Capturing creativity: how teachers can use photography to make classes exciting

Iqbal Mohamed
Photography is a powerful tool for engaging students. Iqbal Mohamed writes about various ways to incorporate photography into the classroom to boost engagement, critical thinking, and self-expression. From creating personal photo narratives to capturing field trip experiences, photography can connect classroom learning to the real world and inspire students’ creativity and curiosity.

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Learning right from wrong: why moral reasoning matters

Ishita Bhattacharjee
Ishita Bhattacharjee reflects on the challenges she faced during her school days and advocates for a holistic approach that goes beyond isolated moral lessons. She writes that SEL principles or social-emotional learning can foster self-awareness, empathy, and ethical reasoning, and prepare students for the complexities of real life.

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STEM education in Indian regional languages

Anuradha C
India’s journey towards inclusive STEM education is taking a significant turn with a growing emphasis on regional languages. The NEP 2020, AICTE initiatives, and the various state government efforts are making STEM education accessible in over 22 regional languages. Improved comprehension, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, are just some of the benefits of learning STEM in mother tongues, writes Anuradha C. Read on to find out how this shift is shaping the future of learning in India.

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Bal sansad election: disseminating democratic values in school

Shishu Ranjan
Shishu Ranjan writes about how democratic values were brought to life in a primary school in Uttarakhand. Inspired by the National Curriculum Framework 2005, the teachers worked with the school authorities and student body to organize a student parliament election. In the weeks that followed, students as well as teachers had a uniquely immersive experience. This innovative project not only educated students but also transformed teachers’ perspectives and practices.

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Silent struggles: invisible disabilities in educational spaces

Dr Pooja Birwatkar
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes present unique challenges in the classroom. Because these conditions are not apparent, they are often misunderstood or overlooked. Dr Birwatkar writes about how these conditions affect students’ lives and their educational experience, and highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and support.

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Who will help our teachers thrive?

Srishti Gulati
Our teachers are at the heart of our education system, yet their voices are frequently sidelined in discussions about improvements and policies. With the ASER reports and growing philanthropic investments highlighting slow progress in education quality, Gulati calls for systemic changes.

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The magic and meaning of palindromes

Rajesh Kumar Thakur
A palindrome is a number, word, or sentence that reads the same forwards and backwards. Apart from generating interest and curiosity in readers, palindromes might serve another purpose. Thakur writes that palindromic numbers are seen as symbols of balance and duality, with significance in ancient Chinese, Hindu, and Greek beliefs.

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Adaptive curriculum for the self-directed learner

Sanjhee Gianchandani
The U.S. Department of Education defines personalized learning as instruction tailored to students’ individual learning preferences, needs, and interests. Sanjhee writes that these principles can be broadly applied to adapt language classroom curricula. This means that teaching move from teacher-centric to learner-driven approaches.

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