Dear all,
I spoke to Vivek Monteiro about the broad programme of the Ashram school
engagement and about the training workshop. Also told him about our
interest in networking with fraternal organizations in Maharashtra and work
on mutually beneficial aspects through the Ashram school engagement and
beyond. As Rajesh had suggested, I extended an invitation to interested
people from Navnirmiti to be part of the resource team or as observers at
the Amravati training. I will send him the PDF of the invitation with the
list of sessions.
Vivek himself won't be able to come this time, but would be glad to come
for workshops to be held later. I had asked him to take sessions about
scientific temper & a rational outlook, in the light of article 51A of the
Indian Constitution. Recently, he gave a great talk at HBCSE titled "The
role of science education in promoting scientific temper" while accepting
the "Homi Bhabha Award in Science Education 2016" (link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL_oTxQR8sM). Of course, he is also known
for the day-time and night astronomy workshops that he conducts, besides
the lifetime work in mathematics education etc.
Best, Anish
