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Dr Hrushikesh Senapaty is a renowned academician and former Director of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It was during his tenure the Learning Outcomes for Elementary and Secondary education were drafted and released for implementation by schools. In the first episode of Pallikkutam Dialogues, he talks about the context and the challenges involved in implementing of learning outcomes. He says pedagogy, curriculum, evaluation and assessment has to be adequately changed to see good results in learning outcomes in children. The content load has to be reduced, teachers have to take a process-oriented approach. The content should be used to impart critical thinking, cognitive skills to children. He says AI cannot develop the affective domain in students. He says the constructivist theory is focussed on developing the intrinsic motivation in students. Content mastery alone should not be the goal of education. An indigenous pedagogy inspired from the Buddhist method of teaching followed in ancient universities such as Nalanda, Takshashila and Vikramshila are still relevant in the AI age. Only such an approach can lead to holistic development of the child. #educationphilosophy #learningoutcome

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I am happy to share that our research article, co-authored with Bobby Abrol, PhD is now available online in the December 2023 issue of the 'Voice of Teachers & Teacher Educators' journal of NCERT (Volume XII, Issue II, December 2023, Sr. No. 11). The article presents details of the year-long evaluation research study conducted for the online certificate course on "Experiential Learning for 21st Century" for Eklavya Model Residential School teachers across ten states of India, designed to advance the aims of NEP 2020. The research study identified the features that positively influenced teachers' learning of a new pedagogy during the course. The article presents recommendations for facilitating and enhancing teachers' learning from a Teacher Professional Development Program. Article Title: 'Towards achieving the aims of NEP 2020: Enablers for effective learning in an Online Teacher Professional Development Program on Experiential Learning Pedagogy'. Here is the link for the article:  https://bit.ly/3AH4oiS #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #ExperentialLearning #TeacherTraining #NEP2020 #Education #SchoolEducation

Working on inquiry-based learning has been transformative, especially as I witness its impact on student engagement and growth. In India, where adults are often accustomed to instruction over inquiry, the challenge is deeper. Rewiring ourselves to pause, allow for questions, and nurture student agency requires intention and effort. Although it might claim international school or an IB school however how much authentic inquiry is taking place?? Thats the challenge and who is leading the inquiry- This shift led me to explore Trevor MacKenzie work, which offers a practical, application-based approach to inquiry like nothing I’ve encountered before. Trevor, I’m thrilled to have found your insights in this journey—it’s been simply exciting ! It resonates with the approach I cater to in my book #TheWrongABCsofPreschool Trevor MacKenzie thanks trevor for this grounded impactful work you do! In my programs, I model and demonstrate how questioning, authentic dialogues, and real child interactions unfold in a classroom. Collecting evidence of these shifts has shown me that all it takes is patience, persistence, and a willingness to pause—letting students lead their learning. Are we ready to embrace this change?" #InquiryBasedLearning #StudentAgency #IndianEducation #TransformingClassrooms #EducationInnovation #ShrutiNagarDave

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗟𝗦𝗘) focuses on practical skills for real-life situations, like critical thinking and communication, while 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 emphasizes academic knowledge. LSE uses interactive, learner-centered methods, while Traditional Education is often teacher-centered and classroom-based. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀. LSE fosters self-awareness, social skills, adaptability, and responsibility, complementing the academic foundation from Traditional Education. This leads to: • 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 • 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 • 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Aims to equip students with academic qualifications for higher education and employment. 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Aims to empower individuals to navigate challenges, make informed choices, and lead fulfilling lives. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗿 Chairman  Jai Public School, Adhoi #LifeSkillsEducation #TraditionalEducation #HolisticDevelopment #StudentSuccess #EducationReform #FutureOfWork #21stCenturySkills #SelfAwareness #SocialSkills #CriticalThinking #ProblemSolving #Adaptability #Resilience #Wellbeing #EducationForAll #LifelongLearning

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮? 🌿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘: A Community of Practice for Faculty Development in Higher Education! 🌿 Faculty in Higher Education often face a continuous cycle of learning and unlearning—frequently left to navigate this alone. But what if there was a space where educators could collaborate, reflect, and innovate together? That’s where FaculTREE comes in—a 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 initiated by 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 (TFI). We’re reimagining excellence in teaching and learning in Indian higher education. 🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘? FaculTREE is a voluntary space where educators can come together to untangle the challenges of faculty development and collectively figure out solutions. Together, we’ll explore the best practices that can shape the future of teaching. 🔹 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁? We meet virtually, every fortnight, to share ideas, support one another, and foster a collaborative learning environment. 📢 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 👉 Fill out our interest form and be a part of this growing community: https://lnkd.in/g3S9ZECz Join Mrinal (He/Him) and I in building the next generation of educators and learners! 🌱 #FaculTREE #HigherEducation #FacultyDevelopment #HigherEd #Education

The Indian education system has produced brilliant minds, but it's time for a change. We need to move beyond rote learning to a more holistic approach that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills. Let's work towards an education system that truly prepares our students for the future. #IndianEducation #EducationReform #FutureOfLearning #EducationForAll

Assessment in Higher Education for Better Success Assessment in higher education evaluates student learning and development. It determines the effectiveness of academic programs and teaching methods. Constructing a solid framework for assessment in higher education is critical. Educational institutions rely on various assessment methods to ensure students meet learning objectives and gain the necessary skills for their future careers. Professors and academic professionals design these assessments to align with the curriculum and often include examinations, portfolios, presentations, and peer reviews. A thoughtful approach to assessment drives improvements in teaching strategies and course design, as well as providing transparent benchmarks for student achievement. Effective assessment helps educators identify areas where students struggle and excel, creating opportunities for targeted feedback and personalized learning experiences. For students, it also offers a clear understanding of their academic progress and areas requiring additional effort or support. Read more:https://lnkd.in/gY9xafxj #learning #school #motivation #students #love #study #student #science #knowledge #teacher #children #college #india #covid #kids #university #learn #bhfyp #business #teaching #success #instagood #community #teachers #instagram #technology #inspiration #english #art

My next blog "3+1 Mistakes in the Indian Higher Education System" Explore the pivotal mistakes obstructing the progress of Indian higher education and uncover how addressing them can spark a surge of creativity and achievement. Delve into this insightful blog to uncover the transformative potential of nurturing higher-order cognitive skills, championing experiential learning, and revitalizing educators for the new-age learning. Together, let's forge the path towards a Viksit Bharat! #HigherEducation #Heutagogy #Creativity #Viksitbharat #UGC #AICTE https://lnkd.in/gsHjnhN6

"As it happens with assessment, what can be measured becomes more important than measuring what's important." - Vardan Kabra, Reimagining Indian Education In a world driven by numbers and data, have we lost sight of what truly matters in education? This thought-provoking insight from Vardan Kabra's work invites us to question the foundations of our current assessment systems. Are we prioritizing quantifiable outcomes over invaluable learning experiences? How can we ensure that our educational assessments reflect the depth, creativity, and critical thinking skills that truly matter for the future? How we can reshape assessment practices to honour the essence of learning, not just the metrics? Central Board of Secondary Education International Baccalaureate Cambridge International Education Shiv Nadar School Fountainhead School Manjima Chatterjee Meenu Ohlyan Reena Pant Sandeep Kamra Tanmay Tyagi Vandana Vadera Debjani Banerjee IC3 Movement #EducationReform #Assessment #LearningBeyondNumbers"