Has technology changed the education system?

Sep 02

Technology has affected all aspects of our life today. It has a major impact on the education system. It has revolutionized the system bringing about major changes that have helped both students and teachers. Let’s analyse the impact technology has on education. The biggest difference today is the absence of the...

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How beneficial is personalised tutoring for students?

Sep 02

Students have different intellect levels. With appropriate learning inputs, they can perform to the best of their capabilities. This can be achieved with personalized tutoring. Personalized tutoring is a one to one interaction. Hence the tutor can easily understand the needs of the student and accordingly teach the...

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Is learning in groups just fun or adds to peer pressure?

Aug 14

The process of assimilation of information depends on a number of factors, including the environment that one negotiates. A critical part of this environment of learning is peers, friends or family, who either distract or add to the process of learning. Group studies, for instance is a common mode of studying which...

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How to overcome the maths fear

Aug 14

No other subject raises such contrasting reactions as math. It is at once thrilling, enjoyable, puzzling and quirky. No wonder then that there are two distinct groups – maths lovers and math haters, and nothing in between! No matter how much we hate math this is not something we can do without. We need maths in our...

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Changing teacher student relationship in schools

Aug 14

The Guru-Shishya parampara, meaning the teacher-student relationship, has been the hallmark of Indian culture since ancient times. A Guru, was the rightful preceptor of knowledge — from academic, to moral and spiritual grooming of his pupil. During this ennobling association with the Master, the pupil considered...

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Can additional time after school help improve academic performance?

Aug 14

Is learning only about cognition or does alertness, self-confidence and interest have a role to play? Answers to such questions are being explored by social researchers, psychologists, educationists and governments to create a balanced environment for academic excellence. No wonder then that after-school programs are...

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