Teaching Today A practical Guide by Pettty Geoff

This is a book which every educator must possess. It deals with the nuances of the teaching paedagogy with a finesse and provides insights that enables a student to apply the knowledge to newer situations. This is one of the books that I refer to for an answer. A practical guide it is.

Innovative techniques are the need of the hour. Only teacher talk and an interactive board may not hold the interest of the students. The content should be presented in a manner that evokes the curiosity of the learner. Innovation generally refers to changing processes or creating more effective processes, products and ideas. What leads to innovation?Continue reading

Joyful Learning

Hi, here I am after a long gap. The shoulder surgery was successful. I still need to wear the arm in a sling.  I am in session with teachers on a Saturday evening from 5 to 7, discussing Classroom management. It’s called joyful learning because, if the class is to be managed well, there willContinue reading “Joyful Learning”

Teacher Effectiveness in the classroom

  The talk was very well recieved. Check out the youtube. https://youtu.be/v1aMYNZqTMc   Feedback on the talk Today’s Adharshila talk was wonderful and inspirational one. The ideas on experiential learning was wonderful ( RAFT) ,stories that maam shared were inspiring. Thank you ma’am😊🙏🏻   The session was packed with many learnings and many experiences forContinue reading “Teacher Effectiveness in the classroom”

Of Human Bondage….?

After nearly, thirteen years of looking after the home front, I decided to step out as a career woman. I underwent a training course to equip myself for the job of a teacher and got one too. The first week was a trying period. A science lesson was in prgoress. Suddenly, one of the brightContinue reading “Of Human Bondage….?”

Contextual and constructive learning

http://www.teacherplus.org/2019/02/page/2 The educationists around the globe are constantly searching for newer techniques that lead to holistic learning. One of them is contextual learning.  What is Contextual learning?  Contextual learning takes place when a context is presented to the students. Dictionary defines a context as the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede orContinue reading “Contextual and constructive learning”