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About DFISE
About DFISE
The Dialogic Forum for Inclusive and Sustainable Education (DFISE) is an emerging non-governmental organisation based in Bengaluru, India. DFISE is dedicated to promoting inclusive and sustainable educational practices across diverse domains, including science, technology, humanities, and vocational studies. Our initiatives cater to a broad spectrum of learning contexts, from formal and informal educational settings to workplace training programmes.
DFISE initiatives are characterised by unique teaching, learning, and assessment practices designed to harness, adapt to, and enrich the diverse capabilities of individuals, communities, and organisations, thereby fostering collective societal well-being. Inherent in these practices are the processes of identifying, supporting, and empowering those facing obstacles in their learning journey. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is empowered to overcome the challenges and realise their aspirations.
DFISE initiatives
DFISE initiatives
Promoting School-University Partnerships
Promoting School-University Partnerships
Under this initiative, higher-ed students are trained to systematically research emerging trends and workplace conditions within their field of study. Subsequently, they receive mentorship to design and implement related project-based learning activities in neighbourhood schools. This serves the dual purpose of enhancing employability and increasing awareness of career opportunities.
Supporting Organisational Learning
Supporting Organisational Learning
As part of this initiative, a range of organisations - including businesses, public sector entities, NGOs, and educational institutions - receive assistance in creating inclusive and sustainable learning environments that promote productive and continuous learning among their staff. The purpose is to foster organisational growth, resilience, and employee well-being.
Enhancing Parental Involvement
Enhancing Parental Involvement
We organize discussions with parents to both understand their concerns and challenges and to enhance their awareness of quality education indicators. Additionally, we equip parents with guidance and resources to help them establish mixed-age learning communities within their housing societies or neighbourhoods. These communities serve as self-help groups, offering support with assignments, project work, preparation for competitive exams, and more.
Research and Policy Development
Research and Policy Development
We study the inclusivity and sustainability of current educational practices and workplace training initiatives, employing a variety of research designs. To better inform related policies, we incorporate inputs from disadvantaged individuals, communities, and organisations. We then actively disseminate our findings for wider application and improvement. Additionally, we offer monitoring and evaluation services to those implementing inclusive and sustainable educational practices.
Philosophy underlying DFISE initiatives
Philosophy underlying DFISE initiatives
We view society as a complex web of diverse and interdependent human activities, acknowledging the profound interconnections between the well-being of individuals, communities, organisations, and society at large. We see every individual, community, and organisation as possessing several evolving capabilities that can be further nurtured and enhanced. Moreover, we believe that diverse individuals and a variety of human activities should have an equal chance of being represented in the curriculum, thereby offering an opportunity for their development and transformation.
We envision educational spaces as open to diverse ways of knowing, doing, and being, reflecting the complexity and richness of human life. We understand the importance of fostering both individual and collective competencies, nurturing competitive as well as cooperative attitudes, and preparing for both foreseeable and unforeseeable futures. We place immense value on equipping individuals, communities, and organisations to be responsive and resilient amidst the ever-changing landscape of society.
Sources that inspired the DFISE initiatives
Sources that inspired the DFISE initiatives
People behind DFISE
People behind DFISE
We are a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds in science, technology, and the humanities. Our team members have a decade of experience working in various sectors. Despite varied sectors, a shared concern for the common challenges faced by our education systems and organisations brought us together for this cause. For more details about individual members, click here.
Narasimha Swamy is the founding director of DFISE. He brings over a decade of combined academic and professional experience in education, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, NGOs, EdTech companies, and higher education institutes. He has led and contributed to multiple monitoring and evaluation projects in education. Narasimha holds a postgraduate degree in education, focusing his research on the inclusion and empowerment of an educationally backward community. Besides, his research work on student learning and educational technology has been recognised at international peer-reviewed conferences. He possesses a deep interest and expertise in leveraging insights from workplace learning research to enhance educational practices.
Ananya Chatterji is the co-founder and director of DFISE. She holds a postgraduate degree in education, focusing her research on life skills education for adolescents. She has over 8 years of experience in managing a wide range of educational projects. She has played a crucial role in implementing teacher education programmes, revising curricula, developing open educational resources, and evaluating multi-state educational interventions. In these projects, she has collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including departments of education, academics, NGOs, and international organisations. Additionally, Ananya is well-versed in the government's regulations and policies pertaining to education. She is also keen on fostering learning communities among students and teachers.
Sridevi serves as a key advisor for multiple initiatives at DFISE. She offers guidance on addressing parents' concerns regarding their children's education, promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in educational environments and workplaces, increasing the employability of university students, and supporting organisational learning. Professionally, Sridevi is a data engineer at a multinational company. With over 14 years of experience, she has worked on many challenging assignments related to data analysis, warehousing, modelling, and software development.
Nithin is a chemical engineer by training and profession. With over eight years of experience, he has held both research and executive roles in leading companies within the home and personal care product industry. He is passionate about improving school education and enhancing the employability of university students. He regularly reviews and provides guidance on specific DFISE initiatives, with a focus on strengthening school-university partnerships and organisational learning. Moreover, he plays a crucial role in connecting DFISE with various industries, higher education institutions, and schools.
Anil Kumar is an MBA graduate with over 14 years of experience as a supply chain manager across multiple MNCs. Leveraging his extensive managerial background, he has cultivated a strong interest in fostering inclusive and sustainable learning environments that encourage continuous growth among staff members. His insights have played a pivotal role in shaping the DFISE initiative, aimed at supporting organisational learning.
Contact information
Contact information
Email ID: nswamy@dfise.org
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