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February 2012, Tool Kit »

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“The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking” – …

January 2012, Tool Kit »

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Everybody enjoys a good laugh and kids are no different. Here’s how you can use humour as a teaching aid.

November 2011, Tool Kit »

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When there is lack of clarity about something, misconceptions naturally get formed. And if misconceptions are not cleared soon, children end up learning concepts wrongly. Here are some tips on how teachers can recognize and dispell misconceptions.

October 2011, Tool Kit »

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This article takes a look at how creative thinking can be made part of a child’s eductation.

August 2011, Tool Kit »

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This article is an attempt at exploring the calendar as an effective teaching-learning tool in the classroom.

July 2011, Tool Kit »

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Every school should have space for children to think, explore, and experiment for it is such spaces that will inculcate in children a scientific temper and a spirit of innovation.

April 2011, Tool Kit »

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“Why is the sky blue?”
“How does a washing machine dry clothes?”
“Why are there dimples on golf balls?”
“How do seasons occur?”

March 2011, Tool Kit »

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Games are fun, challenging and provide entertainment to students. How do they contribute to learning? Children who are involved in learning through games need to be given tasks that are fast, active and exploratory. Read on to find out what the different kinds of games are.

February 2011, Tool Kit »

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Assessments are necessasry because they help us judge a student’s ability to understand. Here is a way to systematize assessment in a meaningful way.

January 2011, Tool Kit »

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A concept map is a colourful,visual form of representing things. When learning a new concept, the two halves of the human brain perform different tasks. Using both sides of the brain effectively increases productivity and memory retention. That is what a concept map does. It helps the student use the brain more effectively to achieve better learning.