Category: Tool Kit

The why, where, and how of assessments

Meena Sriram
Assessments are more than just exams – they’re crucial for both student growth and teacher effectiveness. Beyond classic types of written tests, modern techniques like observations and reflections are equally effective in assessing students’ learning outcomes. Meena Sriram writes how assessments can motivate students as well as inspire teachers to refine their teaching methods.

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Why homework?

Mokhtar Zaman
Is homework necessary? Can we avoid it? How does it help? Find the answers to these questions in this article.

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Setting up peer and self assessment

Sudha Mahajan
When the pandemic struck and schools had closed down, how did teachers ensure that students of the primary grade learnt as perfectly as they did in the classroom? Most teachers started using peer and self-assessment. Here is a handy method that teachers can even now use so that students become effective self-assessors.

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Building collaborative ideation

Anisha Malhotra Dalvi
Most problems in the world today need creative solutions. We need to train our children to start thinking differently so that they can come up with unique solutions to the world’s problems. Here are a couple of simple ideas that will not only help your students think creatively but also encourage collaborative ideation.

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Teaching to remember

Preetika Chandna
Memory plays a huge role in the study life of a student. Teachers are tasked with explaining concepts to students. However, the burden of remembering falls on the student. Can teachers play a role in enhancing memory and retention of the student? This article suggests 5 techniques through which teachers can structure their lessons to help students remember better.

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Simple inclusive strategies

J. S. Sudhir Markham
Learning in the classroom can be quite a challenge for students with an intellectual disability. It is up to the teachers to ensure that certain changes are made to accommodate the child’s learning needs. Here are a few tips to help the teacher make the necessary changes.

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