Gijubhai Badheka

Girijashankar Bhagwanji Badheka
Gijubhai Badheka
Born 15 November 1885
Chittal, Saurashtra (region), India
Died 23 June 1939 (1939-06-24) (aged 53)
Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
Known for Education, Reforms, Children's Education, Dakshinamurti. Also known as Moochali Maa

Gijubhai Badheka (15 November 1885 – 23 June 1939) born in Chittal, was an educator who helped to introduce Montessori education methods to India.[1] He is referred to as "Moochhali Maa" ("mother with whiskers"). Badheka was a high court lawyer,however, following the birth of his son in 1923, he developed an interest in childhood development and education. In 1920, Badheka founded the "Bal Mandir" pre-primary school.[2] Badheka published a number of works in the field of education including Divaswapna ("Daydreams").[2]

Life

Badheka was born in the Saurashtra region of western India. His given (first) name was "Girijashankar". Badheka grew up in Bhavnagar, a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. In 1907, he moved to East Africa and later, Bombay for work. Badheka died on 23 June 1939 in Bhavnagar, India.

Contribution to education

In 1920, Badheka founded the Bal Mandir kindergarten. Later, Nanabhai Bhatt, Harbhai Trivedi and Badheka built the "Shree Dakshinamurti Gijubhai Vinay Mandir" school in Bhavnagar.[3]

Published works

Badheka published close to 200 works including storybooks.[2] His topics include children, education, travel and humour. However, his focus was books for children, parents and educators.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Goli (30 May 2010). "Gijubhai Badheka: An inspiring teacher though Montessori". NGOpost.org. NGOpost.org. Archived from the original (Web page) on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Mamata Pandya. "Gijubhai on Education". Learning Network Initiative. The Learning Network. Archived from the original (Web page) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Welcome to Shree Dakshinamurti Vinay Mandir". shreedakshinamurtivinaymandir.org. Shree Dakshinamurti Gijubhai Mandir. 2011. Archived from the original (Web page) on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
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