Education… Spellings – a victim of the modern day convenience! 14 Jul 2009 The British have been trying to make their own life easier (after-all English is said to have been made by the Devil). They have discovered, after all these centuries, that…
Education… IAS Type Exams to Select Teachers 10 Jul 2009 As per a news report, India’s former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam would like primary school teachers in India to be selected the way civil service officers are; to ensure…
Assessment… Examination reforms in India needs careful planning 6 Jul 2009 Changes in the examination system proposed by the HRD Minister Mr Kapil Sibal, are commendable. There is a body of research and studies conducted by eminent Indian educationists behind this…
Education… Examination Reforms – How successful will India be? 28 Jun 2009 In the last few days there has been intense debate over Mr. Kapil Sibal’s (HRD Minister) proposal for reforms of the education sector and his decision to make optional the…
News International schools in India need regulation, not control 23 Jun 2009 Over the last few days, newspapers have been carrying articles about the revival of “unfinished agenda” of the HRD Ministry, that was mooted by the previous UPA government, but put…
Education… Goodbye textbooks, hello world! 12 Jun 2009 Yesterday, I came across a very curious bit of news - California has announced a ban on textbooks in schools. One of the reasons for such a radical move was…
Education… GenNext: Is technology the next generation gap? 25 May 2009 Yesterday’s The Times of India carried an interesting article (Do you fear the ‘devil’ in your child’s mobile?) on how technology is increasing the disconnect between parents and their teenage…
