BOOK REVIEW

 

                                                                      

BIBLIOGRAPHIC DETAILS:   NAME OF BOOK: Classroom with a view NAME OF THE AUTHOR: ASHWIN PRABHU NAME OF THE PUBLISHER: TARA BOOKS PLACE OF THE PUBLICATION: CHENNAI YEAR OF THE PBLICATION: 2022 PRICE OF THE BOOK: 800 TOTAL PAGE NO.: 222 LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE AUTHOR (50-100 WORDS)   He started off as a management professional in the corporate sector and spent a decade working with and leading teams in the IT Services, Banking & Financial Services and E-Commerce industries.   HeI then transitioned into the role of a full-time teacher in school for 5 years, teaching English Literature and the Social Sciences to children across age-groups.   Most recently, He has spent 2 years researching and writing a book on school education –   (BIODATA AND OTHER AVAILABLE COLLECTION OF THE AUTHOR/AWARDS IF ANY)

SUMMARY OF THE BOOK (200-300 WORDS)       A fascinating read, the book examines the pedagogic practices of the Krishna murti schools in India. It is divided into sections and looks into how the everyday routine and practices of the school reflect on each theme discussed. The anecdotes recounted by the author and his own reflections and insights of them make the book quite thought-provoking, forcing the reader to pause and introspect on what our definition of learning is and what perhaps a good education should entail. I particularly enjoyed reading the section on examining fear. The author looks at the links between fear and agency and, more significantly, discusses what the absence or at least an understanding of fear in learning spaces could mean - [that] the child [finds] reservoirs of strength, interest, and purpose from within. Having experienced direct fear of physical harm in the learning space, it was almost cathartic to read what an education that strives to disallow fear could involve. The book, for me, mirrored the love and care I witnessed in high school and brought forth a serious engagement with the attempt at understanding education and, in many ways, our own selves.         READER PERSPECTIVE ABOUT THE BOOK (30-50 WORDS)

The book brings about various aspects of education. With the methods used across Jiddu   Krishnamurti Schools across India along with other schools inspired by Krishnamurti teachings. A learning experience for the teachers, a Well-written book.   (READERS IMPRESSION ABOU THE BOOK)

FORMATING STYLE OF THE BOOK AND LITERATURE CONSTITUTION (30-50) WORDS    The examples used in this book allows us relate to our own educational experience and takes us through a nostalgic journey. Overall, a wonderful job on this book.   (LANGUAGE, VOCABULARY,FONT, ILLUSTRATION ETC)

RECOMMENDATION OF BOOK (30-50 WORDS)   A great book! In general, what I liked about the book is the appropriate choice and usage of words by Ashwin. The book has a great flow from one chapter to another (which have been thoughtfully chosen) and has the right amount of contents. The chapters are wonderfully backed up by some equally beautiful photos taken by students.   (REASON OF RECOMMENDATION TO OTHER)

ENHANCING THE VALUE OF THE BOOK                                                                     ****  GIVE RATING TO THE BOOK BASED ON 5 STAR

PURPOSE OF BOOK REVIEW (30-50) The basic purpose of a book review, as I see it, is to help readers decide whether to read the book themselves. A book review should identify the central idea of the book, give the reader some indication of the author's style, approach, or premises, and then offer an overall evaluation.   (MENTION LEANING OURCOME FROM THE BOOK  )

PRESENTATION The book suggests that school is more than the classroom and includes the sports, the nature walks, the classroom excursion     GIVE SMALL BIODATA OF READER I am Sumathi Yannam working as a librarian in KV Ongole (Prakasam Dist) AP

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