Meet Pradip, the 'Dancing Teacher' at Gabriel Project Mumbai

Pradip Kadu is not your typical science teacher. The 25-year-old with a Bachelor of Science in Physics,
spends much of his time with his students dancing.

Yes, dancing.

Take a look at the lively video to see Pradip the beloved “Dancing Teacher” in action at the GPM classes in the tribal villages of Mokhada.

Pradip is from a small village called Morchondi and he understands the challenges faced by children living in underserved tribal villages to attain an education. After his university studies he returned to his village determined to give children in his community a chance to learn about science in a fun and engaging way.

 “I love to teach students their subjects,” Pradip says, “I love to teach them through sports, songs, dance and stories…classes in science and math should also promote life skills… I have observed that children remember lessons faster through singing, and after learning by doing, children become happy.”

As far as educators go, Pradip is a treasure. "We encourage the passion of our teachers to teach in innovative ways to best educate the children in our community,” says Education Officer Rohit Jadhav: “Pradip's pedagogic approach is an example of this."

GPM is fortunate to have Pradip on staff. As GPM Founding Director Jacob Sztokman says "It is simply enchanting to see the kids so excited to learn from Pradip. It is not just singing and dancing. It is also fun and excitement to learn that brings children to love coming to class and explore the world around them. This love of learning that will hold the students in good steads for their lives ahead."