Future Learning Design Podcast

Sparking Curiosity and an Ethic of Care Across Continents - A Conversation with Ramji Raghavan

Jul 26, 2025
Ramji Raghavan, Founder Chairman of Agastya International Foundation, has dedicated his life to transforming education for underprivileged children in India. He discusses the critical shift towards hands-on learning and the power of a broader educational ecosystem. With innovative initiatives like mobile labs and experiential science centers, Raghavan reveals how these programs foster curiosity and creativity. The conversation highlights the importance of caring relationships between educators and students, driving home the message that meaningful interactions can inspire profound change.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Ramji's Curved Journey to Agastya

  • Ramji Raghavan's journey from Wall Street banker to educator was non-linear and spontaneous.
  • He embraced uncertainty and discovery, shaping Agastya's philosophy of creativity and experimentation.
INSIGHT

Curiosity Fuels Creativity

  • Curiosity underpins creativity and is a learnable skill through experiential science education.
  • Hands-on STEM learning sparks inquiry, experimentation, and innovative behavior in students.
ANECDOTE

Tractor Driver Becomes Science Teacher

  • A tractor driver trained as a mobile lab instructor overcame students' initial distrust to spark curiosity.
  • Low-cost, surprising science experiments quickly engaged rural children and made learning fun.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app