Education… Education reforms – adding to or reducing anxiety? 22 Sep 2009 For most people “change” is an alarming concept. It signifies the end of continuity or familiarity, the start of a journey into the unknown. If change is difficult for adults…
Education Knowledge creation – a hostage of our education system 19 Jun 2009 A few days ago I was reading an article by an eminent Indian educationist and came across a reference to a 1991 report “Learning without Burden” and its conclusion that…
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…
Differentiated Learning Differentiated instruction – Redefining teaching and learning 1 Jun 2009 As a parent of a 3-year old son who is an articulate communicator and natural inquirer, I am currently facing a dilemma. If I put on my educationist lenses to…
Teacher Training Inquiry process in classrooms 19 May 2009 The inquiry approach to teaching-learning is departure from the traditional teacher-directed strategies. Once a teacher gets somewhat comfortable with the process, the next battle for her in the classroom is…
Reggio Emilia Reverberations from Reggio 28 Apr 2009 Education is a right of the child and a responsibility of the community/society. Such a simple statement with profound implications echoed all along my stay in Reggio Emilia. If you…
Education Breaking the mould 14 Apr 2009 A recent education supplement of a leading daily news paper carried an article by school principal of local and national repute. According to the educationist, the role of good education…
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