July 2024 – Teacher Plus

Maximizing assessment effectiveness: The significance of aligning question papers with Bloom’s taxonomy

Charanjit Kaur Brar
Charanjit Kaur Brar examines the effectiveness of Bloom’s Taxonomy, a well-known framework for creating assessments, developed by Benjamin Bloom. It classifies learning objectives into six levels of cognitive complexity – remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create – and provides a hierarchical structure for classifying educational goals and encouraging higher-order thinking abilities among students.

Enhancing teachers’ English language proficiency and pedagogy

Ravinarayan Chakrakodi
The author writes about a focused Professional Development Programme (PDP) that was designed to improve English language teaching in Karnataka’s primary schools. He shares insights for educators to enhance their skills and classroom practices.

Maryam, the mathematician

Mamata Pandya
Mamata Pandya writes about the mathematical genius Maryam Mirzakhani and the extraordinary journey she took from a childhood in war-torn Iran to winning the prestigious Fields Medal.

Touch me not!

Arti Pandey, Anshumalika Rai, and Nimesh Ved
Arti Pandey, Anshumalika Rai, and Nimesh Ved review “Adi and Anku Learn to stay safe: The body safety guide for preschoolers” by Aditi Gupta and Tuhin Paul. Illustrated by Tuhin Paul, Aishwarya Shah, Siddhanth Verma, the book addresses the topic of good touch and bad touch, and is a must-read for parents, teachers and children.

Letter writing to elicit expression

Mrinmayi Vaishampayan
Mrinmayi Vaishampayan writes about how the act of writing can foster open communication and stronger teacher-student relationships. A simple classroom activity of letter writing during the festival season uncovered heartfelt stories of joy, fear, and vulnerability.

Fighting climate change by minimizing food waste

Subhadip Senapati and Narayan Barman
Is there a link between food waste and climate change? With nearly a third of the world’s food going to waste, the environmental and economic consequences are profound. Subhadip Senapati suggests practical steps we can take collectively to reduce food waste and mitigate climate change.

Fascinating fungi-facts

Nandini Dholepat
From mysterious mushrooms to symbiotic lichens, Nandini Dholepat writes about a world where every fallen log tells a story of renewal and biodiversity.

Chocolate, anyone?

Sujata C
Who doesn’t love chocolates? What makes them irresistible? From ancient rituals to modern-day indulgences, Sujata C writes about why this seemingly humble bean captivates our senses. She presents an educational yet fun project for school children that blends science, history, geography, and more, to learn all about chocolate!

Bringing the OUTSIDE inside the classroom

Timira
Educators today address complex topics like LGBTQ+ rights and societal issues in the classroom, so much so that no topic is off-limits. Timira writes about how this shift from traditional teaching methods to more inclusive, dialogue-driven approaches, encourages students to explore real-world complexities within the safety of the classroom. She challenges the conventional ‘banking’ model of education and advocates for a more engaging and socially relevant learning experience for the students of tomorrow.

Grisly tales from Indian history

Sheel
Sheel reviews SV Iyer’s book ‘Rouges and Rajas: Dark Tales for Tumultuous Times,’ a collection of dark and captivating stories that brings to light the tumultuous lives of ancient rulers and thinkers, offering a new way to engage with history.

Category: July 2024

Maximizing assessment effectiveness: The significance of aligning question papers with Bloom’s taxonomy

Enhancing teachers’ English language proficiency and pedagogy

Maryam, the mathematician

Touch me not!

Letter writing to elicit expression

Fighting climate change by minimizing food waste

Fascinating fungi-facts

Chocolate, anyone?

Bringing the OUTSIDE inside the classroom

Grisly tales from Indian history

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