Learning Forward

Season 12, Episode 7 A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in the pupils. The most immense joy a teacher experiences is witnessing the success of their students. They pave the path for us and bring us back on the right track if we ever begin to deviate. Teachers are the lamps that light up the most tedious journeys we may experience. However, what makes them unique is that they instil the joy of learning in us! Tune into 2 Girls 1 mic as Simar and Oshi delve into another beautiful and hearty conversation with the teacher, guide and mentor who never fails to inspire everyone around her. Joining them on ‘Away with the Chalkboard Blues’ is Ms. Brinda Ghosh. The love she brings forward for her students and her passion for teaching is like no other. Her method of teaching truly encapsulates the students in the subject. Feel free to leave comments as you join us in this hearty and engaging discussion. Please leave us comments in the comment section! We would love to read them. Thank you to Sandeep sir and My Good School for giving us this fantastic opportunity! Hosts - Simar Kaur and Oshi Singh Sponsored by My Good School --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

In Episode 2 of this season, Sandeep Dutt and Brinda Ghosh discuss their insights from reading Chapter II - Wanted Back-bencher Last-ranker Teacher by Kavita Ghosh. Brinda Ghosh, an experienced educator and school coach, shares her lifelong learning journey from being a newbie at Vikasa School to working in various day and residential schools across India. The topics they cover include the importance of collaboration in teaching, building authentic and sustainable relationships, finding balance as an educator between work and learners' approach, dealing with high-risk behaviour in the classroom, and understanding the various stakeholders of learning. Learning is a collaborative process involving students, educators, parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders in the learning community. The learning community is made up of various stakeholders. Learning is a collaborative process between these various groups, plus the students' parents and caregivers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Welcome to the first episode of Season 16! In this episode, we meet Sandeep Dutt, a School Improvement Coach and the mastermind behind The Teacher's Academy at the Learning Forward India Foundation. Join us for a Masterclass session that will help you prepare for a brighter future. Equip yourself with the tools you need to thrive through the power of reading, reflection, and building relationships. As a teacher, your happiness should be a priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this journey together! The Masterclass 2024 is inspired by Kavita Ghosh's book "Wanted Back Bencher Last Ranker Teacher". This unique program facilitates collaborative efforts among teachers in reading, writing, and research. By sharing real-life learning experiences, teachers create presentations that improve student learning outcomes. The Teacher's Academy by Learning Forward India is a Global Innovation recognised by the World Bank Education Group. This academy promotes #HappyTeachers by building professional learning communities through social media and open-source resources. We hope you enjoy the live recording of the session hosted on the 3rd of February, 2024. For more information, please visit our website: www.learningforwardindia.org..HappyTeacher.in --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 15, Episode 8. After people hug and talk to trees, they feel calmer and more relaxed than those who do not. In this week's "Reflection," Jambey, a bright student of My Good School, shares his feelings on "Do you believe trees have life?". Through his personal experiences, he tells us how he felt when he hugged and talked to the trees. Join us as we explore the feelings of a young mind where he tells us that trees have life, feelings, stomachs that feel hungry and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

In Season 15, Episode 7, Tenzin shares how Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one's sense of self. This amalgamation creates a steady sense of who one is over time. It defines us as individuals and members of various communities, shaping our experiences and interactions. IdentityIn this "Reflection," Jambey, a bright student of My Good School, tells us what Identity is. Join us as we explore the feelings of a young mind where he tells us that our Identity is like a building block with its purposes and qualities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

In Season 15, Episode 6, The intersection of life and God is a tapestry woven with diverse threads of belief. Life is a divine creation guided by a higher purpose and moral framework. This divine entity is believed to be the creator of the universe, possessing ultimate authority and benevolence. The concept of God varies across different religions, with diverse interpretations and attributes that shape the understanding of the relationship between God and humans. In this "Reflection," Jambey, a bright My Good School student, tells us about God and humanity. Join us as we explore the feelings of a young mind. He tells us that God unconditionally loves his people and is always faithful to his people. On the other hand, humanity has more of a conditional relationship with God. We use Grammarly for text editing and Canva for graphics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 15, Episode 5: As humans, we often contemplate the concepts of happiness and life. Our constant desire to improve our circumstances and seek inner peace is universal. In this week's "Reflection," Jambey, a bright student of My Good School, shares his thoughts on happiness, peace, and life. Through his personal experiences, he sheds light on how different perspectives can impact society. Join us as we explore the perspective of a young mind on life's journey, from finding the right path to losing our way. Enjoy the podcast, and if you wish to join us, please visit our website at www.SchoolEducation.com #MyGoodSchool #JoyOFLearning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 15, Episode 4, My Good School session on Sunday, the 31st of December, was exciting for students and teachers as they spent time reading and reflecting on how their relationships became more robust in 2023. Tenzin Jambey is a dedicated student who attended every Sunday School session in 2023. He is eager to share how this has transformed his life, what he has learned, and his plans for the future. Please tune in, listen, share your love with Tenzin, and join us for a similar podcast at My Good School. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

In Season 15, Episode 2, Tenzin Jambey of Pestalozzi Children’s Village India shares his reflections from the Sunday School on 24 December 2023, when we hosted a Meet and Greet with Amardeep Singh Rangar. Tenzin Jambey of Pestalozzi Children’s Village India shares his reflections from the Sunday School on 24 December 2023, when we hosted a Meet and Greet with Amardeep Singh Rangar. Tenzin shares with us what being human is, how we yearn for peace, why money, perhaps the biggest sin for humanity, has made us lose our value system and much more. Please listen to his maiden podcast and share your love with him by posting your comments for the episode. Amardeep and Vininder are co-founders of Lost Heritage Productions. They are Guided by Guru Nanak’s philosophy and inspired by historical texts. Guru Nanak, an embodiment of Oneness, is a revolutionary spiritual teacher. Born in 1469, he traversed vast geographies for over two decades to visit congregational sites of diverse faiths with a noble interest in seeking and imparting universal fellowship. “Allegory - A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels”, a 24-episode docuseries, sequentially explores Guru Nanak’s life events to unfurl the deep imports of his messages. Filmed at over 150 multifaith sites in 9 countries, the docuseries is available in English, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi (Shahmukhi). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 15, Episode 1, produced by Sunbeam Varuna School & Hostel Varanasi. Ismat - "If you concentrate on what you have, you'll always have more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll never have enough." - Lewis Howes Astha - Maintaining an attitude of gratitude holds significant importance as it transforms our mindset. By redirecting our attention from ourselves towards appreciating people or things, we open doors to express gratitude for every facet of our lives. Ismat - Cultivating this attitude involves consciously appreciating major and minor aspects regularly, such as relationships, health, business, possessions, necessities like food and water, or our general sense of wellness. Astha - Embracing an attitude of gratitude lets us engage from a standpoint of abundance. Nurturing this mindset cultivates greater happiness, positivity, and compassion towards ourselves and those in our circles. Ismat- Centering on what brings us gratitude helps build more vigorous habits of appreciating the significant individuals and elements in our lives. Gratitude, fundamentally, involves appreciating what we possess rather than fixating on what we might lack. This is our first attempt, we hope you enjoy our podcast, please share your comments and help us do better next time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 14, Episode 1 Sunbeam Schools are teaming up a new series! Touching feet, an act of paying respect, is a profound topic to listen to, from Ram's last act before leaving Ayodhya to Arjuna seeking blessings before going for the war. All this has the same act of touching feet and the exact reason for paying respect. But is it worth touching someone's feet, or is it just an abstract act of paying respect? Tune into this exciting conversation between Shaurya and Soham to know the true '' significance of touching feet''. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Joy Of Learning Season 14 Episode 1 - Recording of the session hosted at The Fabindia School as a part of the Learning Forward India Academy Professional Learning Program, focusing on Reading, Reflection and Relationships. The teachers, young and old, new and experienced, and young people take time to explore Values and take their learning forward. Take time to capture the values that people who know you would use to describe you. How do others perceive you, and what values are present or absent in their minds? Would these values be different depending on the context, e.g. as a work colleague, parent, wife/husband/partner? Be honest with yourself. Are our values always positive traits? I was once asked about the expression of anger and whether it should be considered a value. Does anger feature as a value in your list, and if so, how do you deal with it? Joy Of Learning (JOL) comes from The Little Book of Values: Educating Children to Become Thinking, Responsible and Caring Citizens by Julie Duckworth and Ian Gilbert, exploring twenty-two values taught through schools. We live in a society consumed by materialism and the desire for more. The future of education rests on immutable values: Appreciation, Caring, Cooperation, Courage, Freedom, Friendship, Happiness, Honesty, Hope, Humility, Love, Patience, Peace, Quality, Respect, Responsibility, Simplicity, Thoughtfulness, Tolerance, Trust, Understanding, and Unity. This program will inspire you by using examples of where the values are already being used by children and adults in schools and share practical tools to stimulate discussion and philosophical debate. It will also help people take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their lives.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

In Season 13, Episode 5 of Learning Forward, Vineet KKN 'Panchhi' converses with Anvesha Rana and Saikiran Sahu, leaving a lasting impression on listeners with his unconventional introduction. While most guests are introduced by their educational qualifications, Vineet urged audiences to focus on his passions instead. From cars and bikes to travel and communication, music, outdoor films, voice acting, writing, leadership coaching, and Urdu poetry, Vineet is a dynamic individual with diverse interests. He describes himself as a "rolling stone" and has pursued his passions relentlessly. From being a teenage musician in a band to a filmmaker, communication expert, and Urdu poet, Vineet has done it all. He is also the founder of The Jai Hind Project and Word of Mouth Media. By showcasing his unique perspective, Vineet's approach inspires viewers to embrace and pursue their passions with the same dedication and commitment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 13 Episode 4, Learning Forward with Amardeep Singh, is the co-founder of Lost Heritage Productions and the Oneness In Diversity Research Foundation. ‘Lost Heritage Productions’ is a Singapore-based visual media production house led by a Singapore-based couple, Amardeep Singh and Vininder Kaur. It is focused on research and documentation of forgotten legacies. Born in Gorakhpur, Amardeep Singh attended The Doon School. He studied Electronics Engineering at the Manipal Institute of Technology and Masters in Business Administration at the University of Chicago, USA. He now lives in Singapore. Having worked in the Financial Services sector for 25 years, he has led the Asia Pacific Region at American Express for Revenue Management of the Credit Card business. Since 2014, he has dedicated himself to visual ethnographic research. He has authored two books, ‘Lost Heritage, The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan’ and ‘The Quest Continues: Lost Heritage, The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan’. He has also made a few documentary films on the remnants of the Sikh legacy remnants in Pakistan. Amardeep has led a cross-border team to create a 24-episode docuseries, “Allegory, A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels, " available on www.TheGuruNanak.com. Guru Nanak glided across distant lands for over two decades on a selfless pursuit. He engaged in philosophical and social dialogue to relate with people of diverse cultures and belief systems. Through words and music, he gracefully imparted experiential insights, fearlessly challenged the binary constructs of society, and relentlessly opposed gender, religious, racial and class inequalities. The work put forth by Mr Amardeep and his team is truly inspirational. Guided by Guru Nanak’s philosophy and inspired by historical texts, “Allegory, A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels", a 24-episode docuseries, sequentially presents the life events of Guru Nanak. Tune into this beautiful conversation where Anvesha is conversing with our guest, Mr. Amardeep Singh. Listen to this meaningful and engaging discussion where Mr Amardeep explains the purpose behind his endeavours, dwells upon the beauty of taking up such journeys and contemplates the effect of this magic upon the followers of Guru Nanak. Trace along with us as we travel the same path, turning the stones unturned. Please comment below and let us know if you like our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 13 Episode 3 Anvesha and Rishona from My Good School in conversation with Dr Niti Rana, the founder of Rakshya Nepal, an organisation established in 2008 to address the issue of school bullying. Through her work, Dr Rana has significantly contributed to raising awareness about and combating school bullying in Nepal. Her organisation, Rakshya Nepal, works towards creating safe and inclusive learning environments for students by implementing anti-bullying programs and providing support to victims of bullying. Dr Niti Rana's dedication and efforts have positively impacted the lives of many students in Nepal. It is said that the morality of a society is judged by what it does for its children. Intervention and collaboration by all the stakeholders to control and manage School Bullying would be a way to do this! Please comment below and let us know if you like our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again soon! Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com. You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share. We would like you to please find out more about My Good School at www.SchoolEducation.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Learning Forward with Harish Bhat, Season 13, Episode 2. Harish Bhat, currently the brand custodian at Tata Sons, has held many roles in the Tata group over the past thirty-four years, including Managing Director Of Tata Global Beverages and Chief Operating Officer of Titan's watches and jewellery businesses. Harish is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. An avid marketer, he has helped create many successful Tata brands. He writes extensively and is a columnist for The Hindu Business Line and Mint.  Autor of #TATASTORIES: 40 timeless tales to inspire you. Tatastories is a collection of little-known stories of individuals, events and places from the Tata Group that have shaped the India we live in today. We ask Harish questions about the book and why the Tata Group is deeply respected and valued for its contribution to the growth and development of India. Harish highlighted the words of Jamsetji Tata in the book. He said the community is not just another stakeholder in business but is, in fact, the very purpose of its existence and throughout the numerous tales. In another book, Tatalog, it is particularly emphasised that the DNA of every TATA enterprise is a combination of pioneering, purposive, moral and ‘not perfect’. While reading #TATASTORIES, a feeling that is uniform for many is that we feel like a participant and not mere passive observers. Dancing across this long arc of time are thousands of beautiful, astonishing Tata Stories, many of which can inspire and provoke us, even move us to meaningful action in our own lives. These stories bring to vivid life the extraordinary longevity, vibrancy and success of Tata. But at their essence, they are simple, moving stories of great teams, men and women, which hold profound lessons for all of us.  Please comment below and let us know if you like our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again soon!Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com. You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share. Please find out more about My Good School at www.SchoolEducation.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Learning Forward with Naga Season 13 Episode 1. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam is a versatile and passionate leader with around three decades of global experience. He enjoys growing startups nationwide and being a lead angel investor; he has led 16 deals, invested in 25 startups, served 12 boards, and seen six exits and two write-offs. He also authorises BackToBharat – In Search of a Sustainable Future. He spearheaded Impact thinking in the Indian Angel Network and co-founded IAN Impact. His mantra is "Startups should focus on India's strength – People, Problems, Tech (PPT)." Back to Bharat: In Search of a Sustainable Future is a book that addresses the present economic dilemma for Indian entrepreneurs and consumers, looking at the past and current situation of India and the developed world to find a way forward. Naga's mantra is 'People, Problems and Tech'. My Good School's motto is 'Reading, Reflections and Relations'. We observe a lot of similarities as foundations in the visions we serve. Starting with the IAN Impact, one of his first investments as an angel investor, he has taken up many exciting projects. Notable mentions of portfolios are the Saahas Zero Waste, Carbon Masters and BOSON Whitewater, these startups and how he decides to invest in them. To help startups and nurture leaders, to solve the simple problems that India faces and to provide a unified, impactful solution to an issue for many. SaaS companies start quickly and move to the USA, which is well established now, but startups that solve big problems in India find it hard to generate money out of the country, so how can they counter that?  Back to Bharat is an inspiring reminder that change is possible - and this is a moment to be a part of the change, for it will take all of us with it. And with that, we come to the end of our podcast. Comment below and let us know if you like our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again soon! Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com. You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share. Please find out more about My Good School at www.SchoolEducation.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 12 Episode 10 “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong; it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” ― G.D. Anderson Perhaps one of the most discussed topics in the 21st century is Women's empowerment and the roles of women in today's world. Often, we fail to understand the true meaning behind this phrase. This phrase hides beneath all that women have endured for ages, the fact that they have been suppressed for so long. Times have changed. The idea of feminism is coming into the limelight and changing the mindset of society, which has often been unwelcoming to women in the past. Please tune in and delve into the changes we as a society need to bring about to uplift the status of women! Join Simar and Oshi and their special friend Aarika as they discuss women's roles in society, breaking stereotypes and sharing truly unbelievable stories that convey the endurance and strength of a woman! Feel free to leave comments as you join us in this hearty and engaging discussion. We would love to read them! Thank you to Sandeep sir and My Good School for giving us this excellent opportunity! Hosts - Simar Kaur and Oshi Singh (Gyanshree School) Guest - Aarika Banka (Gyanshree School) Sponsored by My Good School --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

It’s been one year, 12 months, 365 days since the My Good School Retreat 2023. Time may pass by, but memories never really fade away. They stay with us forever and may even be longer than some people. Tune into 2 Girls 1 Mic as Simar and Oshi delve into another beautiful and hearty conversation with Monisha Datta and Yashraj Sharma and have a blast from the past. Join them as they walk down memory lane and revisit their time in Dehradun at the Doon Girls School. The Khan farm, nature, and the people discuss it with Monisha Datta. Feel free to leave comments as you join us in this hearty and engaging discussion. Please leave us comments in the comment s ction! We would love to read them. A special thank you to Sandeep sir and My Good School for giving us this fantastic opportunity!  Hosts - Simar Kaur Oshi Singh, and Yashraj Sharma Guests - Monisha Datta Sponsored by My Good School --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support

Season 12 and Episode 9 are here yet again! ‘These will all be stories someday. And our pictures will become old photographs. We'll all become somebody's mom or dad. But right now, these moments are not stories. And in this moment, we are infinite.’ Isn’t it strange how quickly time flies? One moment, you are young and full of life, curious about everything and everyone. The littlest of things give you pleasure. Enter- the real world. We all tend to lose our quirkiness, love for life, and all the small things life offers. We work, and we run; we run as fast as we can to be the first, sometimes even losing ourselves on the way. Old age, however, gives us a second chance. It's a It's from nature. It allows us to revisit our childhood and experience human dependency at its best. Please listen to another mesmerising conversation shared by Simar and Oshi as they delve into the depths of childhood, old age, and life at their best. Feel free to leave comments as you join us in this hearty and engaging discussion. We would love to read them! Hosts - Simar Kaur and Oshi Singh Sponsored by My Good School --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support