Six teachers from Delhi government schools have been awarded the Fulbright Teaching Fellowship to travel to the United States and attend special programmes at various universities. They are the only Indian teachers selected for the programme, the government said on Monday.
The teachers selected are Murari Jha, the recipient of the Education Minister’s Special Award, 2017; Manu Gulati, mentor teacher for English; Anju Pathak, mentor teacher for mathematics; Deepti Chawla, mentor teacher for English; Stuti Gaur, special educator; and Manisha Pavi, secondary school teacher for mathematics.
‘Proud moment’
Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia said, “This is a proud moment for Delhi, since this is the first time that all teachers chosen from India are from Delhi government schools. I have always believed that Delhi’s teachers are very talented. It is heartening to see them receive international recognition for their service to Delhi’s children.”
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) provides outstanding secondary school teachers of English, social studies, mathematics, science and special education unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance teaching skills and increase knowledge about the U.S. The Delhi teachers will join other teachers and travel across the U.S. They will receive intensive training in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, teaching strategies for their home environment, teacher leadership and use of instructional technologies.
