Nov 10, 2018 - JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. Multi-disciplinary .... Dr. Pramila Kudva. 374. A STUDY ON classroom Management... Vol-8, No.16, December 2018. http://www.journaledudev.in/journal/Vol-8%20Dec%202018.pdf
Pramila Kudva
Is School an Ecosystem?
Is School an Ecosystem? Let’s start by defining an ecosystem. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and non-living components in an environment. There are primary, secondary and may be tertiary consumers and producers. It is a continuous cycle of interaction between them. In this example of a school being an ecosystem, it is … Continue reading Is School an Ecosystem?
Dr. Marker
Dr. Marker - You will not be forgotten by the likes of me. Year 1989. I had just joined as a teacher with Leelavati Podar school, Santacruz and Dr.Mrs. Marker was my principal. There was a need for a Hindi teacher and she wanted me to exchange classes with a teacher of grade one who … Continue reading Dr. Marker
Bid Adieu….
A student writes back...I bid the school a teary goodbye in 2017. I thought I had years to go before I would be called to an alumni reunion and get to meet every single person who'd pushed me for years to be a better version of myself. What is a mediocre student in an institution … Continue reading Bid Adieu….
At a conference with my colleague at Mathura – A Sojourn
The term had been hectic and it was a welcome change to get away to attend a conference. Two colleagues with similar likes and dislikes reached the station at Bombay Central. The agent supposedly confirmed the tickets, which were ‘reservation against cancellation’. But, the apprehension could melt away only on seeing the names in the … Continue reading At a conference with my colleague at Mathura – A Sojourn
Panthera tigris tigris
The tiger eluded us at Tadoba which is a wild life sanctuary known fo tiger sitings.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the answer sheetsA matter of grave concern,Not only to the studentAlso to the teacher.Whilst most students puke out the memorized matter,Walk away without tension,Some others await the result with apprehension. Teachers belong to an esoteric species,They belong to a profession noble,Although nobility rests with only a few,In the present days of democracy,The commoner … Continue reading Evaluation
Practice Teaching
Practice-teaching ingrains the intricacies of teaching,Teacher trainee matures through the grind.The trainer observes the lessons meticulously,Enjoys the well delivered lessons,Tolerates the mediocre onesAnd suffers through the others. Some trainees appear confident,Others nervous,Some exuberant,A few others shy,An observer gets a fair assortment. Although the product dependsNot entirely on skills,The pedagogy is drilled in.Skills get honed over … Continue reading Practice Teaching
Teaching profession
Teaching profession a noble profession Or so it was said…. The roles changed over a period, Expectations have gone up, Demands have increased, Capable people turned a Nelson’s eye, Public opinion turned sour, Where lies the problem? No accountability, Poor pay scales offer no incentives, Teaching shops - coaching classes, Offer poor substitution. Man cannot … Continue reading Teaching profession
Teaching moments – Of Human Bondage….?
Teaching moments - Of Human Bondage….? After nearly, thirteen years of looking after the home front, I decided to step out as a career woman. I underwent a training course to equip myself for the job of a teacher and got one too. The first week was a trying period. A science lesson was in … Continue reading Teaching moments – Of Human Bondage….?