Category: Things to Think About

Of time

A Jayanthi
How we manage time and what path we choose to take are very important in life and therefore we need to be judicious in our management of both.

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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.

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Why swings?

Ranjeeta Prajapati
When you think of swings, you remember the joy, the breeze, and the thrill of going up and down. But are swings there only for that? Here’s a new perspective on the ubiquitous swing.

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Our skewed obsessions

Pratima Pai
In India, we are obsessed with two things—the English language and fair skin. Despite awareness campaigns on skin colour and education policies that promote education in regional languages, our obsession remains. Unless we tackle this problem, we will not be able to progress as a nation.

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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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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.

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Are you a STEM school?

Megha Bajaj
For the kind of world we are living in, it is not enough if we prepare our children to learn byheart. If they are to lead fulfilling lives tomorrow, we need to teach them with care and understanding today. We need to link what they learn with their lives to help them understand why they are learning what they are learning.

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