Take students on tours to explore India’s diversity, PM tells teachers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi — at his residence on Friday — interacted with teachers who were conferred the National Teacher’s Awards.
The awardees shared their teaching experience with the Prime Minister. They also spoke about varied techniques used by them to make learning more interesting.
According to a statement by the PMO, the awardees also shared examples of social work being done by them along with their regular teaching work. Modi commended their dedication to the craft of teaching.
The PM also discussed the impact of the National Education Policy and spoke about the significance of attaining education in one’s mother tongue. He suggested that the teachers could teach local folklore to students in different languages so that the students could learn multiple languages and also get exposure to the vibrant culture of India.
He advised teachers to take their students on educational tours to explore India’s diversity, which would aid their learning and also help them know about their country in a holistic manner. He added this would boost tourism and give a fillip to the local economy.
