Brainfeed - September 2016

September, the ninth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, indicates the onset of autumn in the northern hemisphere and commencement of Ganesh festival in many parts of India. The edition is dedicated to all teachers. The Cover Story has brought out a fitting tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan by ‘Redefining the Role of the Teacher’
in the changing educational scenario. National Awardee teachers share their views on the Teachers’ Day. Ms Shyama Chona in ‘Remember, their problems are like yours’ emphasizes to own problems of children. We have brought out the colourful pageantry of the Rio Olympics on the centre spread. The Institutional Profile highlights the
special agenda of Paras World School. ‘Alternative Education’ directs you to the new unexplored paths in education. Dr A K Pandey enlightens with his expertise on ‘Principal as Leader’. ‘Teacher: A Multi-tasked Professional’ explores how the teaching profession is different from others. ‘Indian Sports’ explains how achievement in sports is more a matter of personal endeavour. In Special Feature, Ms Revathi Balakrishnan talks about Global Competences’.

‘Pedagogy’ spells out ‘How to make Homework Relevant and Meaningful?’ for students and identifies ‘Multiple Intelligences’ to make learning simple. Skills advocates Continuous Professional Development for Teachers’. Ms Anne Sivanathan advises about ‘Setting Limits on Digital Devices’. ‘Can Technology Substitute the Teacher?’ is dealt with in detail by Mr Peeyush Khare. The ‘Career’ takes us to a totally new profession less explored ‘Make up Artist: Dress up with a Smile!’ while ‘Divergent Thinking’ is all about numerous ways with which thinking can be creative! Congratulations! President Award Winners for Best Teachers! Happy Teachers’ Day!