NEW DELHI: In an engaging and insightful interaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the recipients of this year's National Teachers Awards , who highlighted their innovative approaches to education and dedication to academics.
The event, held on Friday, saw the PM emphasise the importance of shaping young minds for a 'Viksit Bharat' and praised the teachers for their unique contributions aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
During the interaction, teachers from across the country shared their experiences and innovative teaching methods with the PM. Among the notable contributors was Asha Rani, a Sanskrit teacher from Jharkhand, who has been instilling moral values in her students through Sanskrit shlokas (poetry verses). Modi, encouraging her, said: "Online Vedic mathematics classes are available. In the UK, Vedic mathematics is already part of the syllabus in some places. Children who are not interested in maths may find it magical and become eager to learn. So, try to introduce some subjects from our country's heritage through Sanskrit."
Sagar, an art teacher from Kolhapur (Maharashtra) shared his works on incorporating Indian culture , folk dances, and classical dances into education for over 30 years. Avinasha Sharma, an English lecturer from Haryana, talked about her efforts in creating a language lab that incorporates AI tools to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds learn English. Her initiative has turned her classroom into a "global classroom" where students interact with professors and peers from Columbia University and other institutions across the world.
In his closing remarks, Modi emphasised the importance of learning multiple languages and embracing India's linguistic diversity. He suggested that schools teach songs in different Indian languages, which would help students appreciate the cultural richness of the country. He also proposed that educational tours be more purpose-driven, encouraging schools to have students study destinations extensively before visiting them.
The event, held on Friday, saw the PM emphasise the importance of shaping young minds for a 'Viksit Bharat' and praised the teachers for their unique contributions aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
During the interaction, teachers from across the country shared their experiences and innovative teaching methods with the PM. Among the notable contributors was Asha Rani, a Sanskrit teacher from Jharkhand, who has been instilling moral values in her students through Sanskrit shlokas (poetry verses). Modi, encouraging her, said: "Online Vedic mathematics classes are available. In the UK, Vedic mathematics is already part of the syllabus in some places. Children who are not interested in maths may find it magical and become eager to learn. So, try to introduce some subjects from our country's heritage through Sanskrit."
Sagar, an art teacher from Kolhapur (Maharashtra) shared his works on incorporating Indian culture , folk dances, and classical dances into education for over 30 years. Avinasha Sharma, an English lecturer from Haryana, talked about her efforts in creating a language lab that incorporates AI tools to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds learn English. Her initiative has turned her classroom into a "global classroom" where students interact with professors and peers from Columbia University and other institutions across the world.
In his closing remarks, Modi emphasised the importance of learning multiple languages and embracing India's linguistic diversity. He suggested that schools teach songs in different Indian languages, which would help students appreciate the cultural richness of the country. He also proposed that educational tours be more purpose-driven, encouraging schools to have students study destinations extensively before visiting them.
