Neha Pradhan Arora
Teachers have a lot of responsibilities and the primary task is not one of completing the syllabus, not ensuring that all children pass, but to make sure that at the end of schooling, children turn out to be responsible citizens. Children need to become active citizens and this can happen only when the students imbibe all the correct values.
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Learning Math through Language
Monica Kochar
This article outlines a few ways in which English can be used to learn Math. Students who have a good vocabulary find ways to express their understanding of the subject without the use of symbols.
Unlearning, re-learning and sharing
Lalitha Krishnamurthy
A teacher’s first-hand account of her intervention in Nepal, and the process of unlearning and learning that happened while teaching core subjects like math and science.
When hands-on activities are not possible: Atoms
Neeraja Raghavan
How does one teach the concept of atoms? For a topic like this where hands-on activities are not possible, it is crucial that the teacher catches the attention of the students. This article highlights how the atomic model can be explained to students.
The myth of Gandhiji’s three monkeys
Aditi Mathur and Ratnesh Mathur
Should teachers or parents build a shield around a child or inside a child, is the question that is discussed here. Instead of teaching children what is right or wrong, it is better to teach them how to decide what is right and wrong, instead of thrusting our beliefs on them, it is better they build their own thoughts and perspectives.
To listen is to learn
Smita Sharma
Along with reading and writing, teachers must also try to hone the listening skills of their students. Check out some of these suggestions to improve your listening skills.
What do we want: Prisoners or Preceptors?
R S Prasad
The practice of asking teachers to surrender their certificates that is followed by some schools is an issue that needs to be debated seriously. This sends out wrong signals to teachers and does not create an empathetic and nurturing space for them. Principals and managements of schools must explore more positive ways of engaging with the teacher.
Carbon and its compounds
Yasmin Jayathirtha
This article explains what can be done in the laboratory to illustrate the carbon cycle.
Ensuring continuing competence
Ravinarayan Chakrakodi
A look at why it is important for teachers to share good practices, ask questions, understand the problems that other teachers face and develop new insights into their own teaching.
Information rich, stunning images
Geetha Iyer
‘Protected Animals of India’ by Sanjay Sondhi is a beginner’s guide to learning about protected animals, conservation efforts and about organisations involved in such efforts.