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From AI to Earth: are we encumbering students with narratives?

Sanjhee Gianchandani
In a world where students are often dubbed “climate warriors,” Sanjhee Gianchandani asks: Are we truly giving them the space to explore their own thoughts? She writes about the overwhelming amount of information on climate change that children face and how schools often treat them like superheroes fighting against it. But what if children don’t want that role? Read on to learn how we can better support students in understanding critical issues like climate change, AI, and mental health without overwhelming them.

Reflective practice: a cornerstone for professional growth

Dawa Lahmu Yolmo
A group of teachers transformed the pandemic’s challenges into a groundbreaking approach to education, captured in A Learning Community of Reflective Teachers, edited by Dr. Neeraja Raghavan. According to Dawa Yolmo, this book is a must-read for teachers, as it will inspire them to embrace change, think critically, and grow professionally.

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.

Making economics fun – and important

Mala Kumar
“I hated economics!” says Nobel Prize winner Esther Duflo, but her new book series Poor Economics for Kids is set to change that perception for children. Mala Kumar retraces Esther’s journey and writes that these picture books will make economics engaging and accessible for kids, parents, and educators alike.

Nature: a living laboratory

Avanish Singh
After moving to Mumbai, Avanish Singh was struck by the city’s lush green environment. He noticed that many iconic trees in the city weren’t native to India but introduced by the British, and organized nature walks, where he explored the connection between trees, insects, birds, and climate change. These walks, he writes, turn nature into a living classroom.

The Lifelong Learner: Finding Hope

Ramya Sriram
The Lifelong Learner is a monthly comic strip that illustrates how continuous learning is embedded in the human experience. The strip emphasizes that learning is not confined to just school: we learn from nature, relationships, conversations, listening, making mistakes, trying new things, and reflection. And of course, learning isn’t a one-way street, it’s a dynamic exchange between teacher and student, adult and child.

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.

“Concepts are caught, skills are taught”

Vaishali Lakhlani
The wisdom of P K Srinivasan shaped Vaishali Lakhani’s journey in creating a dynamic math club for students. Through hands-on activities like origami angle bisection and magic squares, students explored mathematical concepts beyond textbooks.

Hands-on math

Suma Vivekanandan
A simple hands-on activity helped Suma Vivekanandan teach Class 4 students all about circles, from radius to diameter and everything in between.

Grow with math – a child-friendly programme

Sudha Ganesh Chella
Teaching math to children with dyslexia can be a challenge, but Sudha Ganesh writes how P K Srinivasan’s strategies made it enjoyable and meaningful at Diksa Learning Centre.

From AI to Earth: are we encumbering students with narratives?

Reflective practice: a cornerstone for professional growth

Is hope really a thing with feathers?

Making economics fun – and important

Nature: a living laboratory

The Lifelong Learner: Finding Hope

P K Srinivasan: a visionary in the field of mathematics

“Concepts are caught, skills are taught”

Hands-on math

Grow with math – a child-friendly programme

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