Tag: calm

One child at a time

Lakshmi Mitter

The idea of making a difference in the life of every child can be daunting. Lakshmi Mitter is reminded of the famous starfish story, and how it helps her pace herself, by focusing on one child at a time.

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Keep calm and stay healthy

Dr. Anamika Sharma and Dr. L.Ravithej Singh
The pressures of classroom management can take a toll on the teacher’s health. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, impostor syndrome and the lack of work-life balance. “Keep calm and stay healthy,” can help teachers maintain their wellbeing and create a positive learning environment.

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The calmness quotient

Nabanita Deshmukh
Arati Biswas, an NGO worker, embarks on a journey across India to uncover how teachers manage stress and seek peace in their daily lives. She meets inspiring educators like Gangamani, who uses soothing audio stories to calm her class, and Kumar, who learns to “compartmentalize” his personal struggles. As Arati learns from each teacher, she discovers that the path to calmness is unique but vital for effective teaching. Read Nabanita’s piece on lessons to find peace in your own classroom or workplace.

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Keep calm and seed the future

Bincy Mary George
According to Bincy Mary George, educators are like gardeners, who nurture the seeds of the future. They must cultivate not just success but a love for learning and resilience in their students.

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Adapting the flipped classroom

Surabhi Agarwal
Teaching isn’t just about explaining concepts; it’s about sparking children’s curiosity. According to Surabhi Agarwal, the ‘Flipped Classroom’ technique can be used to help students understand the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of a topic, and make learning much more enjoyable and meaningful. Read on for a step-by-step explainer on.

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