Anumeha Fatehpuria
Teachers abusing children in school seems to have become an everyday occurrence so much so that society is beginning to look upon teachers with suspicion. But let us not brand the entire teaching community negatively. Let us not punish the entire community for the terrible crimes that a few people commit. Let us remember that most teachers are caring and understanding, people who want the best for our children.
Rejum Potom
Children’s development happens through observation, imitation and the environment in which they grow up. So, how can teachers and parents ensure that children grow up appreciating gender differences and equality? These are some questions raised in this simple article.
Sonia Kapoor
Inclusive education is about helping all learners to learn at their pace and together with others. Teachers need to structure their teaching strategies in response to student needs so that the learner has the advantage. Here are some tips on how to be a more inclusive teacher.
Megha Radhakrishnan
The unprecedented floods that Chennai witnessed in December 2015 affected every person in the country in some way. Here is a teacher’s account from Chennai on how her school and children dealt with the tragedy.
Radhika Mitter
‘Special children’ are often considered difficult and a burden. But treat them with love and care and see how much you can teach each other.
Gita Nambiar
With more and more children being diagnosed with learning difficulties at the primary level, it is time that teachers in mainstream schools equipped themselves with the skills needed to identify the symptoms and provide intervention whenever it is needed.
Rajeshwari Mohan
Having moved from the field of banking into teaching CAT aspirants, this teacher realized how much of herself she enjoys giving her students and at the same time how much she learns from them.
Pradita Nambiar
What is it about exams that causes children and parents alike to panic? This teacher wonders whether exams fulfill the objectives they are meant to at all or whether we are better of without them.
Manik Dhingra
How can reading be transformed from being just a chore to a pleasurable activity? A simple exercise given to students to help them enjoy their reading changes their perception about reading being passive and not interesting enough. Discover how this change came about.
Indu Srinivasan
Children love to be appreciated and recognized for the effort that they put in to work on their assignments. A few simple and encouraging comments can make a world of difference . Feedback given in a positive way like smilies, candies, stars etc. motivate young learners and help them do better in their work.