Krishna Haresh
Areas of Interest & Expertise
- Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Alternative Education
- Teacher Education
- Sexuality Education & Media Literacy in schools
- J Krishnamurti’s Philosophy and Dialogue
- Woodcarving
- Theatre
- Pantomime
- Music
Biography
Krishna works with the Teacher Education programme and has a keen interest in schools as centres for learning in modern democratic societies. He is particularly focused on understanding the necessary conditions for good learning atmospheres and the essential qualities of good teachers.
Before joining the University, he spent over 17 years working in various teaching and administrative roles at two different Krishnamurti-inspired schools. He taught subjects like Psychology, General Studies, and theatre to senior secondary school students, as well as teaching English, social sciences, and woodcarving to middle and high school students. Additionally, he was part of the governing council of one of the schools, contributing to its educational, philosophical, and financial aspects.
Krishna’s decision to become a teacher stemmed from his earlier experience in individual and group work at a residential therapeutic community for adults with severe psychological disorders and with children on the Autistic Spectrum at a day-care centre.
He has an educational background in Psychology and Cultural Studies.
Courses
The Craft of Classroom Teaching
Here you will explore the practice of education through a variety of embodied learning
approachesPerspectives on Education
Here, you will explore the field of education and work of teachers through a set of philosophical and sociological questions and considerations.
Creativity and Pedagogic Practices
Teaching as an embodied practice
