Steel – the everyday metal

Sujata C
Steel can be found everywhere. It is an all-weather, all-terrain metal, it is recyclable, hygienic and very dependable. Just think, is there any industry or aspect of modern life that remains untouched by this versatile material?

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Why we need to keep learning

Padmaja Narsipur
This article explains why teachers must actively seek Continuous Professional Development opportunities to maintain their currency and keep their professional skills updated despite hectic work schedules.

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What does it mean to me?

Anna Neena George
A lesson on biodiversity often begins with definitions and teachers too adopt this method of teaching . This kind of theoretical approach devoid of any relationship to real life robs the subject of its importance. Read about how biodiversity makes life on this earth possible.

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What will you be when you grow up?

Making a career choice can seem daunting to students who have just passed their board exams. Here is a ready reckoner in the form of a matrix that can help a student map his strengths and interests. This self- assessment tool can help a student avoid making the wrong choices.

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Of innovations in CPD

Geetha Durairajan
Here is a collection of articles /essays on innovations across the world in the area of Continuous Professional Development with particular reference to English teachers. A variety of projects spanning a wide range of countries is presented in the collection of articles.

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The many paths of learning

Aravinda Pillalamarri
Learning can take on many paths. Some paths may be longer or even faster than the others. However, irrespective of time , the learning happens at a deeper level. Read up this article for an interesting analysis.

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To switch or not to switch?

Monica Kochar
Fun experiments explained in this article can help children understand ‘probability’. Taken from television game shows, these experiments test your skills and intelligence with the probability of winning or losing. Try them out in your class.

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Knowing and growing

Brendan MacCarthaigh
How can teachers really enable children to both know and grow? Just as knowing is a part of education, the growth process is equally important. Children grow by socialising , by being encouraged in creativity, by being given choices and by being given responsibility. Both these processes are equally important and teachers must adopt this in their teaching methods.

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Reflections on spirituality

Ramgopal Konneripalli

The annual “Education Network’ meeting this year was held at a KFI retreat near Hyderabad. The theme for the meeting was ‘Spirituality and Education” . Here is a round up of the proceedings.

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