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Covid Caused Significant Learning Loss – How Do We Emerge Stronger From It?
(based on a talk at Shiksha Sanskriti Uthan Nyas Conference, July 24, 2021) Covid has been devastating at so many levels – just the magnitude of the human tragedy is [...] -
Using Independent, Empanelled Tests to Monitor and Improve the Performance of Schools
The new National Education Policy (NEP) has correctly laid a lot of emphasis on assessment reforms. The NEP calls for setting up of a National Assessment Centre (PARAKH) to monitor [...] -
Ideas on using technology for learning
The article appeared in the Opinion column of YourStory on November 1, 2020. https://yourstory.com/2020/10/ideas-uses-technology-personalise-learning Imagine that five people go [...] -
TWENTY DOWN, MUCH MORE TO GO!
“What we need (and don’t have) are people who study and understand education thoroughly. Why is this a problem? Education is more than computers, teaching by rote, and [...] -
Board Exams, Rote Learning and the Learning Crisis – Root cause and solution
In continuation to 7th September 2020 blog: Board Exams, Rote Learning and the Learning Crisis- Understanding the problem In-depth. The article throws light on the cause and solutions [...] -
Board Exams, Rote Learning and the Learning Crisis – Understanding the problem in-depth
The article appeared in the June 2018 edition of India Seminar. http://www.india-seminar.com/2018/706/706_sridhar_rajagopalan.htm This article starts by explaining why one [...] -
The learning power of PISA
The article appeared in the Views column of CNBC TV18 on 31st July 2020. https://www.cnbctv18.com/views/view-the-learning-power-of-pisa-6508081.htm Participating in [...] -
‘Today, every student can potentially self-learn using technology’
The EDge Editorial Team May 2020 In the wake of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the education system faces a new set of challenges and opportunities. While school closures in [...] -
Education in the times of Covid – Some Experiences and Suggestions
Except for some prescient people like Bill Gates, the coronavirus pandemic caught most of the world by surprise. It has been different from other crises in two ways – 1. Unlike wars, [...]