WORLD EDUCATION CULTURE CONGRESS

“World Education – Arts, Sciences and “Education Culture”
12th – 15th January 2011, New Delhi, India
www.we-asc.org

Conference Theme:

Evolving “Education Culture” in Facilitating Holistic Individuals and Societies

Organised by Shruti Foundation

In collaboration with

UNESCO, ICCR, British Council,

Convener: Lady Shruti Rana

About the WE-ASC Congress

The World Education Culture Congress, WE-ASC 2011 adopts a two-pronged approach:

1. To influence the evolving culture of education and educational pedagogy, with the objective of deep systemic change.
2. To examine representation and application of cultural/traditional knowledge and their dissemination in education systems with a view to developing practical solutions and formats for training, application, sustainable development and human empowerment

The current system of education, adopted under colonial rule in the 19th century, has served to separate the mind from its local environmental and cultural roots. This has encouraged the formation of a “top down”, structured society, directly opposed to child-based organic human development. Through this excessive control creativity and the growth of innovation and improvement have been stifled. Thus the educational has been distorted. Delegates from over 40 countries convened in Delhi at the ground‐breaking WE‐ASC World Education Culture Congress, from 12th to 15th January, 2011. This four‐day meet will explore the Relevance of Integral Systems in Formal “Education Culture”, with a special focus on Soft Skills and traditional knowledge systems, and their role in human development and socio‐ economic empowerment. Initiated in Delhi, the WE‐ASC movement promoted ‘mainstream’ development of holistic teaching methods. It is with this objective in mind that Shruti Rana initiated this movement for cross-cultural debate, consensus and dynamic action on the evolving “education culture and “culture in education”, by revisiting traditional and modern ways of pedagogy, curriculum development, skills training as well as evaluation and accreditation paradigms.

It is an architectural wonder spread over a massive 600,000 square feet area, designed to inspire awe and generate admiration. Showing off the most modern facilities as well as a world of amenities, Avani Riverside Mall is as world class as it can get.

Little wonder some of the world’s most desired brands have opened their stores here, and many more are making plans for a grand entry.

Avani Riverside Mall is already being called ‘The mall of many firsts’. To start, it is the first mega mall to be built in Howrah, which speaks volume for Avani Group’s pioneering spirit. And to strengthen this reputation, it has given eastern India its first multi screen PVR, promising a blockbuster movie experience like never before.

But it’s not only the ‘firsts’ that are so attractive about Avani Riverside Mall. For example, Reliance has come with a bang with its CDIT and Timeout stores, along with Reliance Trends. Showcasing everything from consumer durables to books and DVDs. And if one has a taste for slightly unconventional things, the mall is dotted with kiosks offering a variety of avant-garde and fun products exciting and quirky in every sense.

And after a whole day of shopping, one can look forward to a delicious treat that awaits him or her in the biggest food court in the region. Serving everything from Mexican, Italian and Indian to American and Chinese, it’s a mouthwatering feast for everybody.

Thus, Avani Riverside Mall promises to capture minds and hearts across all ages. To know more visit: http://avaniriversidemall.com

Birth and Beyond aspires to educate and raise awareness about methods of birthing, breastfeeding, nutrition, fitness for mom and baby, counseling, and specific prenatal and postnatal care. The  organization will function as a health, wellness, and educational centre for moms: to explore and enjoy the first five years of their child’s development.

The founders Vidhi Beri and Bali Sanghvi began their maternal journeys in 2009 and 2010 in Kolkata. Birth and Beyond is borne from their experience through pregnancy.

To know more about them log on to www.birthandbeyondindia.com/home

Sanskriti has an ongoing exhibition area of 5000 sq.ft. It is designed to enable viewers to make connections through visual experiences. Besides innumerable exhibitions on the premises, the Gallery has a remarkable collection of publications to its credit, showcasing contemporary artists, both emerging and senior.

Click here to know more about the event

Date : 4th April.
Time : 7 pm
Venue : Gyan manch.

The play will be performed by about a dozen youngsters from various colleges across the city such as St. Xavier’s College, Jadavpur University, Presidency college, Loreto college.

The popular plot returns with several twists and turns to Kolkata and is going to be performed by a bunch of young theatre enthusiasts!

Passes priced @ Rs 100/-

For booking passes contact:
+919007390253

Event: Cinematheque 2011
Organized by: Xaverian Film Academy
Date: 8th and 9th of March 2011.
Venue: Auditorium, St. Xaviers’ College, Kolkata.

What is the event, Cinematheque 2011, all about?

The Xaverian Film Academy of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata will be organizing a national level film festival CINEMATHEQUE 2011 on 8th and 9th March, 2011.

Young filmmakers and media enthusiasts from all over the country will be visiting St. Xaviers’ College, Kolkata for this grand event during the two days mentioned above. People from all across Kolkata and country will be witnessing films in a competitive & non-competitive category made by student filmmakers. It is sure to generate a lot of Cinephilia among the youth of Kolkata and India during this time.

Who is Organizing the festival?

Xaverian Film Academy, a students based community of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, brings to you the grand film festival. The community focuses its attention to the media world and films in general. They believe in both viewing and making films. Hence the concept of a film festival just like CINEMATHEQUE satisfies their identity to a massive extent.

Tentative Programme of the event

• Day 1: The films from the DOCUMENTARY section will be screened where FIVE short listed films will be shown followed by a rare non fiction film which will be screened in the non competitive category.
• Day 2: There will be the screening of the competitive section of SHORT FICTION films where FIVE short listed films which will be shown followed by a non competitive fiction film for the audience.

• For more information visit www.sxcfilmstudies.com
• REGISTER ONLINE for the event.
• To view the Rules and Regulations of the event, click here

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