TRENDS
We take pride in saying that we belong to an age of technology, of advancement, so to speak. There was a time when the telephone was a rarity in our homes. Not many could afford a personal telephone facility. Calls were made from outside, from telephone booths, shops and restaurants, all on payment. The speaking time was monitored/noted either by the booth in charge or by a beep that indicated that 3 minutes (the time allotted) were over and charges would increase thereafter. Conclusively, since speaking for a long time meant paying more, most kept a check on their ‘talk time’.
INNOVATION
This is the last in a series of 5 articles that addressed operationalising inclusion in all classrooms by every teacher. Read on to understand the importance of the physical layout of a classroom to inclusive practices.
Our series of articles started with an introduction to inclusion and went on to talk about using academic choice, social-emotional learning and gamification to craft inclusive classrooms. This article ties up all loose ends by ensuring that the physical layout of classrooms enables teachers to seamlessly use these aspects in routine teaching-learning.
LEADERSHIP
CURIOSITY
When women entered a largely male-dominant professional space, it was a game changer. Professions that were initially considered to be meant for men, was preferred by women too. Armed Forces and Law Enforcement, sports like wrestling and boxing, aerospace engineering, aviation management, etc., are just some examples.
Today, we live in a VUCA world, where everything around is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. We are constantly in a state of flux. So, in this constantly changing world, there are newer opportunities arising each day, to accommodate newer inventions and explorations.
LEARNING
We strongly believe in meeting the needs of every learner. For students who require additional support, we design individualised learning plans and provide focused remedial interventions. Our ‘One Child, One Project’ initiative encourages every student to select a project of personal interest, research it and present their work at the end of the academic year—promoting inquiry, confidence and independent thinking. Additionally, our Student-Led Conference program offers learners valuable leadership experiences, allowing them to take ownership of their learning and showcase their progress to parents
MOTIVATION
Exams are a pivotal part of the educational journey in India, often serving not just as a benchmark of a student’s knowledge, but also as a source of significant stress for both students and parents. It gets worse when we are dealing with Board Exams (across any Board Affiliation) that are destiny determiners for access to higher education!
However, a re-evaluation of how we approach exams can foster a healthier mindset and better outcomes. This article aims to provide insights for school educators/mentors, parents and students, into what not to do, how to handle exam stress, and how to cope for when things don’t go as planned.