KGERC - Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune, India
We aim to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s and teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability. We connect you wi...
Ep#24 Social Entrepreneurship & Giftedness with Abhijit Jejurikar
Join us for a special conversation with Abhijit Jejurikar, a
self-taught musician and social entrepreneur on a mission to empower the youth of Dharavi through his incredible project, Dharavi Reloaded! 🎶
In this episode, we explore Abhijit's journey from the
corporate world to creating a vibrant platform for slum kids to express their creativity through music and dance. With over 350 performances alongside stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Ed Sheeran, and Salman Khan, Abhijit is not just changing lives—he's redefining what it means to give back.
🎤 Discover:
How he discovered his passion for music
The challenges he faced on his unique path
His experience mentoring young talents in India’s largest recycling hub
The incredible impact Dharavi Reloaded has had on the community
Tune in for an inspiring story of creativity, resilience, and social change!
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#DharaviReloaded #AbhijitJejurikar #MusicForChange #SocialEntrepreneurship #EmpowerYouth #SlumToStage #CreativeImpact #InspiringStories #JunkPercussion #CommunityArt #YouthEmpowerment #DharaviRocks #ArtWithPurpose #MusicEducation #ChangeMakers #BeingGifted #Giftedsocialentrepreneur
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Ep#23 Interaction with Gifted Students - Junior College
In this episode we are in conversation with Junior College Students - Avani (Commerce) and Mehicka (Science), 12th-grade students at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College, Pune, India, currently part of the gifted program.
The gifted program at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College has been running for 9 years, evolving into a key initiative under the guidance of Dr. Madhurchi Chittewan & Mrs Shobha Channal.
Highlights of the episode:
Experience and Learning: Sharing their journey in the gifted program, highlighting the impact on their academic and personal lives.
Projects and Assignments: Discussing specific projects that challenged her and provided significant learning experiences.
Mentorship: The importance of having a mentor in the gifted program and the unique relationships both students have built with their mentors.
Socio-Emotional Development: How the program's focus on socio-emotional growth has contributed to their personal development and well-being.
Impact of the Program: Reflection on what they would have missed if they hadn’t joined the gifted program.
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#BeingGiftedPodcast #GiftedProgram #StudentVoices #YouthEmpowerment #SocioEmotionalLearning #MentorshipMatters #GiftedEducation #PersonalGrowth #CuriousMinds #PuneEducation #FutureLeaders #EmotionalIntelligence
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Ep#22 Nurturing Giftedness in Mathematics
In today's episode, we chat with Mr. Vinay Nair, an expert in Mathematics and Gifted Education for over a decade.
As the co-founder of Raising A Mathematician Foundation, Maths Circle (an initiative under RAM), Vichar Vatika, Epsilon India, and others, Vinay leads programs dedicated to identifying and nurturing highly motivated and gifted students in Mathematics.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Approaches to supporting mathematically gifted children
Managing the unique characteristics of mathematically gifted children as parents and caregivers
Ensuring overall development beyond a single subject
Career opportunities for mathematically gifted individuals
Finding mentors for mathematically gifted children
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#GiftedEducation #MathematicallyGifted #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #GiftedKids #EducationMatters #MathematicsEducation #RaisingGiftedChildren #MentorshipMatters
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Ep# 21 Meet the In School Gifted Education Program Teachers - Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Pallavi Iyer
Today we have with us 2 senior teachers, Ms. Mithila Joshi and Ms. Palavi Iyer, who have contributed immensely to the successful running of gifted programs as a part of the core team at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune, India.
Key points discussed:
• Finding Inspiration in Gifted Education
• Designing a Curriculum for Gifted Learners
• Gifted Program's Impact on Regular Class Teaching
• Growth as a Gifted Educator
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This podcast is produced by Partners in UpBringing and hosted by Himani and Kalyani.
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Ep#20 Socio Emotional Learning for Gifted Adolescents with Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande
In this episode we are joined by 2 educators Ms. Shobha Channal and Devika Deshpande who have shared valuable insights and personal experiences into fostering social-emotional learning among gifted adolescents.
Together, we have uncovered practical strategies and approaches that teachers and parents can implement to support the emotional growth and well-being of these exceptional students.
In this episode she speaks about:
- Common socio emotional challenges amongst Gifted Adolescents
- Approach as teachers to these high ability students
- Planning and execution of the Gifted Nurturing Program
- Role of a mentor Vs teacher
- Meeting the social emotional needs of gifted children
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Podcast Hosts - Kalyani Vaidya and Himani Kanitkar - Co-Founders, Partners in UpBringing
We aim to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parent’s and teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability. We connect you with students, parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India.
The podcast is brought to you by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Centre (KGERC) Pune, India. We have developed curriculum and courses for children and teachers to establish integrated systems within schools that identify and support the needs of gifted children. Visit www.kaveri.edu.in/kgec or Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcenter today.
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