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Research paper thumbnail of Online assessment techniques adopted by the university teachers amidst COVID-19 pandemic: A case study

Social Sciences & Humanities Open

Research paper thumbnail of Play intervention in developing cognitive abilities of children with intellectual disability

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of Secondary School Teachers on HOTS: A Qualitative Analysis

This study aimed to explore secondary school teachers' perceptions, awareness and knowledgeof Hig... more This study aimed to explore secondary school teachers' perceptions, awareness and knowledgeof Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in the classroom setting.Eight Focus Group Discussions (FGD)were conducted among the secondary school teachers of Mizoramto collectthe data. The study includes the conceptual understanding, barriers and strategiesas themes discussed with the participants concerning HOTS.This research study revealed that teachers are not well-versed in dealing with HOTS due to a lack of pedagogical knowledge and constant upskilling. The study's findings also indicatethat some teaching strategies like group discussions, project-based activities, cooperative teaching, and debates help facilitate HOTS among students.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual Disability: Definition, classification, causes and characteristics

Learning Community-An International Journal of Educational and Social Development, 2016

The term intellectual disability refers to the level of cognitive functioning that is demonstrate... more The term intellectual disability refers to the level of cognitive functioning that is demonstrated by particular children. It is the circumstance in which a children's cognitive functioning is impeded to the point of causing a significant disability in receiving information from his or her environment, then effectively processing, problem solving and adapting to this information. This paper provides an overview of children with intellectual disability incorporating definition, causes and classification for conceptual understanding. Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, the latter expressed as conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills. An intellectual disability is defined as an IQ below 70 and deficits in adaptive behaviour or daily living skills (eating, dressing, communication, participate in group activity). People with intellectual disability learn slowly and have difficulty with abstract concepts. This paper also throws some light on the characteristics of people with intellectual disabilities.

Research paper thumbnail of Faculty induction program for newly recruited teachers of higher education: a case study

Teacher Development, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Research-Based Teacher Education from Stake Holders Point: A Case Study

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2020

The postgraduate course of teacher education is based on research-based approach in teacher educa... more The postgraduate course of teacher education is based on research-based approach in teacher education in which all students will conduct a research and submit the dissertation as a part of their studies. Every teacher educators of this department are allotted one or two M.Ed. students to conduct research. The paper aims to study the teacher educators' and M.Ed. students' perceptions about research-based approach in teacher education and how theory and practice linked in teacher education. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are used for the study. Seventeen M.Ed. second semester students and 25 teacher educators were selected as the sample of the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The study indicates that teacher's educator appreciates the approach particularly based on research in the teacher's education. It is found that two-year M.Ed. programme was ideal for conducting research. The approach...

Research paper thumbnail of Online teaching-learning in higher education during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Educational Research Open

Research paper thumbnail of Guiding principles and practices of peace education followed in secondary schools of Mizoram

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)

The significance of peace education is universally recognized for a safe and prospering future fo... more The significance of peace education is universally recognized for a safe and prospering future for the world at school level as peace education aims at equipping the future citizens with necessary knowledge, attitude and skills so that they would acknowledge and respect all kinds of diversity and understand human dignity. This paper is based on an empirical research aiming how far guiding principles and practices of peace education followed in secondary schools of Mizoram. The concept of peace education, guiding principles of peace education and practices on peace-related activities being followed in the secondary schools of Mizoram were explored. The study revealed that peace education was not being taught as a separate subject. Peace education component was infused in the existing curriculum and also was being taught through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Besides, teachers must reflect in their behavior all the guiding principles of peace. They should encourage the...

Research paper thumbnail of Reflective Teaching as a Strategy for Effective Instruction

Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

The challenges of 21st century skills require equipping children with essential dispositions and ... more The challenges of 21st century skills require equipping children with essential dispositions and reflective skills as a relevant dimension of education. Reflection is a valuable skill that can produce considerably high level learning and is also very important to the planning process. It includes describing, analyzing and evaluating our thought-process, assumptions, beliefs and actions. Reflection is a significant human activity in which facilitator and practitioner revisit their experience, ponder it and evaluate it. Different academicians identified different types of reflections to strengthen their teaching practices but, they unanimously suggested that reflective teaching practices are inevitably vital to effective instruction. One can start reflective teaching by asking ‘what and why’ questions. Refl ective teaching is an approach that enables teachers and teacher educators to understand how they use their knowledge in classroom situations and how they combine theory and practical in a more effective manner. A reflective teacher can get input from different sources such as senior faculty members, students, colleagues to improve his/her teaching by using reflection. This paper provides some insights on few moot questions such as, “what is reflection”, “what is reflective teaching”, “why is reflective teaching important”, “why should teachers be reflective”, and “what is meant by being a reflective teacher”?

Research paper thumbnail of Play: World of Children

Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

Play is referred to as the language of children because they can communicate their thoughts and f... more Play is referred to as the language of children because they can communicate their thoughts and feelings in ways that they express verbally. The impulse to play is innate and its characteristics are fun, uncertainty, challenge, flexibility and non-productivity. All children have the right to play regardless of ability, ethnicity, or gender. Play can happens indoors or outdoors, with or without the oversight of adults, in everyday spaces, in environments designed for play and in places chosen by children. The right to play is child's first claim on the society because it offers an excellent opportunity to ensure that all children in an area of all ages, gender, and abilities, participate in fun activities. This paper deals with the comprehensive overview of play, types of play and benefits from different angles. Play is focal point to the early year's foundation stage and seen as a key way in which children learn and develop. It helps a child to develop physical skills, cognitive concepts, language and social skills. It is performed for no external goal or reward, and is a fundamental and an integral part of wholesome development not only for particular children but also for the society. The broad category of activities that are covered by the term play include swinging, chasing, climbing, sliding, running, dancing, clay modeling, building with blocks, dressing up, and role playing. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that children are able to play every day and have quality play environments in which to play.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual disability: Definition, classification, and systems of supports

… on Intellectual and …, 2010

ED509596 - Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports. Eleventh... more ED509596 - Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports. Eleventh Edition.

Research paper thumbnail of Online assessment techniques adopted by the university teachers amidst COVID-19 pandemic: A case study

Social Sciences & Humanities Open

Research paper thumbnail of Play intervention in developing cognitive abilities of children with intellectual disability

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of Secondary School Teachers on HOTS: A Qualitative Analysis

This study aimed to explore secondary school teachers' perceptions, awareness and knowledgeof Hig... more This study aimed to explore secondary school teachers' perceptions, awareness and knowledgeof Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in the classroom setting.Eight Focus Group Discussions (FGD)were conducted among the secondary school teachers of Mizoramto collectthe data. The study includes the conceptual understanding, barriers and strategiesas themes discussed with the participants concerning HOTS.This research study revealed that teachers are not well-versed in dealing with HOTS due to a lack of pedagogical knowledge and constant upskilling. The study's findings also indicatethat some teaching strategies like group discussions, project-based activities, cooperative teaching, and debates help facilitate HOTS among students.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual Disability: Definition, classification, causes and characteristics

Learning Community-An International Journal of Educational and Social Development, 2016

The term intellectual disability refers to the level of cognitive functioning that is demonstrate... more The term intellectual disability refers to the level of cognitive functioning that is demonstrated by particular children. It is the circumstance in which a children's cognitive functioning is impeded to the point of causing a significant disability in receiving information from his or her environment, then effectively processing, problem solving and adapting to this information. This paper provides an overview of children with intellectual disability incorporating definition, causes and classification for conceptual understanding. Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, the latter expressed as conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills. An intellectual disability is defined as an IQ below 70 and deficits in adaptive behaviour or daily living skills (eating, dressing, communication, participate in group activity). People with intellectual disability learn slowly and have difficulty with abstract concepts. This paper also throws some light on the characteristics of people with intellectual disabilities.

Research paper thumbnail of Faculty induction program for newly recruited teachers of higher education: a case study

Teacher Development, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Research-Based Teacher Education from Stake Holders Point: A Case Study

Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2020

The postgraduate course of teacher education is based on research-based approach in teacher educa... more The postgraduate course of teacher education is based on research-based approach in teacher education in which all students will conduct a research and submit the dissertation as a part of their studies. Every teacher educators of this department are allotted one or two M.Ed. students to conduct research. The paper aims to study the teacher educators' and M.Ed. students' perceptions about research-based approach in teacher education and how theory and practice linked in teacher education. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are used for the study. Seventeen M.Ed. second semester students and 25 teacher educators were selected as the sample of the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The study indicates that teacher's educator appreciates the approach particularly based on research in the teacher's education. It is found that two-year M.Ed. programme was ideal for conducting research. The approach...

Research paper thumbnail of Online teaching-learning in higher education during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Educational Research Open

Research paper thumbnail of Guiding principles and practices of peace education followed in secondary schools of Mizoram

International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)

The significance of peace education is universally recognized for a safe and prospering future fo... more The significance of peace education is universally recognized for a safe and prospering future for the world at school level as peace education aims at equipping the future citizens with necessary knowledge, attitude and skills so that they would acknowledge and respect all kinds of diversity and understand human dignity. This paper is based on an empirical research aiming how far guiding principles and practices of peace education followed in secondary schools of Mizoram. The concept of peace education, guiding principles of peace education and practices on peace-related activities being followed in the secondary schools of Mizoram were explored. The study revealed that peace education was not being taught as a separate subject. Peace education component was infused in the existing curriculum and also was being taught through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Besides, teachers must reflect in their behavior all the guiding principles of peace. They should encourage the...

Research paper thumbnail of Reflective Teaching as a Strategy for Effective Instruction

Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

The challenges of 21st century skills require equipping children with essential dispositions and ... more The challenges of 21st century skills require equipping children with essential dispositions and reflective skills as a relevant dimension of education. Reflection is a valuable skill that can produce considerably high level learning and is also very important to the planning process. It includes describing, analyzing and evaluating our thought-process, assumptions, beliefs and actions. Reflection is a significant human activity in which facilitator and practitioner revisit their experience, ponder it and evaluate it. Different academicians identified different types of reflections to strengthen their teaching practices but, they unanimously suggested that reflective teaching practices are inevitably vital to effective instruction. One can start reflective teaching by asking ‘what and why’ questions. Refl ective teaching is an approach that enables teachers and teacher educators to understand how they use their knowledge in classroom situations and how they combine theory and practical in a more effective manner. A reflective teacher can get input from different sources such as senior faculty members, students, colleagues to improve his/her teaching by using reflection. This paper provides some insights on few moot questions such as, “what is reflection”, “what is reflective teaching”, “why is reflective teaching important”, “why should teachers be reflective”, and “what is meant by being a reflective teacher”?

Research paper thumbnail of Play: World of Children

Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

Play is referred to as the language of children because they can communicate their thoughts and f... more Play is referred to as the language of children because they can communicate their thoughts and feelings in ways that they express verbally. The impulse to play is innate and its characteristics are fun, uncertainty, challenge, flexibility and non-productivity. All children have the right to play regardless of ability, ethnicity, or gender. Play can happens indoors or outdoors, with or without the oversight of adults, in everyday spaces, in environments designed for play and in places chosen by children. The right to play is child's first claim on the society because it offers an excellent opportunity to ensure that all children in an area of all ages, gender, and abilities, participate in fun activities. This paper deals with the comprehensive overview of play, types of play and benefits from different angles. Play is focal point to the early year's foundation stage and seen as a key way in which children learn and develop. It helps a child to develop physical skills, cognitive concepts, language and social skills. It is performed for no external goal or reward, and is a fundamental and an integral part of wholesome development not only for particular children but also for the society. The broad category of activities that are covered by the term play include swinging, chasing, climbing, sliding, running, dancing, clay modeling, building with blocks, dressing up, and role playing. Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that children are able to play every day and have quality play environments in which to play.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual disability: Definition, classification, and systems of supports

… on Intellectual and …, 2010

ED509596 - Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports. Eleventh... more ED509596 - Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports. Eleventh Edition.