J. krishnamurthy

Brief Life Sketch, Educational Philosophy, Essence of j.K. philosophy, System of Education, School, Concentration and Attention, Process of Learning

1. Educational Thoughts of J.Krishnamurthy By M.VIJAYALAKSHMI Assistant Professor

2. J.KRISHNAMURTHY (1895 – 1986)

3. RAJGHAT BESANT SCHOOL Varanasi

4. BRIEF LIFE SKETCH Affectionately referred to a “ Krishnaji ”, “J.K”, etc Born in May 12 th, 1895 at Madanapalle , a small town in Andhra Pradesh as one among the eight children of a traditional Hindu Family Early age lost his mother At the age of 14 he joined his father – actively involved in the functioning of Theosophical Society at Adayar , Chennai

5. Madam Annie Beasent – bring him up At the age of 16, he authored the book, “At the feet of Guru” He knew English, Spanish, French and Italian languages His scholarship was vast, his philosophy was really deep and his thinking was original His lectures used to be well attended He made the listeners ponder over his inner self He wrote what he spoke, in a simple truthful manner

6. He is a great scholar, philosopher and an original, genuine thinker He was a great orator and also a writer The books by him were the result and outcome of his speeches Unhappy with the present systems of education

7. J.K.’s EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY His essay ‘The Noisy Child and Silent Mind’ Noisy Children become silent when they do something Education should strive for inner peace and hence bliss Learning – sources like nature and psychology of human being

8. EDUCATION AND DISCIPLINE EDUCATION AND ATTENTION PROCESS OF LEARNING FREEDOM AMD LEARNING LEARNING WITHOUT COMPETITION FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY INDIVIDUAL AWAKENING AND LIBERATION

9. According to J.K , “Freedom in learning means that the learner has got the capacity to independently observe everything around him, and examine all ideas without any pressure or compulsion”

10. ESSENCE OF J.K.PHILOSOPHY “Change should come from you; from within you; because you are the seed of change”

11. System of Education Opposed any established system and also the system of education which was narrow Should bring about total development of the individual Towards this end should strive for inner peace and bliss His ideas on education – in little profound book titled – “Letter to School” – Vols. 1 and 2

12. School Place of learning To cultivate good mind, certain amount of discipline must exist Try to secure an inward grasp of what is being said Attention is necessary to comprehend – to be voluntary learning demands application and order Freedom is the essence of thinking

13. Concentration and Attention Former – all our energy is brought to focus on a particular point Latter – there is no point of focus Attention – no contradiction and no conflict Student – caught between his own desire for freedom and the societal conformist expectations Teacher influences and impacts the student

14. Process of Learning Infinite and unending Constant thirst for intelligence should be kept up Encourage competition – sustain conflict Complete freedom Intelligence is a by-product of thought – result of knowledge and ignorance Teacher’s duty – teaching and learners have a communion with other human beings – oppressed sections

15. Freedom is necessary in the process of learning Real learning brings equality among men It liberates the mind from thought of prestige, position and status consciousness

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