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January 2025

Editorial

Engaging with conflict

Many of us may have grown up reading some of Mark Twain’s work – at least in abridged versions – and many of us may have taken delight in the stories, particularly in the rebellions of the central characters. Twain’s...

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August 2024

Editorial

Small gestures with big impact

Usha Raman

Teachers are magicians. The kind of classroom environment they create leads to not just curricular learning, but social and emotional development as well. This issue of Teacher Plus gives teachers the tool of design to create some more magic.

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January 2025

Editorial

Engaging with conflict

Usha Raman

Many of us may have grown up reading some of Mark Twain’s work – at least in abridged versions – and many of us may have taken delight in the stories, particularly in the rebellions of the central characters. Twain’s...

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The week before

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The conflict tapestry
Kalpana Sharma
What do schools and orchestras have in common? Both thrive on harmony, collaboration, and understanding. Read Kalpana Sharma’s piece on how schools can teach us to listen and resolve conflicts meaningfully.
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To find treasure, find treasure
Aditi Mathur and Ratnesh Mathur
What if the greatest treasure you seek is already within you? Aditi Mathur and Ratnesh Mathur share a heartwarming poem about finding value in the unexpected.
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Making books for children
Chintan Girish Modi
From village tales to taboo topics, Indian children’s books have come a long way, writes Chintan Girish Modi.
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Why digital citizenship matters
Neerja Singh
Navigating digital etiquette: In a world driven by technology, teaching digital citizenship is as essential as teaching table manners once was. Neerja Singh explores how we can prepare students to thrive responsibly online.
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May-June 2024

In the Issue

cover-story
The conflict tapestry
Kalpana Sharma What do schools and orchestras have in common? Both thrive on harmony, collaboration, and u...
the-hope-series_H
To find treasure, find treasure
Aditi Mathur and Ratnesh Mathur What if the greatest treasure you seek is already within you? Aditi Ma...
book-review-2
Making books for children
Chintan Girish Modi From village tales to taboo topics, Indian children’s books have come a long way...
a-step-ahead
Why digital citizenship matters
Neerja Singh Navigating digital etiquette: In a world driven by technology, teaching digital citizenship...

November 2024

Good financial habits can start in the classroom
Utkarsh Kumar
Financial literacy doesn’t have to be daunting! Utkarsh writes about simple classroom activities to aid the critical distinction between needs and wants. These practices will not only benefit students’ financial lives but also encourage them to contribute positively to society.
Is hope really a thing with feathers?
Lakshmi Karunakaran
From the landslides in Kerala to war-torn regions across the globe, Lakshmi Karunakaran writes about how educators nurture hope in themselves and their students even in the most challenging conditions. In these times of wars and conflicts worldwide, Teacher Plus’ Hope Series will bring to you stories, books, activities, and much more that will encourage you to foster a culture of hope within and around you. This article is the first in the series.
P K Srinivasan: a visionary in the field of mathematics
S Sundaram
P K Srinivasan (PKS) reshaped S Sundaram’s understanding of mathematics, helping him see the subject’s subtle beauty. Sundaram reflects on how implementing PKS’ methods helped him transform math from a most hated subject to a most loved one.

October 2024

Balancing compassion and consequences
Neerja Singh
How can we maintain a loving relationship with the younger generation while enforcing rules? Neerja Singh writes that setting boundaries and combining compassion with clear consequences can help young people grow into responsible, well-adjusted adults.
Fostering positive body image, self-acceptance, and resilience among young adults
Priyanka Soman
Am I too fat or too thin? Is my face too pimply? Am I too dark? What are these spots on my neck? Young adults today are caught in the trap of the ‘ideal good looks’. What has brought this on in our younger generation and how can we move them to thinking positively about themselves the way they are?
Why homework?
Mokhtar Zaman
Is homework necessary? Can we avoid it? How does it help? Find the answers to these questions in this article.

September 2024

Keep calm and stay healthy
Dr. Anamika Sharma and Dr. L.Ravithej Singh
The pressures of classroom management can take a toll on the teacher’s health. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, impostor syndrome and the lack of work-life balance. "Keep calm and stay healthy," can help teachers maintain their wellbeing and create a positive learning environment.
The calmness quotient
Nabanita Deshmukh
Arati Biswas, an NGO worker, embarks on a journey across India to uncover how teachers manage stress and seek peace in their daily lives. She meets inspiring educators like Gangamani, who uses soothing audio stories to calm her class, and Kumar, who learns to “compartmentalize” his personal struggles. As Arati learns from each teacher, she discovers that the path to calmness is unique but vital for effective teaching. Read Nabanita’s piece on lessons to find peace in your own classroom or workplace.
Keep calm and seed the future
Bincy Mary George
According to Bincy Mary George, educators are like gardeners, who nurture the seeds of the future. They must cultivate not just success but a love for learning and resilience in their students.

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A walk in

Nandini Dholepat From “living fossil” plants to towering ferns of the Jurassic era, the Backyard Discovery group visits the botanical garden to learn how history and science blend.

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Letting go of

Neeraja Raghavan According to Neeraja Raghavan, shifting from a top-down model to a teacher-driven approach, fosters teachers’ ownership and reflection in professional development.

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From superheroes to

Mehak Siddiqui From superhero physics to artistic storytelling, Mehak Siddiqui shares a five-day plan to integrate comics to engage students like never before.

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The lonely whiz

Anuradha C Arjun is a 11-year-old genius who dazzles adults with his intellect but struggles to navigate childhood friendships. Can the digital world ever replace the warmth of real connections?...

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