Courses

The Sai Institute of Education West Indies (SIEWI) offers Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) Introductory Course 1. This is a program of study for individuals and groups interested in understanding and implementing Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV), a program of holistic character development designed to develop and nurture one’s innate goodness.

Course 1

A comprehensive introduction to the philosophy, process, and methods of Sathya Sai Education for those wishing to bring SSEHV into the community, schools or workplace.

Requirements:

Course One requirements include full attendance in an interactive training consisting of lecture, group activities and presentations, and a post-course project.

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completing the course satisfactorily.

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT

General Course objectives

  • To familiarize participants with the basic core tenets of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV)
  • To enable participants to better understand the process of self-transformation
  • To develop the ability of participants to incorporate the principles of SSEHV in their personal, professional or family life
  • To prepare participants to engage in activities that promote the philosophy of SSEHV, Sathya Sai EDUCARE and the pedagogy of integral education
  • To motivate participants to make a personal commitment to strive to become an exemplar of universal human values

Course One Content

Module One

  • The life and teachings of universal teacher Sri Sathya Sai Baba
  • The history of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values
  • The philosophy of Sathya Sai Education: Educare
  • The five human values

Module Two

  • The pedagogy of SSEHV: Integral Education
  • The integral relationship of the human personality and human values
  • The five teaching techniques
  • Direct and Indirect (Curricular and Co-Curricular) Models for implementing SSEHV
  • An environment and culture of love
  • Teacher as exemplar of human values

Module Three

  • The five human values from the perspective of the major religions, relevant local cultures, and national education priorities and policies
  • The core tenets of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values that distinguish SSEHV from other values-based programs:
  • Unity of head, heart and hands (3HV)
  • Ceiling on desires
  • Unity in diversity
  • Unity of faiths
  • Selfless service and service projects