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5 Iconic Teacher’s In The Indian History
India has been a haven of knowledge and wisdom. Since, time immortal, teaching has been one of the noblest and enriching professions where a teacher shapes the calibre, ignite the imagination, instil a love for learning, and brightens the future of an individual. Indian history has been blessed to witness iconic teachers who have made a mark for themselves by contributing to intellectual, social, and spiritual levels. They have transformed lives, open horizons of great possibilities, bought intellectual revolutions and pushed India to newer heights. Of all the noble souls, we remember famous five, this Teacher’s Day.
The Indian history revered Valmiki as the Adi Kavi (first poet) for writing the epic Ramayana. Ramayana, written by Valmiki is composed of 24000 shlokas, and 7 kandas, including Uttara Kanda. It is consists of 480002 words. By penning down Ramayana, Valmiki imparts to the human population the invaluable teachings of loving and respecting your family, the importance of siblings relationship, differentiating between right and wrong, and the most important lesson of the victory of good over evil.
The epic Mahabharata states that Dronacharya was the guru of Kauravas and Pandavas. He was the master of advanced military arts, including Astras. Therefore, he was appointed by the princes’ great grandfather, Bheeshmapitahmah to educate them about archery and warfare. Legends state that Arjun was Guru Dronacharya’s favoured pupil because he was the most dedicated, hardworking, and naturally talented. Arjun surpassed Drona’s expectations in many challenges. And, he paid his homage by assiduously serving his teacher, Dronacharya.
Chanakya, also popularly known as Kautilya was an Indian teacher, philosopher, jurist and royal advisor to king Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha Empire. In the history of the world, he is the best teacher and strategist to be born and raised in the soil of India. He wrote two books, namely ‘Arthashastra’ and ‘Neetishastra’(called as Chanakya Niti) are highly regarded in the field of Economics and Politics.
These books discuss monetary and fiscal policies, welfare and international relations, and strategies of war in details.
Savitribhai Phule is one of the greatest icons of social reforms in India. She along with her husband Jyotirao Phule pioneered the cause of girl education in India, and in 1948 founded the country’s first girl school in Pune which was a revolutionary step in the Indian education. She was also a noted poet. She has fought extensively of the rights of the girls and women bringing about a progressive change at both educational and social front. Therefore, history remembers her as an inspiring teacher and a great soul!
Tagore is a noted Indian poet and teacher. He is well known for his scholar-like excellence. Home educated, he advocated learning by activities as a map to develop the physical and mental capabilities of a child. His methods include teachings through tours and trips, narrations, debates, discussions, heuristic method, etc. It can be said he was a staunch believer and promotor of outdoor and practical teachings. The educational development of children was close to his heart.
Even in the present times, their work continues to inspire millions. The knowledge and wisdom of these 5 great teachers have paved the way for educated India.
The 7 qualities of an outstanding physics teacher
Educational rockstar
All the excellent physics teachers are great communicators who draw the attention of their students without fail. Why, because they are witty, humorous and confident when they teach physics. Take Professor Walter Lewin, for example, whose videos have received more than 50 million views on YouTube, collectively.
Real world examples
There are innumerable teachers who merely repeat what's in the textbook and then there are few, who make physics fun and accessible through analogies plucked from daily life.
Paul G. Hewitt has a unique approach to teaching physics that focuses on the ideas rather than the often daunting mathematics. He has believed that with a strong conceptual foundation, students are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas later.
Passion for it
A good physics teacher has not only deep knowledge about the subject but also desire to pass it on to others. Richard Feynman had once said, "I find that teaching and the students keep life going, and I would never accept any position in which somebody has invented a happy situation for me where I don't have to teach. Never!"
To this day, Feynman is mostly remembered not because he was a great scientist but because he was an extraordinary teacher who became guide for his students in time of trouble. He used to say, "teach them to doubt, to think, to question, to make mistakes, to learn from their mistakes and most importantly, to have fun in their learning."
Adaptable
All the good physics teachers listen well, focus on collaboration with their students and adapt to new teaching methods. Sal(man) Khan from Khan Academy is an example who's determined to teach by using technology. Also, Professors Walter Lewin and Gilbert Strang from MIT have adjusted well even in old age.
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Approachability
Every good physics teacher is friendly and approachable. Furthermore, he/she is not afraid of doubts, problems and/or feedback from their students. In fact, the good teacher is forever ready to struggle with questions, also taking their students as partners! Walter Lewin, for example, used to accept questions on Quora. Now, he is more available on YouTube and replies to questions in comments. He is 83 years old.
Candle in the dark
In early 1980, H.C. Verma joined the Patna Science College as a lecturer. He found that the students were uninterested in physics because it was too difficult. Also, there weren't any textbooks available in the Indian market which were even remotely relatable.
Thus, a young Professor Verma set about to solve the problem of his students. Ten years later, in 1992, a new book by the name, 'concepts of physics' was published and it became an instant favorite in India. To this day, the book is being used by many science and engineering aspirants. Professor Verma became and burned like candle, illuminating the darkened lives of incurious physics students.
Self development
A bad physics teacher will often beat around the bush in order to hide the fact that he/she does not know. On the other hand, all the good physics teachers accept that they don't know and/or that they're wrong, and moreover, they want to continue to learn.
8 greatest Indian teachers of all times
September 5 -- the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan -- is celebrated as Teachers' Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great.
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''Agood teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others" - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Teaching is one of the most noble professions. It is a career which not only helps a child gain knowledge about various subjects and domains, but also helps a child recognise his strengths and weaknesses, helping him/her to become a better human being. India has a deep rooted history as far as the field of education is concerned and the contribution, talent and skills of our very own educationalists, teachers and lecturers have been acknowledged globally.
September 5, the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher's Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great and who have left evergreen marks in the field of education.
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These are the 10 best teachers in the world
We’ve all had teachers who have inspired us, who have made a difference to our lives. Teachers have the power to make or break lives. A great lesson can inspire a passion for a subject that lasts a lifetime, while lacklustre teaching can kill any desire for learning. Teachers who make a significant difference in their students’ lives – sometimes against all odds - deserve to be celebrated. The Global Teacher Prize does just that, awarding $1 million to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. These are the Top 10 Finalists for the 2017 Global Teacher Prize.
Salima Begum – Pakistan
Salima teaches at the Elementary College for Women in Gilgit, Pakistan. She has helped create awareness amongst parents regarding girls’ education and its benefits. To engage her students, Salima believes that classroom activities should correspond closely to real-life situations. Salima has made a major contribution to teacher training, instructing more than 7,000 teachers across her province, and 8,000 more throughout Pakistan. If she were to win the prize, she says she would donate the money to a fund to support girls’ education in Pakistan.
David Calle – Spain
David is a maths and science teacher based in Madrid. He founded Unicoos to support children’s education beyond the classroom. His website videos have been viewed by more than 30 million students. Unicoos is free to use, so if David were to win the prize he would invest it in expanding the platform, producing more videos in multiple languages, while maintaining free access.
Raymond Chambers – UK
When Computer Science graduate Ray began teaching, he found the lessons prepared for students dull and uninspiring. He started developing new software for learning using Microsoft Kinect. He was encouraged by a leap in both engagement and academic achievement from his computing students, so he decided to share this work and best practice with other teachers. Ray’s YouTube channel has now had more than 250,000 hits. The BBC asked him to contribute its Microbit resources which are issued to teachers nationally in the UK. If he were to win the prize, he would use the funds to support charitable work improving computer science education in the UK and Africa.
Wemerson da Silva Nogueira – Brazil
Science teacher Wemerson began his career in a suburb with a very high crime rate. Many of his students were involved in crime and the school had a drop-out rate of 50%. Wemerson led a social project called “Young Scientists: Designing a New Future”. One of this project’s activities involved studying the periodic table by researching the polluted mud and waters of the nearby Rio Doce. The “Young Scientists” activities enabled the school to rescue 90% of students from the world of drugs and crime. Today Wemerson’s school is considered the best in the city. If he were to win the prize, Wemerson would use the money to create a foundation supporting the training of young teachers.
Marie-Christine Ghanbari Jahromi – Germany
Marie-Christine uses action-oriented learning methods, such as her ‘Sportpatenproject’ mentoring programme, to increase the self-esteem, motivation and empathy of her students. The participatory and collaborative nature of her sports project has helped refugee children in Germany (from countries like Iran) integrate more readily into German society. If she were to win the prize, Marie-Christine would use the funds to develop online services to enable mentoring and partnering between students in developed and developing nations.
Tracy-Ann Hall – Jamaica
Tracy-Ann went through her own school years with undiagnosed dyslexia. She left school to train as an automotive technician. Training other mechanics gave her a lifelong love of teaching. She enrolled at the vocational teachers’ college in Jamaica and after three years graduated top of her class. In her first teaching role she took a group of boys who had been written off educationally. Tracy-Ann transformed their performance and ambitions. One went on to become head boy, others joined the school choir. She also started and oversaw a programme for her class to feed street people, launch a junior automotive club and work on the school magazine. If she were to win the prize, she would buy resources for her school and the auto club she runs, as well as supporting various local families and children’s charities.
Maggie MacDonnell – Canada
Teaching in an environment as harsh as the Canadian Arctic is tough. Maggie has worked as a teacher in a village called Salluit, the second northernmost Inuit community in Quebec. Maggie’s whole approach has been about turning students from “problems” to “solutions”. Initiatives include her students running a community kitchen, attending suicide prevention training and partnering with the day care centre. In addition, Maggie has created a life skills programme specifically for girls to combat the complex gender issues in the community: teenage pregnancies are common, high levels of sexual abuse exist, and gender roles often burden young girls with domestic duties. If Maggie wins the prize she will establish a non-profit to support youth engagement, culture preservation and global citizenship.
Ken Silburn – Australia
Science teacher Ken was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Secondary Science Teaching in 2015. It’s the highest teaching honour of its type in Australia. Many of Ken’s students have received scholarships to study science at university, and one class was placed first in Australia in their category of the International Science Championships. In his lessons Ken uses a variety of multimedia projects together with integration of wider issues such as environmental science and sustainability. As a participant in NASA’s India Spaceward Bound Program, he has also delivered science workshops and training courses to Indian teachers, and has recorded online lessons for India’s National Institute for Open Schooling. If he wins the prize, Ken will use the funds to devise a training program for teachers in developing countries.
Michael Wamaya – Kenya
Dance teacher Michael runs a ballet school in the heart of the notorious Kibera slum in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. Home to 700,000 people, Kibera is an unlikely setting for a ballet school. With the help of Michael’s dedicated teaching, under the tin roofs of community buildings, students have become accomplished dancers, winning scholarships to further their education. Over Christmas some performed The Nutcracker at the Kenya National Theatre. With Michael’s tutoring and mentorship, this alternative arts project has provided a safe space for orphans and vulnerable children from the slums to grow, develop their skills and access opportunities. Michael’s encouragement of pride and self-awareness amongst his young students has also helped turn around school dropout rates and teenage pregnancy rates for those attending his lessons.
Boya Yang – China
When Chinese parents move to cities for new employment opportunities, they often have to leave their children behind, to be eligible for education and other services. It can be a shattering experience for many children. Boya has set up a centre in her school where teenage girls’ can seek advice from psychologists and other professionals. If awarded the prize, she would use the funds to invite local and overseas students and specialists to participate in this programme.
We’ve all had teachers who have inspired us, who have made a difference to our lives. Teachers have the power to make or break lives. A great lesson can inspire a passion for a subject that lasts a lifetime, while lacklustre teaching can kill any desire for learning. Teachers who make a significant difference in their students’ lives – sometimes against all odds - deserve to be celebrated. The Global Teacher Prize does just that, awarding $1 million to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession. These are the Top 10 Finalists for the 2017 Global Teacher Prize.
Salima Begum – Pakistan
Salima teaches at the Elementary College for Women in Gilgit, Pakistan. She has helped create awareness amongst parents regarding girls’ education and its benefits. To engage her students, Salima believes that classroom activities should correspond closely to real-life situations. Salima has made a major contribution to teacher training, instructing more than 7,000 teachers across her province, and 8,000 more throughout Pakistan. If she were to win the prize, she says she would donate the money to a fund to support girls’ education in Pakistan.
David Calle – Spain
David is a maths and science teacher based in Madrid. He founded Unicoos to support children’s education beyond the classroom. His website videos have been viewed by more than 30 million students. Unicoos is free to use, so if David were to win the prize he would invest it in expanding the platform, producing more videos in multiple languages, while maintaining free access.
Raymond Chambers – UK
When Computer Science graduate Ray began teaching, he found the lessons prepared for students dull and uninspiring. He started developing new software for learning using Microsoft Kinect. He was encouraged by a leap in both engagement and academic achievement from his computing students, so he decided to share this work and best practice with other teachers. Ray’s YouTube channel has now had more than 250,000 hits. The BBC asked him to contribute its Microbit resources which are issued to teachers nationally in the UK. If he were to win the prize, he would use the funds to support charitable work improving computer science education in the UK and Africa.
Wemerson da Silva Nogueira – Brazil
Science teacher Wemerson began his career in a suburb with a very high crime rate. Many of his students were involved in crime and the school had a drop-out rate of 50%. Wemerson led a social project called “Young Scientists: Designing a New Future”. One of this project’s activities involved studying the periodic table by researching the polluted mud and waters of the nearby Rio Doce. The “Young Scientists” activities enabled the school to rescue 90% of students from the world of drugs and crime. Today Wemerson’s school is considered the best in the city. If he were to win the prize, Wemerson would use the money to create a foundation supporting the training of young teachers.
Marie-Christine Ghanbari Jahromi – Germany
Marie-Christine uses action-oriented learning methods, such as her ‘Sportpatenproject’ mentoring programme, to increase the self-esteem, motivation and empathy of her students. The participatory and collaborative nature of her sports project has helped refugee children in Germany (from countries like Iran) integrate more readily into German society. If she were to win the prize, Marie-Christine would use the funds to develop online services to enable mentoring and partnering between students in developed and developing nations.
Tracy-Ann Hall – Jamaica
Tracy-Ann went through her own school years with undiagnosed dyslexia. She left school to train as an automotive technician. Training other mechanics gave her a lifelong love of teaching. She enrolled at the vocational teachers’ college in Jamaica and after three years graduated top of her class. In her first teaching role she took a group of boys who had been written off educationally. Tracy-Ann transformed their performance and ambitions. One went on to become head boy, others joined the school choir. She also started and oversaw a programme for her class to feed street people, launch a junior automotive club and work on the school magazine. If she were to win the prize, she would buy resources for her school and the auto club she runs, as well as supporting various local families and children’s charities.
Maggie MacDonnell – Canada
Teaching in an environment as harsh as the Canadian Arctic is tough. Maggie has worked as a teacher in a village called Salluit, the second northernmost Inuit community in Quebec. Maggie’s whole approach has been about turning students from “problems” to “solutions”. Initiatives include her students running a community kitchen, attending suicide prevention training and partnering with the day care centre. In addition, Maggie has created a life skills programme specifically for girls to combat the complex gender issues in the community: teenage pregnancies are common, high levels of sexual abuse exist, and gender roles often burden young girls with domestic duties. If Maggie wins the prize she will establish a non-profit to support youth engagement, culture preservation and global citizenship.
Ken Silburn – Australia
Science teacher Ken was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Secondary Science Teaching in 2015. It’s the highest teaching honour of its type in Australia. Many of Ken’s students have received scholarships to study science at university, and one class was placed first in Australia in their category of the International Science Championships. In his lessons Ken uses a variety of multimedia projects together with integration of wider issues such as environmental science and sustainability. As a participant in NASA’s India Spaceward Bound Program, he has also delivered science workshops and training courses to Indian teachers, and has recorded online lessons for India’s National Institute for Open Schooling. If he wins the prize, Ken will use the funds to devise a training program for teachers in developing countries.
Michael Wamaya – Kenya
Dance teacher Michael runs a ballet school in the heart of the notorious Kibera slum in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. Home to 700,000 people, Kibera is an unlikely setting for a ballet school. With the help of Michael’s dedicated teaching, under the tin roofs of community buildings, students have become accomplished dancers, winning scholarships to further their education. Over Christmas some performed The Nutcracker at the Kenya National Theatre. With Michael’s tutoring and mentorship, this alternative arts project has provided a safe space for orphans and vulnerable children from the slums to grow, develop their skills and access opportunities. Michael’s encouragement of pride and self-awareness amongst his young students has also helped turn around school dropout rates and teenage pregnancy rates for those attending his lessons.
Boya Yang – China
When Chinese parents move to cities for new employment opportunities, they often have to leave their children behind, to be eligible for education and other services. It can be a shattering experience for many children. Boya has set up a centre in her school where teenage girls’ can seek advice from psychologists and other professionals. If awarded the prize, she would use the funds to invite local and overseas students and specialists to participate in this programme.
12 Inspiring Indian Teachers Who Have Proved That Teaching Is Indeed The Most Noble Profession
"Those who can't do, teach."
I cannot remember a popular saying more detrimental to the profession of teaching. I have never been able to fully align myself with the thought, that 'doing' and 'teaching' are not the same things. If anything, I think a good teacher can cultivate more doers, which has a greater impact than any single achiever. Sadly, the profession of teaching at the grass-root is not the most attractive options for some of our brightest minds.
However, there are those who are fighting against the odds every day and lighting their bulb in remote corners of the country with very limited means. Here's a list of inspirational teachers across India who are investing their sweat and blood in the future of the those who can't even afford decent education.
1. Anand Kumar
He started the Super 30 program to coach poor students for IIT-JEE.
His story is that of another bright student who was unable to attend Cambridge University because of lack of funds. Having a
deep interest in Mathematics, Anand started the Super 30 program in 2000 where he helped students prepare for IIT Joint Entrance Examinations. As of 2015, 391 of 450 students have successfully qualified for the premier institute. He became a subject of an hour-long documentary on Discovery channel in 2009. His life and journey will soon be seen on the silver screen.
2. Aditya Kumar
He cycled from Lucknow to Ranchi, to spread awareness about the importance of education amongst the poorest of poor.
Owning only a bicycle, Aditya Kumar took it upon himself to cycle all the way from Lucknow to Ranchi to spread awareness about the need for education amongst the lowest factions of society. The man even teaches languages, mathematics for free to students who cannot afford to go to school. He has been lauded for his initiatives by former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav.
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3. Rajesh Kumar Sharma
He started his own school under a flyover of a metro railway station.
A college dropout, who runs a general store by himself, Rajesh Kumar Sharma teaches nearly 200 children under the metro rail flyover near the Yamuna Bank station in Delhi. It was started by the man in 2007 with just two children, and in spite of not following a fixed syllabus, the initiative has grown into a school.
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4. Abdul Malik
He swims across a river to get to his students on time, at 9 am.
Based out of Mallapuram, Abdul Malik swims through a muddy river with his clothes, shoes and tiffin in his left hand to reach his students on time at 9am. When asked why he does this, he said it otherwise takes 3 hours to cover a 12-km stretch by bus. The swim ensures he can cover the same distance in 15 mins. After his story became popular, someone even offered to donate a fibre-glass boat to the educator. Such goodness all around, surely leaves you tongue-tied.
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5. Babar Ali
Starting a school while in school himself, Babar Ali teaches more than 800 children today.
Coined the 'youngest headmaster in the world' by BBC at the age of 16 for running a school in Murshidabad, W.B, the young man started teaching while he himself was still in school. Starting with a few children, the school has grown to 800 children and a total of 10 teachers which continues to remain outdoor. Babar, 24 today, has been bestowed with many honours for his good work.
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6. Arvind Gupta
This man invented methods to invents toys from trash to make learning a fun experience.
An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur, the man outlined his philosophy in 'small positive action rather than empty rhetoric'. He developed an idea of turning trash into simple toys and experiments to make learning a joyous experience. He wrote a book about his initiative and even delivered a TED talk about it.
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7. Roshni Mukherjee
This woman made videos simplifying concepts in PCM and Biology between 9th and 12th standards.
Not satisfied with quality of teachers and education being imparted in schools, the lady started ExamFear in 2011 while working in the corporate sector at Wipro. Posting videos about major concepts in PCM and Biology for students between 9th and 12th, Roshni has more than 75000 subscribers and 3800 videos on her channel. What a win!
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8. Prof Sandeep Desai
He begs on Mumbai locals to run his schools for the underprivileged in rural Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
This man goes around begging in Mumbai's famous local trains to fund his English-medium schools for the underprivileged in rural Maharashtra and Rajasthan. He's been a part of feature stories,
so he carries laminated versions of the newspaper clippings - a way to vouch for the authenticity of his charity Shloka.
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9. Vimla Kaul
She began teaching the underprivileged, right after retiring with her husband. And continues to do so even at the age of 81.
Having retired from the profession of teaching nearly 20 years ago, Vimla reneged on it almost immediately when she began teaching the underprivileged students after that. Unhappy with the quality of education being imparted at Government schools, she started her own little 'school' in a 4-room apartment which was called Guldasta. Her husband joined her in her efforts till his demise in 2009, Vimla continues the good work for both of them.
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10. Bharti Kumari
Just like Babar Ali, she began teaching at the age of 12 even as she herself was studying in school.
The rightful holder of the title of being one of the 'youngest headmistress' around the world, Bharti Kumari began overseeing the village school in Kusumbhara at the age of 12. Having been abandoned at the time of birth, Bharti teaches English, Hindi and Maths to children under a mango tree apart from attending school herself.
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11. Barun Biswas
Teaching the children in this backward area from West Bengal, he stood up to politically motivated crimes.
In an unknown part of West Bengal called Sutia as political rapes and murders were common - one man stood up to the system. Barun Biswas, who resembles a character from a Bollywood film, knew the only way out of this chaos was education for the poor farmer's children. He educated them and raised his voice to the goons, which got him killed in 2012. However, Biswas's amazing story brought the injustice to light in front of all big publications and channels.
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12. Motiur Rahman Khan
He teaches students for the IPS, IAS and the IRS for a guru dakshina of Rs 11.
In a time when teachers are charging lakhs of rupees to teach in profitable coaching centres, 'Guru Rahman' in Patna coaches students for IAS, IRS and IPS exams for an amount of Rs 11. There are so many needy students who are unable to make a life out of their primary education, as he acts as their guiding light as he helps them chart their way towards a more comfortable lifestyle.
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Teaching is a noble profession and these men and women who tirelessly work towards a better future for their kids are the true embodiment of that philosophy.
India’s 10 Most Unconventional Teachers You Would Love to Learn From
This Teachers’ Day, we are honouring some of the most unique teachers from all over the country. They inspire, amaze, enlighten and motivate. In these pictures, have a look at them doing their brilliant jobs.
“The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ‘truth’.”
– Plato
It’s September again, and bringing back this famous quote by Plato is kind of necessary for an added dose of inspiration. Because it’s that time of the year when we celebrate some of the most important people of our lives. The day on which we remember all our teachers; those wonderful people who shape our lives and help us be all the things we want to be.
So here’s wishing a very happy teachers’ day to every person who has ever been a guiding light in someone’s life.
While Facebook walls and Twitter feeds have been flooding with messages of remembrance and gratefulness since midnight, here is another shout out for some of the most inspiring teachers from all over the country. These are people who have conquered extremely difficult odds, have innovated unique teaching methods and have unfailingly amazed the nation with their selflessness.
Babar Ali – because one can begin teaching whenever one wants to
21-year-old Babar Ali has been teaching since he was 9. At 15, he became the headmaster of his makeshift school which teaches about 300 students today and has 6 full time teachers.
“I believe that if you are passionate about something then you can achieve anything. Age, finances, other hurdles, they just don’t matter and eventually everything works out.”
– Babar Ali
Aditya Kumar – taking education to places where schools can’t reach
Aditya Kumar, better known as ‘Cycle guruji’, rides about 60 to 65 km on a bicycle every day, and provides free education to children living in the slums of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This inspiring man has been doing this since 1995.
“Where ever I got students, I would sit and teach — by the roadside, in parks, near slums. I had a board on the cycle, and students would just read it and stop me. I was one of them, I understood what it meant to be poor and without support.”
Arvind Gupta – when learning is all about having fun
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Arvind Gupta is famous for creating toys from trash. What’s special is that he explains many different concepts of science in the process of making these toys. He also generously uploads videos of his techniques on YouTube, explaining the scientific stuff behind each one of them for students all across the world to learn.
“I work with children. Whatever I see that children can do, whatever I see that brings a gleam into the child’s eye, that’s the work I do.”
– Arvind Gupta.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma – because education does not rFacebook
Rajesh Kumar Sharma runs a school under a Delhi metro bridge, where he teaches students from the nearby slums. He calls it ‘Under the Bridge School’ and about 200 students attend it every day. Started in 2005, the school also hosts some exemplary personalities from different walks of life, who come in on various occasions as volunteer teachers.
“Knowledge increases when it is shared.”
Abdul Mallik – crossing all hurdles to be with his students on time
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A primary school teacher in Malappuram district of Kerala, Abdul Mallik swims to work every day. Why? Because that is the shortest route to reach his school.
“If I go by bus, it takes me three hours to cover the 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) distance. But swimming through the river is easier, faster and I reach school on time.”
– Abdul Mallik.
Aand Kumar – training dreamers, teaching dreams
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Well known for his Super 30 programme, Anand Kumar of Patna has been coaching students for IIT-JEE entrance exams since the last 14 years. By 2014, 308 of his 360 students had made it to the IITs.
“To crack the target, one should have thirst for achieving it, next come positive thoughts and passion.”
– Anand Kumar.
Roshni Mukherjee – unleashing the power of the internet to reach many
Roshni Mukherjee has an online education platform called ExamFear.com where she teaches students with the help of videos which she uploads on YouTube.
“I receive messages from so many people. Recently, a student messaged me that he has been following my videos for three years now, and they have helped him score well in his exams
without having to join tuition classes. He has now got admission in NIT. Such examples keep me motivated.”
– Roshni Mukherjee
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Professor Desai boards local trains in Mumbai every single day asking people to donate money for his charitable organisation Shloka which develops and runs schools in rural Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
“Good Afternoon to everybody, donating for education is the ultimate form of charity.”
– Sandeep Desai is heard saying every day on the trains.
Vimla Kaul – because age is just a number
This 80-year-old teacher has been teaching children of a village called Madanpur Khadar in Delhi, since the past 20 years. Because of the lack of teachers in the village, she brought the students to the nearby area of Sarita Vihar. And since there was no proper building to teach, she used to move from one park to another to conduct classes for them in the city. She finally has a building where she teaches students up till class two now.
“These children are very talented. They just need support and guidance. If they are given the same opportunities and facilities like mainstream kids, they too can do wonders.”
– Vimla Kaul3
Kamlesh Zapadiya – because education is the biggest gift
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Kamlesh Zapadiya travels 20km each day from his village to a nearby cybercafé with the aim of making education a lot more interesting for students. He has developed a website called Edusafar, where he uploads the entire school syllabus from class 1 to 10, in the form of a quiz.
3 Indian Teachers in Top 50 for Global Teacher Prize 2020
Varkey Foundation announces the list of Top 50 Finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020. Three teachers from India are selected as finalists for this million dollar prize.
Indian Teachers among Top 50
These are the three Indian teachers selected among the Top 50 Finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020
In its announcement, Varkey Foundation states, “Our Top 50 come from all corners of the globe. From teaching in remote towns and villages to inner-city schools, they advocate for inclusivity and for child rights, integrate migrants into classrooms, and nurture their students’ abilities and confidence. They are all champions for change and are inspiring their students and communities around them.”
Global Teacher Prize was established by Varkey Foundation in 2014. Since then, every year the prize is awarded to one exceptional teacher from around the world who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of teaching. The winning teacher is presented with US $1 million under this award title.
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 09.08.2020
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