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Learning ForwardWe love PoetryMark your calendars for Thursday, February 13th, 2025! The Good Schools Alliance is kicking off an exhilarating series of weekly Poetry sessions that you won’t want to miss. The GSI Journal proudly presents this vibrant initiative, spreading the joy of creativity and expression to the world through #JoyOfLearning. Join us for an inspiring journey into the power of words!Brinda's first Poetry Session began with greetings and introductions. Ten participants opened, and soon, we had almost 25! Sandeep Dutt introduced the session, emphasising the importance of art, music, and poetry in education. Participants shared th...2025-02-1934 min
Learning ForwardMy Name Is CinnamonReading Vikas Joshi's book "My Name is Cinnamon," focusing on the last chapter, "Chapter 17: Going Home." Vikas shared insights into the book's creation, including the integration of Usher Syndrome and the emotional journey of the protagonist, Cinnamon. The discussion highlighted the importance of early disclosure of adoption to children and the challenges of bullying. Vikas emphasized the significance of community in his writing and provided advice for aspiring authors, stressing regular writing and resilience. The session concluded with a group photo and a reflection on the book's themes.In the second part of the session Sandeep reads...2025-02-161h 30
Inside Out With Barkha Dutt"Arvind Kejriwal is A Nikamma, Average MLA" I Sandeep Dikshit on AAP, BJP, Congress I Barkha DuttIn the latest episode of Inside Out, Barkha Dutt sits down with Sandeep Dikshit. "Kejriwal is nikamma," says Dikshit, the son of former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, who was defeated by Kejriwal in the past. This time, Sandeep is contesting against Kejriwal in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. From his first encounter with Kejriwal to whether his mother ever felt betrayed by Congress, this is Sandeep Dikshit like never before!2025-02-0339 min
Learning ForwardReading For A LivingExistential Threat to ReadingRashmi and Sandeep discuss reading habits, education, and the evolving nature of learning. Read more https://www.mentor.lxl.in/post/from-classrooms-to-bookshelves-creating-a-reading-journey-for-childrenSandeep Dutt is an educator and bookstore owner who was born in a bookstore! His life and love revolves around the 101 year old The English Book Depot at Dehradun in India. Founder of Good Schools Alliance, and inspires people to read, reflect and build strong relationships #JoyOfLearning.Key Takeaways* Reading is valuable for focus and micro-focusing skills, but shouldn't be overemphasized at the expense of...2024-12-0245 min
Learning ForwardLina AsharIn Episode 8 of Where Passion Meets Education (WPME), Sandeep Dutt engages in a deep conversation with Lina Ashar, Founder Emeritus of Billabong High & Kangaroo Kids, Founder of Dreamtime Learning, TedX Speaker, Happiness Advocate, and Author.Lina is passionate about children, learning, peace, happiness, self-mastery, creating a world of abundance, and questioning the status quo. Lina moved to India from Australia in 1991 to teach in Mumbai and was aghast by the antiquated approach to learning.She established Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High Schools and successfully developed a learner-centric education system with a research-based curriculum, practical application o...2024-11-2920 min
Learning ForwardSunil MalhotraEpisode 4 of Where Passion Meets Education (WPME) host Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Sunil Malhotra.Sunil Malhotra’s entrepreneurial experience spans Design, Manufacturing and Information Technology. A thought leader in Design Thinking and Exponential Transformation, Sunil founded Ideafarms to bring industrial design to ICT.On the 7th of July 2024 Sunil joined us at My Good School and talked about his latestbook YOGAi, a result of the author’s professional experience, embellished by interactions with Dr. Karan Singh, Ervin Laszlo, Satish Kumar, John Maeda, Salim Ismail and other luminaries, making it a well-rounded treatise on the inte...2024-08-2317 min
Learning ForwardAmardeep SinghEpisode 3 of Where Passion Meets Education (WPME) host Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Amardeep Singh. 24th July 2024“Today’s episode is a special release in honour of my Guru, my mother, who celebrates 84 years of spreading #JoyOfLearning.” - Sandeep DuttSnehlata at EBD Since 1971"I understand that "Brewing Knowledge" means a lot to you. It's not just a blog about books and authors; it's a platform that inspires and encourages people to keep learning and growing. I truly believe that knowledge should be shared generously, and I appreciate your efforts in making that happen. Let's...2024-07-2417 min
Celebrate: The PodcastSandeep DuttSandeep is both an author and an entrepreneur, having founded RudhAbha, and NGO that supports artists across Punjab. He is also the founder of Para Wanderers , a travel company that offers unique artistic travel experiences.But of course, he is here because of his path breaking book: The Speaking Window: Tales From a Bloodied Timeline. In April 2017, two students and a teacher started to reach out survivors of the partition of 1947 to document their recollections through a Facebook page: Bolti Khidki. When the project ended in July 2023, the trio had interviewed over 100 of t...2024-04-1825 min
Celebrate: The PodcastCelebrate The Podcast: Why You Mustn't Miss This!This podcast show is a tribute to those writers and storytellers who have chosen their causes and calling, battled the odds and so remain a strong voice of inspiration for generations to come through the power of their talent and personality.I have chosen 10 writers and storytellers simply because I have completed 10 years as an author. My own journey as an author has not been a spectacular one in terms of royalty, fan following and popularity. However, what I have been able to achieve simply because I write and the fact that it...2024-04-1303 min
Learning ForwardMaking of My Good School Part 2RJ Shweta Sharma, in conversation with Sandeep Dutt, the Founder of My Good School, after the success of the last episode, Radio Ghamchaya invited Sandeep to find out more about the Internships, Well-being, Astronomy, Sports, Happy Teachers and all that the School does to empower every individual with personal and social development. Find out more at www.GoodSchools.in. Radio Gham Chhaya at 90.0 FM #learningforward #joyoflearning #mygoodschool Radio Ghamchhaya is a Nepali Community Radio which is the first ever radio station established by the Gorkhali community, broadcasted in 3 languages. The radio station itself has a story.--- 2023-03-1627 min
Learning ForwardRoad Ahead with Sandeep DuttSandeep Dutt carries a vast legacy - He is the owner of The English Book Depot - Dehradun's Century-old bookshop - he has turned his passion for books into sharing his knowledge with the world - an author, mountaineer, Chairman of The Fabindia School as well as a School Improvement Coach with 200 podcasts in his kitty - his practical knowledge is gems for those who are seeking paths for self-improvement. Hear him on our programme Path Pradarshan on Saturday - 28 January 2023, at 4.30 PM only on Radio Gham Chhaya at 90.0 FM #learningforward #joyoflearning #mygoodschool Radio Ghamchhaya is a Nepali Community...2023-01-2927 min
Learning ForwardTeachers Travel With You All Your Life - Anvesha RanaAnvesha Rana from Gyanshree School reads the chapter Teachers Travel With You All Your Life.Learning is a lifelong process; we must have the best teacher accompany us on life's journey. We may grow up and follow a 'guru' or a mentor; whoever we follow, the teacher's leadership is supreme; the teacher travels with us for life. The empathy and care our teachers bestow on us are etched in our memory for life. You will always carry your teacher in you no matter where you go. The empathy and care our teachers bestow on us will be etched...2022-04-1009 min
Learning ForwardThe DECA Quest - Malshree Kalla with Sandeep DuttTHE DECA QUEST BEGINS... the opening show of the series of 10 shows. Malshree Kalla, the CoFounder of Ignitedmidz, in conversation with Sandeep Dutt. #School Improvement #Coach, #Author & #Chairman of #Fabindia School in #Rajasthan #IgnitedMindz. His #book 'My Good school', a #bestseller, is a guide for #parents and #educators helping schools deliver better! Sandeep gave an overview of how #schools should be set up, the #focus on the #teachers. Schools are similar to living #ecosystem in which school #stakeholders, #management, #educators & #parents collaborate for the benefit of students! His #book 'My Good School' is a must-have for parents, educators, and #m...2021-09-0348 min
Learning ForwardA Revolution In Education - Abhijit Sinha, Sandeep Dutt and Catherine FraiseSeason 2 Episode 8: We LOVE this episode because it is so AMAZING what Abhijit Sahni has been able to create (Project DEFY: Design Education for Yourself). His story itself is amazing. He was taking the typical path, school to career, and realized he was much happier creating and making amazing things, so left the typical path and started a new one. And began to create spaces where community members could do the same. Sandeep Dutt, social entrepreneur, author of My Good School, Learning Forward podcaster, and HundrED ambassador, adds his thoughts. And our very good friend, Cath Fraise, founder of 100 Roads and Wo...2021-05-0353 min
A Revolution in Education – Season 2Episode 8: The Impact of Creative SpaceWe LOVE this episode because it is so AMAZING what Abhijit Sanhi has been able to create (see Project DEFY: Design Education for Yourself). His story itself is amazing. He was taking the typical path, school to career, and realized he was much happier creating and making amazing things, so left the typical path and started a new one. And began to create spaces where community members could do the same. Sandeep Dutt, social entrepreneur, author of The Good School, Learning Forward podcaster, and HundrED ambassador, adds his thoughts. And our very good friend, Cath Fraise, founder of 100 Roads and Wo...2021-05-0351 min
Learning ForwardA Revolution in Education - Sandeep and Kiran share their stories and their passionSandeep and Kiran share their stories and their passion for changing how we support youth around their heart, love, making a better world, and relationships. And then Chris asks: For someone listening to this, what can THEY do? Sandeep Dutt is the author of The Good School, founder of Learning Forward India and the Learning Forward podcast, Ambassador of hundred.org, Chairman of the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust, entrepreneur mountaineer doing what he can to create "happy schools" for a better world. Kiran Sethi is the founder of the Riverside School in India, which has, over the last 20 years, become a...2021-03-3045 minA Revolution in Education – Season 2Episode 3: Design Schools FOR children FOR a Better World!Sandeep and Kiran share their stories and their passion for changing how we support youth around their heart, love, making a better world, and relationships. And then Chris asks : For someone listening to this, what can THEY do?Sandeep Dutt is author of The Good School, founder of Learning Forward India and the Learning Forward podcast, Ambassador of hundred.org, Chairman of the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust, entrepreneur, and mountaineer doing what he can to create "happy schools" for a better world. Kiran Sethi is the founder of the Riverside School in India which has, over the la...2021-03-2943 min
Learning ForwardKLF Bhava Samvad Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Jaya Bhattacharji Rose on his book My Good SchoolBhava Samvad or Emotional Dialogue:Saturday, March 19, 2021, at the Kalinga Literary Festival, Author Sandeep Dutt (School Improvement Coach, Mountaineer) conversed with Jaya Bhattacharji Rose (International Publishing Consultant) on his book 'My Good School'. Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), Mystic Kalinga Festival, Kandhamal Literary Festival held every year at Bhubaneswar, Kandhamal. KLF organising KLF Corner, KLF Bhav Samvad held every weekend. Sandeep is a passionate educator. He is one of those individuals who have dedicated his life to making the greatest impact on the greatest number of people. Sandeep focuses on school transformation with an emphasis on culture as a service. With o...2021-03-201h 01
Learning ForwardWednesday Wisdom - Dr Anurag Batra with Sandeep DuttBW Education and Learning Forward India presented a webinar on 'Wednesday Wisdom: My Good School Where Passion Meets Education. Dr Anurag Batra in conversation with Sandeep Dutt, School Coach, Bookseller Runner, Mountaineer, Social Entrepreneur & Author, My Good School | 27th Jan | 4:30 PM Onwards. They talk about the changing face of education, how learning happens, and what needs to be done to transform school culture. Dr Batra has some good questions for Sandeep Dutt, who has just written a book and has the wisdom to share with the world. With over 35 five years of pro bono work for schools in India, Mr...2021-01-2833 min
Learning ForwardHanna Dudich "I am passionate about Education...Episode #59: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Hanna Dudich a teacher of English and a vice-principal at Taras Shevchenko Himnazia in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine. She has been teaching for 20 years. She is a HundrED Ambassador, a PenPal Schools Ambassador, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a Nearpod Certified Educator, a National Geographic Certified Educator, a Scientix Ambassador, a NAYTEA STEAM Ambassador, a SIMA Teachers Award 2020 recipient. In 2017 Hanna became a Global Teacher Prize top 50 finalist and a Global Teacher Prize Ambassador, which allowed her to connect with leaders in the field of education. Hanna shares how she grew up with limited resources, the...2021-01-0910 min
Learning ForwardFireside Chat Sandeep Dutt and Dilip ChenoyMy Good School Where Passion Meets Education: An insightful discussion with the author, Sandeep Dutt and Dilip Chenoy, Secretary-General, FICCI on the book's nuances that will encourage you to observe, question, evaluate, and choose a school that will truly prepare your child for a life beyond the campus. Established 90 years ago, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is the largest and oldest apex business organization in India. A non-government, not-for-profit organization, FICCI is the voice of India’s business and industry. From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policymakers and civil society, FICCI articulates industry vi...2021-01-061h 07
Learning ForwardLakshya Datta "I am passionate about Education...Episode #58: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Lakshya Datta, an entrepreneur, writer and podcaster. He is the founder of Launchora, a storytelling platform and narrative podcast company, home to 200,000 storytellers and six podcasts. He is the host of the Jaipur Literature Festival podcast, Jaipur Bytes. Before setting up Launchora, Datta was a lecturer at San Diego State University. As for his previous full-time gigs, he taught finance and valuation at San Diego State University for a while. Before that, he even worked at a couple of M&A Advisory firms in San Diego. In 10 years, he has written over 60 works of...2021-01-0210 min
Learning ForwardThe Fabindia School - Where Passion Meets EducationRecording of an interesting Insta Live session with Dipali Patwa, Group Head of Brand & Community, Fabindia, Board of Directors, Organic India USA along and Sandeep Dutt, Chairman of the Board that runs The Fabindia School, Author, Entrepreneur, Mountaineer as they talk about “School, where passion meets education.” They share their views on the launch of his new book – ‘My Good School’, education at the grass-root level, and the work Sandeep has done with The Fabindia school with a focus on building professional learning communities at schools. The conversation brings to life real-world learning, how parents must work to help their children ex...2020-12-3039 min
Learning ForwardNicholas J Martino "I am passionate about Education...Episode#57: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Nicholas J. Martino, Country Lead and Ambassador Hundred, an impact-driven educational consultant and curriculum architect. After teaching anthropology and leading global learning expeditions for a decade, Nick now works to implement higher-level educational change as founder of the Authentic Learning Lab and NJM Global Consulting. Nick has worked to design the Changemaker Curriculum at THINK Global School & BIT School (Mexico City) while consulting with various global schools and non-profit organisations. In 2009, he was awarded the title of Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. In 2011, he was recognised as Washington Post Teacher of the Year and...2020-12-2609 min
Learning ForwardColman Ho "I am passionate about Education...Episode #56: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Colman Ho, Country Lead and Ambassador for Hundred, a serial entrepreneur, specialises in sales and marketing with experience in media & advertising, travel & hospitality, education & entertainment, eCommerce & IT industries across three continents. In his career, continuous learning is in the core of his works. His passion for inclusion, empathy and endurance directed him to a job that includes merging impactful innovation with education. Colman is currently a partner of investment advisories from Europe and Asia, helping edtech, deeptech and travel tech to grow globally via strategic partnership, investment and marketing. He is also a mentor...2020-12-1909 min
Learning ForwardJuan Manuel Pico “I am passionate about Education...Episode #55: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Juan Manuel Pico, an International business executive with 29 years of professional experience in Business Development and Corporate Public Relations in Fortune 500 Tech companies. During the last 10 years, he has been devoted to Educational Projects in low-income public schools in Latin America, closing the digital skill gap through World-class EdTech platforms. In 2016, he co-founded Education Soul, a private company that has impacted more than 20,000 children, leveraged by Artificial Intelligence engines. He holds a B.S. in Business from Los Andes University in Colombia, and an Executive MBA from Boston University. Currently, he serves as HundrED...2020-12-1205 min
Learning ForwardLuciana Pölönen "I am passionate about Education...Episode #54: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Luciana Pölönen, a multifaceted professional with over 10 years of experience in the fields of education, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. She has spent her 20s in Finland where she got her Master of Arts at the University of Helsinki, majoring in Literature and Education, minor in Gender Studies, Early Childhood Education, and Multicultural Competencies. She had the opportunity to co-found a cooperative for service design and participated in several social entrepreneurial ventures. She currently serves as the Head of Service Design at the national level for Escola Concept schools in Brazil. Luciana believes in...2020-12-0508 min
Learning ForwardDerek Bartels “I am passionate about Education...Episode #53: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Derek Bartels Hundred Ambassador of the year 2021, Australia Country Lead and currently the Director of Innovation & Technology for the Lutheran Education Queensland district of schools in Australia. He has connected, promoted and been involved with HundrED since early 2017. Over the last 34 years, he has held a variety of local, state and national positions within a variety of Education Systems and Sectors. Derek’s current focus includes enabling educational leaders and teachers across schools to transform their culture and practice to enact contemporary learning transformation so that all learners are highly engaged, relevant and happy in...2020-11-2810 min
Learning ForwardMeline Grigoryan "I am passionate about Education...Episode#52: Sandeep Dutt on a conversation with Meline Grigoryan, an Armenian based education researcher and trainer. She is the Manager of Education Programs at Children of Armenia Fund, Yerevan (COAF) a non-profit organization seeking to advance rural communities by improving education, healthcare, economic development, and village life. With 12 years of experience in education and research, Meline believes that education should be fulfilled with positive and motivational aspects. Meline has gained her experience in the education field being a teacher, teacher trainer, program manager, author and more. She has pursued her Bachelor’s philology and pedagogy, Masters in Public Administration and Ph...2020-11-2107 min
Learning ForwardEdoardo Montenegro ”I am passionate about Education...Episode #51: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Edoardo Montenegro, a Hundred Ambassador and Country Lead. Edoardo has a strong passion for learning and a deep love for community, change and communication management. He developed his professional skills working for the banking industry in Italy, where he learned to plan and execute communication projects in marketing and HR. Once he understood the impact innovation has on companies and society, he gave space to his entrepreneurial vocation. He co-founded Betwyll, an ed-tech startup that fosters reading through social networking, working with more than 600 schools and universities worldwide. All this led him to Northern...2020-11-1408 min
Learning ForwardDenise Glyn Borders "I am passionate about Education...Episode #50: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Denise Glyn Borders, the President - CEO of Learning Forward. She has served as president of SRI Education, where she led three centres – Learning and Development, Technology and Learning, and Education Policy. Previously, Borders was senior vice president and director of the U.S. Education and Workforce Development Group at FHI 360, a global human development organization with an evidence-based research approach. Earlier, Borders was a senior vice president at AED (formerly the Academy for Educational Development), where she oversaw U.S. program operations in education, early childhood development, research and evaluation, and education policy an...2020-11-0713 min
Learning ForwardRajeshree Shihag "I am passionate about Education...Episode #49: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Rajeshree Shihag, a lady with grit and good with building relationships with the community - for good teaching we need to develop positive relationships with students and people, she has done just this for the changemaker school in rural India, the school that has today brought to life a piece of land and helped the local community build an institution of their dreams. As Principal of The Fabindia School, she believes creativity is much more than just a skill. She is committed to introducing abilities at a young age to promote entrepreneurship. She loves...2020-10-3107 min
Learning ForwardMaya Norula “I am passionate about Education...Episode #48: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Maya Norula, a Principal of principles, she has rich experience in leadership positions at schools in India, with a deep understanding of child psychology and has been a great mentor for teachers. Maya Norula did her schooling from Sophia Girls' School, Meerut and BA from Lady Shri Ram College. After that she started working at British School, New Delhi as Head, A levels / IBDP Coordinator and worked there for 15 years. In 2008, she joined Pathways World School Secondary as the Principal. In 2010, she started working at Hopetown Girls' School and since then she is working...2020-10-2407 min
Learning ForwardAmy Tepper “I am passionate about Education...Episode #47: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Amy Tepper, Coach, Author, and Educational Consultant. Amy has served as a teacher, administrator, and program director in various K-12 settings and startups to include virtual, homeschool, blended, and public schools. She has had the opportunity to collaborate with a team of parents to develop an innovative blended school, focused on global citizenship and discovery learning. As a consultant, she provides instructional and administrative coaching. A travel buff and one who is a global citizen, she found her co-author and partner Patrick literally in her backyard! Amy and Patrick are both cofounders of their...2020-10-1709 min
Learning ForwardKiranbir Sethi “I am passionate about Education...Episode #46: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Kiranbir Sethi, Growing up, design and innovation were pervasive in Kiran’s environment. It was while visiting her older sister at the National Institute of Design (NID) on winter vacation that she became smitten and applied to NID—abandoning her plans to study medicine. Though NID accepts students only after having completed class 10+2 studies, they made an exception for Kiran, and after a difficult administration process, took her during her eleventh year of school. From when Kiran was a graphic designer until she began Riverside School, she has demonstrated the ability to understand complex issu...2020-10-1009 min
Learning ForwardShruti Sridharan "I am passionate about Education...Episode #45: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Shruti Sridharan, Co-founder of Sphere Arts Education. As an Educator and Entrepreneur, Shruti's expertise and professional practice are in the area of 'The Arts for and as Learning', with extensive experience working with children, young adults, and adult learners, across educational institutions and corporate organisations. Being an Arts Practitioner with two decades of experience in the fields of theatre, film, performance and writing, as well as an educator, her work is contemporary and aims to bring together the best practices from the dynamic work of arts and education from around the world to classrooms...2020-10-0308 min
Learning ForwardKathy Gross "I am passionate about Education...Episode #44: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Kathy Gross, who continues to serve others after her retirement from near 30 years of service in public schools. Kathy is a respected educational leader who loves learning, presenting, facilitating and coaching. Her favourite categories of work are Cognitive Coaching, Cooperative Learning, Whole Faculty Study Groups and Collective Efficacy. She has experience with induction and a wide range of professional learning for teachers and leaders in general. She loves teaching and helping students who are struggling, especially those who need help with behaviour. Kathy knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was...2020-09-2607 min
Learning ForwardKaushal Sen “I am passionate about Education...Episode #43: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Kaushal Sen, who believes in the concept of lifelong learning and sharing it with the teaching community. This has helped him learn new ways to engage and create enriching experiences for students during regular days and especially in online classes by using digital tools for lesson transactions. A Teach SDGs Ambassador who is striving towards creating awareness among students for the Sustainable Development Goals. He feels that teachers are one-winged birds who need the support of other educators for a long flight, he does his bit via twitter handle EdChatIND to apprise educators on...2020-09-1906 min
Learning ForwardLina Ashar "I am passionate about Education...Episode#42: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Lina Ashar, for her it always children first. Her sole purpose is to help parents build empowered hearts, minds, bodies and souls. In the process she aims to co-create a world that is more loving, joyous, peaceful and abundant. Lina has closely observed and researched differences in mindsets of what leads some people to aspire, grow, persevere and be happy and successful. An educationist, entrepreneur, and writer based in Mumbai. In this freewheeling conversation, she highlights the fact that she is and will always be a learner at heart. Parents and in particular women...2020-09-1209 min
Learning ForwardDilip Thakore "I am passionate about Education...Episode #41: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dilip Thakore Editor at EducationWorld, one of the most popular education news and analysis (monthly) magazine with I million readers in India and abroad. Founding Editor of Businessworld and Business India and a champion for liberalization and deregulation of the Indian economy. An alumnus of Bishop Cotton School Bangalore, Duke of Gloucester School, Nairobi and Lincoln's Inn, London Barrister, Law. Despite the patchy audio, you will get the message from not only a passionate Educator but also an Entrepreneur, a staunch supporter of private education, Dilip has loads to share.--- 2020-09-0509 min
Learning ForwardShomie Ranjan Das ”I am passionate about Education...Episode #40: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Shomie Ranjan Das (born 28 August 1935), an Indian educationist. An alumnus of The Doon School, he has served as the headmaster of the three most top schools of India, namely The Doon School, Mayo College and Lawrence School, Sanawar. He had earlier taught in Gordonstoun School in Scotland. He established the Oakridge International School in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Mohali, and Bengaluru. Shomie's grandfather Satish Ranjan Das is the founder of The Doon School ( also established in 1935). After his earlier education at The Doon School, he graduated from St. Xavier's College, of the University of Calcutta and th...2020-08-2909 min
Learning ForwardDr Kavita Bajpai “l am passionate about Education...Episode #39: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dr Kavita Bajpai, an educationist with an experience of more than 20 years. She has figured out the child-centric approach of building great minds with warm hearts. The desire to contribute to the ever-evolving education system motivated her to move out of limiting myself as a school principal and get associated with schools through training programs, workshops and professional development. Passionate about helping children with special needs, a cook, poet, artist, a lovely mom, good with community engagement, simply loves what she does, her passion and warmth enhance every community she connects with. Heritage conservation...2020-08-2208 min
Learning ForwardLt Col Atmaraman Sekhar "I am passionate about Education...Episode #38: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Lt Col Atmaraman Sekhar, a result-oriented soldier educationist with over 30 years of holistic experience in the areas of education, skill development, administration, leadership and HR at the highest leadership levels. A post-graduate in Chemistry as well as in English, he has had a distinguished career in the Armed Forces, heading Sainik/Military Schools, Instructor in the Indian Military Academy, Registrar of autonomous Colleges. After taking premature retirement from the Army, Lt. Colonel Sekhar rolled up his sleeves and put in his heart and soul in education, with a focus on experiential learning and building...2020-08-1509 min
Learning ForwardSteve Cardwell "I am passionate about Education...Episode #37: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Steve Cardwell the President of Learning Forward. Steve values ethical leadership and responsibility, building and fostering strong working relationships, leading with technology, and demonstrating exemplary communication skills. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Simon Frasier University (BC) and an MA and BSc from the University of British Columbia. Steve was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 for his outstanding service to public education. In 2015, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the BCSSA and was selected as one of UBC Faculty of Education’s top 100 Alumni. He currently serves as the V...2020-08-0809 min
Learning ForwardVenus Upadhayaya ”I am passionate about Education...Episode #36: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Venus Upadhayaya, currently a reporter with the Epoch Times at New York. Venus reports on a wide range of issues. Her area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. She has reported from the very volatile India-Pakistan border and has contributed to mainstream print media in India for about a decade. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her key areas of interest. She helped us give shape to Learning Forward India, she was one of the first few people who joined us for Brewing Knowledge, a little group for Coffee and...2020-08-0106 min
Learning ForwardMatthew Raggett "I am passionate about Education...Episode #35: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Matthew Jonathan Raggett, an educationist, writer and the former headmaster of The Doon School, the all-boys boarding school in Dehradun. A philosopher mathematician committed to the well-being of students and a professional learning practitioner. Curious, collaborative and compassionate, above all, a family man loves coffee, books and delves deep into the subject he loves. It is wonderful to have him share experiences from across the world, about teaching, learning and human relations. Matthew is of the opinion growth in health, happiness and positive engagement can come about through all of the environmental factors in...2020-07-2507 min
Learning ForwardKim Karr "I am passionate about Education...Episode #34: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Kim Karr, she has taught Physical Education and Leadership at Excelsior Middle School in Byron, California, and was a very active member of the California Association of Directors of Activities. Her enthusiasm for life is infectious to students and adults alike. Kim has been recognized nationally for being an outstanding activities director. Having travelled to over 100 schools in the US and Canada in just the past year, she has inspired thousands of people to join the #ICANHELP movement in choosing to live a more positive life on and offline. As educators, we experience a...2020-07-1806 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: Helping Schools Deliver BetterUnni Kroth, Co-Founder and CEO of Foradian Technologies, speaking with Sandeep Dutt at the Better 2018 Fedena Virtual Summit. As School Improvement Coach, Sandeep focuses on school transformation with an emphasis on culture as a service. With over 30 years of experience as a trainer and mentor, Sandeep has travelled across the world to help teachers and students in their personal and development. What are the key challenges associated with the management of good school & strategies to make the school better? Find out how you can make your school better.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2020-07-1139 min
Learning ForwardMonica Kochar "I am passionate about Education...Episode #33: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Monica Kochar, she is a Mathe-magician! She has given numbers a heart and abstract concepts a ground to stand upon, has taken the sting out of the learning of Maths. A doctor who cures math-phobia, Monica’s approach makes Maths not only interesting but humane. Founder of Humane Maths, it is about humanising the maths curriculum. Making it human-friendly for all kinds of learners. The focus is to create an environment where all children ‘come to maths and then maths is taken’ to all of them. The environment is created by taking teaching strategies that m...2020-07-1107 min
Learning ForwardSunil K Munjal "I am passionate about Education...Episode #32: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Sunil Kant Munjal, one of the founder promoters of the Hero Group, an Indian automotive manufacturing group that has evolved from being the world's largest bicycle-maker to the largest two-wheeler maker. Sunil is a business promoter, an institution builder, a social entrepreneur and angel investor. He shares why we need to learn and unlearn, how the environment needs to be created for better learning outcomes, the idea of holistic learning and the use of technology. He shares his love for arts and culture, how we need to use our learning from the rich civilisation...2020-07-0408 min
Learning ForwardValentina Trivedi "I am passionate about Education...Episode #31: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Valentina Trivedi, a curious squirrel who loves to weave and perform stories and dip her tail in ink and write. She holds Playshops for teachers and children. The first lady ex-student to be appointed on the Board of The Doon School, an all-boys school, with the exception of some ex-girl students! She grew up on the famed Chandbagh campus, the environment helped shape her passion for storytelling, love for nature and above a sense of inner wellbeing. From a family of teachers, she has strengthened the legacy and helped take learning forward for many...2020-07-0207 min
Learning ForwardMichael Paolucci "I am passionate about Education...Episode #30: Sandeep Dutt, in conversation with Michael Paolucci, founder and CEO of Slooh.Com, travels worldwide to present Slooh to thousands of students who are very excited to catch a glimpse of space. Their desire to see for themselves something of these distant worlds captured for me the essence of space exploration, the power it has to inspire limitless dreams of the future, particularly among those with otherwise limited horizons. Mike says they fuel my passion for making space accessible for everyone. Daily, that means working to lower costs, increase automation, translate into foreign languages, and make it easier for...2020-07-0106 min
Learning ForwardSaku Tuominen "I am passionate about Education...Episode #29: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Saku Tuominen an idealist, entrepreneur, innovator, creative director, executive producer, restaurateur, author, keynote speaker, olive oil producer and right-wing (in ice hockey). He is of the firm belief that for all the challenges for education the solutions exist and we must find them. As founder HundrED he helps schools change by seeking and sharing scalable innovations in K12 education. The ambitious goal is to be the world leader in this field. Saku is sure that step-by-step the change will happen, every child is different, so is every teacher, every school, every community and...2020-07-0109 min
Learning ForwardThe Making Of Learning Forward IndiaFirst time since the formation of the India Affiliate, on the 13th Day of May 2020, the Executive Officers of Learning Forward held a meeting with the Learning Forward India (LFIN) Board. Present at the meeting Denise Glyn Borders President/CEO, Fredrick Brown Chief Learning Officer/Deputy, Michael Lanham COO/CFO, Elizabeth Foster Vice President Research & Standards, Rajinder Pal Devgan Chairman LFIN, Dr Vasudha Neel Mani Vice-Chairperson LFIN, Karl Clauset Hon Advisor LFIN, Manoj Jeyaraj Member LFIN, Devanjali Dutt Member LFIN and Sandeep Dutt Founder LFIN. With the idea of the new normal in the COVID19 pandemic times, we unravel how L...2020-07-0151 min
Learning ForwardWilliam N Bissell "I am passionate about Education...Episode #28: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with William N. Bissell, one of the co-founders of The Fabindia School (a unit of Bhadrajun Artisans Trust - BAT), he collaboratively developed the vision and approach of the school since its inception. In addition to his unwavering commitment to the school, William is best known as a leading social entrepreneur and is the Managing Director of Fabindia Overseas Pvt Ltd, a textile company started by his father, John Bissell, in 1960. After completing his B.A. from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, USA in 1988, William returned to India with the goal of working in the rural c...2020-06-2907 min
Learning ForwardGouri Gupta “I am passionate about Education...Episode #27: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Gouri Gupta, she leads the Central Square Foundation’s work in the area of Education Technology. Prior to joining the Foundation, Gouri was part of the early leadership team at the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP created with the objective of funding private sector initiatives in the skill development space. At the Corporation, Gouri worked on identifying opportunities for investments, developing the research base for skills and conceptualising and implementing state level projects. Prior to the NSDC, Gouri was a Project Leader with the Boston Consulting Group and did extensive work in the Fi...2020-06-2705 min
Learning ForwardPeter Kaye "I am passionate about Education...Episode #26:Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Peter Kaye, who has Board governance and HR Management consulting experience in 22 countries. Awarded in 2008 The Sydney Region Achievement & Service Award, for Outstanding Service by a Parent or Community Member. Peter’s various professional and voluntary appointments include CEO Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia; Chair Advisory Council, SIDS & Kids; Judge, Local & Regional NSW Small Business Award; Local Controller, State Emergency Services (Ashfield-Leichhardt), Member, Kids in Need NSW. Peter was appointed Member of the Order of Australia and was the Australia Day Citizen of the Year for his local community. Peter is a Fe...2020-06-2509 min
Learning ForwardDr Babli Moitra Saraf "I am passionate about Education...Episode #25: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dr Babli Moitra Saraf, the Principal of Indraprastha College and an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Delhi. She heads the Department of Multi-Media and Mass Communication. She has an M.Phil in English and a PhD in Sociology. Her doctoral thesis studies language change in the advertising industry in India in the first phase of globalization (1984-94), and the emergence of the Indian urban middle-class identity. She is fluent in several Indian and foreign languages. Active as a teacher both within and outside her College, her teaching interests...2020-06-2205 min
Learning ForwardRita Singh "I am passionate about Education...Episode #24: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Rita Singh, she became an Educator by chance, fell in love with her work in no time, and the story unfolds... enamouring thousands with her smile, passion and positivity. People say that her positive energy can be felt from the school gates itself. With over three decades of experience and a national teacher awardee, Rita shares her life story in a nutshell. She is a peoples person and has the ability to find what makes a happy teacher, how the next Gen is in good hands with passionate teachers and what we should do...2020-06-2104 min
Learning ForwardExperience The Joy Of Learning - Reflections from EducatorsReflecting on the Joy Of Learning experience, post the eleven weeks of the COVID19 Lockdown period. Educators from Billabong High International School and The Fabindia School share how the sessions held them together in the period of turmoil, how they found social and emotional support, the skills they picked up, the trust they built and above all the love for learning was rekindled. Sanika Joshi, Vaishali Phatak, Kalyani Chaudhuri, Bharti Rao, RP Devgan and Sandeep Dutt come together to bring alive the real meaning of taking Leaning Forward. This podcast is a tribute to all the Educators who participated in...2020-06-2111 min
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Quality and LoveJoy Of Learning (JOL) explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools. 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 to take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their life. In this episode, Sandeep Dutt with Cohosts Kalyani Chaudhuri and RP Devgan explore how the two values are discovered in the class, at school and what goes into the making of a good school. For a...2020-06-201h 03
Learning ForwardNandan Kuthiala "I am passionate about Education...Episode #23: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Nandan Kuthiala, promoter of a well-established school, an alum of Mayo College, Ajmer and Delhi University. Wears many hats as a professional - industry, real estate, forestry - he calls himself an accidental educationist and set up a school. Nurturing a legacy is challenging, people have high expectations and social wealth creation is never easy, Nandan is committed to bettering the lives of people in adverse situations and will do whatever it takes to help children become better citizens. His family has been living in the state of Jammu & Kashmir for near a century, h...2020-06-2005 min
Learning ForwardDr Amrita Dass "I am passionate about Education...Episode #22: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dr Amrita Dass, she has shaped the lives of countless learners by altering their course of life. Dr Dass is a leading Educationist and Career-Consultant of the country has conducted career counselling programmes in more than 200 schools, colleges, professional institutes and universities in India and abroad. With doctoral studies at the University of Lucknow and London University as a fellow of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), she is an influencer in her own right. In this podcast, Dr Dass shares with us that change is happening all around and even more in...2020-06-2006 min
Learning ForwardPeter Church "I am passionate about Education...Episode #21: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Peter Church, Chairperson AFG Venture Group. Peter is Special Counsel, Stephenson Harwood English law firm with operations in multiple jurisdictions including London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Chairperson, Bangkok International Associates – a Thai law firm. Non-Executive Director, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce. Chairperson, Indochina Starfish Foundation (Australia) Limited. This foundation is focused on making a difference to children in Cambodia, specifically the street children of Phnom Penh and other cities. Chairperson, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Singapore Committee. Member, Advisory Board, Akshara Foundation, Indonesia - an Indonesian think tank. Peter has supported the Learning Forward In...2020-06-1910 min
Learning ForwardAnjan Kumar Chaudhary ”I am passionate about Education...Episode #20: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Anjan Kumar Chaudhary, a Mathematics teacher and experienced pastoral care specialist. With many years of working in residential schools, he shares how the school works to help with the personal and social development of every individual. He recollects his long years as a Housemaster, how the 24x7 environment shapes the lives of young people, the emotional connect and perhaps an understanding more in-depth than parents have with their wards. Young people have ideas that adults are not able to fathom; we all have to learn from each other and build a more compassionate world.2020-06-1906 min
Learning ForwardMonisha Dutta "I am passionate about Education...Episode #19: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Monisha Datta, she did her schooling from different parts of the country, her academic accomplishments include BSC, PGDCA and MBA. She has worked as a corporate trainer and programmer with TATA but her passion to work with children eventually got her to leave the corporate sector and joined the education sector. Currently, she is the Principal of a school.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2020-06-1805 min
Learning ForwardAnubha Goyal "I am passionate about Education...Episode #18: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Anubha Goyal, she believes to be a successful person is one who is kind and compassionate, who has great values and can connect with other human beings. As an experienced school leader, the love of children and the compassion of her colleagues keep her going. For her education is building a value system for an individual and this can only happen in a happy environment. Happy teachers, happy children and the best possible environment make the school the best place to be. Being a people-first person is a firm believer of strong bonds amongst...2020-06-1804 min
Learning ForwardHema Surapaneni "I am passionate about Education...Episode #17: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Hema Surapaneni an educator with twenty-eight years of experience in teaching, consultation, advisory and has helped establish prestigious schools from the ground level. Hema has trained teachers for the last 15 years in various professional learning modules. ‘Child Safety and Safeguarding’ certified by the Association for the Advancement of International Education. She has been well rewarded for her leadership in education and management.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...2020-06-1607 min
Learning ForwardDr Neeta Bali "I am passionate about Education...Episode #16: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dr Neeta Bali, Director- Principal and Head of School at GD Goenka World School. Dr Bali has the skill and passion to turn around any institution as a Head and her track record as a Head clearly reflects this. Her repertoire includes varied curricula- CBSE, ISC, ICSE, IGCSE and IB-DP as well as AS and A levels. A seasoned speaker, an author and a teacher trainer. Well versed with modern pedagogy and educational practices. She shares the idea of 'AQ' - adversity quotient - how we need to prepare the young people with skills...2020-06-1505 min
Learning ForwardPriyakee Gupta "I am passionate about Education...Episode #15: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Priyakee Gupta, who gave up a career as an Advocate to become a Teacher and a school promoter. A firm believer of Sarswati - Goddess of Wisdom. She is of the view that a Teacher is even beyond the best Mother or any other individual who helps make a person become a holistic being. She co-owns a beautiful school with her husband, lives on campus 24x7x365! Here is a great educator with English and Law at her core, who is perhaps a great mentor in her own way for the hundreds of teachers s...2020-06-1505 min
Learning ForwardSmriti Krishnia "I am passionate about Education...Episode #14: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Smriti Krishnia, a young leader now serving in the Indian Revenue Sevice, with Economics at her core she studied at the Lady Shriram College for Women and went on to do her Masters at the University Of Oxford. With Internships at UNIDO and The Fabindia School, she has worked with Sandeep to build Learning Forward India and is the spirit behind the book My Good School - Taking Learning Forward At The Fabindia School. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a...2020-06-1404 min
Learning ForwardSumit Dargan "I am passionate about Education...Episode #13: Sandeep Dutt speaks with Sumit Dargan a Thought Leader at INACE.ORG, an experienced educator, has had the opportunity to deal with students and faculty over a large and diverse background of nationals, expatriates and boarding communities and have worked concertedly to further the optimal skills of the learners to newer heights. Sumit talks of education as a service and for him stepping out it the key to better learning.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2020-06-1405 min
Learning ForwardDr Charu Mathur "I am passionate about Education...Episode #12: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Dr Charu Mathur Advocate on Record at Supreme Court of India, has rich and diverse expertise in corporate commercial civil criminal and constitutional matters, is a regular practitioner who represents many educational institutions and leading private groups. She also caters to advisory and consultation assignments. Fond of reading, a great Mom and one who in her way does her bit for affordable quality education.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...2020-06-1404 min
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Thoughtfulness and UnderstandingJoy Of Learning (JOL) explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools. 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 to take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their life. In this episode, the hosts Vaishali Phatak, Kalyani Chaudhuri and Sandeep Dutt speak with Jyotsna and Param Obhan and explore how we need an understanding between parents and teachers to help build thoughtfulness in children...2020-06-1355 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: The Likely and the Desirable Future of School Education in the time of COVIDExtract from the discussion organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies over a Webinar on Thu 11th Jun 2020 from 4.30 to 6 pm. The panellists Dr Alok Shukla, IAS, Principal Secretary, Education of Chhattisgarh; Chitra Ravi, an educational visionary, who is the Founder of a school education reform company called Chrysalis; Prof Pankaj Jain who runs Gyanshala affordable schools, in Ahmedabad and many other locations, who has focused on quality with cost-effectiveness; and Sandeep Dutt, School Education Coach, and Founder LearningForward Foundation, who has mentored hundreds of Principals and teachers. The host of the Webinar was Vijay Mahajan the Chief Exec...2020-06-1310 min
Learning ForwardBharti Thakore: What governments in India should do for schoolsSandeep Dutt in conversation with Bharati Thakore, the founder and CEO of New Millennium Education Partners shares with Learning Forward India why it is most important for us to help private schools to survive through the current times and what the government must do to help deliver affordable quality education.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-06-1201 min
Learning ForwardShivranjana Rathore "I am passionate about Education...Episode #11 - Sandeep Dutt speaks with Shivranjana, a writer trained in Development who has spent the last 7 years studying the psychology of emotional abuse, specifically within the family and has written her first book Hineni on the subject. Interested in looking at the systems and the human being in relation to these systems, this work led her to gain deeper insight into oppression and oppressive structures of all kinds, which she now uses in all of her work. Besides writing, Shivranjana also is an illustrator and particularly, likes making comics. She shares how the heart and mind together open a n...2020-06-1206 min
Learning ForwardBharti Thakore "I am passionate about Education...Episode #10: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Bharati Thakore, the founder and CEO of New Millennium Education Partners and the India Head of the prestigious Collège du Léman International Boarding School, Geneva, Switzerland. A millennial education entrepreneur with experience in education-centric - media, communication, research, film-direction, event curation and corporate development. Bharati Thakore's mission is “to create a spark that moves individuals to be an irresistible force for quality education”. She talks about the love for learning and how she is building her own legacy to make a difference in the world.--- Support this podcast...2020-06-1208 min
Learning ForwardVivek Bhandari "I am passionate about Education...Episode #9: Sandeep Dutt speaks with Prof. Vivek Bhandari, former Director of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), a graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, a post-graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, the USA and with PhD in History from the same university. Prof. Bhandari spent time at the Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI), the University of Pennsylvania as a visiting scholar. Prof. Bhandari divides his time between academic work, consulting on matters related to development, and public engagement. Ratan Tata Chair Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and visiting faculty Young Ind...2020-06-1106 min
Learning ForwardDilip Chenoy "I am passionate about Education...Episode #8: Sandeep Dutt speaks with Dilip Chenoy. Wikipedia says Dilip Harel Mitra Chenoy was the Managing Director & CEO of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), he was appointed Secretary-General of FICCI, a leading industry body in India. Dilip has devoted his life to skill-building and nurturing great institutions, his leadership has had a significant impact on the lives of young people in India and the world.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2020-06-0806 min
Learning ForwardSanjay Vomkarey "I am passionate about Education...Episode #7: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Sanjay, an alumnus of HPS, founder of Potter's Wheel Education Services and Co-Founder of Acme Instructional Techniques Private Limited, a company involved in designing and developing innovative educational products and a recipient of "Best Education Product" from the Government of AP. He is a fellow member of Teach for India and has been involved in Teacher Training as part of in-service training programs with the best CBSE schools in the country. An Educationist at heart, Sanjay wants the Indian Students to get the best and outshine all others across the world.--- 2020-06-0805 min
Learning ForwardSanjay Jain "I am passionate about Education...Episode #6: Sanjay Jain Founding Partner at Taj Capital, speaks with Sandeep Dutt. He talks about the need for better infrastructure - Capital and Human - and feels that there should be a renewed focus on delivering quality in education. His area of focus is primarily M&A and Equity fundraising from Private Equity and Public Markets. He is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and also holds a Diploma from ICFAI, in India. Sanjay sits on the Board of Learning Forward India and has been with the Association from the very inception.--- Support this podcast: https...2020-06-0806 min
Learning ForwardKalyani Chaudhuri "I am passionate about Education...Episode #5: Kalyani Chaudhuri the Principal Billabong High International School Thane in conversation with Sandeep Dutt, shares how the world is changing to live up to the expectations of the 21st Century learner. Kalyani has rich experience as a passionate Educator and has been adjudged the best school in the national curriculum by the Times Education Foundation 2nd year in succession. Adjudged the best school in the zone by Hindustan Times. Kalyani feels the school is not only a place to acquire knowledge but also the best happening place to spend one's childhood creating memorable days every day. --- 2020-06-0708 min
Learning ForwardProf MM Pant "I am passionate about Education...Episode #4: Prof. M.M. Pant is promoting the ideation, development and delivery of educational products, processes and services for the next generation learning space in the post Internet post-WTO world. In tune with the emerging Knowledge-Economy, he is exploring the creation of quality Knowledge products and ways of enhancing the productivity of Knowledge workers. Prof Pant shares with Sandeep Dutt how he works to promote learning, thinking and caring to achieve the higher goals of human existence and flourish, prosper, thrive and be happy and fulfilled in the rapidly changing future. To be future-ready.--- Support...2020-06-0705 min
Learning ForwardDr Sanjeev Chopra "I am passionate about Education...Episode #3: Dr Sanjeev Chopra shares with Sandeep Dutt his mission, how EDUCATION is all that matters in life. In this Chota Interview, you will discover why our teachers alone are the changemakers. Dr Sanjeev Chopra is an IAS officer of the 1985 batch. Originally from Kapurthala, Punjab, he has served in multiple capacities with the central and state governments in India. He is also a primary patron and honorary consultant to a premier literary festival, the Valley of Words International Literary Festival,[1] held annually in Dehradun, India. He writes extensively in various publications on public policy, development interventions, agribusiness, and rural...2020-06-0705 min
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Unity and CaringJoy Of Learning (JOL) explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools. 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 to take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their life. In this episode, the hosts Kalyani Chaudhuri and Sandeep Dutt speak with Anju Kish of Unbatoo and try to figure out how Unity and Caring lead to a better understanding and help overcome the taboo of...2020-06-061h 05
Learning ForwardRP Devgan "I am passionate about Education...Episode #2: Rajinder Pal Devgan - Chairperson Learning Forward India in conversation with Sandeep Dutt. With near five decades of experience as an Educationist and having served as a School Leader for schools in India and overseas, Mr Devgan brings in rich experience as an administrator, sports person and champion for teachers. His love for children further strengthens the My Good School philosophy of the personal and social development of every individual with the active support of teachers, faith in experiential learning and learning outside the four walls of the classroom.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...2020-06-0604 min
Learning ForwardAnju Kish "I am passionate about Education...Episode #1: Meet Anju Kish, a mother who isn’t afraid to talk about sex education, she speaks with Sandeep Dutt on the opening episode 'I am passionate about Education!' Her enterprise Untaboo is a company dedicated to Sex-Sexuality-Safety education. It was launched in 2011 as ‘Out of the Box’. At that time, sex education was an out of the box idea, but in today's scenario, it is a need; an urgent one! However, there are still taboos surrounding it. We are a country of over a billion, so obviously we are indulging in sex – a lot of it! But the hesitati...2020-06-0505 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: Dehradun of the 70s and 80sSandeep Dutt in conversation with Pranav Guha Thakurta of EDU TV, reminiscences about the story of Dehradun, a dream gone sour!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-05-3104 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: Saturday Matinee!We celebrate Learning Forward Saturdays and share the joy of learning, and focus on the personal and social development of every individual. #HappyTeachers--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-05-2801 min
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Happiness and ToleranceJoy Of Learning (JOL) explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools. In the first episode, Sandeep Dutt and Kalyani Chaudhuri share the joy of learning with a focus on Happiness and Tolerance. 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 to take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward...2020-05-241h 03
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Hope and FriendshipThe Joy Of Learning - taking learning forward at The Fabindia School Bali. Twenty-two immutable values help prepare your child for the world. Sandeep Dutt joins the PLP Cohort of 2020 at the school and a great story is woven together to show how teachers discover the Value of Values.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-05-231h 08
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: What is Leadership?Speaking at The Doon School Annual Prize Giving in March 1992, Sandeep shares his story and how to find the leaders within. As School Improvement Coach, Sandeep focuses on school transformation with an emphasis on culture as a service. With over 30 years of experience as a trainer and mentor, he has been involved with schools across the country and worked with teachers and students all over the world.The philosophy of My Good School is not about standards and performance; it is your journey of personal and social development, your space, and tailor-made school experience for every individual. #MyGoodSchool2020-05-2016 min
Learning ForwardWhat does it mean to be an affiliate for Learning Forward?Sandeep Dutt shares his story of setting up the Learning Forward India, why this is a game-changer for helping educators go up the learning curve. Learning Forward invites state, provincial, and regional groups engaged in professional development to become affiliates of Learning Forward, a non-profit, international membership association. These groups must meet certain eligibility criteria and must fulfil certain obligations to remain in good standing.Learn more: https://learningforward.org/affiliates/Learning Forward India: https://in.learningforward.org/ Learning Forward: https://learningforward.org/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/l...2020-05-1901 min
Learning ForwardJoy Of Learning: Humility and AppreciationThe Joy Of Learning - taking learning forward at The Fabindia School Bali. Twenty-two immutable values help prepare your child for the world. Sandeep Dutt and RP Devgan Chairmain Learning Forward India join the PLP Cohort of 2020 at the school and a great story is woven together to show how teachers discover the Value of Values.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-05-161h 07
Learning ForwardThe Future Of Learning - Sandeep DuttSandeep Dutt in conversation with Lakshya Dutta, a storyteller, who started a podcast where he could talk about stories - some real ones, some made-up ones, some inspiring ones - while also talking to different kinds of storytellers about why and how they do what they do. New episodes on weekends (mostly). Produced by Launchora.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-05-0248 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: The New Normal For Schools Post COVID19School is the best learning space, an egalitarian ecosystem and very humane. We will need the support of all stakeholders - teachers, students, community and management - the pandemic has today virtually destroyed the social fabric. We keep talking of social distancing, this threatens the spirit of a school, as a good school works for the personal and social development of an individual. Relationships will never be the same again, and for us, at school, we have an arduous task ahead. #SchoolsCanChange--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support ...2020-04-3005 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: My Good SchoolMy Good School empowers students by creating an environment for the personal and social development of an individual. By offering an environment where experiential learning is made possible through activities beyond just study, brings to life learning that would otherwise be theoretical and uncoordinated. #MyGoodSchoolwww.MyGoodSchool.IN--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learningforward/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gsi.in2020-04-2902 min
Learning ForwardSandeep Dutt: Happy TeachersThe Learning Forward India Foundation focuses on building professional learning communities. Our programs leverage the best in adult learning, research on organisational change, and practical experience to create capacity for sustained improvements in educators. Each person in your school contributes to the culture of your school. School culture is built on the actions and interactions of the people. You make your school stronger by adding value to others and making others feel valued. We are your partners for school transformation with an emphasis on culture as a service. #HappyTeachersLearning Forward India Academy--- Support t...2020-03-3102 min
Storytalking with LakshyaSandeep DuttIn episode #59 of Storytalking, Lakshya sits down with Sandeep Dutt, a serial entrepreneur, school coach, founder of ‘Learning Forward India’, and Chairman of the trust behind The Fabindia School. Sandeep shares stories about his school years, how the ‘Duke of Edinburgh's International Award’ program changed his life, how he stumbled into becoming an educator, why he joined the Fabindia School, and what he believes is the future of learning.2018-12-2148 min