Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sense and Nonsense in Dream Interpretation

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India “A dream is a work of art which requires of the dreamer no particular talent, special training, or technical competence. Dreaming is a creative enterprise in which all may and most … Continue reading

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CONCEPT OF TEACHING UNIT

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India A unit is an outline of carefully selected subject matter which has been isolated because of its relationship to students need and interests. Thus, a well planned teaching unit is the … Continue reading

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The Indian Concept of Education

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India   “India was the motherland of our race, and Sanskrit the mother of Europe’s languages: she was the mother of our philosophy; mother, through the Arabs, of much of our mathematics; … Continue reading

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PHASES Of TEACHING

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V (P.G) College, Roorkee, India Teaching is an integral  part of the process of education. It is a system of actions intended to induce learning. Its special function is to impart knowledge, develop understanding and … Continue reading

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Team-Teaching Approach- Having “One brain in two bodies.”

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India Teaching is a dynamic and well planned process to acquire maximum learning experiences. In order to achieve this great objective various methods and techniques are developed. Newer inventions are taking place in … Continue reading

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SWAMI VIVEKANAND –Concept of Teacher

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India   When the lotus opens, the bees come of their own accord to seek honey so let the lotus of your character be full blown and the results will follow. A … Continue reading

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Action Research in Education

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India Action research is known by many other names, including participatory research, collaborative inquiry, emancipator research, action learning, and contextual action research, but all are variations on a common theme. In nut … Continue reading

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The Personalized System of Instruction: A Flexible and Effective Approach to Mastery Learning

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India   “Goodbye, Teacher . . .” Fred Keller’s 1968   The Personalized System of Instruction is an approach to classroom instruction designed  to change the role of teacher from agent of … Continue reading

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BUILDING A PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India Working together at a practical level and agreeing on minor issues does not however take the place of building an educational philosophy. How can a teacher and /or an educator build … Continue reading

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WORKSHOP- AN INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

Dr. V.K. Maheshwari, Former Principal K.L.D.A.V(P.G) College, Roorkee, India The aim of higher learning is to develop the capacity to respect the ideas and feelings of others; healthy criticism, appreciation, and present own ideas and seek clarification. The learner should … Continue reading

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