Learning time: a simple reform schools can implement People come into teaching for many reasons. For most, it is a job that pays the bills. For some, it offers stability. For a few, it is a calling. Yet teaching is different from most other professions in one important way: at its heart, it is meant…
Innovative teaching methods for Gen Z
Yashvi Parwani Vaswani, English Language Teacher, Lancers Convent School, New Delhi, talks about innovative teaching methods for Gen Z children, who are today’s students surrounded by technology from a very young age. As a result, Gen Z prefers fast, clear, and interactive ways of learning. Teachers must therefore adapt their methods to suit this evolving…
How we learn to handle changes
Veena Keni, Education Administrator, Mumbai, Maharashtra, describes how the adaptability quotient, or AQ, measures a person’s ability to adjust to change quickly and effectively. In an ever-changing world, being adaptable is crucial for achieving success and maintaining well-being. Understanding your AQ provides insight into how you manage uncertainty and challenges. Developing adaptability can improve decision-making,…
Why today’s curricula carry an excess burden
Sireesha Prasad, Founder of MITRAM EduServ, Hyderabad, Telangana, observes that in recent years, school curricula have become noticeably heavier and more demanding. Students are expected to absorb vast amounts of information within limited timeframes. This trend has sparked debates about the purpose and value of such extensive content. Examining the causes of overloaded curricula provides…
Creative ways for student assessment
Rezuan Chowdhury, Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator, Smart Innovations School, Dhaka, Bangladesh, explains how assessment is more than measuring performance; it is a tool to support learning. It provides students with feedback that helps them reflect and improve. Teachers also gain valuable insights that guide their teaching strategies. When approached positively, assessment strengthens learning…
Storytelling that strengthens learning and relationships
Nirban Roy, English Teacher, PP Memorial Academy, Howrah, West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, and a fiction writer, describes how children respond deeply to stories because they feel real and relatable. When teachers use storytelling, lessons become clearer and more enjoyable. This method helps students stay focused and interested. It also creates a meaningful bond between…
What it means to be a passionate teacher
Aruna K. Srikanth, Resource Person, Next Education, Hyderabad, Telangana, describes a passionate teacher as someone who nurtures curiosity and celebrates each child’s progress, no matter how small. Their classrooms are supportive spaces where students feel confident to try, fail, and grow. Through their dedication, they help children develop both academically and personally. The teaching profession…
How teachers can use AI and discussion platforms thoughtfully
Technology in education often arrives with exaggerated promises. New tools are expected to transform classrooms overnight, reduce teacher workload magically, or replace deep thinking with automation. Most experienced teachers rightly view such claims with scepticism. Yet, when used thoughtfully, certain digital tools can genuinely support what good teachers already value: clarity of thought, meaningful discussion,…
A child’s manners are the headmaster’s legacy
A child spends nearly fifteen years in school — from the age of four until seventeen or eighteen. These are the years when the accumulated knowledge of past generations is passed down through lessons in mathematics, science, and literature. But these years are also meant for something deeper: learning how to live among others, how…
The power of interdisciplinary classrooms
Jeetesh Gulani, STEM Learning expert specializing in curriculum, explains how Interdisciplinary learning breaks down the walls between subjects, offering students a broader and more connected view of knowledge. It encourages them to think critically and explore how different concepts relate. This makes lessons more engaging and fosters long-term understanding. I, with a deep passion for…