Master Trainer

Master Trainer for Azim Premji Foundation, Puducherry

Problem: Government school teachers and their trainers in Puducherry had limited understanding of modern math pedagogy, relying primarily on basic activities rather than comprehensive teaching strategies. The foundation needed to upgrade the entire training ecosystem to improve math instruction quality across government schools.

Solution: I served as Master Trainer, working directly with teacher trainers to expand their pedagogical toolkit beyond simple activities. I introduced diverse math teaching strategies, conducted classroom observations, trained both teachers and trainers, and established review mechanisms. My approach focused on building trainer capacity so they could effectively support teachers in implementing varied, engaging math instruction methods.

Impact: Trainer capacity significantly expanded from activity-based teaching to comprehensive strategy implementation. Teachers gained access to diverse pedagogical approaches through better-equipped trainers, leading to improved math instruction quality across government schools. The multiplier effect ensured sustainable improvement as trained trainers continued developing teachers long after the program, creating lasting change in the government education system.