Schools have been seen, for a very long time, as spaces primarily focused on transferring cognitive knowledge —memorising multiplication tables, solving equations, reading and understanding historical events, or learning grammar and language. While these are undoubtedly important, have we ever paused to think about how important it is for children to also learn how to…
At a residential school in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, run by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, the love for learning languages runs deep. When I asked the students what had sparked this deep affection for learning English, without hesitation, they pointed to one person: Mrs. Lucy Priyadarsini, their resident English teacher. Lucy reminded me of the…
The success of project-based learning (PBL) largely depends on the quality and availability of resources to make projects, both of which often require monetary support. This might be feasible in private schools, but in government schools, where most children come from low-income backgrounds, the challenge is different. As a teacher, my focus is on this:…
In Bihar, an exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) program for students in classes 6-8 is underway, transforming how science and mathematics are taught in schools. Guided by SCERT, Bihar, this program brings hands-on projects aligned with textbook topics in science and maths, making teaching practices effective, simple, and engaging Under the Project-Based Learning program, Shiksha Chaupal, a monthly…
In our previous blog, we explored the concept of micro-improvements: small, simple, achievable steps towards big improvement. Now, let’s see what micro-improvement specifically means in education. Let’s understand this with an example. A school has 50 students in grade V; at the beginning of the year, only 10 students can read grade V-level text. If…
Micro-improvements are small, incremental changes that can lead to big results over time. By focusing on making tiny improvements each day, we can gradually build momentum and achieve our goals.
Our small school may not have all the resources of larger institutions, but we have something far more valuable: a passion for learning and a system that works for me, my students, and everyone who enters my classroom. While growing up, like any other child, I too was curious about everything around me, but what…
For a leader who oversees 105 schools that have 35,000+ students, these words prove his humility and dedication towards the students. At Mantra, we strive to enable leaders to drive student outcomes sustainably and at scale. Working with Mr. Krishna Mohan for more than two years, we continue to be fascinated and inspired by his…