This ebook contains 10 selected stories from Vol 1 of The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata (ISBN: 978-8185301-47-1 2020 28th impression; 1st edition 1907) The stories have been selected to benefit the students and learners of the English language. The selection is based on (a) ease of reading, (b) suitable grade levels, (c) the possibility to create interest, and most importantly (d) to promote values and learning while developing comprehension.
A wealth of knowledge is contained in The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. However, much of the gems have remained obscure or unread by the children. This book is an attempt to make such hidden treasures easily accessible to all. It can be read independently or as a guided reading session for learning English and developing comprehension.
Students can read the stories themselves or with support. Parents and teachers are encouraged to discuss the stories and messages with the students. As mobile phones are widely available, the students will be benefited by reading the ebooks using ebook readers like Google Playbooks. This would also help them in diction, pronunciation and comprehension.
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The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata - ISBN: 978-8185301-47-1 2020 28th impression; 1st edition 1907
Swami Vivekanda is the author of the stories included in this collection, compiled by Ashok Banerji PhD. Ashok served as professor in computing and education in several institutions, the last one was as Honorary faculty at University of Liverpool online. He is interested in e-learning, educational and instructional technology, multimedia, and ebook. His personal and professional goal is to promote education and support performance leveraging computing technology, Teaching kids, Coding with Scratch for developing learning to learn skills.
Dr Ashok is deeply inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. His passion is to promote Swamiji's teaching in an easy way to students,