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 progess. Suddenly, one of the brightContinue reading “A Teacher Reminiscences”
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Surface Learning
Iceberg seen above the water can be likened to surface learning Surface learning deals with factual information or surface knowledge that is a prerequisite for deep learning most of the time. To be effective, learning must be active. Effective and active learning are interdependent and can be looked upon as two sides of the same coin.Continue reading “Surface Learning”
Enhancement of learning
I got an opportunity to conduct a session for the teachers of Vidya Niketan school, Dombivali on June 23, 2023 Why do children fail? What makes them interested in studies? How to get them to collaborate are some of the doubts we harbour, This session dealt with these aspects and what learning is and howContinue reading “Enhancement of learning”
Ask me one – Questioning skill for an Inquiry Classroom
Questioning skills are the core of learning. Asking questions is the simplest way to focus thinking. This module deals with types of questions, pitfalls to avoid for teachers and analysis of questions. If you are interested in getting your school teachers to learn more contact: yourquerymystory@gmail.com
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was made into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. The name Fatehpur also stands for the City of Victory. After occupying Agra in 1803, the East India Company established an administrative centre here and it remained so until 1850. In 1815, the Marquess of Hastings ordered the repair of monuments at Sikri.Continue reading “Fatehpur Sikri”
Assessments and Rubric
No teaching-learning process is complete without assessment. The educators may hold different views on student engagement. So, the criteria have to be defined clearly. As per NEP, assessment is something that we as educators would require to focus upon. In order to understand the 360-degree report structure, we first need to understand different kinds ofContinue reading “Assessments and Rubric”
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”
A day in the Life of a Teacher
this interesting topic was a panel discussion. Check out the link qnd enjoy the interaction and the life of a teacher posted so succintly before you. http://bit.ly/3bZBThb
Joyful learning
When there is no joy of teaching in the teacher and no joy of learning in the student, learning does not take place effectviely. My talk on joyfull learning was a success. Check out the link. https://www.facebook.com/adityabirlaeducationacademy/videos/383772009400108
Get rid of that fear of Math
Are you afraid of numbers? chek out this video Learn Math the Fun-way.
Unforgettable teacher
Unlike most, my memorable moments of an unforgettable teacher are from the B.Ed college. It was the year 1985. I had decided to focus on my career after a hiatus of 15 long years. It was the time to write an entrance test. I was nervous. While others were busy writing, I was busy pacingContinue reading “Unforgettable teacher”
Teacher – A Super Hero
“From Chalk to Talk-The Art of Teaching” is a book that covers many strategies for improving the teaching-learning process. What stands out are the different perspectives and the practical approaches for delivering content in a manner that is learner centric. It emphasises on the need to move from methods of memorisation to hands-on learning experiences with the use of activities and technology. The author and educator, Dr. Mrs. Pramila Kudva, covers the length and breadth of the teaching-learning spectrum. This book is a must read for anyone working in the education sector especially now, when the country is at a crossroads in our knowledge economy, where information is accessible to anyone, anywhere and anytime with a web-enabled device. It is a real page turner!