Sessions

Mobile Science Exhibition at the iEARN Conference

      

Deepak Kulkarni

National Education Society

Deepak has been in the teaching profession for 38  years. Headteacher of National English Primary School, Virar and the trustee of National Education Society. The first Indian teacher to be bestowed with the honor roll of Association of Science and Technology, Washington. D.C. U.S.A. in 1994 for the exceptional work in propagating...Read Full Bio

Deepak Kulkarni


Deepak has been in the teaching profession for 38  years. Headteacher of National English Primary School, Virar and the trustee of National Education Society. The first Indian teacher to be bestowed with the honor roll of Association of Science and Technology, Washington. D.C. U.S.A. in 1994 for the exceptional work in propagating science in rural areas. Has been carrying out the mobile science exhibition in remote rural areas which has by now covered 247 rural schools and also developed the concept ‘Laboratory in a carry bag’ to enable students to perform scientific experiments with junk materials. The apparatus are created by recycling everyday materials. Has been a validated global trainer in London and works as a freelance Certified Educational Consultant for the British Council and visits schools in different parts across India to impart training on subjects ranging from ISA, leadership and core skills. Recipient of CASTME International Award, GREAT BRITAIN- 2005.

Presented a paper in Taj Residency Aurangabad, India during the Indo –US Conference in 2005 and received the Global Teacher Accreditation for the paper. Conducted lessons and participated in the UK Teacher and Student exchange programmes.

      
Session Details

Type: Ignite-Style Talk

Location: Room 1305

Date: Tuesday

Time: 3:00-3:50 PM

Session Description

Schools with meager resources in rural areas are unable to cater all round development of the students. But science is the password to better life. Awareness about cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, eradication of blind faith & superstition needs to be brought about through science education. This is achieved through mobile science exhibition which reaches rural schools. Collaboration with rural schools helps students from better economic conditions to realize their surroundings and are sensitized about their role in bringing about an equitable world. It also provides quality education to the students who are unable to receive the same. 

What will educators learn and be able to do at the end of the session?

To apprise the participants:

i) The importance to sensitize the students regarding community services.  

ii) Inclusive and equitable quality education can be achieved through school extension programs.

iii) Awareness about cleanliness sanitation, hygiene, eradication of blind faith & superstition can be promoted among the lower strata of society through school extension programs.

iv) To provide facilities to the students who are unable to receive quality education and help in their all round development.