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Storytelling in education took centre stage at the ECA-APER 11th International Conference—Experiential Learning: Trends and Innovations, held on February 15-16, 2025. As part of the panel discussion titled “Re-imagining Curriculum: Integrating Storytelling in Subject-Specific Learning,” our in-house expert Ms. Darshana Dabke (Senior Consultant & Head of Editorial and Production Department, Chetana Education Limited) shared insights […]

The Indian education system, focusing on exams and academic achievement, can significantly benefit from integrating the Action Pyramid. While Indian schools excel in building foundational knowledge, there is often a gap in fostering critical thinking, responsibility, and real-world problem-solving. The Action Pyramid promotes these essential skills by encouraging students to actively engage in addressing issues

Parents play a crucial role in guiding the path and shaping this experience as the educational journey of a child is a multifaceted process. Striking the right balance between involvement and fostering independence is key to ensuring a child’s success and well-being. Parents are, after all, the first teachers, and their guidance sets the foundation

Bilingual education, teaching academic content in two languages, offers numerous advantages. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) supports this approach to foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence.   Benefits of Bilingual Education It enhances cognitive abilities, including improved memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It often foster enhanced mental flexibility and creativity. Research indicates bilingual students usually

Celebrations in schools hold a pivotal role in the educational framework, providing far more than transient moments of joy and festivity. They are instrumental in fostering the holistic development of students, enriching their social, emotional, and academic journeys. What does the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) state about celebrations in school? The National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

Today, “censorship” refers to the process of going through books, movies, news stories, and other communication materials to remove or change content that is deemed offensive or unacceptable. This practice extends to educational environments like schools, where censorship manifests through curated curricula, teacher-student interactions, and limitations on student expression in classrooms. School libraries are also

It is increasingly clear that encouraging students to build an understanding of the environment, develop sensitivity towards the environment, and find ways to demonstrate care about their environment is the critical responsibility of school education (“National Curriculum Framework for School Education”). Nature-based learning occurs in natural settings and where elements of nature have been brought

A child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development, central to the Whole Child Approach, is inextricably tied to their physical and mental health—factors heavily influenced by their environment. The learning environment, encompassing intellectual, social, and physical elements, affects the learning process. How students approach learning and overcome obstacles is shaped by interactions with teachers, the

Play-based learning is an educational approach where children learn through play activities. Grounded in the idea that children naturally explore the world through play, this method emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning. The Power of Play makes education enjoyable and engaging, moving beyond traditional teaching methods. In a play-based learning environment, educators create opportunities for children to

Today as we embrace technology in the fast-paced challenging world, as it eases our lives with just a click, still there is a profound innocence hidden in the simplicity of childhood. Nurturing wonder in the foundational years preserves this simplicity and joy. These early years are filled with abundant curiosity as the children explore their