Effective Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies or teaching strategies are the techniques and methods employed by teachers to deliver course materials and lessons in ways that enable the students to achieve their learning goals. The environment of a classroom is dynamic, with students from diverse backgrounds, different a... Read More
Distinct Ways to Aid Virtual Learning
The pandemic with which the world is grappling with appears to have a prolonged duration with an increase in the count rate from around two thousand to three thousand cases per day. However, the fatality rate is low as compared to the number of people diagnosed with the disease. But still people aro... Read More
Alternate Schools - An Introduction
Alternative schooling may differ from the mainstream schooling in several ways. It can use non-traditional curriculum and pedagogical thoughts, it can experiment with non-traditional instructional models etc. The common theme that run across the alternative schooling models is that of customization ... Read More
Computer assisted instruction (CAI)—an introduction
Simply put, Computer assisted instruction (CAI), also known as Computer Based Instruction or Computer Managed Instruction, is the instructional method that uses a computer for transmission. CAI is used to enhance the quality of instruction and facilitate it. There are various CAI programs which inco... Read More
Benefits of Flipped Classroom and Flipped Learning
In one of our previous articles, Flipped Classroom was mentioned as one of the important instructional strategies in today’s educational world. In the current article, we will elaborate on it further. Flipped Classroom is a blended learning model which entails the reversal or flipping of classro... Read More
Pilot for modernization of government schools in Srinagar launched
25 government Schools in J&K will be developed on modern lines to enhance the learning outcomes. The schools have been identified for up gradation in infrastructure and technology.... Read More
Anantha Lakshmi International School - A welcome addition to the educational scene of Anantapur
The southern part of India is relatively known for giving more emphasis on education which has exposed them to various learning avenues and they also have earned good reputation in terms of literacy. The state Andhra Pradesh constitutes a literacy rate of over 72% which makes it one of the most lite... Read More
Start an innovative CBSE School?
The term “innovative schools” is doing rounds ever since the new CBSE bye laws are announced. The new CBSE regulation simplifies the process of starting a CBSE school and implementing alternative educational methodologies in India by granting the composite affiliation to innovative schools.... Read More
Understanding the Relative Grading System of CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has implemented a 'Relative Grading' system for awarding subject-wise grades to students in Classes 10 and 12 board examinations. This system, reflected in the mark sheet cum certificate, differs from... Read More
Montessori education method places regard towards the child’s individuality at its center and promotes the independence of the child. Montessori schools are numerous as “Montessori” is not a registered trademark and it is possible to set up a school and call it Montessori school even if it doesn’t h... Read More
Selecting Genuine Montessori Material for Schools
Inanimate objects form an important part of the inventory of the Elementary Schools. They do so for a simple reason that works on a complex mechanism—they boost imagination and the learning to relate to objects. They engage the children better and improve the span of concentration which is naturally... Read More
We are moving towards an era when man- made machines are overpowering the lives of men.Several movies on robots were made depicting scenarios where equipment made by a man becomes a reason for his downfall. It is ironic that men get immersed in technology and create things to put it into his service... Read More
Graphic and Comic Strips to Make Learning Engaging
Learning can be even more fun-filled if children are oriented to acquire knowledge from illustrations, visuals, paintings etc. that conveys a general idea or a moral lesson rather than just entertainment.Students should also get an exposure to real-life teachings apart from the subject based learnin... Read More
A Guide for Parents to Help Children with Remote Learning
The closure of schools worldwide due to coronavirus has drawn scholars and pupils to get involved in the virtual education. Times are difficult and we need to adjust with the new mechanism. As the students are reckless, parents need to increase their level of patience while students are at home. The... Read More
Lockdown and digital education resources
An unprecedented situation has fallen upon us which has majorly altered our lives and work, and it has created a measure of disruption. During this time of contingency, we are completely dependent upon the digital devices to not get our work piled up and meet deadlines effectively. The educati... Read More
How Integrated Studies Foster Learning among Students
Integrated studies or interdisciplinary studies offers a comprehensive learning from all aspects of the subject. It’s the type of learning which not only help students in their cognitive development but it would also introduce them to a world of connecting various concepts with the real- life situat... Read More