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Creating an engaging and thought-provoking classroom
Creating an engaging and thought-provoking classroom

Teachers continually try to create a classroom environment where students engage, participate, and learn by posing questions. Sneha Chakravarty, Anveshna Srivastava and Koumudi Patil explain activities that build curiosity among students and encourage them to ask questions.

Classroom communication: Is there a silver bullet?
Classroom communication: Is there a silver bullet?

Communication is an art and it is essential to learn the right way of communicating so that the correct message is conveyed. Dr Rashida H Kapadia discusses why communicating well is important for a teacher.

Celebrating linguistic diversity – learner languages as a resource for growth
Celebrating linguistic diversity – learner languages as a resource for growth

Many classrooms across the globe have learners coming from different language backgrounds. In this article, Amy Lightfoot discusses multilingual approaches that teachers can use within the classroom set-up.

Classroom activities: Let children speak
Classroom activities: Let children speak

Oral communication is a vital life skill. Teachers can help students emerge as confident speakers by introducing speaking sessions in the classroom. Sujata Katoch Rana shares her tips.

US English teacher wins 2021 Global Teacher Prize
US English teacher wins 2021 Global Teacher Prize

A secondary school English teacher in Maryland, United States, who is passionate about supporting low-income students to access tertiary education has just been named the 2021 winner of the US $1 million Global Teacher Prize. In this article, we share the impact she’s having in her community.

Using social media for professional development
Using social media for professional development

In this article, Deepali Dharmaraj explores techniques for professional development through social media, and common pitfalls to avoid while using them.

How digital leadership supported education during the pandemic
How digital leadership supported education during the pandemic

In this article, Ashok Pandey shares insights from a school-based research study that examined critical questions on schooling in the pandemic and beyond.

Bringing the spotlight on sports in schools
Bringing the spotlight on sports in schools

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 brought to the forefront the issue of teaching sports and encouraging physical activities among students. Should Indian schools consider sports at par with core subjects? How can schools encourage physical fitness?

Promoting student engagement and wellbeing in a post-pandemic world
Promoting student engagement and wellbeing in a post-pandemic world

During the coronavirus pandemic, educators have been confronted with the challenge of keeping students engaged and safe, and ensuring their wellbeing.’ In this article, Meesha Arora shares ideas to help teachers understand and support students’ socio-emotional needs.

Artificial intelligence in classrooms
Artificial intelligence in classrooms

‘The use of AI in education has grown significantly during the current pandemic. However, evidence on the impact of AI on learning in the long term and across different settings remains scarce.’ In this article, Jyoti Sharma discusses the use of artificial intelligence in educational contexts.