Far from being the latest buzzword in education, Critical Thinking is probably the most crucial skill in the information age. In this article, written by members of the TRC staff, we discuss what critical thinking is, how you can start incorporating critical thinking skills in your classroom and our IQLQT project, through which we hope to impart critical thinking skills in classrooms across Pakistan.
When teachers give children a chance to explore nature in the classroom, they ensure that what the student learns is permanent. In this article, Sana Lone shares classroom activities and projects that are easy-to-do and will encourage you and your students to adopt a greener lifestyle.
There are many locations and types of early years’ programmes. Some are in newly constructed and purpose built facilities, while others are located in townhouses, apartments or old homes. Irrespective of the setting, it is the responsibility of the school staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care. This article, written by Nazia Kashif and TRC staff explores practical ways in which schools can adopt a comprehensive approach to safety and reduce risks and dangers.
Helping your students develop a love for reading is one of the most important gifts you can give them and well worth the time you spend doing it. In this article, written by Amina Shakoor and TRC staff, we discuss how to get children, not just reading, but doing so with enthusiasm.
When the objectives of testing are not thought through, it merely causes children to learn to take tests. In this article, Fauzia Azami Zubair argues that when a teacher teaches to the test, her students miss out on a real education, that teaches them to apply concepts, problem-solve, and develop necessary thinking skills.
Schools can reap many benefits if they capitalise on the support of parents as the most important partners in a child’s education. In this article, Shahpur Jamall explains that even though the relationship between parents and educators requires a lot of work, the rewards are worth it.
The demands of a fast changing modern world require that we support students in developing the skills for a reasoned and balanced discussion on sensitive topics that may challenge some of their most deeply ingrained beliefs. In this article, Shahrezad Samiuddin explore the issues surrounding introducing sensitive topics in the classroom.
If schoolchildren were to compile a list of their least favourite subjects, maths would surely top that list. In this article, Sana Lone explores how society views maths ability, why the subject remains widely reviled and what can be done to change this.
For the first issue of Ilm o Amal in 2014, we got talking to veteran teachers to find out how dedicated teachers impact students’ lives and what makes them an invaluable asset to their schools. Shahrezad Samiuddin compiled the results, which were revealing, educating and interesting.
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