Sometimes, the most profound shifts in education come not from complex new methodologies, but from a return to the fundamentals of human connection.
Recently, I had the distinct privilege of stepping out of my usual routine to volunteer as a coach with the Good Schools Alliance. I facilitated a training session for an incredibly dedicated group of Asha teachers. This experience left me deeply grounded and reminded me of the true essence of our work in education.
Our session centred around a deceptively simple yet transformative framework: The 3Rs—Reading, Reflection, and Relationships.
In the daily rhythm of leading and supporting schools, exploring these three pillars with fellow educators reaffirmed how they interact to fundamentally alter a learning environment:
- Reading opens the mind to entirely new perspectives and expands our worldview.
- Reflection provides the crucial pause, allowing both students and educators to process and deepen their understanding.
- Relationships form the absolute emotional foundation of any thriving classroom.
When educators intentionally weave these 3Rs into their daily practice, they act as a catalyst. They are the vital ingredients that transform an ordinary learning space into a truly “good school.”
Coaching these teachers was about much more than simply sharing a pedagogical framework. It was an exercise in active listening and holding space—allowing these educators the time to reflect on their own practices and recognise the immense, lasting impact they have on their students’ lives.
I am immensely grateful to the Good Schools Alliance and Sandeep Dutt for championing this vision. When we invest in our teachers and prioritise the human elements of learning, we uplift the entire school community.
I am also deeply humbled to have interacted and worked so closely with Brinda Ghosh and Jugjiv Singh. Finally, a special thank you to Kunal Rajpurohit, whose support and initiative in helping me contribute to this meaningful cause are genuinely appreciated!
- Shalini Kapoor, Vice Principal, Gyan Anant Vidyalaya
It was a humbling experience to lead a small training session on behalf of the Good Schools Alliance for a group of volunteer teachers from ASHA, which has been working to educate not-so-privileged children across NCR and other regions. Humbling because these volunteers are giving of their time and sharing what little education they have. They are eager to learn and yearn for training.
Giving back what I have gained in all these years of teaching to those who are keen to learn was rewarding and enriching! Today, as on other such occasions, I thank the Almighty for the opportunities of sharing the joys of learning!!
- Brinda Ghosh, Coach Good Schools Alliance
- Brinda Ghosh, Coach Good Schools Alliance
