This May 2026, we are thrilled to spotlight Vidyalutchmee Burhoo from the Mauritius Institute of Education in Mauritius as our Member of the Month!
Miss. Vidyalutchmee Burhoo is an experienced teacher and inclusive advocate from Mauritius. She works as a SUPPORT TEACHER within the Mauritian Ministry Of Education and Human Resource.
Professional Background
Vidya processes nearly nine years (or almost a decade) of teaching experience within the Mauritian primary school framework.
She has contributed actively to the Adjustment Curriculum Program in which she assists primary-level learners in adapting to the inclusive classroom environments.
Current Education Qualifications
Vidya is presently pursuing a BA(HONS) in Language Studies (English language and French language) through THE OPEN UNIVERSITY at Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Additionally, she holds a primary level – SUPPORT TEACHER IN PRIMARY SCHOOL certificate with the collaboration of Ministry Of Education (MIE).
Community Involvement
Vidya demonstrates an active member of the British Council Teaching English global community and local professional developments in Mauritius. Furthermore, she was recognized by the British Council Teaching Africa as Member Of The Month Spotlight- November 2025 for her contributions in language teaching in primary classrooms as well as differentiated instructions.
Professionally, she implements creative strategies such as vocabulary games, word dominoes and interactive, connected and rewarding for young students.
Moreover, she dedicates my teaching career to empower Mauritian pupils through scaffolded learning and inductive activities.
As part of her engagement in the English Connects Community, she recently led Telegram Discussions and moderates meaningful conversations among teachers across Sub-Saharan Africa. Besides, she participated in the community video call-out which was held last year.
Some of the discussions which she presented are
- Adapting Online Education To Local Classroom Realities. (June 2026)
- Teaching Reality: Classroom Management That Works. (February 2026)
Practical Tip
To address the theme Understanding My Context, a handy tip is:
“My teaching style speaks for my learner’s quality learning.”
Implied Meanings of the above quote
A teacher’s teaching method should involve guided discovery and creative strategies not just explanation. The teaching style must be impactful enough for the learners to engage, to boost confidence and to show deep understanding. Therefore, the teaching growth is the teaching voice and the learning voice.