Great teachers & schools in 1900s (shared by him)

Summary of the video with timestamps: (This is generated using AI and edited by a human) \------------------ NEELBAGH SCHOOL & DAVID HORSBURG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQXRxNJbT4&t=110 From 01:50 to 17:02 Duration: 15.12 min The story of a unique school called Neelbagh, located about 100 kilometers from Bangalore. It was founded by David Horsburg. This is one of the most interesting schools in Indian history. Another video (Excellent): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-P0Dy3Pbs David Horsburg Interview (Excellent): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vptjz96918khgs22zavg6/David-Horsburgh-Interview-ROSALIND-WILSON-MUST-MUST-READ-davidrosalind.pdf?rlkey=7ite2x542o125hye6nsf89xa5&st=8rq7jwgr&dl=0 Many videos (I did not find them useful): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlhY0k0UBZwv_fCp0TeJTcA_UHBoSf7XE \------------------ SUDBURY VALLEY SCHOOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQXRxNJbT4&t=1026 17:02-25:01 Duration: 7.59 min Discussion of another book called "Free at Last," which is the story of the Sudbury Valley School. This school gives children the freedom to learn according to their interests. PDF: https://archive.org/details/FreeAtLast-English-DanielGreenberg PDF Hindi: https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/freeatlast-hindi.pdf \------------------ DISCUSSION ON THE BOOK: "THE BLACKBOARD BOOK" (25:01-28:01) Duration: 3.00 min Excellent book on how to use blackboard efficiently. PDF: https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/blackboardeng.pdf PDF Hindi: https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/blackboardhindi.pdf \------------------ DISCUSSION ON THE BOOK: "PREPARATION FOR UNDERSTANDING" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQXRxNJbT4&t=1690 From 28:10 to 32:17 Duration: 4.07 min The book talks about learning through simple activities which do not cause very low. PDF: https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/Understanding.pdf PDF Hindi: https://archive.org/details/PreparationForUnderstanding-Hindi-SamajhKeLiyeTaiyari/page/n3/mode/2up \------------------ ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQXRxNJbT4&t=1980 From 33:00 to 51:08 Duration: 18.08 min Several educational activities are described using simple things like slippers, pencils, and paper, such as making geometric shapes, representing numbers, understanding the principles of mirrors, and paper folding activities. A Montessori activity is also mentioned. Emphasis is placed on children doing more activities and learning from experiments. \------------------ TOPI SHANKAR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUQXRxNJbT4&t=3075 From 51:15 to 55:44 Duration: 4.29 min The story of 'Topi Shankar' is narrated, in which a ship's captain, Topi Shankar, entertains passengers with his hats. When the ship sinks, all his hats are lost, conveying the message that everything in life can be destroyed. \------------------ From 55:44 till end Teacher's Day greetings

Vigyan Ashram was founded by Dr. Kalbag near Pune, India in 1980. This technical school for village children links education to real life problems, earning while learning and solving problems of rural poor. This work based model of education has been found very effective.

Most important section in this video on an important teacher - Janusz Korczak: https://www.youtube.com/live/IMY3FDxQmbc?si=UYhLvkCoh_YK3f-3&t=904 AI generated summary (with some human editing): \------------------ MRS. FREY - ARVIND GUPTA'S MATH TEACHER (00:00-03:03) Arvind Gupta recalls his math teacher, Mrs. Frey, who instilled confidence in him in math and English. He recounted how Mrs. Frey honestly acknowledged her limitations and encouraged him to learn independently. Gupta emphasized the irreplaceable role of a teacher, which no online class or tech company can replicate. \------------------ ANTON MAKARENKO - A RUSSIAN EDUCATOR (03:03-14:26) The story of Anton Makarenko, a Russian educator who created rehabilitation colonies for orphaned children, is narrated. He involved children in creative work, boosting their self-confidence and self-esteem. Makarenko believed that circumstances make a person bad. He wrote a famous book, 'Road to Life,' with its 85th edition selling 2.5 million copies in Russia. \------------------ JANUSZ KORCZAK - A FAMOUS TEACHER https://www.youtube.com/live/IMY3FDxQmbc?si=UYhLvkCoh_YK3f-3&t=904 (14:26-23:44) The story of Janusz Korczak, a Jewish Polish educator, is told. He ran an orphanage for orphaned children and worked for children's rights. He wrote 'Respect for a Child,' which later became the basis for the UN Charter on the Rights of the Child. Korczak never abandoned his children, even accompanying them to the gas chambers. \------------------ JULIA WEBER - A TEACHER (23:44-34:27) A discussion about the book 'My Country School Diary,' based on the experiences of an American teacher named Julia Weber. She taught in a poor rural school and engaged children in creative activities despite limited resources. She told stories and encouraged them to study their environment. \------------------ NOT JUST IITs (34:27-37:14) Arvind Gupta stated that education isn't limited to going to IITs; talent is also hidden in regional colleges. He expressed concern about the Kota coaching system, where excessive pressure is put on children. \------------------ (37:14-42:20) A study by the Educational Initiative was mentioned, which found that even children in good schools couldn't answer basic questions. He emphasized practical knowledge over rote learning. \------------------ DEMONSTRATION OF TOYS (42:20-47:12) Several toys and activities were shown using paper, such as making a rabbit and creating geometric shapes. He gave the example of Akira Usar, a Japanese teacher who made 90,000 things from a square. \------------------ ARVIND GUPTA'S WEBSITE (47:12-51:08) The website ArvindGuptaToys.com, with 1100 inexpensive toys and activities, was mentioned. A fan made from a pencil and matchsticks, and a simple motor made from a battery, were shown. He urged teachers to start 'Kabad Se Jugaad' (making things from waste) workshops in their schools. \------------------ TOPI SHANKAR (51:08-55:44) The story of 'Topi Shankar' was narrated, where a ship's captain entertains passengers with his hats. When the ship sinks, all his hats are lost. \------------------ (55:44-End): Teacher's Day greetings were given.

AI-generated summary: (After clicking the links, you have to forward a little to get the desired topic in the video) \------------------ TWO IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=0 From 0:00 to 1:06 Duration: 1.06 min Introduction to Teacher's Day and the two cardinal principles of education: using concrete examples before moving to abstract concepts and connecting learning to the child's environment. \------------------ BELIEVE IN EVERY CHILD'S POTENTIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=66 From 1:06 to 6:00 Duration: 4.54 min Story of "Pygmalion in the Classroom," a book based on experiments by Professor Rosenthal. He divided students into groups, telling one group their rats were intelligent and the other that they were not. The "intelligent" rats performed better, demonstrating the impact of expectations. He then applied this to children in underprivileged schools, labeling some as "smart" and others as "weak" based on a test. Two years later, the results matched his initial labels, showing the profound effect a teacher's beliefs can have on a child's performance. The key takeaway is that teachers must believe in every child's potential. \------------------ SCIENCE SHOULD BE HANDSON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=360 From 6:00 to 6:51 Duration: 0.51 min Education should be hands-on and connect to available resources. Science is a perspective, not dependent on expensive equipment. \------------------ DEMO OF SOME SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=411 From 6:51 to 11:05 Duration: 4.14 min Demonstrations of simple science experiments using readily available materials like broomsticks, magnets, batteries, and syringes to explain concepts like centrifugal force, motors, and generators. These experiments illustrate how common household items can be used to teach complex scientific principles. \------------------ MORE EXPERIMENTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=665 From 11:05 to 15:04 Duration: 3.59 min More demonstrations using capsules, cycle parts, and balloons to explain motion. An experiment with a reed demonstrates how sound is produced through vibrations. \------------------ THE FAMOUS "DIWASWAPAN" BOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=904 From 15:04 to 23:29 Duration: 8.25 min Discussion of "Diwaswapna" (Daydream), a book about a teacher named Lakshmishankar who faced resistance for his unconventional teaching methods. He connected with students through storytelling, encouraged them to dramatize stories, and took learning outside the classroom, using their environment to teach science. \------------------ THE FAMOUS "TOTO-CHAN" BOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=1409 From 23:29 to 28:19 Duration: 4.50 min Introduction to "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window," a Japanese book about a unique school with railway car classrooms and a principal who valued listening to children. The book highlights the importance of respecting children's individuality and fostering a love of learning. \------------------ TOY DEMONSTRATIONS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=1699 From 28:19 to 35:05 Duration: 6.46 min Demonstrations of traditional toys made from simple materials like paper, sticks, and thread. These toys illustrate various scientific principles and encourage creativity and resourcefulness. \------------------ MORE TOY DEMONSTRATIONS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=2105 From 35:05 to 37:02 Duration: 1.57 min More toy demonstrations, including a traditional toy made from palm leaves, explaining centrifugal force. \------------------ ANOTHER DEMO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=2222 From 37:02 to 38:55 Duration: 1.53 min Demonstration of an exercise for children with respiratory issues, using a pencil and thread. \------------------ THE BOOK "TEACHER" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=2335 From 38:55 to 42:50 Duration: 3.55 min Discussion of the book "Teacher" by Sylvia Ashton-Warner, about her work with Maori children in New Zealand. She emphasized using "key vocabulary" related to the children's own experiences to make learning more meaningful. \------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=2570 From 42:50 to 48:07 Duration: 5.17 min The importance of documenting children's own stories and using them as learning materials. Further demonstrations of simple toys made from matchboxes and other readily available materials.

List of books and people mentioned in this video (Timings may be a little inaccurate in a few cases.) \----------- David Horsburgh - Neel Baag school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=108 01:48 mark on video \----------- John Holt- How Children Fail We have to call it a school - movie The best school in the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=600 10:00 mark on video \----------- Diwaswapna by Gijubhai Badheka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1065 17:45 mark on video \----------- Montessorie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1140 ~19:00 mark on video \----------- Diwaswapan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1340 22:20 mark on video \----------- Govt organizations are lazy Totto Chan - Translation discussion (story not discussed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1642 27:22 mark on video \----------- Dhan gopal mukherji - Chitra Greev (story not discussed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1740 ~29:00 mark on video \----------- How Arvind Gupta handles copyright issues on the books on the website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1920 32:00 mark on video \----------- Duishen by Chingiz Aitmatov (story only mentioned in a few words) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=1935 32:15 mark on video \----------- Summer Hill - A S Neil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2000 33:20 mark on video \----------- LETTER TO A TEACHER (by The School of Barbiana) (Brief of book is there) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2080 34:40 mark on video \----------- School is dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2242 37:22 mark on video \----------- Danger School - Paulo Freirre (taught children read/write in 30 days only) - idac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2295 38:15 mark on video \----------- Book: What schools do to our children? - Gladius? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2367 39:27 mark on video \----------- Film: Do flowers fly? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2442 40:42 \----------- Science models on Arvind Gupta's website and youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2460 41:00 mark on video \----------- Isaac Asimov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2520 42:00 mark on video \----------- Indians with an impact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2535 42:15 mark on video \----------- talking about translations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2610 43:30 mark on video \----------- Daniel Greeneberg- Sudbury valley schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2660 44:20-48:30 mark on video \----------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxAeS0dU0pY&t=2910 End 48:30-48:56 mark on video

PDF: https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/Tottochan.pdf My personal copy with annotations: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c8snnz2y0msn6e20va69v/TOTTO-CHAN-THE-LITTLE-GIRL-AT-THE-WINDOW-T.-KUROYANAGI-GREAT-EDUCATION-CLASSIC-Tottochan.pdf?rlkey=272ct02k57suoeb4vgqdaug7c&st=krzqowav&dl=0 This is a very famous book on education. Actually, it is quite entertaining. If you can not read the whole book, I suggest that you read the first 22 pages atleast (the numbering of pages is as per the above PDFs). Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Totto-Chan-Little-Girl-at-Window/dp/1568363915 Arvind Gupta on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QoObgwAv2M&t=1438s

Watch the other video on Neelbagh first, shared above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-P0Dy3Pbs

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