Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Delhi Branch), in collaboration with Mirambika, organized a 12-day workshop on Integral Education and Experiential Learning for 16 Russian teachers. The workshop aimed to delve into the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of Indian Culture and the Principles of Integral Education as envisioned by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. In addition to covering core principles of Integral Education, viz. physical, vital, mental, psychic and spiritual aspects, much emphasis was placed on experiential teaching methodologies for foundation subjects like mathematics and languages, project-based learning, and traditional Indian games. The group spent considerable amount of time in observing the actual conduct of classes at Mirambika Free Progress School on campus and interacting with students and teachers.

Cultural component of the workshop also consisted of their being familiarized with classical dance, music and art of India and an excursion to Ashram’s Himalayan Centre at Madhuban in district Nainital.

At the end of the workshop, participants were awarded certificate. Feedback response by the group was highly positive and many expressed a wish to join in any similar program in future. Resource Persons for diverse aspects of the workshop included: Dr. Prabhjot Kulkarni, Dr. Kamala Menon, Ms. Srila Basu, Ms. Minati Pradhan, Ms. Rasmita Pradhan, Dr..Jwalin Patel, Mr. Fakira Rana, Shri Prashant Khanna, Ms. Sowmya, and Ms. Aditi Gupta. Dr. Jayanthy Ramachandran efficiently coordinated the entire program.