Sometimes, a simple classroom moment can hold a profound lesson in leadership.This one began with tears, a child’s honest remark, and ended in reflection. “Would love to hear your thoughts — how do you handle such moments in your classrooms or institutions?” Sometimes, a simple classroom moment can hold a profound lesson in leadership.This one … Continue reading What a Teacher’s Tears Taught Me About Leadership
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Rubric and 360 degree Report
It was a delightful and interactive session with the young teachers. A small group of open-minded teachers and a lone male teacher were an enthusiastic lot. I loved the session. Message from the Principal. Thank you Ma'am for conducting such an enriching session with our teachers today. We found your insights very valuable and your … Continue reading Rubric and 360 degree Report
Every Child Can by Sethi Kiran Bir
I could not have picked up this book Every Child CAN at a better time. With NEP and NCF trying to make a paradigm shift in the educational process, this book demonstrates a change that was achieved not by accident but by design. The style of writing is simple narrative with case studies and innumerable … Continue reading Every Child Can by Sethi Kiran Bir
Why Academic Integrity Matters
Honesty is a fundamental pillar of the educational process. It plays a vital role in shaping the character of both educators and learners, and it underpins the very essence of the pursuit of knowledge. When honesty is upheld, it forms the bedrock of trust between educators, students, and institutions. It creates a safe environment for … Continue reading Why Academic Integrity Matters
Creating Engaging Learning Environments for Students
On 6th September, I had the opportunity to speak on 'Embracing the culture of life long learning' under the aegis of Metamorphosis. Here is the transcript. Let’s look around us. The world has changed. The transport system be it train, bus or car are not what they were 50 years ago. There is a change … Continue reading Creating Engaging Learning Environments for Students
Teacher Efficiency and CLassroom
I had an interesting workshop on August 25, 2023 at St. Lawrence High School, Santacruz West on Teacher effectiveness. All of us have a favourite teacher who has influenced us to be what we are. Teacher effectiveness is distinct from teacher qualifications. It deals with Commitment to improved learning for all students. Use of evidence … Continue reading Teacher Efficiency and CLassroom
FRom Chalk to Talk The Art of Teaching – Review
I received a WhatsApp from a student of mine saying 'Die Empty'. On analysis, I found that it means one should pass on the knowledge to the younger generation before moving on. This was a great motivator for me to write this book. I have penned down every moment of learning in this book. Watch … Continue reading FRom Chalk to Talk The Art of Teaching – Review
Transforming Education with Emerging Apps
Under the aegis of Metamorphosis, I had an opportunity to talk on the topic of the 'Implementation of emerging apps in classrooms'. Here is the text of the talk and the link to the Facebook page is given below the text. Let me take you back to the COVID days. Lockdown has brought an end … Continue reading Transforming Education with Emerging Apps
Role of home and school in carving out the personality of the child
Topic: Are the parents and teachers well equippedwith the approach to education? I would like all of you to close your eyes and think of your favourite teacher for a minute. What did you recall? Teacher was a disciplinarian, had an excellent way of teaching, had good content knowledge and a caring nature? Education … Continue reading Role of home and school in carving out the personality of the child
Principalship and student learning
Having spent over 40 years in the field of academics with 18 years as a Principal, there were a few questions that were unanswered in my mind. After retirement, I started looking for those answers. Here is what I found. Does the Principal’s leadership influence student learning? A teacher’s influence on a student is more … Continue reading Principalship and student learning