- The documentary, based on doctoral research by Ms. Parisa Applegarth, explores transformative schools, Gurukul traditions and experiential learning in India.
Roorkee : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has presented a documentary titled “Experiential Education: Learning from Transformative Schools in India”, highlighting innovative educational practices and approaches to learning across the country. The documentary is based on the doctoral research of Ms. Parisa Applegarth, Research Scholar in the Department of Management Studies at IIT Roorkee.
The research was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Andallib Tariq and Prof. Vinay Sharma. The film explores how transformative educational practices in India draw upon the Gurukul tradition, experiential learning and the Indian Knowledge System to shape contemporary education.
The documentary premiered in the presence of Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee. It has also been selected for national broadcast on Doordarshan on the occasion of Children’s Day.
Documentary Explores Experiential Learning and Indian Educational Traditions
The film examines educational practices across India and highlights the relevance of traditional knowledge systems in contemporary learning environments.
Its central themes include:
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Gurukul tradition: Exploring the relevance of India's traditional approaches to education.
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Experiential learning: Highlighting learning through practical experiences and active participation.
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Indian Knowledge System: Examining the contribution of indigenous knowledge and educational traditions to modern education.
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Transformative schools: Showcasing educational practices that seek to create meaningful learning experiences.
The documentary brings attention to the potential of integrating traditional educational values with contemporary teaching and learning approaches.
Doctoral Research Behind the Documentary
The documentary is based on the doctoral research of Ms. Parisa Applegarth, Research Scholar in the Department of Management Studies at IIT Roorkee.
The research was conducted under the guidance of:
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Prof. Andallib Tariq
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Prof. Vinay Sharma
The project connects academic research with a wider discussion on the future of education in India.
Panel Discussion on the Future of Experiential Education
The documentary premiere also featured a panel discussion on “The Future of Experiential Education in India”.
The discussion brought together perspectives from academia and industry. The panel included:
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Dr. Bhanu Duggal
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Prof. Anand Srivastava
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Mr. Maulik Bhagat
The discussion provided an opportunity to consider how experiential learning can contribute to the development of contemporary educational practices.
Documentary Selected for Doordarshan Broadcast on Children's Day
A major highlight of the documentary's presentation is its selection for national broadcast on Doordarshan on the occasion of Children's Day.
The selection will provide an opportunity to bring the documentary's themes and research-based insights to a wider national audience.
Watch the Documentary Trailer
The documentary trailer is available on YouTube.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjNmT
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Official website: https://www.iitr.ac.in/
FAQs
1. What is the title of the IIT Roorkee documentary?
The documentary is titled “Experiential Education: Learning from Transformative Schools in India”.
2. Who is the documentary based on?
It is based on the doctoral research of Ms. Parisa Applegarth, Research Scholar in the Department of Management Studies at IIT Roorkee.
3. Who supervised the doctoral research?
The research was supervised by Prof. Andallib Tariq and Prof. Vinay Sharma.
4. What are the main themes of the documentary?
The film explores transformative educational practices, the Gurukul tradition, experiential learning and the Indian Knowledge System.
5. Who attended the documentary premiere?
The premiere was held in the presence of Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee.
6. Has the documentary been selected for television broadcast?
Yes. It has been selected for national broadcast on Doordarshan on the occasion of Children's Day.
7. What was the topic of the panel discussion?
The panel discussion focused on “The Future of Experiential Education in India”.
8. Who participated in the panel discussion?
Dr. Bhanu Duggal, Prof. Anand Srivastava and Mr. Maulik Bhagat participated in the discussion.
9. Where can viewers watch the documentary trailer?
The trailer is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjNmT.
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