Professor Vimala Ramachandran

Professor Vimala Ramachandran has worked in education for more than three decades focusing on elementary education, girls’ education and women’s empowerment. She is the Managing Director of Education Research Unit, and has been National Program Manager for Mahila Samakhya, a women’s empowerment program of the Government of India, and National Fellow at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.

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Retracing the story of schoolteachers and their changing status

Jul 13,2022

Teacher is delighted to welcome Professor Vimala Ramachandran as a regular contributor. She has worked on women’s empowerment and education, education research and policy for more than three decades, and in this article takes a look at the changing status of schoolteachers in India.

teacher education, professional learning, expertise, recruitment, long reads

Stereotypes and prejudices: How teachers can help children question and reflect

Feb 01,2022

The global call to inclusive education cannot be fulfilled unless we eliminate pre-conceived societal notions, stereotypes, and prejudices. Transforming teacher education programs in India will empower teachers to inculcate the values of equality, equity, and inclusion among the current generation of learners, suggests Professor Vimala Ramachandran.

equal education, professional learning, student welfare, school culture, long reads

Schooling after COVID-19: Challenges in India

Feb 01,2022

With schools set to reopen after the COVID-19 nation-wide school closures, education authorities need to support teachers in these crucial times. To tackle new challenges, teachers’ roles and responsibilities will expand and play a prominent role in the recovery, explains Vimala Ramachandran.

teacher welfare, student welfare, online teachers, attendance, equal education, long reads

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