The Barefoot School of Bunker Roy

The Barefoot School of Bunker Roy

The Barefoot School is a project in Rajasthan, India, started by Bunker Roy (above). He was a wealthy boy from the city who decided to build an alternative school in a rural village – one only for the poor. When he first started in 1986, people thought he was...
How to Educate for The Green Revolution

How to Educate for The Green Revolution

Green revolution is coming. Even traditionally conservative thinkers are beginning to come around. It isn’t just that it needs to come to prevent the extinction of life on earth (a compelling motivator for change), but also that green energy will soon make economic...
Maximising Your Learning Potential

Maximising Your Learning Potential

The science of learning is progressing, and getting some tricks in your learning arsenal can help you vastly increase your ability to consume and utilise new information. Below, I have outlined some such hints and tricks to get you on your way. Learning Styles We’ve...
How Can I Possibly Learn a Foreign Language?

How Can I Possibly Learn a Foreign Language?

Many people can assume that learning a foreign language is a feat reserved for people with an innate ability or very high intelligence. Well, yes, some people are naturally gifted when it comes to mastering foreign tongues, but the human brain is naturally wired to...