Category: Voices in Education

A story from the classroom When I joined Greenvalley International School, Trivandrum, Kerala as an educator in 2018 — long before the National Education Policy or modern pedagogies like Project-Based Learning (PBL) became part of mainstream discussions — I witnessed an exciting shift in how learning could happen. A group of progressive educators were challenging…

Nandini Ghosh, an emerging poet and writer based in West Bengal, India, explains how an inspiring journey in her life began with struggle but continued with hope and perseverance to become an international educator, author, poet, and contributor to multilingual AI and language technology projects. It shows how education can create extraordinary change. Rising beyond…

Dr Madhuri Gour, IGCSE & ICSE Hindi Teacher, IAYP Award coordinator, Cambridge Assessment specialist for Hindi as a Second language, Teacher Trainer, JBCN Borivali, points out that true grammar learning can happen when learners can participate, imagine, and create freely. A joyful language classroom turns grammar into a tool for better expression rather than memorisation….

Seema Darji, teacher at JBCN International School in Mumbai, describes how happy learners are more curious, engaged and willing to explore new ideas on their own in classrooms. Making learning joyful helps in creating spaces where learning feels exciting rather than stressful. Engaging students in the classroom is one of the most important responsibilities of…

Ekta Abrol, educator, City Montessori School, Kanpur Road Campus, Lucknow, points out that good teaching doesn’t just happen by accident — it begins with thoughtful, well‑structured planning.  Have you ever been in a situation where you would have taught a lesson that you planned beautifully, but halfway through realised students were not where you expected…

Prashant Gupta, a mathematics educator at The Cambria International School in Kalyan, Maharashtra, talks about his experience using AI in the classroom. It has become almost an essential fact that educators should start teaching AI in their classrooms. The question is how to use AI in teaching. Well, now let us understand what AI is….

Dolly Ratnani, an educator, IELTS, PTE, ToEFL trainer,  based out of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, talks about the quiet lessons that shape students beyond academics. When we speak about curriculum, teachers usually think about lesson plans, academic planning, classroom activities, and the subjects we teach every day. However, there is something beyond the visible curriculum that teachers…

Sinchan Mishra, Founder of Curiobit in Odisha, works to turn screen time into discovery time for the younger generation. My professional journey began as the research and development lead at a Hyderabad‑based company called CognitiveBotics. This organisation focused mainly on building e‑learning platforms for autistic and neurodivergent children. That role marked my first step into…

Akhila K R, Senior Coordinator & Secondary Maths Faculty, International Delhi Public School, Kanayannur, Kerala, points out that many of us think mathematics is only about numbers and formulas. But, in reality, it enables us to understand and manage many real situations in everyday life. It also inculcates the ability in us to think logically…

Sumita Gupta, IB PYP Educator and IBEN Programme Leader in Mumbai, Maharashtra, explains how play is central to early childhood learning. When intentional and well-designed, play is a strong path for children’s growth and development. Through meaningful play, children build confidence, resilience, and critical thinking. Play bridges classroom learning with the real world. In my…