Rupa Ramachandran The topic of learning difficulties has been in and out of the limelight for some time now. Much talked about, much misunderstood and mysterious to most people. When I was asked to share my experiences about teaching children Read More …
Category: Things to Think About
The pursuit of happiness
Bubla Basu Long before we were attacked by the likes of Pokemon, Schulz cartooned Peanuts for entire families to enjoy. There was an idea of happiness which he illustrated through his Charlie Brown characters. Happiness was being able to reach Read More …
What makes for a manageable class?
Sharmila Govande
In a stress-free classroom, children get to ask questions, explore their curiosity, and realise that learning is for their own growth and development. This way they also learn to love their subject and grasp things fast. The underlying note here is that teachers must treat children with respect and they in turn will love what they are learning.
Making schools socio-emotionally safe
Jamuna Inamdar
Unwittingly many of us bare our prejudices though our manner and speech even if on the outside we appear neutral. While we may be unaware of our actions, to a person on the other side they are stark and clear. A young NGO worker working in the field of education shares her experience.
Game-based learning: more than child’s play!
Jean Baptiste Huyn
Which child doesn’t love to play? Just like you can teach children through stories, games too can be used by a teacher to further a child’s knowledge.
Trails to the past
Aravinda Pillalamarri
How is history experienced in school? Are teachers and students encouraged to criticize and enquire? It is this spirit of enquiry that nurtures an interest in history which has all the answers to Why, How or What? Here is an article that explains why the methods of teaching history needs to be changed.
Plagiarism: How do we curb the menace?
Vandana Aggarwal
Plagiarism is a growing menace among students. With most students having easy access to the internet this is a concern that teachers will have to take immediate note of.
The trouble with tuitions
Yogesh Maheshwari
Private tuitions have always been very popular. But are they really necessary?
Why Social Sciences are important
Simantini Dhuru
The importance of social sciences cannot be underestimated. Social sciences provide a framework to look at content emerging from other subjects, how that content is used in society and for whose benefit. This article talks about how social sciences must be given priority and not relegated to the backround.
What Shakespeare means
Prema Raghunath
The language of Shakespeare is hard to comprehend for 15 year-olds, especially in today’s times and given the chronological and political distance between his works and today’s scholarship. However, he continues to remain relevant because of his ability to reveal the mysteries of human nature which never changes.