“The lack of environmentally conscious systems in our societies pushed me and one of my classmates to create ‘iSEAyou’, a service project to promote ecological and economic sustainable development in our local communities.

Over the past year, our team of 28 students has worked to raise environmental awareness. We used social media to challenge students to create useful products out of recyclable materials. We also built an educational tool promoting an eco-friendly farming system for our region, which we hope to showcase soon.

All of our work has been inspired by the Academy’s vision and what we have learned from our teachers. We have been able to develop skills of adaptability and creative and critical thinking, seeking long-term solutions rather than a temporary fix to combat climate change.”

“Through the Academy’s Professional Learning for Educators Series programme, I have had the opportunity to interact with teachers from government schools across Telangana. It has been encouraging to see a lively room with enthusiastic participants discussing and collaborating with each other on various pedagogical skills.

Lesson planning is something many teachers struggle with. However, after each training course, I witness a dramatic improvement in each teacher’s lesson plans during classroom observations in their schools. They have also boosted their confidence levels through improving their English. The teachers have developed a better understanding of classroom management, the roles of teachers and learners, and the best teaching practices for all learners.

Watching the teachers blossom into more confident individuals, both personally and professionally, is the most significant experience for me as an educator. Gaining knowledge of government schools and their students also enables us to identify and address the needs and learning abilities of all students to ensure there is continuity of education.”