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Learning Theories Propounded by Piaget, Bruner, and Vygotsky

Learning Theories Propounded by Piaget, Bruner, and Vygotsky

Introduction Before enrolling in the graduate programs at Kathmandu University School of Education in Nepal and the M.Ed. program at James Madison University in the USA, my knowledge of learning theories was limited. I was not very familiar with learning theories. Slowly, different learning theories began to hold my attention. In this paper, I have […]

Culturally Relevant Mathematics Teaching

Culturally Relevant Mathematics Teaching

Introduction I studied in a public school located in the village of Nepal. Later, I began teaching mathematics in various private schools. Also, I have been working as a textbook writer for school mathematics. During this period, I have had many experiences that suggest the obstacles faced around mathematics teaching in Nepal. In the following […]

A Proposed Lesson Plan

A Proposed Lesson Plan

Subject: Mathematics Theme/Content/Topic/Lesson: 3D Shapes (Cube and Cuboid) Class/Grade: 3rd Grade Name of the Teacher: D. R. Simkhada No. of Students: 20 No. of Periods: 1 Learning Outcomes: After completion of this lesson the students will be able to: Identify a cube and a cuboid. Find the edges, vertex and faces of cuboid-shaped objects. Create […]

Curriculum Theory and Practice

Curriculum Theory and Practice

Curriculum Theory and Practice In this paper, I explore the various philosophical and theoretical foundations that inform curriculum decision-making. Specifically, I aim to examine how these different philosophies and theories influence the choices that are made about what content is included in a curriculum. In doing so, my objective is to introduce curriculum theory and […]

Teacher’s Shortage: A Global Issue

Teacher’s Shortage: A Global Issue

Teacher Shortage, a Pressing Issue for the School Districts in the US: Present Status, Reasons and Ways Forward   Background The shortage of teachers in the US has become a significant issue for many school districts, impacting not only the quality of education but also the well-being of students, teachers, and the community. The aging […]

My Understanding of Collaborative and Problem-Solving Approaches to Learning Mathematics

My Understanding of Collaborative and Problem-Solving Approaches to Learning Mathematics

I have almost two decades of Mathematics Textbook and Reference books writing and 3 decades of teaching experience in schools in Nepal. Bringing in the references from these experiences, this paper discusses my experiential understanding of collaborative and problem-solving approaches to learning mathematics. Also, it critically reflects on the learning and teaching practices that I […]