We just returned from visiting some of the schools that Nazli has been put in charge of. There are a total of 3,200 children attending several schools in a number of villages! They began in 1977 and are primarily dedicated to the education of girls in rural areas. Can you imagine, the goal is to bring the Waldorf style to all of these children! One step at a time. We are meeting with the 'trainers and Grade One teachers for 2 days next week. We are told that a major difficulty will be in trying to soften the rigid philosophy of sitting working and learning from textbooks and all academics through memorization.
It has been a very long day and we are now meeting with the 2 assistants that Nazli has brought on to assist. So cheers for now, still working on how to upload some amazing pictures. I have no doubt that at some point in the future, this challenge will be met (hopefully!)
love
Deborah
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You are amazing! What an experience. Congratulations to Nazli, she is going to accomplish wonderful things with the schools.I am so excited that you visited the other Waldorf school.In order to avoid completely being depressed that I am not there filming I am giving you the title as research and development- the Scout-for when I do arrive I will be fully prepared. I hope you can consider a second trip down the road?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8VX4Dc9mA&feature=related
This is a youtube link to a British fund that is training teachers to use a child centered approach with huge success in Pakistan.
Love to you and Nazli
Jennifer