Learning from a Barefoot Movement
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the inspiring story of the Barefoot College in Rajasthan, India, through this 19-minute TED Talk. Explore how this extraordinary educational institution empowers rural women and men, many of whom are illiterate, to become solar engineers, artisans, dentists, and doctors within their own villages. Learn about the innovative approach and philosophy behind this grassroots movement as founder Bunker Roy explains the college's unique methodology and its impact on rural communities. Gain insights into alternative education models that challenge traditional notions of learning and development, and witness how this barefoot movement is transforming lives and fostering sustainable change in rural India.
Syllabus
Bunker Roy: Learning from a barefoot movement
Taught by
TED
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