Reader Submission

‘…despite our demanding schedules, I feel that it is vital for all … to engage in reading for pleasure.’ In this reader contribution, Amita Sinha – Literary Head at The Kalyani School – shares advice for prioritising reading for pleasure and developing a culture for reading.

In our latest reader contribution, Anuradha Chaudhary – a grade 8 teacher at DLF Public School in Ghaziabad City, India – shares examples of strategies to create a nurturing, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students.

‘In India, where only 45% of schools have access to functional computers and just 33% have internet access, unplugged methods to improve Computational Thinking offer a promising solution.’ Researchers Shashaank Varma and Anveshna Srivastava share a simple unplugged sorting activity you can use in your own classroom to develop students’ computational thinking skills.

In our latest reader contribution Dr Smita Banerjee from The Northstar School in Rajkot, Gujurat, discusses an approach to building Higher Order Thinking Skills that integrates concepts from different curriculum disciplines into thematic units.

‘The future of education lies in empowering every student's voice, ensuring that their perspectives shape a more inclusive and responsive educational system.’ In our latest reader submission, Divya Kapoor – Headmistress at ASPAM Scottish School, Noida – shares examples of student voice initiatives from her own school, and others around the world.

‘… each learner has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and learning progress, and therefore at success.’ In this article, Assistant Professor Jwairia Saleem shares 5 ways that teachers can make student assessments inclusive.

Students with academic resilience persist and thrive in their studies, despite the odds being stacked against them. In our latest reader submission Associate Professor Nani Tieg, from the University of Oslo, Norway, explores findings from her UNESCO GEM Fellowship study into the role teachers play in fostering academic resilience in maths and science classrooms.

Our latest reader submission comes from Dr Neha Sharma, Principal of GD Goenka Public School Ghaziabad. In 2019 Dr Sharma initiated and launched a project called YANA – which stands for You Are Not Alone – to provide 24/7 emotional support to school students. Here, she explains the thinking behind the creation of YANA, and the how the model works.

‘I saw a lovely display of extended skills like teamwork, empathy, decision-making and creativity, along with reflection, all through the learning.’ In our latest reader submission, Principal of Gnan Srishti School of Excellence Priya Ramakrishnan shares her experience of using Drama-Based Pedagogy to help students explore and understand Chemistry concepts.

Assessment is an important part of school education – it helps teachers establish where students are in their learning and make informed decisions about suitable next steps. In this reader submission, Shilpi Banerjee and Ronita Sharma from Azim Premji University discuss key principles in designing and using authentic assessments.