Shukla Bose: Teaching one child at a time

The transcript details the journey of founding Parikrma Humanity Foundation, focusing on education for underprivileged children in Bangalore. It highlights the challenges in the Indian education system, such as high teacher absenteeism and lack of resources. Parikrma's approach emphasizes quality over quantity, aiming to transform one child at a time. Success stories of students overcoming societal myths and achieving excellence in academics and sports are shared. The foundation's community engagement and parental involvement are crucial to its success. The speaker concludes with a vision for the future and personal growth through this journey.

What was the primary motivation for the speaker to start the Parikrma Humanity Foundation?

• To build a profitable organization

• To continue their corporate career

• To address educational needs in slums

• To focus on teacher training

Where was the first Parikrma school established?

• In a government building

• On a rooftop in a slum

• In a city center

• In a rural village

What is the medium of instruction in Parikrma schools?

• Hindi

• Kannada

• English

• Bilingual

What curriculum did Parikrma schools adopt?

• State Board

• CBSE

• ICSE

• IB

What percentage of attendance do Parikrma schools achieve in parent-teacher meetings?

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

What significant change was observed in the parents of Parikrma students?

• They started attending school themselves

• They began signing instead of using thumbprints

• They moved to different cities

• They stopped attending meetings

What is considered more important than infrastructure in Parikrma schools?

• Library facilities

• Sports equipment

• Teacher salaries

• Content and learning environment

What is the primary focus of Parikrma's educational approach?

• Scaling up quickly

• Hiring international teachers

• Building large campuses

• Focusing on individual potential

What transformation did the founder experience through Parikrma?

• Becoming a government official

• Personal transformation through learning from children

• Recognition in the corporate world

• Increased wealth

What is the ultimate goal for Parikrma students?

• To secure high-value jobs and live better lives

• To travel abroad

• To become athletes

• To become teachers