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Narayana Swamy

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Narayana Swamy

volunteer teacher

retired officer of a public sector bank

Favorite Non-Academic books

Presence Process by Michael Brown .This has brought a sea change in me especially how we approach experiences.I felt liberated as though

Family Background

I am 63 .I have one son .My wife is a teacher.My son is married.I live in a sururb in chennai .

Future of Indian Education System

Online education on line mentoring will play a greater role

About Me

I hold a Masters degree in Economics from university of Madras.I secured university second in 1972.I am a retired person.Teaching poor children as a volunteer was my burning desire.i have been teaching visually impaired persons and rural poor children ,as volunteer for 7 years.i also teach online as volunteer .

Outlook about increase students’ participation

Parents from rural areas as well as students from poor background have realized that education is a key to economic independence

My inspiring personality

Swamy Vivekanda and mother Theresa are my role models.Swamy vivekananda has told about service to man is service to God and Mother Theresa has inspired me with her slefless love and that service is love in action

My priorities

service to children and youngsters from poor background is my first priority.

Outlook about way to raise quality education

selfless dedicated teachers who do not see education as a profession but as a service are the need of the hour .Experts should visit rural areas in the interior parts of india.

Most Challenges facing by students

Rural students face a great challenge in mastering English which makes thm shy and withdrawn

My Advice

Retired persons having expertise can come forward to teach rural students as volunteer supplementing school teachers.working professionals can spare few hours a week in this regard.We all stand to gain when all our rural people become well educated

Way to motivate Students

I motivate them by citing live examples of people who rose to big position by hard work and meticulous planning and execution.

Strongest Subject

spoken English for the masses and rural poor

Most Rewarding Moment

i teach visually impaired and rural poor students.Many students told me + is English so easy and grammar so easy " The confidence and joy of these students are my greatest rewards.

Important Lesson

the easiest way of finding happiness and fulfillment is only through selfless service to those who are disadvantaged and underprivileged.