Navneet Mehta, Director, Kanhya Lal Nirmal Kumar T. Pvt. Ltd. Human Nature is a powerful thing, yet our lives seem to be littered with initiatives that encourage us to go against our nature- our human nature. In our elementary schools, we expect a ten-year-old boy full of energy and curiosity to sit still for hours and perform repetitive tasks. Students worldwide would rather play much than study. Why do students put up to ten times as much energy and effort into playing games as compared to their studies? Here at K N Trophies, we term it the Five Principles of Sports Motivation. Clearly def ..read more

Mridul Batra, School Leader, Prakriti School Mathematics is abstract Period. Teachers around the world find unique and innovative ways to make it real as long as they can, using concrete objects, objects that they use – pens, boxes, apples, oranges, counters, sticks, and whatnot. This mostly lasts well till Grade 3 (age 8) and beyond that, we teachers are slowly pushed to accept the abstractness of it until finally it gets to upper secondary level where math teaching quite often resembles handing out algorithms – something that we don’t like doing! Imagine how long you can force fit examples ..read more

Neera Kanojia, Cambridge Head, Summer Fields International In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of healthy learning has emerged as a cornerstone for the holistic development of students. As an educator, I believe that fostering a positive and supportive learning environment is not just about imparting knowledge but also about nurturing the overall well-being of learners. First and foremost, healthy learning begins with the recognition that each student is unique, possessing their own set of strengths, challenges, and learning styles. Embracing diversity in the classro ..read more

Manju Balasubramanyam, Principal, DPS Bangalore North   We are living in the most unprecedented times ever – a world that has seen a climate change every day, a world where disparity between the haves and have-nots is steadily increasing and a world where conflict and war is accelerating the loss of lives of young people. The children from this world will be young adults in 2040.  How do we prepare them to navigate this VUCA world with confidence so that they thrive, move forward with optimism in the phase of adversity. How do we equip them with knowledge, skills and attitude that w ..read more

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. VOL - 8 | ISSUE - 2 IN THE SPOTLIGHT   DIDAC INDIA 2023 - SHOWREEL EDUCATOR'S CORNER Promoting Inclusion in Education: A Closer Look at the National Education Policy Dr Hemang Joshi, Vice-Chairman, Muncipal School Board, Vadodara In recent years, the discourse surrounding education has shifted towards fostering inclusive learning environments. ... + READ MORE   The Importance of STEAM Education in Preparing Students for the Future Workforce D ..read more

Vineeta Garg, IT Head, SRDAV Public school                                               Gunjan Tomar, Activities and Service as Action Coordinator, DPS International Gurugram Artificial Intelligence is the most talked about topic in today’s world. There has been an exponential rise in the demand for AI-enabled systems and practices in all aspects of our lives. The education field is also one of the fields that has a significant impact of AI. With this ease of accessing inf ..read more

Dr Hemang Joshi, Vice-Chairman, Muncipal School Board, Vadodara In recent years, the discourse surrounding education has shifted towards fostering inclusive learning environments. The National Education Policy (NEP) plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape, with a renewed emphasis on inclusivity. This article delves into the key aspects of inclusion in education, highlighting the significant impact of the National Education Policy. Understanding Inclusion: Inclusion in education centers around providing equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background ..read more

Dr. George Arvind, Vice Chairman – Sunbeam group of schools I Educationist I UCL I Harvard For a long time, there has been a consistent emphasis on STEM education. It refers to curriculum and careers focussing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The rise in science and tech-related job opportunities in the USA gave a push to STEM education. Schools everywhere emphasise STEM subjects to train the youth for careers in these fields. As the global economy evolved, STEM degrees gained prominence and offered lucrative careers. But over time, educators and policymakers realised ..read more

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. VOL - 8 | ISSUE - 1 IN THE SPOTLIGHT EDUCATOR'S CORNER The Housemaster Dr. Amit Jugran Headmaster, The Assam Valley School & Author of An Introduction to Pastoral Care (Parenting in Boarding Schools in India) All over the world, there have been changes made or initiated in the various sectors of education in the 21st century. ... + READ MORE   Creating a Nurturing Learning Atmosph ..read more

Dr. Amit Jugran, Headmaster, The Assam Valley School & Author of An Introduction to Pastoral Care (Parenting in Boarding Schools in India)   All over the world, there have been changes made or initiated in the various sectors of education in the 21st century. Then how could the Boarding School Housemaster be left behind untouched by rapid changes? With the on play of technology and the unsurmountable pressure created by parents and their expectations, the Housemaster’s job has undergone a sea change. Most of the Boarding Schools, after their inception, faced several challenges ..read more