Lessons from a study The Mckinsey report prepared after studying the
variations in educational standards between countries has this simple advise for schools the world over: Get the best teachers; get the best out of teachers; and step in when pupils lag behind. The report says that the best performing education systems in the world are in the position because of their excellent pool of teaching talent.
What is Direct Teaching? Direct teaching is a structured approach to teaching which involves a high level of interaction between teacher and pupil. It is a developed method of teaching that is scripted and fast-paced.
Exercise for the ears Here are the long overlooked and undervalued benefits of the old art of dictation.
Value addition for engineering students CSM's technology learning centre is an attempt to bridge the growing need for trained workforce and
students searching for means to enhance their career.
Debating the future The NLS Debate, launched in 2002, by the Literary and Debating Society of NLSIU, has emerged as the sub-continents largest parliamentary-style debating championship.
Suicides of two brilliant researchers in three months at a prestigious institute in Bangalore point to the pressures of various kinds the students face today. What remedial measures are needed to prevent such tragedies? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words.
Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
