Social Emotional Learning & Cultural Competence in Education
In navigating the current waters of education, social-emotional learning (SEL) is being emphasised as an integral part of learning goals, learning process, and educational outcomes. It has been an important and critical component of effective teaching, both in pre-pandemic and post-pandemic era.... Read More
Digital Divide Highlighted by the ASER 2020
The digital divide has been highlighted since the online classes have gained currency. Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020, Wave 1, indicates that the divide is very pronounced and the families that do not have access to computers or smart phones are at a clear disadvantage.... Read More
Economically Weaker Section students are among the hardest hit in the course of the pandemic
According to a government survey, as many as 27 percent of children in center funded government schools do not have access to devices that are critical to participate in the online classes.... Read More
Growing Adoption of Storytelling in Schools
As long as curiosity stays within people, the potential of storytelling never ends. It is this power of storytelling that is adopted by schools nowadays to enhance learning outcomes.... Read More
Should I obtain a Detailed Project Report (DPR) before I start a school?
DPR is a comprehensive school development plan prepared in consultation with the school promoters, an important start up guide for those who wish to start a new school. Further it acts as an implementation guide for promoters and can be used obtain loans for the proposed school project. DPR addresses all major issues concerning the project, namely –
Sports in Schools — how significant are they?
Schools began to get increasingly interested in sports and games. This, I am convinced, was the result of CBSE’s categorical directions regarding the induction of a regular sports period into the time table.... Read More
Learning is a subjective art where everyone has a different approach of imbibing things. There are students who just listen to lectures in the class and learn enough so much so that they open their books one day before the exam and score good grades. On the other hand, there are some children who sp... Read More
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning—learning outside classrooms
We know how technology has created a revolution in education. it has not only simplified the process of learning but has also given way for students to get hold of different kinds of learning. The online or digital experience has grown in popularity and accessibility; it can broadly be divided into ... Read More
In the participatory approach to the learning process, the role shifting of teachers becoming learners and the learners transforming into teachers are obvious. In the present day classrooms, teachers and learners are both learners and teachers.... Read More
Web Portal with Professors Database Launched
Now there is a web portal with the database of leading educationists and academicians of the nation. The web portal has been launched as a digital resource center to be used by the educational institutions. This will help in communicating and networking for better and informed policy decisions. T... Read More
PM announces the Launch of Fit India Grading System for Schools
The Fit India School rankings grade the school according to the merit in three categories, the first being the Fit India Schools then the Fit India School (3 star) and finally the Fit India School (5 star).... Read More
4.5 Lakh Government School Students in Andhra Pradesh Take TOEFL Exam
A remarkable milestone was achieved recently as over 4.5 lakh government school students in Andhra Pradesh participated in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination.... Read More
Online schools, also known as e-schools or virtual schools, are a type of educational system that encompasses any kind of learning through the internet and technology that acts as a complete substitute for both distance learning and face-to-face classes. In online schools, students can log in to a L... Read More
The eve of the Republic day saw the beginning of a new tradition that is being taken as an exercise to engender consciousness of the republic in Indian children.... Read More
Karnataka Government Issues Circular Making Uniforms Mandatory for SSLC Exams
Karnataka’s primary and secondary education department issued a circular stating that the students of government schools should appear for the class X board examinations in uniforms prescribed by the state government. It also added that in case of private (aided and unaided) schools, students need t... Read More