Mohsin Yusuf Shaikh
Mohsin was studying in Class II in Zilla Parishad Primary School, in Gangapur from in Latur district, when his parents decided to migrate to Hyderabad for livelihood. New academic year started but Mohsin was still not there. School teacher Sangeeta Pawar got worried that he might drop out, and contacted his mother on phone. His mother said that he was enrolled in a local English medium school in Hyderabad, and they have no plan to return.
Sangeeta Pawar is a very sensitive teacher, who knows how to connect with her students. She has a emotional bond with each of his student. When she spoke with Mohsin on phone, she said that they all miss him a lot. ‘Why don’t you come back?’ She asked. Talking with his dear teacher, Mohsin broke out. He didn’t like his new school, he was hardly able to adjust there. He had his friends in Gangapur school, and teachers who encouraged him in every possible way. After talking to his teacher Mohsin strongly felt that he should be re-enrolled in his old school. When parents were unwilling he cried and made them understand where he really want to go. Finally parents had to accept his wish and brought him back to his old school. Now he happily studies in his favourite school.
“Earlier I felt that I can engage children by using innovative learning methods, but now I realise understanding the child is fundamental, and comes first. Then I changed my approach and became more friendly with my small students,” said Sangeeta Pawar who closely relates with all her students.
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