Masterclass 2026
The Teachers Academy, commencing on 1st November 2025 and spanning a year, will host weekly Zoom sessions every Saturday. We firmly believe that every teacher possesses the potential for success. Our objective is to establish an inclusive and supportive learning environment that motivates everyone to unlock their full potential and achieve their aspirations. Registration is now open for a nominal fee of Rs 3000/- for the full year. Join us and immerse yourself in the joy of learning at the premier Professional Learning Platform in India. Open for 100 participants only #HappyTeachers.
Enhancing Learning Through Creativity
Quick recap of the Masterclass: Sandeep shared insights about creativity, teaching, and the importance of minimising computational load to facilitate deeper understanding, drawing from his own experiences and recent readings. The conversation ended with an announcement about the upcoming Masterclass 2026, which will focus on clear thinking and creativity, along with details about registration and the importance of reading and reflection in The Teachers Academy.
Brewing Knowledge Friday
Brewing Knowledge Friday meeting focused on discussing classroom management and teacher-student interactions, particularly around homework completion. Teachers shared experiences of handling situations when students do not complete their homework, with Sakshi and Samta describing their approaches, which include speaking to students privately and using positive reinforcement, such as stars for their favourite colours. The discussion then shifted to a book called “What Did You Ask At School Today?” which explores how nature and nurture influence human behaviour, using examples to illustrate the differences between genetic and environmental influences on traits like kindness and intelligence.
My Good School
The group discussed the content of episode 22; Lihaaze Insaniyat ‘Respect for Humanity’, which covers Guru Nanak’s travels in India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, highlighting lost heritage in Pakistan. The discussion covered technical details for filming, the historical significance of Guru Nanak’s visits to various locations, and the challenges faced during production in Afghanistan. The group explored Guru Nanak’s teachings on unity, equality, and spiritual pursuit, while also addressing the current state of religious communities in the region and the philosophical meaning behind his messages.
Teaching is like having a garden
When I look at the flowers in the small garden near my house, I am reminded of the ongoing discussion about the balance between nature and nurture in teaching and gardening. The very nature of the flower is to bloom, and some even give out fragrance, but would they blossom if the gardener did not prune at the right time, did not give them enough nutrition, and did not provide the care they need? The question we discussed this week in Brewing Knowledge, based on Kamal Mukunda’s book, was about nature and nurture: how do they influence human behaviour, and how do genetics and environmental factors interact with one another?
क्षमा - साक्षी पाल
क्षमा करना कमजोरी नहीं, बल्कि सबसे बड़ी ताक़त है। क्षमा से मन को शांति और आत्मिक सुख मिलता है। क्षमा से रिश्ते मज़बूत होते हैं और समाज शांतिपूर्ण बनता है। क्रोध और द्वेष नाश करते हैं, जबकि क्षमा निर्माण करती है। क्षमा मनुष्य को सच्चा, महान और पूजनीय बनाती है।
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Books of The Week
