NEW DELHI: A female Indian physics teacher in the UK has been recognised for her experiential method of teaching physics, and has been placed among the top 50 contenders from around the world for a global prize of $1 million.
Kavita Sanghvi, principal of MET Rishikul Vidyalaya in Mumbai, has been recognised by the Global Teacher Prize 2017. Expressing her excitement, she said, "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. 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."
Set up by Indian-origin entrepreneur Sunny Varkey, the Global Teacher Prize recognises 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. Ten candidates will be chosen from the top 50 by February, who will then be invited to Dubai for the award ceremony at the annual Global Education and Skills Forum to be held on March 19.
"We were overwhelmed by the huge support the Global Teacher Prize received this year. We intend to keep this momentum going as our journey continues to return teachers to their rightful position as one of the most respected professions in society," said Varkey, founder of the UK-based Varkey Foundation.
