From Policy to Practice: India’s ECCE Journey

India’s ECCE Journey Over the past two decades, several national and international studies have repeatedly highlighted that a large proportion of children in India are enrolled in school but are not achieving expected levels of foundational learning. Research consistently points to early-grade reading and numeracy as the weakest areas. For instance, the Annual Status of … Read more

Pedagogy in School Education: A Holistic View

In the realm of school education, pedagogy forms the backbone of effective teaching and learning. More than just a collection of techniques, pedagogy is the thoughtful integration of educational philosophy, planning, and classroom practices. If you will ask me to define pedagogy so i will say, Pedagogy is a dynamic process that involves planning, implementing, … Read more

Understanding and Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy

Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy In today’s classrooms, effective teaching goes far beyond delivering content. Teachers are expected to develop students’ thinking skills, encourage emotional growth, and support physical development. One powerful framework that helps educators plan meaningful lessons, assess student progress, and foster all-round development is Bloom’s Taxonomy. Originally introduced by Benjamin Bloom in 1956 and … Read more

NPST: Implemetation of NPST in Schools

Implemetation of NPST in Schools The successful implementation of the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) in schools is a cornerstone of India’s educational transformation as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NPST offers a structured, progressive model to enhance teacher quality, professional growth, and accountability. For schools, it represents an opportunity to … Read more

Integration of NPST into the School System

The National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) is a transformative framework under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, developed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). While NPST defines what teachers should know and be able to do, its real value lies in how effectively it is integrated into the everyday practices of schools. … Read more

Understating National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST)

Understanding NPST: National Professional Standards for Teachers The National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) is a landmark initiative developed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) under the Ministry of Education as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It serves as a unified framework to define what constitutes quality … Read more

NEP 2020 implentation through PM SHRI Scheme in India

Introduction to NEP 2020 The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to transform India’s educational landscape by introducing a holistic, flexible, and learner-centric framework that promotes creativity, critical thinking, equity, and lifelong learning. It is based on the five foundational pillars: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability. (NEP 2020, Introduction – Page 3) NEP2020 implementation … Read more

Cognitive Development by Jean Piaget

About Jean Piaget Jean Piaget (1896–1980), Swiss psychologist is known for his work in developmental psychology, particularly his theory of cognitive development. He was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and initially studied biology but later shifted to psychology and awarded doctorate by the University of Neuchâtel. He made significant contributions in the intellectual development of children. … Read more