Anne Applebaum talks to Dr. Urvashi Sahni--a social entrepreneur, women rights activist and educationist--about redefining education and curricula.
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10/02/19 • 29 min
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Solvable - Educational Inequity is Solvable
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Pushkin. I'm Mave Higgins, and this is Solvable Interviews with the world's most innovative thinkers working to solve the world's biggest problems. So my solvable is to redefine education and to create curriculum, better culgy and school cultures which will enable children to think and behave like democratic citizens and not just be looking at and technical education for the labor force, so that in the next ten or fifteen years, all the children
Educational Inequity is Solvable Top Questions Answered
How does Dr. Urashi Sani aim to redefine education?
Dr. Urashi Sani aims to redefine education by creating curriculum that teaches children to think and behave as democratic citizens.
Why do almost 40% of girls between 15 and 18 drop out of school in India?
Almost 40% of girls between 15 and 18 drop out of school in India due to household chores and child marriage.
What is the goal of the Study Hall Educational Foundation founded by Dr. Sani?
The goal of the Study Hall Educational Foundation is to keep girls in school, empower them to challenge gender inequality, and impact overall social systems.
What is the basis of Dr. Sani's curriculum?
Dr. Sani's curriculum is based on critical feminist pedagogy, which includes critical dialogues with students to address social and political issues.
How does the curriculum of Dr. Sani's program spread to other schools?
The curriculum of Dr. Sani's program spreads to other schools through teacher training and support, reaching over 1,000 schools so far.
What is the aim of incorporating traditional civics education into the curriculum?
The aim of incorporating traditional civics education into the curriculum is to teach students to be responsible citizens and understand the importance of equality, liberty, and fraternity in a democracy.
How does the curriculum focus on gender inequality and engage boys in the movement?
The curriculum focuses on gender inequality, challenging patriarchal societies, and engages boys in the movement for gender equality.
How does the curriculum teach math in relation to societal inequality?
The curriculum teaches math in a way that promotes empathy and an understanding of societal inequality.
How can Dr. Sani's curriculum approach be implemented in other countries?
Dr. Sani's curriculum approach can be implemented in other countries through partnerships, policy briefs, and technology platforms.
How can people help spread Dr. Sani's ideas?
People can help spread Dr. Sani's ideas by looking at education from a wider lens, sharing her work, engaging in conversations, and advocating for a holistic approach to education.
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