It seems obvious that, if you are going to teach a subject, then you should really know a lot about the subject, right? Certainly in high schools, where teachers often specialise into one or two subject areas, there is a … Continued
Have you ever been in the middle of teaching a class, glanced at your students, and caught them staring into space? Just when you think you’ve created the perfect lesson plan or engaging activity, you may find that your students are unfocused … Continued
We all remember that teacher don’t we. The one that we dreaded going to lessons because of, the one that made it impossible to stay awake in class. This article highlights the importance of being enthusiastic, energetic and, most importantly, informed about … Continued
Why in News Union Cabinet has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 with an aim to introduce several changes in the Indian education system – from the school to college level. The NEP 2020 aims at making “India a global knowledge superpower”. … Continued
Keep motivation intrinsic One of the best teaching methods is to motivate children by modeling enthusiasm and curiosity. Motivation comes from within (intrinsic) and from outside (extrinsic). Model curiosity and asking questions about the topics studied. Young children are generally motivated to learn … Continued
While stress caused by common core concerns has dominated the recent education landscape, dealing with ‘Difficult’ Students remains the number one source of constant tension for most teachers. Continual exposure to students who won’t behave or produce can quickly erode … Continued
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE), is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 4 August 2009, which describes the modalities of the importance of free and … Continued
Across the world, different languages are used in different regions. In India too one can witness unmatched linguistic diversity. Read on to know some of the interesting facts about the Indian languages. Language is a medium to communicate. We … Continued
National symbols of India depict the country’s image and have been chosen very carefully. The national animal, tiger symbolises power; the national flower, lotus symbolises purity; the national tree, banyan symbolises immortality, the national bird, the peacock symbolises elegance and … Continued
Instead of handling disruptions after they’ve happened, it can be more effective to set up conditions in which they are less likely to occur. Here are eight classroom strategies that teachers have shared with Edutopia, all backed by research. Greet students … Continued