Tag: engagement

Library, the favourite room

Revathi Radhakrishnan, Madhan Mithra, and P Gayathri
What makes a library more than just a place for books? At Vanavil School, the library is a space of freedom, choice, and inspiration for children and teachers. Revathi, Mithra, and Gayatri write about the magic behind the library’s transformation and why it has become the most beloved room on campus.

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Fiction and the learning of history

SV Iyer
History and boring are synonymous words for most children. If history continues to be taught only in the chalk and talk mode, then surely with little or no engagement, children are going to question the relevance of learning the subject. Historical fiction and other art forms are a great way to inject some enthusiasm for the subject.

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