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  IS ENGLISH EVERYTHING? By Ms Moqheeta Mehboob I wanted to share some reflections from the school development programs I've been involved with, particularly regarding the use of language in the classroom. During these programs, I've noticed a recurring issue: the strict enforcement of English across all subjects, even when it's not the English language class. While I understand the intent behind this, I've seen how it can inhibit students from fully expressing their understanding and engaging deeply with the material. From my observations, when students are allowed to use their mother tongue, they participate more freely and demonstrate a clearer grasp of concepts. This aligns with what the NCERT also advocates—allowing students to respond in their mother tongue to ensure they can fully engage with the content. The focus, after all, should be on learning and understanding, not just on using correct English. The SCERT of Telangana has emphasized this in their guidelines...

WARM UP ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS I thoroughly enjoy the time spent with teachers during training sessions. It's not just about sharing new information and strategies; I also learn a great deal from the teachers themselves. In a recent session on lesson planning with a group of particularly engaging teachers, I found the discussions to be both enriching and inspiring. During this session, I highlighted the significance of incorporating warm-ups into every class period. Warm-ups play a crucial role in creating a positive and effective learning environment, and the teachers responded enthusiastically to this idea. I thought it would be valuable to share this with you all—because the more people benefit, the better! During a session on the components of lesson planning, I emphasized the importance of incorporating warm-ups into every class period. Warm-ups are vital for creating a positive and effective learning environment, and the teachers responded very positively to this part of the...