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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.

July 2009, Tool Kit »

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Dr. Lalit Kishore
Ever since science has become a part of environmental studies at the elementary school level, its importance is being neglected in the curriculum.

November 2010, Tool Kit »

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The seven step process of teaching concepts gives students ample scope for experiencing and questioning while connecting it to their daily lives thus making them appreciate the concepts better.

October 2010, Tool Kit »

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Who? What? Where? When? Why? Asking questions, inculcating the spirit of enquiry is very important. Find here a few tips on the art of questioning.

April 2009, Tool Kit »

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Radhika Shinde Vakharia
Language, etiquette and good body language are some of the crucial elements of effective communication. Put them all together and you will feel the difference.

October 2008, Tool Kit »

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Devyani Pandit
Brainstorming is now a commonly used technique for generating creative ideas and gearing up the process of innovation in industries and companies.

September 2010, Tool Kit »

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Unwind, relax and enjoy this Teachers’ Day. Forget the textbooks and classes for this one day and bond with each other playing these games.

August 2010, Tool Kit »

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Stories are always fascinating and there are so many things one can teach or learn from them. Take away history, science and life skills lessons from this story.

July 2010, Tool Kit »

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Aditi Mathur and Ratnesh Mathur

Waste not, want not– the saying goes. This time Tool Kit brings you ideas and games using bottle caps. It is amazing how many things you can learn from mere bottle caps!