Back to school? More like “bad back” to school… Several years back, when I was working as a teacher, I used to often have morning gate duty. It was a sheer joy to see the radiant and cheerful faces of the primary students early in the morning. But soon enough, I would see their backs saddled with pretty colourful schoolbags making them bend and walk slowly … and it was heart wrenching! Numerous studies all over the world suggest that […]

In order for truly effective learning to occur it is imperative that as educational practitioners we do not assume that learners share the same level of understanding and knowledge as we do. Since an essential part of our job is to deliver the curriculum in a fashion which avoids ambiguity and promotes inclusion, this approach to teaching must be pivotal to our profession. The pitfalls of not embracing the above have been coined perfectly through the term ‘curse of knowledge’ […]

Date: November 25, 2023 | Venue: ITC, Parel | Time: 10 AM – 6 PM In a bid to provide holistic education and fulfill its commitment to shaping well-rounded individuals, GoSchool – the New Age International School – recently hosted a dynamic event dedicated to college admission assistance and career guidance for its students. This event, held on November 25, 2023, at the prestigious ITC in Parel, was a testament to GoSchool’s dedication to providing its students with a global […]

A couple of years ago, we looked at online learning as a “Plan B” to physical classrooms – one that had to be adopted in adverse situations. Now in a short span of 2-3 years since the pandemic, we have accepted online education as being a blessing in disguise.  A debate on pros and cons of online education can be left to another day, another blog. In this article, we are going to talk about how online classes can engage […]

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and education must keep up. As we move towards an increasingly digital and interconnected society, it’s essential that we embrace new technologies and teaching methods to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. This is where Education 4.0 comes in. So, what is Education 4.0? Put simply, it’s a new approach to education that combines technology, innovation, and personalized learning to create a more dynamic and […]