Arvind, who comes from a humble background, had no books to read as a child. At times, the electricity or phone connection would be cut off due to non-payment of bills.
After completing his studies in IIT, Arvind joined TELCO (Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company) and worked on Tata Trucks for two years. But he didn't enjoy his job and took a break after two years. It was during this time that he discovered his true passion for making scientific toys from easily available materials.
"It is not learning unless it is fun. The emphasis should be on comprehension – understanding comes when children are able to relate their learning to life – to a wider social context. Then learning becomes magical. This also means that there should be unison between the head, heart, and the hands. Children must also work with their hands and learn a lot of skills. This will make learning fun. The emphasis on rote learning must go."
Arvind says he is planning to quit his job at the Children's Science Centre located at IUCAA in the Pune University Campus and is looking forward to translating some of the 25 books he has authored into Hindi.
Full article in the link below
https://yourstory.com/2018/03/inspiring-unsung-heroes-padma-awards/
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