Rajiv Ranjan FPM 2017
Synopsis
This book is designed for teachers and aspiring educators, capturing the daily reflections and fundamental debates that define their profession. It explores the faith and resilience required to handle the challenges of teaching, including questioning whether teaching is the right career or if different countries offer better opportunities. The book reflects on India’s rich tradition of knowledge transfer and contrasts it with the undervalued status of contemporary teachers. It addresses the need to uplift the morale of teachers who bear great responsibility yet lack authority in their daily professional lives. The book emphasizes the potential for self-reinvention and finding inspiration from exemplary modern teachers and mentors. It aims to guide passionate educators through the lives of great teachers in the Indian subcontinent, fostering a resilient mindset that views obstacles as opportunities for growth. Ultimately, the book celebrates the dedication of teachers who shape future generations, emphasizing their role as creators of human potential, akin to turning coal into diamonds.
Author Bio
Rajiv Ranjan is a 2017 graduate from the doctoral programme and is a management educator, and has devoted his life to teaching and its community building. He has been associated with coveted institutions such as Liverpool Business School, John Hopkins University, IIT Delhi etc. and multinational firms such as Ernst and Young LLP and Delphi TCI. He has advised central ministries of Education (formerly HRD), Rural Development, AYUSH, Health & Family Welfare and Women & Child Development etc. and state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. He was an important contributor to the sub-committee on Foundational Education for National Education Policy 2020 and has conducted several trainings for educators.
