Practice Tagore’s “abode Of Peace” (6.3.2) - Civilising the “Native”, Educating the Nation

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Question 1.
What did Tagore find oppressive about traditional schooling?
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Think about how Tagore felt as a child in school.
Question 2.
In which year did Tagore establish Santiniketan?
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Consider when Tagore’s ideas began to take shape.
3Question 3.
Who founded Santiniketan?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Rabindranath Tagore
- William Jones
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Think of famous Indian poets and their contributions to education.
4Question 4.
Tagore believed education should foster creativity. Is this statement True or False?
- True
- False
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Consider what Tagore aimed for in a learning environment.
Question 5.
Explore how Rabindranath Tagore's educational philosophies can be applied to modern educational practices.
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Consider contemporary teaching methods that encourage exploration and creativity.
Question 6.
Debate the effectiveness of Tagore's educational model in today's context compared to standardized schooling systems.
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Think about strengths and weaknesses in both approaches.

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