 years child has got big capacity
of understanding than the new born
baby who can not recognize himself.
There is a vast difference in the
development of child's mind between
these two babies.
Like Maria Montessori,
Jean Piaget has also made great contribution
to our understanding the child's thought
process. Both say that the development
of thought in Children is a genetic
process. They observe the children's
thought process of every stage and
found that the growth of mental development
varies in every stage and finally
lead to the complex thought process
of the adolescent. They both have
similar vision in this subject. They
saw children progressing from phase
to phase. At first sight, their varios
stages appear confusing and contradictory.
Below is a diagram showing how Piget
and Montessori listed children's development
of mind. For this, it is necessary
to remember the following points:
- Each stage
follows the other or the children's
development of mind has stages.
- No stages
can be omitted or can be forgotten.
All has got equal importance.
- Children vary
in the age at which they reach a
particular stage.
- Each stage
becomes strong and that makes for
the next stage.
- Children sometime
go back to the earlier stage. (in
thoughts and behavior)
- Children can
beat different level of achievement
at the same time in different types
of skills and thinking capacity.
- Mind development
level according to Montessori: Unconscious
mind (Birth to 3 years), Conscious
Mind (3 ? 6 years), Childhood (6?12
Years), Puberty (12 ? 15 Years)
- Teaching should
be from Simple to Complex, Concrete
to Abstract, Known to Unknown.
SCHOOL
PROFILE:
- Name : Name of the
school shall be Pranjals e Pathshala
meaning school of wise peoples who
have understand the gThe Art of
Livingh and in Japanese it might
be easy to explain by saying JIN
GI REI CHI SIN.
- Place: Lakeside
-6 Pokhara Nepal. Pokhara is a beautiful
tranquil valley amidst the nature;
lake, forest, river, waterfall,
cave, snow-clad mountains.
- Vision: To produce
a prudent citizen who love nature
and care nature. Who knows the Way
of Life. We donft give certificate
but transfer knowledge / skills.
- Symbol & Stamp:
A picture of little boy and girl
nearly to fly a pigeon will be the
symbol of this institution symbolizing
peace and nature.
- Category: Pranjalsf
Pathshala is a completely non- profitable
organization run by the board of
controllers. And, supporting different
social welfare activities.
- Level: The school
shall be run from Montessory level
to college degree.
- Budget: Budget shall
be collected from the share holders
and member fees.
- Infrastructure:
The school building shall be made
in natural bamboo cottages after
buying 9 ropani land in tranquil
atmosphere with all modern amenities.
- Teachers / Staffs:
9 teachers (few volunteer), 1 gardener,
1 guard, 1 helper, 2 driver, 1 accountant,
1 Principal shall be appointed in
the beginning.
- School
Staff & Selecting Method
- In order to
run the organization properly
, 1 principal , 3 teacher ,
1 accountant , 1 guard and 1
helper will be needed in the
beginning.
- Teachers will
be selected on the basis of
application , examination and
their experiences by the board
of controller .
- Any Nepalese
or foreigner may apply for the
teaching post . But they must
have the feeling imbued with
the social welfare .
- As far as possible
an experienced foreign teacher
will be given priority. And
, all the facilities including
visa extension will be provided
by the organization .
- Speculated
Budget in the Begining
- To start the
organization RS. 4500000. has
been speculated in the beginning.
- The amount will
be deposited in a bank and rent
an attractive house out the
6% interest / year given by
the bank.
- After few years,
gaining ample experience , the
organizationfs will purchase
suitable land and construct
own building , which may cost
approximately RS. 7500000.
- No any tax is
imposed upon organizationfs
vehicle. Therefore, we have
hoped to receive2 coaster from
Japanfs any welfare organization
.
- Economy
Sources :
- Money received
from the general members, lifelong
members and honored members.
- Money received
from the governmental and non-governmental
organization, foreign aid and
social groups.
- Money received
from the donations and gifts.
- Interest of
the deposited money at bank
.
- Collect school
fees from the 50% students.
- Code
of conducts
Entire members of this organization
must follow the rules and regulation
given below:
- Members must
not use the organization for
owns political or person identity.
- One must not
use the organizationfs property
for the private use without
any permission.
- One must not
act against the institution.
- One must serve
the organization with head and
heart for an attempt to make
and ideal school.
- One must follow
the well- discipline as written
in act 28 (Nepalfs Law)
- One must fulfill
the given responsibility being
in acute discipline and remembering
human norms and values.
- Neatness, well
etiquette, keeping promise /
time and not torture anybodyfs
heart will be the main criteria
of discipline.
- On the basis
of written evidence, any member
breaching rules and regulation
will be punished. Any dismissing
and substitution of any members
will be according to the 2/3
support of the entire members
conducting election.
- Regulation
System
Formation of the board of controllers:
- a) In order to
given longevity to the organization,
a board of controller will be
formed. All together 11 member
viz. chairman, sectary, vice sectary,
treasurer and other six member
will be in the board of controller.
b) Only the joint signature of
the school founder, chairman and
treasure will be valued in banking
transactions.
c) The members might be foreigners
and Nepalese but they must posses
responsible status in the society.
And, their feeling imbued with
social welfare are a must.
d) Besides emergency meeting,
the board of controller must hold
a meeting once a month in order
to evaluate the progress and problems
of the organization.
e) The entire 11 member must attend
the meeting. He should surpass
the pre-information of his absence.
But, the regular thrice absence
will dismiss him automatically
from his membership.
f) A fair election should be held
among all the members of the organization
while dismissing and substituting
any members.
g) This is a completely non- profit
organization run by the board
of controllers. Therefore, all
the members must follow 3 Dsf
(Discussion, democracy, disclosure)
because gA flower does not bloom
in a secret boxh.
- Regulation
the organization
- Only kindergarten
faculty will be run in the beginning.
- Small children
will be taught through music
and games.
- Scholarship
will be given on the basis of
required testimonials, application
and examination held by the
board of controllers.
- 30 seats will
be kept for the children of
poor and humble parents. And,
the rest of 30 seats will be
kept for the children of good
earning family in a payment
system. Altogether, 60 students
will be admitted in the beginning.
- Regarding dress:
children of the kindergarten
faculty may come in their fancy
dress. But , when the children
can take care of dress, Daura
& Suruwal will be the dress.
- Two buses will
be rented for school transport.
- Lunch will be
provided by the organization
to all the students and members.
- Regarding dress:
Nepali, English and Japanese
will be taught and use in practice
in the primary level.
- Beside this,
Mathematics, Science, Geography,
Social study, Moral Science
and Computer will be the school
curriculum. But, gThe Art of
Living and The Art of Dying
g will be the most important
subject to teach. In which neatness,
well- etiquette, morality, consciousness,
humanity, discipline, devotion
to social work, music and meditation
will be important parts of learning.
- Amendment
of Rules and Regulation
Regarding the amendment of rules
and regulation, the proposal must
be kept in the board meeting. And
the agenda will be valued by the
2 / 3 support of the board of controller
and the school staff. The valued
proposal must be let known to the
local officer.
- Existence
of the organization:
Lets hope and pray for its longevity.
However, there may come hard times
due to unfavourable circumistances,
then the organization shall be collapsed
and be under the right of the government
of Nepal.
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