Walking into the classroom in Dharavi, Mumbai for the first time last November, I stopped mid-step. Shoes off, as per local custom, I felt the cool tiles beneath my feet and immediately sensed this was going to be a very different teaching experience. Barefoot in a classroom wasn’t just a culture shock; it was a literal reminder to leave preconceptions at the door. My outlook adjusted, not just to the unfamiliar feeling under my soles, but to the vibrancy of the teacher trainees around me – wide eyed, curious, ready to learn. The teaching centre in the middle of . . .
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