An
Audience with Mr Tushar Chavan- By Smt. Vaishali Jane Madam
Good
morning Sir. Welcome to our college and congratulations for receiving the award
as an ideal teacher. It’s our privilege to have an audience with you. Should I
start?
1)
How did you feel when you were honoured with ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ideal
Teacher's Award (Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar)’?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Of course, I
felt honoured. It was a moment of joy. If anyone gets appreciation for his or
her work, he or she will get new energy to do more creative and valuable work.
2) Whom do you want to give credit of this
award?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I want to give credit to my family members, my
teachers, my students and all my colleagues from complete Maharashtra. I would
like to give special thanks to my friend Prof. Atul Ingle from Swami Vivekanand
Jr. College, Jalgaon for giving exposure to my work.
3)
When did you start your journey as a teacher?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I completed my M.A.B.Ed. in 2000 and I got a job as a jr.
college teacher in the same year. I remained topper from std. fifth to tenth in
my highschool, M.V.Waghali Tal. Chalisgaon Dis. Jalgaon. I was also topper in
B.A. English in Rashtriya Arts, Science and Commerce Senior College, Chalisgaon
Dist. Jalgaon. I was the topper in PG in Chalisgaon Education Society’s Arts,
Science and Commerce Senior College, Chalisgaon Dist. Jalgaon. I was second in
B.Ed. in B.Ed. College, Lonkahadi, Shahada Dist. Nandurbar. Due to this good
academic record, I got the job in the same Junior College where I was a
student. I was working from 2000 as a Jr. college teacher. At present I am the
head of department in Rashtriya Jr. College, Chalisgaon Dist. Jalgaon. There
are seven full time jr.college English teachers in my college.
4)
Who inspired you?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: There are so many persons who inspired me. They
include- late President Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Cricket player Sachin Tendulkar,
Actor Amitabh Bachchhan, Social worker Baba Amte, etc. When I read about their
work and dedication, I always get inspiration.
5)
Who is your idol?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: My father is my idol. He is no more now but his
teaching and way of living always guide me. We were living in a small village
but my father tried to give all kinds of facilities to us. Though he was
strict, he was very kind hearted person. I never heard any bad word from any
person for him. He maintained good relations with so many persons. It’s his
art. I always desire to follow him.
6)
Did you come across any challenges in your life?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. Every year I had to face the challenge to
maintain my topper position in my class. There was a big challenge that I had
to face when I decided to change my faculty. I was a student of science up to
Std. XII. But to become a lecturer in English, I had changed my faculty
and joined Arts faculty. This decision was not easy. But my father supported me
and I took the right decision.
7)
How did you face the hardships?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I lived in a small village. I studied in Marathi medium
school. So to develop myself, I have to work hard. I like reading books. These
books give me ideas to develop myself and make ready to face all kinds of
hardships. My family supports me in every problem.
8)
How did an Idea of group formation of teachers come into your mind?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I saw groups of primary teachers. They were sharing
various resources to each other. There was no special subject teachers’ group
at that time. So I started first group for English viz. English Teachers Club 1.
Later on I have to create second group viz. English Teachers Club 2. But here
teachers belong from class first to twelfth. So I decided to create separate
group for Junior College English Teachers. There were no special groups for
Junior college English teachers at that time. Due to this I got huge response.
On Jucto organization groups, I appealed all subject teachers to create
separate groups for every subject. You don’t believe but I have created Biology
group also. When sufficient teachers gathered, I made four admins and left the
group. I had already created so many type written resources for my tuition
class. I used to share it in the groups. I made various PPTs for my classroom
teaching. I also shared it in the groups. No one got such effective resources
at that time. So many teachers were eager to join my groups. In four years the
number of groups reached to 15. I am the only one admin of all these groups.
9)
How do you feel after the creation of fifteen groups of Jr.College teachers?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Of course, I am happy. I am able to win the confidence
of so many teachers. Many teachers are member of my groups for a long time and
do not want to leave it. It’s the success of these groups.
11)
When did you learn technology?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I turn to computer from 2000. In my college, I got a
chance to handle computer. There was no one who knew computer in my college at
that time. So I used it. From 2004, I started using it for educational purpose.
I learnt its proper use when I became a trainee R.P. for changed evaluation
pattern for upgraded syllabus of Std. XII in 2013. I used computer technology
as a R.P. at district level effectively in 2013. It was a nice experience. I
got a very good appreciation during that training session.
12)
When did you create your first blog?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I started my first blog on 27-07-2017, viz. ‘English
for Jr. Colllege’. It is for std. XI and XII English.
Blog
link: https://juniorcollegeteacher.blogspot.in
I
have started my second blog on 08 March 2020. It is for std. tenth, viz. ‘English
for tenth class’.
Blog
link: http://englishfortenthclass.blogspot.com
13)
How did you feel when you published your first post?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I just wanted to preserve my resources through one
media. There was no other intention behind it. But after few months I knew that
my resources are beneficial to many teachers who are not in my whats app groups.
Many students were also using it for
their study. So I started sharing more posts in my blog. As the content was
good and effective, it got many visitors. Presently the visitor count is very
near to 19 lakh. I get a large exposure through my blog. It’s amazing. To
develop my blog, I got valuable help from Prof. Prafulla Mahure from Mahatma
Gandhi Jr. College, Gadchandoor, Chandrapur and Prof. Somnath Dhage from
Military Jr. College, Solapur. Prof. Somnath Dhage gave a modern and beautiful
look to my blog. Prof. Prafulla Mahure had given good tips to develop my blog. I
am grateful to both of them.
14)
How did you feel after the publication of Activity Work Book for 11th class?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I have shared a lot of resources by whats app groups
and by my blog. Still few teachers insist that I should create my book. The new
evaluation pattern accepted the activity sheet pattern. So I decided to write
an activity work book. I was confident that to increase the score, our students
needed activity work book. I created innovative activities in my activity work
book for Std. XI. I felt satisfied when I was able to publish it. It was a
moment of joy and satisfaction for me. I never forget that moment.
15)
How did an Idea of work book publication strike your mind?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I saw few activity work books in the market. I
realised they lacked many things. There was a new text book introduced in the
syllabus of Std. XI. So I decided to create more suitable and perfect activity
work book which would be beneficial to teachers and students.
16)
Which difficulties did you face during the publication?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I was new in this field but if you had done good
things in the past you would get its benefit in the future. I helped one my
teacher friend by providing activity sheets for his publication at the crucial
time. So when I decided to publish a book, he readily accepted the printing
task. I didn’t get any problem in the publication of the work book. One of my
friends Mr. N.K.Deshmukh gave good guidance about its marketing and supply. He
gave very valuable tips for it. I am grateful to Mr. N.K.Deshmukh who had a
very good experience of this field. I had taken a license from Balbharati, Pune
and made a copyright of the book.
17)
How many rupees did you invest in the publication of book?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Well, I had invested much amount for it. I had to pay
license fees to Balbharati, Pune. There were other expenses too.
18)
Have you got success in it?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. I earned sufficient money from it. But the book
was not made for earning money. It’s just to fulfil the hobby to provide good
resources to the needy. Through this work I had given business to three courier
companies, post office and packing person.
19)
How is the response to your blogs and activity work book?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Tremendous and incredible. I never expected such a
huge response.
20)
How do you manage the time for performing all the activities?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Where there is will, there is way. We can manage it.
21)
Does your family support you?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. My wife helped me in distribution of books. She recorded
the addresses and reminded me to dispatch the books. She always gave me full
freedom in my writing task. My two children are small. But they know my work so
never disturb me.
22)
Have you decided to publish the Activity book for 12 th std?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. I have almost completed the activity work book.
23)
When will it be published/ released?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I will try to publish it in June.
24)
Which teaching methodology do you use for your students?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I have set new strategies to deal with textual topics.
E.g. I choose a prose topic of 250 to 300 words from the text book. I explain
it. I ask the students to find out new words and their meanings. I ask
questions for comprehension. I give the activity sheet to the students from my
activity work book. Students write answers in the activity work book or in
their note book. Students check the answers from the answer key. For revision I
ask the students to see the PPT or Video or my blog. I set new activity sheets to
give ample practice to the students. If we give maximum practice of activities,
students will easily get good score in the exam.
25)
Tell something to our students regarding study strategy.
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I advise to all the students to attend the classes
regularly. Study at least four to six hours daily at home. Keep away from T.V.
serials and unnecessary use of mobile phones. Use mobile phone as an instrument
of study. Make time table of daily study and follow it. Set your target and try
to achieve it.
27)
Do you think that today technology is essential in teaching-learning process?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. It is a good supportive media. It helps to create
interest in learning process. It saves the time of the teachers as well as
students. In every Junior college there is need of digital classroom for
English.
28)
As a techno savvy person, can you guide our teachers regarding the use of
technology in teaching?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Yes. Teachers should become techno savvy persons. It
is the need of today’s time. e.g. If you have already set activity sheet, you
can show it on the display board using projector. It will save the time and
students get sufficient time to deal with it. Teachers should make PPT, videos
and computerised resources. It will be beneficial to the students. Teachers can
use other teacher’s resources effectively if he or she is a techno savvy
person.
30)
How do you feel when you are invited to deliver the guest lectures?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: It’s honour for me. I like to give guide lectures to
the students. If my lecture helps the students in their learning process, it’s
the best reward for me.
31)
What is your future plan?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: I want to
connect all the teachers by social media. It will be a good platform to all to
share resources, ideas and concepts. We have to create a good learning
fraternity which will help every teacher in every part of Maharashtra. I wish
that every junior college should develop digital classroom for English. For
this we all can provide good digital resources if we connect to each other and work
unitedly.
32)
How will you spend your spare time after your retirement?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: There is much time to think about it. Fifteen years are
still remaining to get retirement. So I am not thinking about it. I believe that
every creative person never gets retirement from his or her work.
33)
Which message would you give to our students and teachers?
Mr.Tushar
Chavan: Be creative and techno savvy. Help each other and
remain positive in your life.
Thank
you very much for spending your precious time with us and giving your valuable
guidance to us.
Interviewer: - Smt. Vaishali Jane madam from Ajabrao Wankhede Jr. College, Kohali Tal. Kalmeshwar Dist. Nagpur.
