Starting a School in Remote Areas – A Case Study
The STs have largely occupied remote areas of the country which remains a crucial challenge for its development. The distinctiveness that these people bring in is their lifestyle which makes them unique from the mainstream section. As per the 2011 census, the population of these communities was abou... Read More
Major changes in CBSE Bye-Laws come into effect
In a major development, a statement by the ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) has been issued stating that the CBSE affiliation process will imminently undergo substantive change. The news was expected as the governing body of the CBSE had submitted its recommendations about reform... Read More
Trends that will shape the Primary Education landscape of India
Census of India reflects that the rural literacy rate is just 69 percent, when compared with the world average of 86 percent it is abject. The elements that are going to be most instrumental in shaping the future of primary education in India are offsprings of technological advancement besides risin... Read More
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
Deciphering the IB Diploma Program
The international education programs which generate tremendous curiosity among the students and parents are run by the International Baccalaureate Organization and Cambridge International. We have add... Read More
Land and Infrastructure needed for CBSE affiliation
Land and infrastructural requirements for a school to attain CBSE affiliation varies with the location of the school, the land requirement for the primary school, secondary and senior secondary CBSE schools are different.... Read More
Teacher Training and Learning Outcomes
There has been a lot of deliberation over the level of qualification and skills of teachers teaching across schools in India. Teacher training policies have been reviewed and commissions appointed to study and report on the scenario.... Read More
How to Start an ICSE Affiliated School in India?
Starting an ICSE school in India implies getting a school affiliated to the Central Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) or the ICSE board. To get affiliated with the council a school in India must be operational and must have the state board recognition. Opening a school with a ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Virtual Schooling
The unforeseen upheaval in the world of education caused by the covid-19 pandemic brought out the resilience of the educational systems as they adapted to the virtual mode of imparting education. Blended learning, digital transformation, and connected classes not only made it feasible for learning t... 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
Closing the Engineering College? Why not convert into an International school?
The en-masse closure of engineering colleges in every state of India is indicative of many things including plummeting interest of candidates, diversification of career choices after K-12 schooling... Read More
International Baccalaureate® (IB) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) are the two International school education programs. IGCSE is also an examination conducting body. The IGCSE is controlled by a department of the University of Cambridge and IB is an education fou... Read More
Open an International School in India
International education programs are gaining ground in Indian education scenario, inevitably the number of promoters opting to start an International School in India is on the rise. Besides distinct planning, the following four aspects must be prioritized while deliberating to open an international ... Read More
Anganwadi centers Need to be Revamped, their role to be Re-imagined
The National Education Policy has recommended the restructuring of the schooling years from 10+2 system to a 5+3+3+4 system. This connotes the integration of preschool into primary school which signifies the formalization of early childhood education. The Anganwadis that are the exclusive interface ... Read More
Use of Robots in School Education
The word ‘Robotics’ can be defined in many ways, with the basic definition being a branch of engineering that involves designing, constructing, operating, and using of robots in doing work traditionally done by humans. A robot is an automatically operated machine, capable of sensing the environment,... Read More
11 Ways to Achieve Efficient Collaborative Learning Environment
There are numerous studies that point out to the fact that the environments built on collaborative learning accomplish better learning outcomes and the information that is attained in collaborative sessions is retained for a longer time. This is attributable to the fact that people learn better w... Read More
Comparing CBSE and ICSE Boards
Which board of education to choose? That is a question that occurs to every parent who happens to have a choice. Now as the nation is developing the numbers of parents with such choice is bound to grow. There are various opinions that end up shaping the choice of the parents with regard to the educa... Read More