Humour in the classroom

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

Dispelling misconceptions

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.

Importance of innovation spaces

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.

How things work

“Why is the sky blue?” “How does a washing machine dry clothes?” “Why are there dimples on golf balls?” “How do seasons occur?” Our quest to “know more” has led to new discoveries over the ages, which in turn have Read More …

Games in the classroom

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.

Effective assessments

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.

Effective learning – concept maps

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.

Seven steps to be an effective teacher

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.