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Teachers for Inclusive Society

The Courage to Teach: Going Beyond the Constraints of Contexts

  • January 1, 2021

One day, when he asked the children about their ambitions, there was a long silence. Then, the children responded that they would continue to be in agriculture, their parents’ occupation. The response made Rajendra uncomfortable. He said, ‘I wanted to develop in them the thinking that they can become whatever they wish to be and not what is ascribed to their parents. Children should be able to envision their own future.’

Teachers for Inclusive Society

Working with Children and Transforming Classrooms

  • October 28, 2020

Anoop’s deep conviction in creating opportunities for learning; engaging with children whole-heartedly; believing in the process being more important than the product; lesson plans being restrictive rather than liberating, are some of the practices that can be witnessed in his classroom. There is evidence of children taking pleasure in learning, participating, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and getting opportunities to express their thoughts. The emphasis is clearly on exploring and learning rather than on teaching.
Teachers for Inclusive Society

A Primary School Teacher Who Wears Many Hats

  • May 4, 2020

Ms Khan has been a teacher for over 20 years now. That she is passionate about her profession would be an understatement considering her complete dedication to her work. She has been posted in the same school for more than 11 years and has spent every moment thinking about ways of helping her students learn better.

Teachers for Inclusive Society

Teacher as the Epicentre for Change

  • April 13, 2020

Headteacher Joshi’s enthusiasm is not limited to the school. She actively engages with the community. During the summer holidays, she conducts summer camps for children with activities such as painting, dancing and play.
Personal Reflections on Practice

Building Schools by Building Bonds with the Community

  • July 19, 2018

Rudrapur is more urban than many other district headquarters. It has in the recent years, become an industrial hub because of the SIDCUL Industrial area in Pantnagar where a number of leading companies have set up factories…
Personal Reflections on Practice

Dynamism, Dedication and the Vision to Succeed

  • July 19, 2018

‘In the clash between community and school, the ones to suffer will only be the children. Please do not bring politics into the school. We will get a good name and your children will do well.’

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