In any education system, the primary focus must always be the child. Much has been said about ‘child-centered’ education, but what does it truly entail? Unfortunately, it is often left to the discretion of individual teachers to interpret and implement, leading to varied experiences for students. Each year, children navigate through multiple teachers, each with their own approaches and expectations, often receiving mixed signals in the process. Recently, a Class X student called me to ask who was preparing the Social Science question paper. Since three teachers, including myself, handled the subject, I was intrigued by the question. I asked why it mattered, and the student promptly replied, “If you are setting the paper, I expect more value-based and personality-related questions.” His response made me reflect on how students perceive and adapt to their teachers. To ensure fairness, I disclosed the question paper details to all students, preventing any advantage or speculation. Each te...
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