An exam day
Fathima Binsiya M
Confronting “Monday blues” while preparing to invigilate a fifth grade math exam, Fathima Binsiya remembers her own school days. A touching conversation with a student moves her to reflect on her role as a teacher.
Fathima Binsiya M
Confronting “Monday blues” while preparing to invigilate a fifth grade math exam, Fathima Binsiya remembers her own school days. A touching conversation with a student moves her to reflect on her role as a teacher.
Disha Jain
Grade 7 students at Disha Jain’s school explored justice and equity through mime. She writes about how combining an art form like theatre with academics makes learning creative and more powerful.
Neeraja Raghavan
According to Neeraja Raghavan, shifting from a top-down model to a teacher-driven approach, fosters teachers’ ownership and reflection in professional development.
Sandeep Rai
In this piece we ask The Circle to share their experience of co-designing new kinds of schools in their fellowship program. What are we changing and with what intent, how are their fellows articulating impact and how are these ideas translating into actionable programs.
S Muralidharan
Science is best experienced. Teachers of the subject have to understand this fact and increase the ratio of experiential learning to theoretical teaching in the classroom.
Shamma Kalodi
What is it like to transition from student to teacher? Shamma Kalodi reflects on the highs and lows of her first few weeks in the classroom. She writes about the chaos of an unplanned first day to finding her footing amidst structural challenges and academic expectations.
Timira
Raised in a patriarchal family, Timira observed power structures from a young age. She writes about how these dynamics manifest in classrooms, where teachers and students are caught in a web of power and control. She draws on insights from Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal to rethink the role of power in education and shows how embracing the “great thing” can liberate both teachers and students.
Anne Isaac
Frames are more than just borders around pictures – they can transform the way students learn! Anne Isaac writes that frames can be useful for organizing ideas, helping students connect new information with what they already know.
Chintan Girish Modi
The Fabulous Mums of Champion Valley by Zarreen Khan offers a witty glimpse into the chaos teachers endure in a high-pressure school environment. Chintan Girish Modi reviews this book as a humourous commentary on the farcical side of the education system and dramatic parent-teacher meetings, as a touching reminder of the unseen struggles behind every classroom.
Aishwarya R
Aishwarya Ramesh learns a valuable lesson in handling tough situations calmly.
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