My Journey of Life – A Learning CurveEpisode 5: From Vernacular to Voice: My Journey into English Not long ago, a young LinkedIn user remarked that he was probably not born when I first joined the platform — and yet, I am still here, still learning, still writing. It made me pause and ask: what … Continue reading Episode 5: From Vernacular to Voice: My Journey into English
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Episode 4 – Values Lived, Not Lessons Taught: My Grandmother’s Legacy”
While my father shaped my thinking, it was my grandmother who shaped my living. This piece is a personal reflection on my grandmother’s influence — the woman who taught me lessons of grit, grace, and sustainability long before they became classroom ideals. Her life reminds me that true education begins with values lived, not lessons … Continue reading Episode 4 – Values Lived, Not Lessons Taught: My Grandmother’s Legacy”
Episode 3 – “My dad – My Role Model”
Understanding the Emotional Compass: Strategies for Classrooms and Beyond
This article was published in the World Education Fellowship 17 th Newsletter December 2025. I was the principal of a small school with about 600 students closely held together with strong values and an informal way of teaching. I remember the day vividly. A workshop for children was held in the hall and I was … Continue reading Understanding the Emotional Compass: Strategies for Classrooms and Beyond
The Curious Case of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Have you ever wondered what a Lifetime Achievement Award really means?On the surface, it sounds grand—glittering, prestigious, a tribute to decades of contribution. But look closely and you’ll realise it’s also the world’s most elegant way of saying: “You’ve done enough… perhaps more than enough. Now please make some space for others.” Let’s be honest. … Continue reading The Curious Case of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Episode 1- Empty nest to Vanaprastha of my life
Painting by niharranjan_sen_gupta Today marked the beginning of yet another phase of my life.An empty nest To Vanaprastha! My daughter, who lived next door, for 16 years, has moved into a home closer to her husband’s workplace. The decision makes perfect sense: less travel time, more energy for healing, and greater closeness with her companion. … Continue reading Episode 1- Empty nest to Vanaprastha of my life
Who is more difficult to handle – parents or staff?
For years, my instinctive answer was: parents. This incident from my middle-school classroom still stays with me. I had a bright boy in my class, strong in academics. His parents were ambitious and deeply involved. They attended every PTM, went through his answer booklets with a fine-tooth comb, and questioned every mark he lost. In … Continue reading Who is more difficult to handle – parents or staff?
Transforming Education: Lessons from John Holt
60 years ago, John Holt identified why children fail. The education system is still making the same mistakes. When John Holt published How Children Fail in 1964, he identified profound flaws in our education system. Decades have passed, but many of the issues he raised—from fear-based learning to stifled curiosity—continue to plague modern classrooms. This is a … Continue reading Transforming Education: Lessons from John Holt
Why Children Fail? Enhancing Teacher-Student Engagement and Interaction
Creating an engaging and interactive learning environment is critical for student success. Research shows that a lack of interest is a primary cause of academic failure, and fostering curiosity and a supportive atmosphere can reverse this trend. This guide offers comprehensive strategies for educators to improve their interactions with students and cultivate a culture of … Continue reading Why Children Fail? Enhancing Teacher-Student Engagement and Interaction
Enhance Science Learning with the POE Teaching Strategy
POE technique can be seen as part of 'constructivist' pedagogy since it uses a teaching technique which involves students' thinking. Cognitive thinking is the use of mental activities and skills to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, understanding, remembering, paying attention, and more. One of the thinking strategies for teaching science is POE technique where P stands … Continue reading Enhance Science Learning with the POE Teaching Strategy