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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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Communicating peace

Anubha Rawat
Communication includes spoken language, written words, non-verbal cues, and technology, categorized as constructive or destructive, and nonviolent or violent. Conceptualized by Marshall B. Rosenberg in the 1960s-70s, nonviolent communication or NVC has four components. How can it be incorporated into the classroom? How does it benefit students and/or teachers? Read Rawat’s article on how to communicate peace and foster a positive learning environment.

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Leveraging Bloom’s Taxonomy for advanced question framing

Charanjit Kaur Brar
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a vital tool that aids educators in designing objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies. It categorizes learning into six levels: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create. In this follow-up article, Charanjit delves into explanations for each level using photosynthesis as an example.

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The harm that AI can cause

Neerja Singh
Privacy, cyberbullying, and technology misuse has raised serious concerns among students. Neerja Singh writes about a growing global trend where AI-generated and altered images are used to harrass minors. How can schools educate students, teachers, and parents about online privacy and the responsible use of technology?

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