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Tag: prof. avijit pathak

The Trap of Scientism and Technocratic Rationality: In Search of Liberating Education

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In this philosophically nuanced article (based on the foundation day lecture the author delivered at the Central Institute of Education, Delhi University on December 19, 2017) Professor Avijit Pathak has raised serious epistemological issues, and pleaded for an enriched dialogue between science and humanities.

Empty Classroom: Is it the New Normal?

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In this thought provoking article Professor Avijit Pathak who teaches sociology at JNU has raised a series of critical issues relating to the growing decline in the vibrancy of the classroom interaction in our times. AVIJIT PATHAK

Letters to Young Students Pursuing Humanities and Waiting for the Board Examination

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The New Leam has been working in the field of education for quite some time. It is happy to introduce a new column-a series of letters that Professor Avijit Pathak would write to young students pursuing humanities and social sciences at the school level. As an innovative pedagogic form, a letter of this kind is likely to arouse the imagination of students, and make them experience joy and meaning in learning-something that is becoming increasingly rare in an environment filled with utilitarian coaching centres and obsessive exam anxiety.

The Ecstasy of Studying Sociology*

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In this lucid/illuminating piece, Professor Avijit Pathak has inspired young learners to celebrate sociology, and relate books and theories to lived experiences. Prof. Avijit Pathak

Adore uniqueness; resist the ugly practice of ranking universities

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These days colleges/ universities are ranked frequently. We take it for granted; we tend to believe that it is good for retaining the quality of higher education. However, in this article, the author who is teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University gives counter-arguments, and wants us to see the ugly consequences of the culture of ranking educational institutions.

When should the nation mourn the death of a tree?

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We kill trees. We destroy the ecosystem. The master narrative of development justifies and even sanctifies this violence. Should we allow it to happen , or think of a new practice?

Dalit President, Corrupt Politics and the Story of a Decadent Society

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Ram Nath Kovind or Meira Kumar? Can a ‘Dalit’ President make a difference? Or is it yet another piece of strategic politics that trivializes the issue of social inequality? Is there any hope if politics is reduced into a chess game?

CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK DAY

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CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK DAY  On the occasion of World Book Day(23rd April) The New Leam Team commemorates the art of reading and encourages children, adolescents and...

On Stories, Childhood and Ecological Consciousness By Professor Avijit Pathak

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On Stories, Childhood and Ecological Consciousness In this article the author rediscovers two beautiful stories and reflects on childhood and ecological consciousness in the context...

TURBULENT JNU CAMPUS:SEEING BEYOND THE POLITICIZATION OF A SUICIDE

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In a conversation with The New Leam Professor Avijit Pathak (CSSS/SSS/JNU) has reflected on the university--its changing academic culture, teacher-taught relationships and the growing...

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