Our first book is on organic farming. This is a hand book for organic farmers in Tamil Nadu which will serve as a ready reckoner to the farmers in the field. It is titled "Integrated Organic Farming" and is unique in that there is no book in India that deals with this subject in a comprehensive manner either in English or in any of the indigenous languages. The Society has pooled together the knowledge of many experts and practitioners in the field. The book presents a persuasive case for traditional organic farming as a holistic, eco-friendly process in contrast to chemical intensive farming that is held as a harmful, toxic process detrimentally affecting our environment, food and health. It supports this thesis convincingly by presenting case studies of successful organic farmers in India and other advanced countries highlighting the harmony of these farming processes with the natural cycles.

The second publication is a history book for children entitled "South India -- 2000 years ago, The Sangam Age". It introduces children to a rich and unique civilisation that flourished in South India at the beginning of the first millenium. The book presents the literature, art, lifestyles and various events of the time through the perspectives and sensibilities of a child. It is intended primarily for middle school students. The book is profusely illustrated and provides a realistic representation of the people and places of those times. The publication includes a teachers/parents guide and worksheets for children and suggestions for projects and field visits.

    More to come
     - Pallavas
     - The Cholas
     - Chalukya & Hoysala
     - Vijayanagara
     - Nayaks

ACTION RESEARCH DOCUMENTATIONS

For over a decade, the Society has been committed to improving the quality of educational programs offered in its institutions by empowering teachers to become effective facilitators of learning through undetaking action research. Action research is viewed as pivotal to the development of effective facilitation of learning.

Action research is viewed here as a process of testing claims and assumptions through a continual cycle of reflection and practice in the classroom. A systematic and detailed process of inquiry and exploration through action research has enabled teachers to understand their underlying assumptions and orientations in their pedagogical vision and practices, in terms of - learning, learners, teaching, teachers, and the goals and aims of education. 

Teachers Talk, a journal for teachers published by TVS Educational Society, seeks to address some of the common concerns and issues faced by teachers across the country. This journal is conceived as a serious forum for teachers of various schools to share their experiences and ideas with their colleagues across the country. This publication recognises the crucial role of teachers in the educational process and hopes that this publication will be of great interest to all those who want to bring in qualitative changes in educational practices and processes.

The journal invites articles from all individuals engaged in such educational endeavors.