Mindful Souls

Category: Teachers

  • The Neglected Lot of Our Educators

    In our Indian Culture, there is a popular saying which can be roughly translated into English as – The teacher is next only  to God. This only goes to show the respect that teachers once commanded in our society. However, of late, things have been quite a mess when it comes to paying teachers and…

  • Relevance Of Whys In Character Education

    “You should not lie.” This is one of the primary moral lessons that has often been instilled in a child. We teach our children that it is bad if they lie, even go as far as telling them that they will be punished if they lie.  The child may grow up, imbibing the value and…

  • The importance of Character Education in Schools- Why Leaders Need to Step Forward?

    Article by: Anshu Yadav Research conducted by Celal Bayar University found that “the development of socialization skills and integration of character education is an important part of a child’s academic success. Character education efforts may be effective when implemented rigorously and with a scientific foundation. Schools should focus on teaching character within the regular curriculum.”…

  • Teachers – The Overworked Artisans

    Teachers – The Overworked Artisans Teaching, which was once considered an easy profession has transformed, and drastically so. Considered one of the most stressful professions in the current times, there are a number of factors that contribute to this…   A few eons ago, teaching was considered to be one of the easiest professions. A…

  • The Mindful Teacher’s Path

    There is no question about the role that a teacher plays in the life of a child. However, what happens if it isn’t just a teacher but a mindful teacher? Read on to know more.  There are some experiences in life that leave a mark forever, and these are often related to the formative years…

  • Happy Teachers, a Necessity Does the state of mind of a teacher have an impact on the classroom? Research establishes that a happy teacher translates into a happy classroom. However, are there any steps that can be taken to ensure that a teacher is happy? Does the role of a teacher in the class begin…

  • Teachers as role models

    Author: Latika Sakhuja, Project Lead at Mindful Souls  Children look up to their teachers for every little thing. And they absorb every action and every word spoken by a teacher. Teachers are role models for children and this is a huge responsibility. Let us identify some ways that can ensure that we fulfill this responsibility…

  • Benefits of mindfulness for teachers and educators

    Teaching is a profession that demands a lot. However, simple mindfulness exercises can assist teachers in addressing the demands of their work better.  Author: Sharanya Nair Teaching is a noble profession. However, it has its share of challenges and hardships and these have an impact on the well-being of teachers. Teachers deal with fatigue from…

  • Encouraging classroom participation

     A classroom where all children participate fosters a growth mindset and supports learning. However, getting everyone to participate can pose a challenge. Let’s identify some strategies that may help.  Author: Latika Sakhuja Classrooms should be open spaces that allow interaction between the educator and the students. This not only makes learning fun but also ensures…

  • Five lessons from Japanese Education

    Children in Japan are competitive and well versed with the curriculum, at the same time their emotional well-being is also nurtured. A few simple lessons to explain the path…  Author: Sharanya Nair   India has a forthcoming education policy and education structure, but what is being done to nurture the wellbeing of our children while…