Anand Krishnaswamy
Procrastination exists more in the mind than in the body. In order to get more work done without wasting time, the mind has to be tamed first. And how can that be done? This article outlines an experiment that the author actually tried out in class with favorable results.
Diana Monteiro
Is procrastination a lack of effort on a student’s part? This may or may not be true but it is important to get into the ‘why’ of the problem.Exploring and understanding the underlying dynamics that cause a child or student to behave this way is the first and most important step towards overcoming it.
Swarna Krishnan
One of the most feared aspects of primary math is the word problems. Students find them confusing and difficult to wrap their heads around word problems. A lot of this problem comes from the way we teach word problems. This teacher tried a different approach to teaching word problems and was quite successful as well.
Shefali Sompura
A page from another teacher’s Covid diary. The author shares her experience of teaching online.
Sai prashanthi Neelda
Stories make for a wonderful teaching aid not just for the language teachers but for the science teachers too. Here are a couple of examples of how and why science teachers should start using stories to teach.
Usha Raman
Education is supposed to help us evolve into thinking, inquisitive beings. Often though, in trying to reach this end, we falter and lose our way. It is in such times that alternative/revolutionary ideas are born. But even as we acknowledge the contributions of a Maria Montessori or a John Holt in education, we mustn’t forget the everyday battles that teachers wage in their classrooms around language, textbooks, assessments, etc. It is both the big and small contributions that ultimately lead to reforming a broken system.
Sheela Ramakrishnan
A close look at the history of education will tell us that amidst all the different thinkers, systems, ideas and practices that evolved over the decades, the one thing that remained constant is change. From a gurukul system of education to mass learning during the Industrial Revolution, to inclusive education in a cognizant society, to multiple intellingences in a society that celebrated differences and now self directed learning in a society sensitive to individual needs, education is constantly adapting to serve the needs of a dynamic society.
Lakshmi Karunakaran
Mass or mainstream education is the most widespread and popular means of transacting teaching and learning. However, this idea of ‘one size fits all’ has been challenged over the centuries by several thinkers, some of whose ideas led to the birth of alternative systems of education. Here is a brief history.
Siddhi Gupta
Art is all around us and yet not inside us. Why? If schools can teach us to count, read and write, why do they leave us feeling that art is not everyone’s cup of tea? Art is not just a beautiful means to express oneself, it can also become the means of instruction. It is time for the math, science and social teachers to think about using art to teach their subjects.
Simran Luthra
John Holt, a thinker who lived and propagated his ideas in the 1960s and 70s, is as relevant today as he was back then. Although Holt was a strong critic of the mainstream schooling system and was someone who promoted homeschooling, teachers of all kinds will do well to engage with him because of his deep knowledge of children. Reading Holt will help us reorient ourselves to the child and work to bring about reforms in the existing system.
Empowering educators with innovative resources and community support. Stay connected with us for the latest in educational content. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Copyright © 2024 Teacher Plus- All rights reserved
Designed & Developed by GA Digital Solutions
