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

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is a key component of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI). It refers to the ability to use one's entire body or specific parts, such as hands and fingers, to learn, think, solve problems, communicate, perform, create, or express ideas. Commonly known as "body smartness," this intelligence requires excellent control on body-limbs and body-language. Individuals with strong bodily-kinesthetic intelligence have remarkable muscle

With escalating conflict in West Asia and shortage of feul and its hiked prices, most under-developed and developing nations have clamped the 'energy lockdown'. The fuel saving measures like fuel rationing and control have been imposed and tightened consumption of fuel supply for essential commodities. to tackle severe power shortage. Indian government has also hinted of such a lockdown in near future in the light of severe sustained power crisis caused by the Iran war. An "e

View Point According to the well-known thinker J. Krishnamurti, choiceless awareness is a way of observing without making judgments. A choice interferes with the observer, preventing the mind from seeing "what is" without division or bias. Choiceless awareness is not a method; it is a state of intense, passive alertness that removes psychological conflict, fear, and conditioning, resulting in a free, quiet, and genuinely intelligent mind. He proposes that a free mind does not

World Atheist Day is celebrated every year on March 23rd. This day is all about recognizing atheism, encouraging logical thinking, and helping those who might be afraid to share their beliefs to be open about it. It focuses on the rights of people who don’t believe in a god, promotes getting together as a community, and often supports understanding science instead of superstitions. This day also stresses how important it is to keep government and religion separate. The goal i

Each year, on 24 March, the UN proclaimed International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. According to the UN, The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions, enforced disappearance, missing persons, abducted children, torture, require to know what happened to them.

Jiddu Krishnamurti on Attentive Listening: View Point, Quotes and Inspired Poem View Point According to the renowned thinker, philosopher, and author Jiddu Krishnamurti, 'attentive listening' is an art form that demands total, effortless focus, devoid of judgment, comparison, opinions, comments, or personal biases. Genuine listening requires the listener to completely set aside their self, conditioning, or ego. Engaging in attentive listening enables a direct experience of

PERSPECTIVE A Google AI search reveals that Dr. Lalit Kishore highlights Navratri as a time to move beyond the "glittering materialism" of the world and embark on an inward journey for spiritual growth, viewing human life as a sacred divine play. His reflections emphasize inner transformation, devotion, and the spiritual significance of the nine-day festival. Kishore's key perspectives on Navratri are as follows Spiritual Focus: He encourages using the festive period to refle

Philosophers, thinkers, and scientists contend that the capitalistic principle of "conquer and market" poses significant dangers. This mindset stems from a lack of understanding of interdependence for survival and thriving. The well-being of humanity is biologically unattainable without a functioning, interconnected natural world. Exploiting nature for greed often harms the very systems that support our existence. It represents the ethical arbitrariness of the affluent at the

Atheism represents a way of life characterized by the absence of belief, faith, and religious systems, marked by a direct rejection of the existence of any deities or imposed rituals, rites, and dictates. Atheists prioritize scientific rationalism, humanism, and secular ethics as foundations for leading a rational life.They believe that humanity can collaboratively create ethical standards and codes of conduct independently of divine guidance. In his essay "Why I Am an Atheis

World Puppetry Day was commemorated on March 21, 2026, to pay tribute to the timeless craft of puppetry, support puppeteers, and celebrate puppet theater across the globe. Established by UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette) in 2002, the inaugural celebration took place in 2003, aiming to bring together artists and enhance awareness of this captivating storytelling art form. The day is filled with live performances, workshops, and exhibitions, often centered around a

In 2026, World Water Day will be celebrated on March 22, under the theme "Water and Gender," with the slogan "Where water flows, equality grows." This annual event emphasizes the vital connection between access to water and gender equality, particularly highlighting the unequal challenges that women and girls encounter in managing water resources, ensuring safety, and participating in decision-making processes. The UN-Water points out that the ongoing global water crisis nece

Spiritual Intelligence: Understanding the Higher Consciousness POEM A quiet mind, a knowing heart does seek, Why am I here, what is my destined part? Not just to toil, and eat, and gently speak, But meanings deeper, held within my art. To find the thread that binds us, one and all, To hear the spirit's quiet, gentle plea. To see the good, to rise above the squall, And choose the path of bright integrity. To know myself, the darkness and the shine, And let the love pour forth

S hakti—The Pulse Behind Existence and Divine Power In Hinduism, the Feminine Divine, also known as the Sacred Feminine or Shakti, represents one of the three principal forms of worship alongside Vishnu and Shiva. The core spiritual goal of Hinduism is to rediscover the God and Goddess within ourselves or to balance the masculine and feminine divine energies, as noted by this blogger in a post on scratchmysoul. Devotees of Shakti Maa widely believe that during Navaratri, two