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FOLKLORE METHOD MAKES SOCIAL STUDIES INTERESTING

December 08, 2024

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The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Zilla Parishad school teacher Sankara Rao's creative approach is more enjoyable and impactful, earning him accolades, besides ensuring academic success of students

- SREENU BABU PATIVADA @Vizianagaram

FOLKLORE METHOD MAKES SOCIAL STUDIES INTERESTING

ONTHALAKOTI Sankara Rao, a school assistant (Social Studies) at Zilla Parishad High School in Gurlatammaraju Peta of Mentada mandal in Vizianagaram district, has revolutionized the way Social Studies is taught by incorporating folklore and music into his lessons to make them interesting.

With over 24 years of teaching experience, Sankara Rao has successfully transformed traditional classroom learning into an engaging and entertaining experience using music and folklore instruments such as harmonium, keyboard, guitar, kanjira, kolatam, and tappeta gullu.

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