Anoop Bishnoi - Entrepreneur - Promoter at Bisco Ltd

Integrated teamwork on many levels is essential for kids to receive a thorough, well-rounded education. Collaboration is essential among students and teachers, and parents and educators. This gives students more opportunities to master critical soft skills like better communication skills and teamwork, which not only improve learning outcomes but help create a positive school culture too. “When students are assigned a group project, whether it’s inside or outside the classroom, they learn about the fundamental skills associated with working as a collective unit toward a common goal. This type of teamwork develops a variety of skills that will be valuable for students later in the job space, such as communication, compromise, and collective effort. In any type of group work, pupils must agree on who will handle various components of a project and work in tandem using one another's' strengths to accomplish assigned tasks. This teaches time management, resource allocation, and com

“And just because you have colleges and universities doesn’t mean you have education”. – Malcolm X Malcolm X famously and poetically responded in the manner above when asked about schooling. Education should be such that it forges a common tie between the nation and combines all cultures and religions, leaving no room for the community violence of today. India has the second-largest education system in the world, as is widely known, however, the problem is with the deliverance of education. “It’s unfortunate that state-by-state differences in educational patterns still divide us today. India’s future is discussed in her class, in the textbooks, and in the course material. The issue is that our educational system places a lot of emphasis on exams. In consideration of the greater good of the country, we require a unified educational system that pays more attention on developing skills in students rather than just labeling them basis yearly assessments. Several curriculum subjects need

  In essence, a nation is based on its people, therefore their contributions and duties to their country are what propel a country’s prosperous future, and this responsibility is primarily in the hands of today’s youth. The best approach to developing a shared identity for everyone and a common road map for everyone to follow, a primary thread that unites communities in a country, is thus for our children to have a good education. Emphasizing the same, Anoop Singh Bishnoi, Chairman of The Doon School, Dehradun, adds, “A strong educational system shapes a child’s thinking towards progress, nationalism, and social advancement. Children must be given the freedom to reason, evaluate, discuss, react, and draw their own conclusions.” The country has made significant advancements in science, technology, education, infrastructure, and economic development. The government is making every effort to position India as a top location for investment across a range of sectors, including infrastruct

If we manage to have enough computer services in the rural and peripheral areas of India, the entire picture of our country can be revolutionized. In any case, it is a highly significant necessity for the less advantaged in rural areas because they have close to none functional computer expertise and an increasing number of services are now computer-based. Therefore, it is crucial to give every man and woman, married or unmarried, enough opportunities to master computer operations and fully benefit from the situation. The "digital divide," which was once primarily thought of in terms of access to technology, is now also understood to be about people’s skills and abilities to benefit from access to technology. “In metro cities like ours, we use laptops or tablets to study since there is easy access to electricity and the internet, with just one mouse click, we get the information we want and even more than that. Rural areas, however, run differently. A “computer lab” may exist

We all understand how important education is in determining the quality of our lives and that without a purposeful education, the career goals we have in mind are in vain. However, there has been a serious problem with the quality of education and the way it is delivered in our country due to differences in gender and economic status. Numerous issues plague the Indian educational system, which needs to reform if learning is to be improved. What are we seeking to do, for whom, and to what standards? Is where the process begins. Research demonstrates that curricula, examinations, teacher behaviors, and even desired results can differ dramatically among top-performing school systems, but they all have one thing in common – They all focus equally on every child, regardless of ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or region. “Communities and the country as a whole will advance if better education will be provided to all. There are so many young people in India who are eager to work but l

It’s the newest educational buzzword in India. Everyone is speaking out about the crucial relevance of life skills education at the moment, including school and college administrations, principals, instructors, education specialists, parents, students, and even businesses. “Although academic learning is the cornerstone of education, a wonderful school experience extends well beyond merely being knowledgeable about the subject matter. We must provide pupils with more than just a body of information that is reflected on a piece of paper. Giving them the skills they require will enable them to be resourceful in a socially conscious manner, to create with a team of colleagues rather than just by themselves in a lab, and to change course when new demands are made.” says Anoop Singh Bishnoi , Chairman of The Doon School, Dehradun. Experienced teachers are aware that the highest academic performers aren’t usually the ones who have an uncanny knack for memorizing lengthy passages of Shakespear

The majority of people’s lives are now centered around social media, which has an impact on how we work, live, and most recently, how we study. The advantages of adopting social media in the classroom have been recognized by educators and administrators. However, how do social media platforms affect education? Social media platforms can be used as active learning tools, allowing students to learn in their own unique ways as opposed to only absorbing knowledge. “Social media can be directed and fostered in a school setting to improve learning outcomes and critical awareness. It may also provide students more freedom to socialize and work together outside of the classroom. Furthermore, exchanging information with classmates fosters a greater sense of community among students and can serve as a powerful incentive because it encourages students to put more effort into their work because they know it will be discussed on social media,” says Anoop Singh Bishnoi , Chairman of The Doon School,

According to experts, kids are still picking up on societal and social behavior during their formative years and may not be particularly aware of what behavior is appropriate and what isn’t. They add that in order to keep them secure, they need to learn a number of lessons. In their formative years, children must learn about “safe” and “unsafe” touch, especially at a time when younger children are increasingly being sexually attacked and mistreated. “It worries me to read frequent headlines that raise concerns about a child’s safety on various fronts as a parent and an educator. They serve as a reminder of how vulnerable young children, especially girls are when they go to other cities to compete in tournaments or participate in field excursions, when they ride in school buses, or even when they are targeted at their own schools in overt and covert ways,” says Anoop Singh Bishnoi . In rural schools, where sometimes poor infrastructure not even includes restrooms, the technical safety

Many of us believe that poverty is solely due to a lack of education. This, however, is not the case. To understand how uneducated people can become wealthy while educated people remain poor, we must be compassionate and recognize that everyone’s struggles are unique. Poverty is a complex and entrenched social problem, but it is not caused by a lack of education. The true cause of poverty is a lack of productivity, which is caused by low literacy rates caused by a lack of education. That is why children are dropping out at a younger and younger age. More than a billion people live in extreme poverty around the world. There is a scarcity of food and water, and as a result, life and development are difficult for them. These people, however, do not lack the ability or motivation to work; they lack sufficient education and thus cannot earn money. They live as children who, as they grow older, will marry and have children who, if given access to education and become informed about the ways

Have you ever considered how capable your child is of taking care of themselves? Are your children mature enough to make simple decisions? Have you considered whether your child has been taught necessary life skills to face the world? It has been observed that there is a gap today between the theoretical and practical worlds, which is due to a lack of skills developed in children. In today’s globalised world, life skill development is a tool for empowering children and safeguarding their future by providing them with overall development. “Instilling life skills and well-being skills in schools benefits children and youth’s mental health now and in the future. Life skills training can be delivered as a module or as individual exercises. Teachers and other school personnel should become acquainted with and even receive training in, the teaching of life skills. When life skills are consistently taught, the results are visible at the school level, not just in individual student wellbeing

As the use of technology in education grows, it is critical to consider its impact on student well-being. Mental health issues among high school and college students are becoming more common, and educational institutions and educators must find ways to alleviate this burden. Fortunately, EdTech is developing new solutions to assist students in dealing with such issues and developing better mental health. There are now a variety of tools available that can have a significant impact on student well-being, ranging from meditation apps to online therapy programs. While technological accessibility has its own benefits, on the flip side though, it can also create an unavoidable temptation for some to be logged on to excess. Recent data indicates that students’ frustration and stress levels have increased as a result of their use of technology. “From being our guide on roads to writing our assignments and papers, technology is both a friend and an enemy to our brains. Because technology has r

Colleges and universities are at crossroads, dealing with declining enrollments, rising costs, the growing popularity of alternative educational options, and a dwindling perceived value of a degree. If you believe the hype, the latest threat is ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot from Silicon Valley startup OpenAI. ChatGPT, which was recently released by the company OpenAI, generates text and can even write essays. The chatbot’s artificial intelligence, or AI, has already been reported as a coauthor on four papers and preprints. What does this mean for education’s future? How can universities best address the problems that ChatGPT, or “Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer,” poses? Could the bot help with education? Is there any benefit to using it in the classroom? While some see it as a tool to improve learning and reduce teacher workload, others see it as a threat to academic integrity that allows for cheating and plagiarism. “It will be as transformative for educators as Google was

Education is dynamic, we all know it could be better, but it is also the best it has ever been in human history. Over the last two centuries, the world’s literacy rate has risen from 12% to 88%, and primary, secondary, and tertiary education have all seen dramatic growth (in schools and students), breaking records almost on a yearly basis. Our educational curriculum has also evolved, embracing our ever-expanding understanding of the world — and the internet’s recent boom has brought self-education to the masses. Despite its flaws, we owe a lot of who we are to this system, and its expansion has been phenomenal.  However, teaching methods, while constantly evolving, still require some modification. Modern education is still largely archaic. It works to some extent, but it is not ‘all pleasant’. Teachers have a lot on their plates, from lesson and assignment planning to teaching, grading, and the expectation of providing individualized attention to each and every student in the classroom

Learning English has opened up numerous opportunities for Indians, but should this come at the expense of fluency in the mother tongue? As per research, using a child’s mother tongue in the early stages of learning has numerous unique benefits, but are we really emphasising this in classrooms? A child's first classroom is at home. When a child enters a structured learning environment such as school, he or she is already undergoing a great deal of adjustment and adaptation. Consider starting school and being unable to understand the teacher! There is no greater source of anxiety for a child than this. Having to learn a foreign language while going through other major changes makes learning difficult. “When the child’s mother tongue or a local language is used as the medium of instruction, he or she will learn concepts faster, adjust better, and show learning gains faster. This includes parental involvement in schooling as well. Parental involvement is sometimes limited in India due

Education is a public good, it should be a right, not a privilege. Despite this, 61 million children, the majority of whom are girls, are not enrolled in school. Educating children, no matter where they live, is one of the most important steps we can take to end extreme poverty. “We will not have an equal society until we achieve equality in education. More educated people are needed in today’s society to help bring peace and prosperity to the world. It is critical not only for economic reasons but also because we owe it to children to fulfill their right to an education. This means we must find ways to include the children who are currently absent from school. This means that we need more teachers, more classrooms, ongoing teacher training, a variety of educational materials, and an effective curriculum to ensure that children can read and write when they leave school and that they have the basic skills they need to participate effectively in their communities,” says Anoop Singh Bishn

Women have made some of the most remarkable scientific breakthroughs in history. Their stories are rarely told, but it only takes a little digging to find women who have excelled in science, technology, engineering, and maths, and still somehow women continue to be underrepresented in STEM. However, if such gaps are not due to differences in intellectual ability, what factors explain why they do not pursue education and careers in these fields? When it comes to ensuring that the next generation of women feels empowered to close the gender gap, there are some powerful lessons to be learned about what works and what doesn’t. “Young women require relatable role models. Today’s girls are fortunate to have many accomplished women to look up to. We must honor these trailblazers and share their stories with young women to demonstrate that STEM careers are open to anyone who has the curiosity and desire to pursue one. Girls may doubt their ability to turn their interest in STEM subjects into a

While the number of illiterate youth has decreased from 170 million to 115 million, nonetheless, the gender gap in literacy rates has remained relatively stable. For example, India has a significant gender disparity. Approximately 75% of Indian men have at least a basic level of literacy, while 51% of Indian women are literate. Some of the findings of a survey conducted among teachers, parents, and students to understand their perceptions and attitudes towards gender in the education space were as follows: most parents believe that nurturing and caring for children are basic responsibilities of women. Most parents believe that women tolerate violence for the sake of the family, and they point to symbols of sacrifice and compassion as evidence. According to 34% of parents, the main cause of sexual abuse is girls’ behavior and sartorial style. Around 40% of teachers also stated that they assign decoration tasks to girls and tangible physical tasks to boys. To address a deeply embedded

Are today’s teenagers prepared for life after high school? There’s a lot of talk about modern youth being less prepared for adulthood than their parent’s generation. Do you believe so too? If yes, read on to know why. Today’s teenagers are a perfect example of what can happen when parents coddle their children more than what’s necessary. They give their children everything. When you turned sixteen, you were considered extremely fortunate if you were allowed to drive your parents’ old beat-up car. If you desire something different, you would get a job and pay for it yourself because it would instill a sense of responsibility in you. Nowadays, 16-year-olds have everything in their hands, from the latest gadgets to flashy cars. As a result, teenagers are less prepared for life than ever before. Is it the responsibility of schools to fill in the gaps when parents fail to educate their children on fundamentals? “Education should be a collaborative effort between parents and educators. If

Parents in India are proud that their children are studying abroad and that they can afford it too and even though it feels like an achievement to a family, this, however, is only one side of the story. The other side of the coin is the story of ‘brain drain,’ in which brilliant Indian students choose to study abroad and eventually settle there, depleting the country’s pool of talented resources. The reason? Growing dissatisfaction among young Indians to find jobs matching their skills. “Of course moving abroad offers one better prospects in terms of compensation and skill upgradation, but it’s not the only reason why Indians choose to migrate. One of the main reasons for families to relocate out of India is the overall social safety net. The idea of a welfare state in which a family’s basic needs of education and health are met or are available at a reasonable cost is too good to pass up,” says Anoop Singh Bishnoi, Chairman of The Doon School, Dehradun.  To understand why students

Children today are safer than ever before in a variety of ways. Better public safety, less “stranger danger,” and more logic however the twenty-first century brings new challenges to child safety, particularly when considering the digital environment. Children are voracious consumers of digital technologies. Despite all of the opportunities provided by the digital world, such as playing, learning, and socializing, digital engagement poses risks to children’s safety that can have real-world consequences. Many risks in the digital world are analogous to those in the physical world. Bullies can reach their victims online just as easily as they can in the schoolyard. Children can be exposed to hate speech and racism through the virtual games they play, videos they watch, and communication apps they use. Some risks, however, are more specific to the digital environment, such as sending or receiving sexually explicit messages online, or the use and misuse of children’s data. Pop-ups in app