Schooling without walls | Dr Rajendra Kerkar & Samruddhi Kerkar | TEDxPanaji

Описание: Can you raise a child in the company of nature alone, in a school without walls? How will the child turn out to be? A real life story of a father and his daughter who was schooled without walls.

The State Convenor, Goa River Conservation Network, Coordinator, Goa Foundation, Rajendra Kerkar has specialized in History and Sociology. A column writer for dailies, he has authored seven books (six in Marathi, one in English), has worked as a dedicated teacher for seventeen years and has been a member of a number of committees, including the National Board of Wildlife of India.


Samrudhdi Kerkar aged 16 years is a student of school without walls. She learned writing Marathi, Hindi, Konkani and English by 10. She published her first Poetry compilation 'Nirzar' in Marathi. Her article on interaction with wildlife and environment in daily ‘Lokmat’ was compiled and published under the scheme of Directorate of Art and Culture under the title ‘Aprup Vasundhareche’. Her weekly column in ‘Goadoot’ is being compiled into a book ‘Chitranchi Goshta’. She also writes a column in Dainik Herald on experiences with wildlife and environment. Kulkarni Prathisthan, Honda awarded her for contributions in the field of children's writing. She has won prizes in state level drawing competitions. She is skilled in wall painting of birds and wild animals. She has established a tradition of annual Christmas celebration at her home in Ghoteli and has provided a forum for child artists.


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