Indian running for $1 mn Global Teacher Prize
Thursday, 15/12/2016
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London: A woman Indian physics teacher in the UK, recognised for her experiential method of teaching physics, is among the top 50 contenders from around the world for a global prize of USD one million.
Kavita Sanghvi has been recognised for her experiential method of teaching physics as principal of MET Rishikul Vidyalaya in Mumbai by The Global Teacher Prize 2017.
She helped her students grasp the application of textbook concepts in real life situations.
“For the past few days on receiving the mail and finding my name in the top 50, I have been walking in the clouds, smiling and feeling an immense sense of gratitude towards all for shaping me professionally to develop my strengths and potentials,” Sanghvi said.
“This recognition makes me feel truly special and inspires me to enhance my abilities and capabilities further. The Prize will be a constant reminder to me that I am responsible and accountable to the community towards academic, environment and social development of my students and teachers,” she added.
The Global Teacher Prize, now in its third year, was set up by Indian-origin entrepreneur Sunny Varkey to recognise one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine a spotlight on the important role teachers play in society. This year’s top 50 was whittled down from over 20,000 nominations and applications from across 179 countries.
Ten candidates will be chosen from the top 50 by February 2017 and the winner will then be picked from the final 10 by a Global Teacher Prize Academy.
All 10 finalists will be invited to Dubai for the award ceremony at the annual Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF), to be held on March 19 next year, where the winner will be anounced live.
