From Corporate to Classroom: One Man’s Mission to Change How Students Learn | Varun Prasad | IIC

From Corporate to Classroom: Rethinking How K–12 Students Learn Are our K–12 classrooms really preparing children for the world they are growing into? Children today are learning in a rapidly changing world, yet many classrooms still face fundamental challenges from rote learning and exam pressure to limited experiential learning, uneven access to quality education, and difficulty developing critical thinking, creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. In this episode of IIC Talks, host Prashant Chiganoor sits down with guest Varun Prasad to explore his journey from the corporate world to education and his mission to address some of the challenges facing K–12 learning. The conversation goes beyond what children learn and asks a more important question: 👉 How can we change the way children learn? 💡 Key themes explored: The biggest challenges facing K–12 education today Moving beyond rote learning and textbook-based education Making classrooms more engaging and experiential Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills Preparing children for a rapidly changing future Connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences Supporting teachers in adopting new approaches Balancing academic performance with holistic development Making learning more personalised and student-centric Bridging the gap between education and future employability An Initiative by DGDF IIC Talks is an initiative by Dikshana Global Development Foundation (DGDF), creating a platform for conversations around education, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and social impact. Through conversations with educators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and changemakers, IIC Talks aims to bring important ideas into the public conversation and contribute to building a more inclusive, innovative, and future-ready India. Watch the full conversation and join the discussion Are we teaching children to pass exams or preparing them to thrive in the real world? #IICTalks #DGDF #K12Education #K12Learning #FutureOfEducation #EducationInIndia #LearningChallenges #ExperientialLearning #HolisticEducation #StudentCentricLearning #CriticalThinking #FutureReadyKids #EducationInnovation #EdTech #SchoolEducation #LearningInnovation #Teachers #Students #EducationTransformation #FutureOfLearning #IndianEducation #educationleadership #DikshanaGlobalDevelopmentFoundation #Podcast #Changemakers Connect with Guest Varun Prasad:   / varun-prasad-30a8aa35   Connect with Host:   / prashant-chiganoor-202211105   👍 Like | Share | Comment | Subscribe to IIC Talks for more inspiring conversations.