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The silent struggle of teachers
By all means, let the child bloom. But do not forget to water the roots, writes John J Kennedy -
Becoming an insider: The transformative power of learning local languages
Learning a language doesnt require masteryeven basic proficiency makes a difference. A shopkeepers delight when greeted in Kannada, or a rickshaw drivers surprise at hearing directions in the local tongue, turns routine interactions into shared experiences. These small gestures promote goodwill, making daily life more pleasant. -
Making of socially sensitive students
Educational institutions have a major role in realising equal representation in the society, writes John J Kennedy. -
Fragile freedoms and the decline of human rights in global democracies
Indias slide to 161 out of 180 countries in the 2023 Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights mounting concerns about media suppression. Journalists critical of the government increasingly face defamation, sedition, and terrorism charges, creating a chilling effect on dissent. -
Confronting an undefined crime
For the BJP-led NDA, maintaining traditional family values is crucial, and these values are deeply intertwined with belief systems where marriage is viewed as a sacred institution. -
Making students future-ready
By all means, let the child bloom. But do not forget to water the roots, writes John J Kennedy -
storytelling a transformative technique
Complex philosophical and ethical teachings are often conveyed through parables and fables, ensuring that wisdom is passed down through generations, writes John J Kennedy -
Private tuitions: Boon or bane?
The demand for private tuition in India can be attributed to several sociocultural factors. Indian students are pressured to excel in high-stakes examinations, such as board exams and competitive entrance tests. -
Micro-credentials in todays education
In addition, for todays students and professionals constrained by job commitments or those seeking to acquire niche or specialised skills, micro-credentials (MCs) have emerged as a crucial innovation in online education. -
The daily ordeals of teachers
The teacher plays a vital role in shaping such an ecosystem. A nation that fails to honour its teachers cannot progress. This is why education is the foremost priority in developed countries. -
The power of a learner-driven classroom
Extensive research supports the idea that the learner-centred model improves retention and prepares graduates better. -
Teach them how to serve
Service learningapplying students knowledge to real-world problems with a meaningful connection to community needsis a pedagogy that all higher educational institutions must adopt wholeheartedly. -
School the leaders in the humanities
The decline in demand for humanities disciplines is often attributed to the allure of materialistic pleasures and the perception of greater employability in non-humanities subjects. -
How to create peaceable classrooms
Peace education doesnt merely involve learning about conflicts and resolving them peacefully; it entails active individual and collective participation in eliminating violence and seeking long-term solutions. -
Making youth politically aware
Educations sole purpose has become acquiring a degree, preferably with todays much-hyped employability skills, and landing cushy jobs with fat salaries -
Respectful dialogue in classrooms
Teachers must anticipate problems and be prepared to diffuse them quickly, writes John J Kennedy -
Allowing foreign universities in India: Pros and cons
The UGC has invited responses to the draft guidelines. An honest deconstruction of it must reveal both the advantages and the disadvantages
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