Notes on Education

Preschool Arithmetic Experts differ as to their opinion on what the correct age is to begin formal education starting at class one of a primary school for children. Some suggest an age of five and others seven but all agree hat it should be for children five years or older. Below the age of five a child may remain entirely out of school as this author did or he may spend a few hours a day at a play school that includes nursery and kindergarten. The latter should include mainly play activities. A preschool may be considered at age four or more only if one can be found where loving care is guaranteed and if a  secure way to take the child to that play school and bring him back home in two or three hours can be organized.. Imposing any additional learning at this tender age at home or preschool can stunt a child’s mind. It must be allowed to develop at its own pace under loving care. If a local preschool tells you differently and wishes to admit a child at three please do not

The idea for the Froebel Education Trust was launched by this blogger around three years ago, soon after his retirement from full time work. The hope was to make a contribution towards improving education at all levels in India as and when time permitted even in the retirement years, since this blogger has been involved with education at an International level throughout his career. However, soon after that some unexpected situations developed and it was not possible for this blogger to devote time to the activity nor find others who may come forward and participate as a trustee. Only one eminent scholar from Japan - Ms. Keiko Amano - agreed to be one. Therefore, the trust has not really taken off actively. Perhaps the only slight contribution it might have made is through the articles of this blog, some of which add to the pool of useful information on the topic. However, it is not as if this blogger has not made some contributions in other directions. An earlier book on universities