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International Education Conference volume 2014
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Nitai Deranja explains some basic tools and techniques that parents and educators can use to help children and teens cultivate positive values such as kindness, cheerfulness, courage, willingness, and self-control, among many others. Effective activities help children learn, from their own experience, that expressing virtue actually brings them more happiness.
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International Education Conference volume 2014
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Using an integrated approach to growth, the Golden Link College was developed as a campus that does not just focus on academic excellence but on what will best nurture the entire personality and character of young people. The objective of the Theosophical Society is to bring about a transformation of the individual and that of society. Such a transformation cannot come about by just changing external structures such as rules and laws. True transformation...
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International Education Conference volume 2014
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The Raja Yoga educational method is first described as it was developed in its original formation under the instruction of Katherine Tingley and then its practical applications are described as they are used today. The principles behind the theory of Raja Yoga education are presented including how educators may recognize and apply them in their work.
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International Education Conference volume 2014
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This lecture is intended to create an awareness of the paths leading to a spiritual transformation as inspired by Maria Montessori for the preparation of the teacher. Individual and collective practical exercises focus upon the various steps to reach a personal transformation.
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International Education Conference volume 2014
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English
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Krishnamurti often said "it's the educator who needs educating, " so while taking a look at what it means to learn, some of the following themes are discussed: knowledge and academics, conditioning of the brain, fear and conflict, relationship with nature and self understanding.