3 facets of learning

Maya Menon talks about the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of learning in their growing layers of complexity. She asserts that the mode of learning must be in sync with the belief system so that what we do (psychomotor) is aligned to what we feel (affective).

4 ways in which the brain learns

Here, Maya Menon speaks about the brain that is geared to learn best in a safe environment, and how the different layers of it respond to safety and threat.

What is Socio-emotional Learning
(SEL)

Maya Menon presents a comprehensive definition of socio-emotional learning, some very concerning data which points towards the dire need to incorporate the SEL Framework, ISELF, with an example of how the parameters capture increasingly complex SEL descriptors.

Wellbeing innovations from
around the world

Crystal lists a few projects sponsored by Project HundrED, which is funded by the Helsinki Education Division, dealing in holistic approaches to education. It researches how time and space can be organised to lend agency. This clip also showcases a project where some Swedish-speaking vocational schools incorporate wellbeing into their curriculum.

Developing robust skills for the future

Sonia Relia talks about self-reflection and self-gratification as being central to wellness in today’s world. Students and teachers alike need me-time and rest time to allow for thinking. She talks about the Panchkosha Vikas as central to holistic nourishment. Resilience and the freedom to express among students is crucial for wellness.

Need of the day

Sonia emphasizes responsible publishing, age-appropriate data usage for research on curriculum design, teacher rest time, and off-loading of some of the more mechanical and process-related work from teachers to digital tools so that they can use the time for critical thinking and creative work.

Impact stories and case studies

This segment shows how wellness is being implemented in many institutions.

Focus on affective domain

Yvette Lee talks about why resilience matters in a world full of accolades, failures and immediate gratification. She lists the characteristics of resilient people.

3 ways to develop resilience

Yvette Lee talks about self-awareness, adaptability and a growth mindset as ways to build resilience. She includes some activities and strategies. Focusing on this aspect will strengthen the cognitive and psychomotor domains as well.

Agency and choice

Sean Bellamy recounts that wellbeing is being talked about in the recent few years. He explores the possibility of opening up in a safe and empathetic space when pitched against a choice-less curriculum.

Quality education in the Indian context

Shaila Brijnath asks why we do what we do. She contextualises why we need to provide quality and holistic education, given what literacy has come to mean in the Indian context.

How AASRA works for wellbeing

An interesting talk on the different ways in which AASRA helps develop wellbeing among its members.

Positive psychology in practising wellbeing

This segment explores how positive psychology contributes to wellbeing. It connects student wellbeing to teacher wellbeing and the need for teachers to come on board on mindfulness.

What employers seek and how should schools prepare children?

Mayank Dhingra charts the changes in the last few years as learning happens more and more through blended and hybridized modes in education.

(Re)evolution of education

Here, Mayank Dhingra speaks about the newer workspaces that are fast gaining credibility and why teachers need to evolve.

Role of situational decision-making skills and planet custodianship in ensuring equity and wellness

Mayank Dhingra talks about socio-emotional capabilities, cognitive capabilities, and technical competencies working in tandem with situational decision-making skills, and planet custodianship as crucial abilities required today for wellness and equity to thrive.