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The global call to inclusive education cannot be fulfilled unless we eliminate pre-conceived societal notions, stereotypes, and prejudices. Transforming teacher education programs in India will empower teachers to inculcate the values of equality, equity, and inclusion among the current generation of learners, suggests Professor Vimala Ramachandran.

Deepali Dharmaraj, from the British Council of India, describes some useful peer observation approaches that teachers can undertake and outlines how feedback can be integrated into a bespoke professional development plan.

Incorporating project-based learning in rural classrooms can be challenging. In this article, TR Gowthama elucidates a practical lesson plan that was used in a village school of Puducherry to teach the theme ‘shelter’.

Kavita Sanghvi shares findings from an action research project aimed at understanding how students responded to online assessments administered by their school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'The challenges of the pandemic remind us that we have to build a generation of learners who are capable of solving problems and thinking critically.' In this article, Divya Kapoor shares some examples of thinking routines that practitioners can introduce in their own classrooms.

Selecting the right online platform for collaboration and teaching can be a daunting challenge for teachers, especially when there is a basket of choices. Divya Kapoor and colleagues share the tools and strategies they have found effective for different disciplines.

Technology can be leveraged for teachers’ professional development. In this article, Amy Lightfoot suggests there are three main areas in education where technology has a potential role, and takes a closer look at the third.

Although India has made strides in the education of girls, performance and participation of women in stem are still a challenge. An examination of International Benchmark Test data show performance disparities in mathematics and science between girls and boys grow as students proceed from primary to secondary level. Abha Bhagat and R Vijayaraghavan report.

Teacher engagement is an emerging topic in school education but what does it mean and what can schools do to increase teacher motivation? Jeny Raphael draws from her teaching experience and research to discuss the issue.

Teachers and other educators can play an important role in helping young people to realise their ambitions and to hone their leadership skills. Amy Lightfoot explains how.