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The Question That Does Not Wait for an Answer: Rethinking Classroom Talk in Indian Schools

In most Indian classrooms, teachers talk for the vast majority of the lesson and children talk very little. The evidence is clear that this ratio is suboptimal for learning — and that changing it does not require reducing teacher authority. A contributing voice from teacher education  |  Specialist in child development, wellbeing, and community engagement […]

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Teaching Tactics that Encourage Active Learning

Use the following tactics during class to ensure that students are actively engaged in thinking about the content. Students should be called on randomly (using the deck of cards method for instance) so that everyone participates. When students do not know when they will be called on they are much more likely to remain alert […]

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How to Improve Your Critical Reading, Writing & Thinking Skills

Critical thinking, reading, and writing are among the most important skills necessary for succeeding in high school and college. Teachers will assume that their students already have mastered basic academic skills. Now they will expect them to take more responsibility for in depth learning by reading and evaluating information then writing their conclusions and opinions […]

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