On Teachers’ Day, Oxford University Press employees become teachers at charity schools!
- In Chennai, OUP employees took over teaching duties at Chudar Education’s Mylapore and ICF learning center;
- Children enjoy interactive sessions on Origami, Puppet show, Drama and importance of Hygiene!
Chennai,Thursday, September05, 2019: On the occasion of
Teachers’ Day, employees from Oxford University Press India (OUPI)found a
unique way to thank the teaching community for their contribution to the
society. OUP employees in Chennai decided to become teachers’ at charity run
schools for a day.
In Chennai, OUP
employees were present at Chudar Education’s Mylapore and ICF centers. In
addition to interactive classes on regular subjects, employees conducted
engaging sessions on Drama, Origami, Puppet show and Personal Hygiene.
Speaking about the
initiative, Sivaramakrishnan
Venkateswaran, Managing Director, Oxford University Press India said: “We are extremely proud of the Indian
teaching community for their strong contribution to learning and education. We
owe it to them for playing a pivotal in making India a Knowledge Powerhouse for
the world, and I am delighted that OUP employees decided on this unique way to
pay them the respect that they truly deserve.”
OUP India’s CSR
commitments are driven by its organizational mission: to support the University
of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by
publishing worldwide. At OUP, we attempt to make a difference to people’s lives
by promoting literacy, learning, and great teaching.
Speaking at the event, Ravishankar Arunachalam, Founder, Chudar Education
said:"Oxford University Press
employees conducted fun and interactive sessions for underprivileged children
at Chudar centers. We believe that learning is better when children learn
joyfully as opposed to rote memorization. Chudar's vision is to see children
acquire the skills and confidence to face the future, and such initiatives go a
long way towards achieving this vision"
OUP recently forged a
formal partnership with Chudar Education and
have committed to fullysupport the learning needs of children studying at its
Mylapore and ICF learning centers in Chennai. OUP’s support will include books,
stationary, learning infrastructure and teacher training. 💥💥
