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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Why Children Fail – Navigating Parenting Challenges
This is the second in the series Why Children Fail. The focus is on Parenting and how it should work with the school in tandem. Parenting is never easy. It demands patience, empathy, and resilience. The teenage years, in particular, can be overwhelming for both parents and children. The African proverb “It takes a village … Continue reading Why Children Fail – Navigating Parenting Challenges
Beyond the Textbook: How School Infrastructure and Learning Environments Shape Student Success
"Why do children fail academically? As a former principal, I have reflected deeply on this question. Here’s my perspective on how school infrastructure and even classroom colours play a crucial role in shaping student success." It is a question layered with complexity. Every parent aspires to send their child to a “good” school. But what … Continue reading Beyond the Textbook: How School Infrastructure and Learning Environments Shape Student Success
Indian School of thought in National Curriculum Framework
The new Education policy and the subsequent National Curriculum Framework focuses on teaching the Indian school of thought. I enjoyed studying it. But, as a teacher educator I realise teachers are probably worried as to how to integrate these into their lesson plans. If teachers are worried, can parents be far behind? Check it out. … Continue reading Indian School of thought in National Curriculum Framework
Upbringing children – A few Sensibilities
Natural law is a theory of ethics that says that reasoning and behaviour of human beings depend on those intrinsic values that govern us. It also states that there are universal moral standards that are seen across time periods and societies / communities because these standards form the basis of a society. Since natural law … Continue reading Upbringing children – A few Sensibilities
Ask me one – Questioning skill for an Inquiry Classroom
Questioning skills are the core of learning. Asking questions is the simplest way to focus thinking. This module deals with types of questions, pitfalls to avoid for teachers and analysis of questions. If you are interested in getting your school teachers to learn more contact: yourquerymystory@gmail.com
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
Rethinking School as an ecosytem
A School is compared to an ecosystem... What is an ecosystem? Panel Discussion An ecosystem is defined as 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... School ecosystem can be categorised as follows: The ecological … Continue reading Rethinking School as an ecosytem