PUNE: The education department has identified 332 ideal teachers whose expertise will be used to guide training, policy execution and classroom innovation.These educators, who have expertise in teaching foreign languages to students, experiential learning, using AI tools or other innovations, will play a direct role in improving teaching practices by participating in workshops, mentoring peers, and contributing to academic learning at the state, district, and taluka levels.The list has been released by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), which conducted a statewide selection process.Director of SCERT Hemant Vasekar said, “The initiative will recognise excellence and institutionalise it by creating a pool of experienced educators who can support systemic improvement.”The selection process began in April 2025. At the district level, shortlists were prepared after verification at the taluka level.Each district then forwarded a list of its ten best teachers to SCERT. Based on these recommendations, a consolidated list of 332 teachers was announced, including 42 educators selected at the state level.“These teachers will now be integrated into the academic framework of the education system. Instructions have been issued to District Institutes of Education and Training principals to ensure their active involvement in training programmes, seminars, and academic discussions,” Vasekar added.The classroom practices, innovations, and teaching methods of the mentors will be documented through videos and academic records and shared with SCERT for wider dissemination.The department will showcase their work in conferences where they will address fellow educators.
