ಐದನೇ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ: ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಒಂದು ಒಳನೋಟ (Episode 5 : An insight Into Rural Education)

Ms. Devaki M. N. of Chamarajanagar took up teaching for the sheer passion of teaching a new generation. Ever since, she has been teaching the lower primary students for 15 years, and has always been in the company of innocent minds. 

She always makes it a point to recap her previous class before introducing new concepts. She thinks there is a healthy urge among students in rural areas to learn something new and achieve something.

Devaki has seen old students of the school coming forward to help with resources such as notebooks and textbooks. Some of them have donated furniture and some others have joined their hands in repairing the building.

She feels various competitions organised by Akshara Foundation have brought out new energy in the students. Parents are now proud and willing to accompany their wards for such events. Siblings are now competing with one another!

In this podcast, Devaki recalls the case of a student’s honesty in returning Rs.500. He was hard of hearing and his speech was affected too. He is now 25 and still is in touch with Ms. Devaki. 

Another student used to exceed the expectations of the teachers! Devaki and her colleagues have helped her in various ways that she has secured admission into Adarsha school.

She is thankful to her colleagues and to the government officials who inspire her to positively impact the lives of rural students.