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Girijashankar Bhagvanji Badheka | |
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| Born | 15 November 1885 Chittal, British India |
| Died | 23 June 1939 (aged 53) |
| Other names | Moochhali Maa |
| Known for | Education, Reforms, Children's Education, Dakshinamurti |
| Website | Official website  |
Gijubhai Badheka (15 November 1885 – 23 June 1939) was an educator who helped to introduce Montessori education methods to India.[1] He is referred to as "Moochhali Maa" ("mother with whiskers"). Badheka was a high court lawyer, however, following the birth of his son in 1923, he developed an interest in childhood development and education. In 1920, Badheka founded the "Bal Mandir" pre-primary school.[2] Badheka published a number of works in the field of education including Divaswapna ("Daydreams").[2]
- ^ Goli (30 May 2010). "Gijubhai Badheka: An inspiring teacher though Montessori". NGOpost.org. NGOpost.org. Archived from the original (Web page) on 11 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ a b Mamata Pandya. "Gijubhai on Education". Learning Network Initiative. The Learning Network. Archived from the original (Web page) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2012.