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    Teaching without joy and learning without hope by Gandhi: I would like to begin my sharing with this paragraph that I read from the book of Dr. Jesus Palma‚ on Curriculum Development System: “The teacher performs two very important functions in the educative process. One function is that of “character formation” which is caused out through modelling‚ counselling and the application of behaviour management or discipline. The second function of the teacher is that of “instruction” which consists

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    successfully overcome them. Some of these individuals are Gandhi‚ M.L. King‚ and Malcolm X. Mohandas Gandhi was such a pious individual and used only nonviolence (ahimsa) to gain recognition and defeat his usurpers. His first concept was known as the law of love‚ "the force of nonviolence is infinitely more wonderful and subtle than the material forces of nature‚ like‚ for instance‚ electricity" (Pg. 626‚ 2nd paragraph on column 2). Gandhi explains that spiritual love runs like electricity. Instead

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    other conditions may enhance one’s empathy. Both men dealt with depression‚ which helped them to better understand the emotions and actions of others during especially difficult times. Gandhi‚ known for his deep spiritual influence and strong sense of peaceful justice‚ used his wisdom to help create change: “Gandhi understood the mechanics of empathy so deeply that he could apply it as a strategy. By understanding - and feeling - the mental state of his adversaries‚ he realized that they could be

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    "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist"- Indira Gandhi I feel this quote means that you cannot open up to others‚ if you yourself are not willing to. You cannot accomplish something if you’re close minded. You cannot make peace if you are angry. There are many definitions to this quote‚ but it really only means one thing. It’s really telling you to just be happy. We all had a point in our lives where we had no idea why people were blocking us out‚ or not accepting us. You think you

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    Mastering “Gandhi was a good man who used his Hindu and religious beliefs in a brilliant way” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Some people loved Gandhi and prayed for him every day. However‚ some had a huge grudge against him – hating him and everything he did. Good or bad‚ Gandhi had his fair share of haters in his lifetime‚ and still does to this day… A Hindu belief that Gandhi used was one named an eye for an eye. This was a belief where Gandhi had showed people that everyone

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    there are several historical leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ and Christopher Columbus that have had an impact on America politically‚ historically‚ and socially. When society thinks of these individuals the first thought that comes to their mind is prostive. Gandhi was a social activist that promoted non-violent principles and

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    EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE PROGRAM: The national rural employment guarantee program is considered to be one of the most powerful initiatives undertaken by the government for transformation of rural livelihood improvement in India. “The Mahatma Gandhi National rural employment guarantee act aims to enhance the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual

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    displaying peaceful protests‚ and which these protests turned into success. Courage has always been part of history through the protest of Gandhi‚ Martin Luther King Jr‚ and Nelson Mandela which lead to a better world for these courageous people. First example of a courageous person who choose to face their conflict with a more peaceful resolution is Gandhi. Gandhi faced nearly impossible odds when he took a stance on the Britain Army who were in his home country of India which in the time was under

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    The seventh-largest country by area‚ the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people‚ and the world’s largest democracy‚ is India. India as a nation‚ perhaps the oldest. The first documented evidence of India’s civilization dates back to Indus Valley Civilization. Since then it expanded gradually to various parts of the sub-continent. The Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Gradually annexed by and brought under the

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    Gandhi‚ King‚ and Mandela: What Made Non-Violence Work? All through history governments and empires have been overthrown or defeated primarily by the violence of those who oppose them. This violence was usually successful however‚ there have been several situations‚ when violence failed‚ that protesters have had to turn to other methods. Non-violent protesting never seemed to be the right course of action until the ideology of Mohandas Gandhi spread and influenced successful protests across the

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