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Teaching about climate change: A transformative pedagogy for actionable impact
Teaching about climate change: A transformative pedagogy for actionable impact

‘Teaching climate change through an alternate pedagogy not only equips students with scientific knowledge but empowers them to become agents of change.’ In his latest article for Teacher, Ashok Pandey describes his innovative approach to teaching climate change that involves immersing students into real-world scenarios.

Problem-Based Learning and student-led learning experiences
Problem-Based Learning and student-led learning experiences

In today's article, Guneet Ohri, Principal at The Suncity School-37D Gurugram, a branch of The Suncity School, Sector 54, shares how her school ensures students are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the future through learning practices including Transdisciplinary and Project-Based Learning (PBL) blended with Visible Thinking Routines (VTR).

Leading voices: Dr. Sarojini Rao
Leading voices: Dr. Sarojini Rao

Our ‘Leading voices’ article series features school principals from across India. Dr Sarojini Rao is Principal of the Indus International School (IIS), Bangalore, a leading international day-cum-boarding school. Anannya Chakraborty asks her 5 questions.

Indian school design recognised globally
Indian school design recognised globally

The design of 3 school buildings in India have been recognised in the shortlist of the World Architecture Festival. In this article, we share the winners in the education categories at the festival, and the details of the 3 school buildings recognised from India.

Leading voices: Dr Priyanka Mehta
Leading voices: Dr Priyanka Mehta

Our ‘Leading voices’ article series features school principals from across India. With 28 years’ experience, Dr Priyanka Mehta has won numerous education awards for her achievements. Anannya Chakraborty asks her 5 questions, including what school education could look like in the future.

Sister Zeph from Pakistan wins the 2023 Global Teacher Prize
Sister Zeph from Pakistan wins the 2023 Global Teacher Prize

The winner of the US $1 million 2023 Global Teacher Prize has just been announced as Sister Zeph from Pakistan, who opened her own school when she was just 13 years old to educate local children. In today’s article we share more about her inspiring story that’s been recognised with the prestigious prize.

Two teachers from India in Global Teacher Prize 2023 Top 50
Two teachers from India in Global Teacher Prize 2023 Top 50

Two teachers from India have made it through to the top 50 finalists of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2023. Deep Narayan Nayak and Hari Krishna Patacharu are now in the running to win the US$1 million award.

Drama-Based Pedagogy – an impactful teaching and learning tool
Drama-Based Pedagogy – an impactful teaching and learning tool

‘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.

Leading voices: Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda
Leading voices: Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda

In the first article of a new series called ‘Leading voices’ – featuring school principals across India – Anannya Chakraborty talks to Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda, one of the winners of the National Teachers’ Award 2023.

Teaching and learning using authentic assessment
Teaching and learning using authentic assessment

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.