Articles by Dhir Jhingran
Facilitating school learning through multilingual approach
Most children in primary schools face learning issues because they are taught in a language that they don’t understand, according to research.
Published on Feb 21, 2024 06:00 PM IST
Detaining a student alone cannot assure better learning
Instead of introducing detention, the focus has to be strongly on ensuring learning and that almost all students acquire the key skills and concepts required for progressing to a higher class
Updated on Aug 03, 2017 04:46 PM IST
Dhir Jhingran
Data collection alone cannot improve learning outcomes in State-run schools
Mindless ‘upward’ transmission of school-level data only conditions the bottom layer of the teachers to rationalise that their contribution to quality improvement is confined to format-filling
Published on Nov 25, 2016 08:31 PM IST
Dhir Jhingran
Writing's on board: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan must be phased out
The SSA is not an appropriate vehicle to meet the critical challenges of revitalising teacher education institutions and improving student learning, which should be our focus now, writes Dhir Jhingran.
Updated on Oct 16, 2014 01:05 AM IST
Dhir Jhingran
There are no quick-fixes for the existing government school system
The new government has taken office at a critical juncture. There is a pervasive feeling that the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) has been tardy and student-learning outcomes are abysmally low. Revamp the primary school system to ensure that all students acquire foundational skills for learning, writes Dhir Jhingran
Updated on Jun 22, 2014 11:20 PM IST
Dhir Jhingran