Tag: literature

The power of inquiry-based learning in English education

Shalini Solanki
Placing students at the center of their learning experience can enhance their language skills, critical thinking, and appreciation for literature. From generating their own questions to engaging in debates and real-world language tasks, Shalini Solanki shares strategies for making English classes more interactive and engaging.

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Learning difference: through the lens of stories

Deepa Sreenivas
We are all so very comfortable and happy in our standardized world that when we hear or see something that is outside the norm, we reject it. But unless we include different perspectives in our stories, how are we going to build an inclusive world, a world that is home to all?

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Building bridges through stories

Suroor Alikhan
We are becoming more and more selfish and less understanding and accepting of ‘the other’. In a world that is ready to take up arms at the drop of a hat, we need something that will help build bridges between communities. And the best way to understand a community that is different from us is to read their stories. So, when will you being to read the world?

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Teenagers and the Bard

Naina Joseph
For students learning and living in the 21st century, how relevant can Shakespeare be? What can they learn from stories that were written aeons ago? Well, if students are still experiencing anger, jealousy, hatred, love, and alienation, then they have a lot to learn from Shakespeare, whose works showcased these very human emotions.

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Lessons in literature

B Ajitha
The CBSE literature curriculum for high school is designed to help students gain not only life skills but also the necessary tools to engage with the world. It is therefore imperative that we teach them the subject in a manner that piques their interest. Here are a few tips and suggestions.

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