Ordinary people, extraordinary teachers : the heroes of real India

S., Giridhar (2019) Ordinary people, extraordinary teachers : the heroes of real India. Westland Publications Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. ISBN 9789388754859

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Abstract

‘Two classrooms in this school double up as a night hostel for students whose parents migrate seasonally so that they do not miss school.’ For a large majority of Indian children, their only chance of an education is the government school. For nearly two decades, S. Giridhar has been crisscrossing the country in the course of his work with the Azim Premji Foundation, travelling to remote corners and observing the public education system. In these years, he has met hundreds of government school teachers—profoundly committed to improving the lives of the children in their care. These are teachers who defy all constraints because of a burning belief that every child can learn. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Teachers has emerged from Giridhar’s in-depth study of these inspirational teachers and the ecosystem they function in. Innovative and creative, dogged and resourceful, firm and kind—the government school teacher wears many a hat. This book is a tribute to their commitment and resilience.

Item Type: Book
Authors: S., Giridhar
Document Language:
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English
Uncontrolled Keywords: Education, Elementary Education, School Education, Government school, Public education system, Government school teachers, India
Subjects: Social sciences > Education
Divisions: Azim Premji University > School of Education
Full Text Status: Public
URI: http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/2125
Publisher URL: https://www.amazon.in/Ordinary-People-Extraordinar...

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