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DIPLOMA COURSES IN SRI SATHYA SAI EDUCARE
form 2003, the institute in Dharmakshetra has been conducting 45-days intensive, tesidential Courses for teachers and educators on the philosophy & practice of Sai Sathya Educare. The curriculum includes practice teaching in Sathya Sai School for one week and presentations by all the participants. img Many dignitaries visited the Institute during the Diploma Course. So far 12 Courses have been completed. 131 participants from 18 States in India have attended the Course. The Course has also attracted 55 participants from 27 overseas countries. Twelve participants returned to the Institute for a further indepth study on a subject of their choice, and have qualified for a n Advanced Diploma. The 13th Diploma Course will begin on Sunday, 4th April and end on Sunday , 16th May, 2010. The 14th Course will begin on Sunday, 19th September and end on Sunday, 31st October 2010. VALUE FESTIVALS To promote Unity among Sathya Sai Schools, and to encourage creative expressions of the students, Value Festivals were initiated during 2008-09. So far, five Regional Value Festivals for boys have been organized - in Chennai, Indore, Navasari, Baripada and Bhanjanagar. Festivals for girl students have been planned during 2009-10 in Dharmakshetra (Mumbai), Dharwar (Karnataka) and New Delhi.
SUMMER CERTIFICATE COURSES FOR TEACHERS
In order to bring uniformity in approach, and promote quality education in all 99 Sathya Sai Schools in india, large scale intensive 3-week residential training Courses for teachers were organized at various Centres in India during the summer of 2009. Twelve such Courses were conducted in 9 Centres all over India. This was followed by a 6-day practice teaching by each teacher in own school under supervision of a Master Trainer
(A view of the Outstation Creative Workshop on NATURE IS GREAT TEACHER organized in one of the summer Certificate Courses for teachers from Sathya Sai Schools in Karnataka State.)
Nine Certificate Courses are being organised during the summer of 2010; these fully residential Courses will enroll about 200 teachers from Sathya Sai Schools in India.
 
in the first three years, the institute conducted short term Awareness Couuses on sri Sathya Sai Educare for school teachers and educationists. Courses were also arranged for office Bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in Mumbai, Prasanthi Nilayam, Kolkata and New Delhi during 2002.
A Large number of other schools are seeking implementation of the Sri Sathya Sai curriculum in human values; training of their teachers and accreditation will be taken up in 2011 onwards.
Diploma In Sathya Sai Educare
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This is a two-month residential course open to teachers from Sathya Sai Schools and institutions that are in the process of adopting the Human Values curriculum developed by this Institute. Participants must stay at the Institute's campus in Dharmakshetra. They are expected to participate in all activities on campus, and must adhere to the 'Code of Conduct' for all residents in Dharmakshetra.
The course requires regular attendance at Seminars conducted by the Faculty, active participation in Group Discussion and Workshops, extensive reading of relevant literature, doing Homework Assignments, and visits to ‘adopted’ schools. Students are expected to visit the ‘adopted’ schools to observe lessons, conduct surveys/interviews and take practice lessons. Each Diploma student will be expected to submit 5 Assignments and 1 survey/independent study Report. In addition, each student will take 5 lessons in actual classroom situation. During the Course, the student is expected to make 2 presentations of 1-hour duration each on any of the syllabus topics, the presentation will include a 15-minute Question-Answer session.
The focus of the Course is not merely on increasing the participants’ academic knowledge but to enhance understanding of the philosophical foundations and methodology of the curriculum, to assist them to live up to the values professed, and to promote their practical teaching capability. The learning material will broadly cover various areas of knowledge from diverse sources but they will be mainly supported by the philosophy of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Integral Education.
 
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Advanced Diploma
An Advanced Diploma Course of the duration of two Semesters (2 months after the Diploma Course) provides in-depth study of Values Education in the context of national perspectives in education. It would be of special interest to those who intend to set up Sathya Sai schools with emphasis on Values education. Additional topics covered for the Advanced Diploma are marked with an asterisk (*) in the syllabus.
Course Full Detail
 
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Diploma Course are a University degree, professional qualification and a committed interest in school education. Those already teaching in a school which has ‘adopted’ the curriculum of Sri Sathya Sai Education in Human Values will be given preference. Those who possess special talent in Computer Graphics, Communication or Management will have an advantage. On completion of a satisfactory course of study, the Diploma is awarded on recommendation of the Executive Council of the Institute.
 
 
Sathya Sai Baba Quotes:
  • Love all beings; that is enough.
  • Discipline is the mark of intelligent living
  • A man's well-being depends upon his degree of contentment.
  • Follow the Master, face the devil, fight to the end, finish the game.
  • Real happiness lies within you.
  • All things in creation are subject to the law of change, and man, too, is subject to this law.
  • Renunciation is the power of battling against evil forces and holding the mind in check.
  • The teachers of tomorrow are the students of today.
  • God is not to be spoken of as coming down or going up, since HE is everywhere.
  • Learn to speak what you feel, and act what you speak.
  • What is the unmistakable mark of a wise man? It is Love, Love for all humanity.
  • Each man carries his destiny in his own hands.
  • Whenever and wherever you put yourself in touch with GOD, that is the state of meditation.
  • Real happiness lies within you.
  • Small minds select narrow roads; expand your mental vision and take to the broad road of helpfulness, compassion and service.
  • Silence is the speech of the spiritual seeker.
  • Service springs out of LOVE and it scatters LOVE in profusion.
  • Ignorance is the most important cause of sorrow.
  • Once we surrender our mind to GOD completely, HE will take care of us in every way.
  • Have constructive thoughts, consoling words, compassionate acts.
  • Education should build character.
 
 
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Admission
The Institute reserves the rights to select the candidates for the course based on the criteria and eligibility and other directives of the Institute Council. The course enrolment is limited to 12 participants only. All candidates selected for the course will be intimated by post or email about the reporting times and other details. Those that cannot be accommodated in one batch will automatically be transferred to the next batch subject to suitability to the candidate.
All candidates will have to confirm their seat in writing either by email or registered post in order to ensure that the seat is does not remain vacant. No admission will be accepted 15 days prior to the start of a particular course date. There is no formal dress code but participants are expected to wear respectable clothes.
 
Getting Here / Directions
The eligibility criteria for the Diploma Course are a University degree, a professional qualification and a committed interest in school education. Those already teaching in a school which has ‘adopted’ the curriculum of Sri Sathya Sai Education in Human Values will be given preference. Those who possess special talent in Computer Graphics, Communication or Management will have an advantage. On completion of a satisfactory course of study, the Diploma is awarded on recommendation of the Executive Council of the Institute.
Additional Information
Dharmakshetra is a 20-minute drive from Mumbai's Domestic Airport. The 'auto-rickshaw' fare is about Rs. 50. Outstation participants may alight at 'Kurla Terminus' or 'Dadar Junction', depending upon train route; only Taxis are available at Dadar and the fare will be about Rs. 200.

The nearest local Railway Station is 'Andheri' and one exit to the East side of the platform. From the Railway Station you may travel either by auto-rickshaw or by taxi; auto-rickshaw fare is about Rs. 24. Alternatively, you can travel by Bus Route No. 333 which plies from Andheri East Station to Dharmakshetra at about 20-minute intervals. The ride from Andheri Station to Dharmakshetra takes 20-30 minutes. Dharmakshetra is popularly known in this locality as the ‘Sai Baba Temple.’
 
Course Contents
Course Contents are listed on this page.
 
Application Form For Diploma Course
The application form for the diploma course is available at our office in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. An electronic, print-ready version is also available at the folowing link :
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Prospectus
The prospectus for the diploma course is available at our office in Dharmakshetra for Rs.100 (inclusive of Mailing charges in India), Mumbai. An electronic, print-ready version is also available at the folowing link :
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