Figure: Collage showing child being made attentive at grade three through customized visual-verbal micro-learning material Intervening Early: Nurturing Development in Children with Autism The term 'Autism Spectrum Disorders' has been defined as follows by Autism Speaks Canada, "Autism is an umbrella term for a wide spectrum of disorders referred to as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The terms PDD and ASD are used interchangeably. T

Today, on April 2, the World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2026, is being being t'o highlight the rights and needs of autistic people. Established by the UN in 2007, the day focuses on promoting neurodiversity, fostering inclusive policies, and accelerating sustainable development goals for neuro-divergent individuals, supported by World Health Organization (WHO) initiatives on health and societal integration.' Here, in order to celebrate the observance, I reproduce the follo

On the occasion on World Autism Day 2026, April 2, the WHO has emphasized the need to recognize the 'dignity and worth of all autistic people and advocating for policies that promote neuroinclusive environments in health, education, workplaces, sports and other sectors.'A According to WHO, about 10% of world population has neurodevelopmental autism conditions and is rated as one of among the top 10 brain health conditions contributing to health loss globally. "Despite interna

In 2026 theme is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” World Autism Awareness Day 2026 is set be held on April 2, 2026, with theme is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,”marking a global effort to promote creation of neuro-inclusive environments and actions in health, education in families, schools and workplaces. The observance is being coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) with a call to action for governments and communities to support the rig

Teachers Must Try Eventful Learning on All Fools' Day It has been suggested that All Fools' Day (April 1)can be turned into an educational activity for learning through vocabulary building, language art activity and designing practical tricks to cause pure humour under the guidance of the teacher and knowing the real meaning of prank WORD LIST : PRANK-GAG-TRICK-JOKE-ENDEAR-PERPLEXITY-CONFUSION-PRANKSTER-RIB-JAPE-SHENANIGAN-HUMOUR-HARMLESS-INNOCENT-LAUGHTER-AFFECTION-BONDING-.

REPRODUCED FROM MERI NEWS PORTAL In-house curriculum document for educational quality Dr. Lalit kishore, merinews.com Sun, Sep 13, 2009 15:49:58 IST CURRICULUM IS the sum total of all those academic activities that are done so that envisaged human potentials are accomplished through its transaction. Consequently, a curriculum document contains the following aspects. • Describing what kind of education is being envisaged or the outcomes or aims of education or kind of ind

A parable is a short and simple story used to teach a moral value, ethical conduct, or spiritual lesson. Unlike fables, they typically feature human characters and everyday scenarios, placed alongside a deep idea to illuminate it. They encourage self-reflection, urging listeners or readers to apply the lesson to their own behavior. It is worthwhile to empower students and teachers to convert parable given in the textbook into a reflective tool. The reflective thinking can b

In the year 2026, Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak,  is the most celebrated Jai festival that falls on March 31. The observance  is one of the most important religious festivals for the followers of Jainism that celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of the faith. On this day, devotees chant prayers, mantras and listen to the teaching of Lord Mahavira from the monks and munis. The followers of Jainism also carry out

The Nandavarta, also known as Nandyavarta, is a detailed, nine-pointed version of the swastika and is one of the eight auspicious symbols in Jainism called Ashtamangala. It symbolizes spiritual abundance, joy, and the belief that followers of the Jina receive blessings from all sides. In Jainism, the Nandavarta swastika represents profound spiritual principles and the journey towards liberation. In contrast to the common swastika, which points in four directions and emphasize

Short Note A triangulated focus group consisting of three members focuses on building a background for the research topic and collecting data from various stakeholders regarding the same issue. For an action researcher, this approach validates findings by juxtaposing different viewpoints. It fosters consensus, ensuring that school improvements are based on a comprehensive understanding of cross-curricular issues and creating a collaborative academic and professional education

.Introduction In classroom research methodology, a pedagogical experiment is a well-organized intervention where a teacher or practitioner, acting as a teacher-researcher, makes a specific change in teaching methods to evaluate its effect on student learning in the classroom, often as part of action research. Rather than just observing current practices, the practitioner actively modifies a variable to see if the change is more effective than previous teaching methods. The be

The summery of the accepted paper 'On Taking the Positive Psychology Based Cooperative Learning (PPBCL) to Teacher Educators with an Experiential Exposure' is as follows  The rationale of the study was the felt need to bring cooperative learning strategies to the center stage with new technologies as one of the many supportive tools that aid learning. also, was perceived desirable to make a shift towards positive psychology based classroom environment and create space and act

The summery of the accepted paper 'On Taking the Positive Psychology Based Cooperative Learning (PPBCL) to Teacher Educators with an Experiential Exposure' is as follows The rationale of the study was the felt need to bring cooperative learning strategies to the center stage with new technologies as one of the many supportive tools that aid learning. also, was perceived desirable to make a shift towards positive psychology based classroom environment and create space and act

Note: The write up 'Lesson plans and lesson studies in schools: What does a focus group say? Mynews, Sep 17, 2012' is being reproduced in context of the promotion of action research by the NCERT under NEP 2020. Presently the portal Mynews is unavailable. Lesson planning and lesson studies are taken seriously in Japan. Lesson studies are deemed essential for the professional development of teachers in many countries. Lessons are planned collectively, transacted and reviewed

To celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27, CCE in Jaipur organized a Reader's Theatre activity as part of their 'eventful learning strategy.' Reader's Theatre is a fun way to learn where people read a short script, usually 50-60 words, out loud like a monologue. Instead of acting with costumes or props, the focus is on how you say the words, using your voice and expressions in the classroom. The main goal of Reader's Theatre is to help students get better at reading fluently

SHORT NOTE ON PRAYER Prayer is a friendly conversation with God, allowing you to share your feelings, express gratitude, seek assistance, or apologize, whether vocally or silently in your heart. Engaging in daily prayer fosters a loving dialogue that can take place anywhere. A prayer of thanks is meant to show appreciation for the good things in life; a prayer of request seeks help for yourself or others; a confession prayer involves acknowledging your wrongdoings and asking

Denis Chisman Memorial Lecture 2026: Highlights and Poem The 2026 Denis Chisman Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor Peter Okebukola on March 10, 2026, who distinguished educator and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) of UK. The lecture series pays tribute to Denis Chisman, a distinguished leader in international science education who held the position of treasurer and was a long-standing member of the International Council of Asso

SHORT NOTE Humans are inherently thinking, feeling, learning, realizing, and acting beings. Realization is the active process of unlocking our inner potentials, which gives life its meaning. The motivation for inner awakening stems from being aware of our hidden human potentials, abilities, possibilities, and creative capacities, making us both true learners and genuine seekers. Being aware of one's own potentials is a personal journey, and this self-awareness is achieved t

Reciting a haiku as a micro poem in English is really about making a moment where everyone can quietly observe or contemplate together. A good recitation honors the shortness of the form, usually trying to say the whole poem in one but a slow breath, which is honed with deep practice. The following points are needed to be taken care of while practicing recitation of a haiku. The right tone for a haiku is usually quiet, thoughtful, and calm. It should never be overdramatic. Th

Reciting micro poems or poems with up to 10 lines, each having 3-4 words, needs you to focus on being precise, quiet, and making a thoughtful impact instead of telling a dramatic story. Since these poems are short, the pauses between lines are just as important as the words. In a micro poem, every word must be said clearly; you shouldn't skip or mumble any of them. You can have a series of 2-4 micro poems to express a deep thought in about 100 words, which should take around