Anuradha Veruva
Math doesn’t have to be a scary subject. When taught in the right way, it can even help us understand the world. Anuradha Veruva writes about using interactive activities like measuring water or arranging beads to engage students in mathematics.
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.
Sandhya Kaura and Sunil Kaura
Did you know that the colors around us influence our mood, learning, and overall well-being? For example, violets and blues are calming, while yellows and reds are energizing. Sandhya and Sunil write about using color strategically to enhance focus, creativity, and relaxation in different classroom areas.
Chatura Rao
Starting as a first-time teacher at an art and design college, Chatura Rao didn’t know what to expect in the design classroom. Engaging with students and witnessing their creativity, she learned to “keep calm and create curiosity”.
Rachna Priya
From babble to words, how do children learn to speak? How do they learn to speak their mother tongue? Can we use this knowledge to train children to acquire a second language? Communication is a very important aspect of being a human and with better understanding of how we learn to speak languages, we can improve the way we communicate.
Iqbal Mohamed
Photography is a powerful tool for engaging students. Iqbal Mohamed writes about various ways to incorporate photography into the classroom to boost engagement, critical thinking, and self-expression. From creating personal photo narratives to capturing field trip experiences, photography can connect classroom learning to the real world and inspire students’ creativity and curiosity.
Aparna Vinod
Aparna Vinod writes about how the traditional approach of teaching instills a fear of learning in students and isolates them from their teachers. Transformative learning, in contrast, positions the teacher not as an expert, but as a facilitator. The process of teaching and learning therefore becomes akin to an exchange between different parties. How does this new-age approach play out in the classroom? Aparna illustrates this with three case studies.
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.
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.
Ashwin Prabhu
Can museums transcend their dusty reputations and become dynamic hubs of discovery for students? Ashwin Prabhu delves into innovative approaches that could revolutionize educational experiences within museum walls.
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