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Nowadays, teacher’s student relationship emphasize respect, communication and trust. A positive relationship is built between teachers and students. This type of positive relationship helps in enhancing student well-being and academic achievement.

In the past these relationships were formal, with teachers as the only authority. But over the time it has become more supportive and collaborative.

These relationships have led to positive influence on students’ behaviour, attitude, academic performance, engagement in academic performance, engagement in academic activities and development of life skills. The relationship is of understanding each other’s requirements and coming to terms with each other expectational.

Author: Jai Sudhakar Nirmalkar (Standard: 8-B)

From slates to styluses, the change in teaching learning processes has been massive. Personally, I'm loving this change. Earlier, there was the unavoidable question "How many marks did you get?", now skills are being valued and developed.

Earlier, textbooks were outdated, now, with platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM it's all very easy. Due to the training programme of NEP 2020, teachers are utilising a more creative approach. The "whys" are turning into "hows".

Ever since the epoch, I've learnt practically about physics through a telescope. Earlier a statement taught was an unquestionable authority, but now, my counterviews are being encouraged. The digitalization has made the teaching learning process really fun for me. It's like having Gurukuls on Gadgets.

All these changes are super exciting for a student like me who looks for botany in farms, physics in machines, chemistry in cooking, and maths in medicines. I hope to keep learning with such enthusiasm always.

Author: Aarna Arunesh Mishra (Standard: 9-A)

“I want to attend these classes BECAUSE MY FRIENDS ARE THERE.”

Why do you think this student would consider attending those particular classes? I believe that without giving it much thought, he is making random decisions in a jiffy. This student is experiencing peer pressure.

Peer pressure is a term that is often used nowadays. It is a universal experience that can shape our choices, influence our behaviour and impact our lives. From schools, playgrounds to workplaces, we are endlessly encircled by people who can influence us and mould our identities, enhancing them, or destroying them. But what exactly is peer pressure? In this blog, let us explore the term ‘peer pressure’.

Peer pressure is an influence that people of the same age group exert on someone to make them adapt to certain behaviors, attitudes, or choices. It can be direct, like when someone openly encourages you to do something or indirect, where you feel pressured to fit in just by observing things around yourselves.

This pressure can have both negative and positive influences. Let us understand by taking a few examples.

A college-going girl is struggling to stay on the top as she is falling behind and being considered ‘average’. She is a part of a study group with her friends of the same class. They are trying their best to motivate her, helping her out, sharing ideas among themselves, etc. As a result, she starts to feel more confident and motivated, eventually getting back on track. This is a positive influence of peers.

When it comes to the negative, there are crores of examples. A boy, who is a school student, is always excelling in his classes. But then, he is neglected by his peers, who are always bullying him, calling him ‘a nerd’ or ‘teacher’s pet’. The boy now wants to be ‘cool’ to fit in the ‘standards’. He starts befriending them and adapting to their bad habits like yapping, bullying, etc. This influences his attitude and he ends up failing not only as a moral person, but also his school.

These days, a 5-year-old wants to act like grown-ups. A little girl is ‘expected’ by her peers to wear clothes which are uncomfortable for her. A teenager wants to already adapt smoking habits. They want to have ‘boyfriends’ and ‘girlfriends.’ Friends might also tease him or her leading that student to adapt things which are not suitable for their age. Friends may force to create social media accounts, rebel against their parents or sometimes even steal things and hide it from them.

Peer pressure is a natural part of life, but it's essential to be aware of its influence and take steps to navigate its challenges. This can be done by developing self-awareness, building self-confidence, and surrounding ourselves with positive influences. It’s okay to be different, but it's essential to prioritize your well-being and happiness. Everyone in this world should be able to tackle the peer pressure.

So, the next time you find yourself at crossroads, remember: strength isn’t about going with the flow—it’s about knowing when to stand firm. Surround yourself with people who uplift, not manipulate. Your parents will always guide you the best. And most importantly, trust yourself, you’re capable of making decisions that reflect the best version of you.

Author: Vedika Bhutda (Standard : 8-B)