Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Shri G. Vidyasagar, Correspondent of Vishwa Vidya CBSE School and a civilian officer in the Indian Navy, expressed pride in receiving the EducationNewsNetwork Award at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026. The recognition marked the school’s second Dynamic Schools Award, following its earlier achievement in 2023.
Reflecting on the summit, he highlighted the value of bringing together educators and school leaders from diverse institutions to exchange practical ideas, discuss the National Education Policy (NEP) and learn from different approaches to school management and teaching.
Offering advice to fellow educators, Shri Vidyasagar emphasised the changing role of teachers as mentors and facilitators who encourage independent thought rather than simply delivering information.
“We need to direct the students rather than teaching them. Rather than answering, now we need to focus on questioning.”
His perspective underscores the importance of developing students’ questioning skills and critical thinking, particularly in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. By guiding learners to ask meaningful questions and use AI appropriately, educators can foster greater curiosity, independent learning, and informed decision-making.
Shri G. Vidyasagar advocates critical thinking and student-centred learning to help students become independent and capable learners.
Critical thinking helps students analyse information, evaluate ideas, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
Student-centred learning focuses on students’ needs, interests, and participation, encouraging them to take an active role in their education.
Teachers can use open-ended questions, discussions, problem-solving activities, and project-based learning.
It encourages independence, creativity, collaboration, confidence, and a deeper understanding of concepts.
