Browse our collection of peer-reviewed articles on innovative pedagogy and learning
Published: July 30, 2025
Dr. Kirti Rani
Inquiry-based learning (IBL) represents one of the most powerful paradigms for transforming education from transmission to exploration, from rote performance to intellectual discovery. Rooted in constructivist epistemology, inquiry learning situates the learner as an active investigator rather th...
Inquiry-Based Learning, Constructivism, Discovery Learning, Transformative Pedagogy, Critical Thinking, Student Engagement, Experiential Learning, Self-Directed Learning, Reflective Practice, Educational Innovation
Dr. Asha Nair
Environmental and sustainable education (ESE) has emerged as one of the most critical pedagogical imperatives of the twenty-first century. As global societies confront accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource inequity, education must transcend awareness-raising and ...
Environmental Education, Sustainability Pedagogy, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Climate Literacy, Ecological Citizenship, Place-Based Learning, Green Curriculum, Participatory Pedagogy, Environmental Ethic.
Dr. Neha Sharma
Experiential and situated learning constitute two of the most influential paradigms reshaping modern educational thought. Rooted in constructivist philosophy and the belief that knowledge is generated through interaction between the learner and the environment, these frameworks challenge transmiss...
Experiential Learning, Situated Learning, Constructivism, Authentic Learning, Reflective Practice, Higher Education, Kolb Cycle, Lave and Wenger, Pragmatism, Pedagogical Innovation
Dr. Ritu Chauhan
Generation Alpha—children born from 2010 onward—represents the first cohort to grow up entirely within a digitally saturated, hyper-connected world. Their cognitive, social, and emotional development is being shaped by ubiquitous screens, algorithmic personalization, and globalized culture. T...
Generation Alpha, Digital Pedagogy, 21st-Century Skills, Attention Span, Socio- Emotional Learning, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Fluency, Cognitive Development, EdTech, Global Classroom
Prof. Seema Gupta
Assessment for Learning (AfL) has emerged as one of the most transformative pedagogical frameworks of the twenty-first century, shifting the traditional purpose of assessment from measuring learning to promoting learning. Within higher education, AfL redefines the relationship between teaching, le...
Assessment for Learning, Higher Education, Formative Assessment, Feedback, Student Engagement, Constructivism, Self-Regulated Learning, Peer Assessment, Rubrics, Reflective Practice, Learning Analytics
Dr. Vandana Joshi
The twenty-first century has witnessed an unprecedented technological renaissance that is redefining how humans perceive, interact with, and construct knowledge. Among the most transformative innovations are Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), which together have begun to reconfigure...
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Immersive Learning, Constructivism, Experiential Education, Embodied Cognition, Digital Pedagogy, Simulation-Based Learning, Metaverse, Higher Education, Learning Engagement.
Dr. Pooja Bansal
The philosophical and pedagogical legacy of Paulo Freire continues to shape critical discourses on education, emancipation, and social transformation more than five decades after the publication of Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1968). Freire’s work represents far more than a radical manifesto of l...
Paulo Freire, Critical Pedagogy, Conscientization, Dialogue, Praxis, Banking Model, Humanization, Social Justice, Emancipatory Education, Digital Equity, Democratic Learning
Dr. Anu Kapoor
The nexus between pedagogical theory and learning motivation remains one of the most enduring and contested questions in educational research. Over more than a century of inquiry, scholars have proposed numerous frameworks—from behaviorism and cognitivism to constructivism, humanism, and social ...
Pedagogy, Learning Motivation, Behaviorism, Constructivism, Humanism, Self-Determination Theory, Cognitive Engagement, Intrinsic Motivation, Educational Psychology, Teaching Strategies
Dr. Rashmi Dubey
The integration of neuroscience and pedagogy has opened a new frontier in understanding how humans learn. Advances in brain imaging, cognitive psychology, and neuroeducation reveal that learning is neither purely cognitive nor behavioral but a complex biological, emotional, and social process. Th...
Neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive Pedagogy, Brain Plasticity, Learning Processes, Memory, Emotion, Motivation, Attention, Educational Psychology
Dr. Sneha Soni
Learning motivation remains one of the most powerful determinants of student achievement and psychological well-being, and within this domain, the teacher–student relationship occupies a central and transformative role. This study explores the multifaceted impact of interpersonal connection, em...
Teacher–Student Relationship, Learning Motivation, Emotional Engagement, Self- Determination Theory, Attachment, Empathy, Relational Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Student Engagement, Academic Achievement
Prof. Meenakshi Chawla
Emotional and Social Learning (SEL) has emerged as a vital dimension of twenty-first-century education, emphasizing the cultivation of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, and responsible decision-making within academic frameworks. Traditional education models often ...
Dr. Reeta Tiwari
Feedback is widely recognized as one of the most influential pedagogical tools in education, playing a critical role in shaping students’ academic outcomes and motivating them toward continuous improvement. The process of feedback involves providing learners with constructive responses about th...
Pedagogy, Feedback, Academic Performance, Learning Outcomes, Assessment, Higher Education, Formative Evaluation, Student Motivation, Reflective Learning, Teaching Effectiveness
Dr. Kalyani Menon
Critical pedagogy has emerged as a transformative approach to education that challenges the traditional transmission model of teaching and promotes a dialogic, reflective, and socially responsive learning process. Rooted in the philosophical ideas of Paulo Freire, this pedagogical framework empha...
Critical pedagogy, Paulo Freire, 21st-century education, critical consciousness, empowerment, social justice, transformative learning, reflective teaching, dialogic classroom, democratization of education.
Dr. Asha Nair
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education have emerged as the cornerstone of 21st-century learning paradigms that emphasize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. The pedagogic...
STEM education; STEAM learning; pedagogical frameworks; constructivist theory; inquiry-based learning; design thinking; interdisciplinary pedagogy; creativity in education; project-based learning; educational innovation.
Dr. Neha Sharma
Transformative Learning Theory is one of the most influential frameworks in adult education, reshaping the way educators understand the cognitive, emotional, and social processes of adult learners. Originally developed by Jack Mezirow in the late 20th century, the theory emphasizes how individual...
Transformative Learning, Adult Pedagogy, Critical Reflection, Mezirow, Adult Education, Learning Transformation, Andragogy, Reflective Thinking, Empowerment, Lifelong Learning
Dr. Ashok Nanda
Moral and ethical education has long been an essential component of human development and social progress, shaping individuals into responsible, empathetic, and value-driven citizens. The pedagogical approaches to moral and ethical education have evolved across centuries, influenced by philosophic...
Moral education, ethical pedagogy, value-based learning, character formation, civic responsibility, experiential learning, moral reasoning, digital ethics, socio-emotional learning, teacher as moral agent.
Dr. Surbhi Aggarwal
Early childhood education has emerged as one of the most crucial phases in shaping human development, cognitive abilities, and lifelong learning dispositions. The pedagogical practices adopted during this foundational stage determine how children perceive knowledge, social relationships, and emot...
Early childhood education, pedagogy, developmental perspective, cognitive growth, socio-cultural theory, constructivism, emotional development, play-based learning, inclusive education, holistic development
Dr. Reena Nair
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented disruption in global education, compelling educators, institutions, and policymakers to adopt emergency remote teaching as a temporary solution. The abrupt shift to online learning exposed deep-rooted inequalities in access, digital literacy, and ped...
pedagogy, post-COVID-19 education, learning gap, digital divide, hybrid learning, inclusive education, teacher training, adaptive pedagogy
Dr. Mitali Das
Inclusive education has become one of the most transformative movements in the global education landscape, reflecting a humanistic approach to learning that values diversity, equity, and participation. The concept of pedagogical innovations for inclusive education refers to dynamic, adaptive, and ...
Inclusive education, pedagogical innovation, learners with disabilities, differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, assistive technology, inclusive pedagogy, educational equity, special needs education, inclusive policy.
Dr. Umesh Chauhan
Culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP) has emerged as a dynamic educational framework aimed at preserving, valuing, and promoting students’ linguistic and cultural identities while advancing their academic growth. Within the context of language learning, CSP challenges deficit models that view li...
Culturally sustaining pedagogy, language learning, multilingual education, linguistic diversity, social justice, inclusive education, cultural identity
Dr. Rachna Sood
Empathy has emerged as a central pedagogical value in contemporary education, reflecting a paradigm shift from the mechanistic and exam-oriented schooling systems toward more humanistic, relational, and compassionate forms of learning. The pedagogy of empathy refers to an approach that prioritizes...
Empathy, Humanistic Education, Pedagogical Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Learning, Social-Emotional Learning, Compassion, Care Ethics, Reflective Teaching, Transformative Pedagogy
Dr. Kiran Patil
Formative assessment has emerged as one of the most effective pedagogical approaches in modern education systems that aim to foster deeper levels of learning and critical engagement among students. Unlike summative evaluations that primarily measure learning outcomes at the end of a teaching cycle...
Formative Assessment, Pedagogy, Deep Learning, Feedback, Self-Regulation, Reflective Learning, Educational Psychology, Instructional Design, Learning Outcomes, Student Engagement.
Dr. Gagan Kaur
Pedagogical beliefs form the philosophical foundation of a teacher’s approach to classroom instruction and learning engagement. These beliefs influence how educators perceive knowledge, learners, and the overall purpose of education. Teaching effectiveness, on the other hand, is the practical ma...
Pedagogical beliefs, teaching effectiveness, constructivism, instructional practices, reflective teaching, professional development, student learning outcomes, epistemological orientation, classroom engagement, educational philosophy.
Dr. Bhavna Reddy
The twenty-first century has transformed the concept of education from a static transfer of knowledge to a dynamic process of cultivating lifelong learning competencies. Pedagogical research, which focuses on understanding teaching-learning processes, has gained critical importance in shaping mod...
Pedagogical research, education policy, 21st-century learning, teaching innovation, learning outcomes, digital pedagogy, curriculum reform, inclusive education, evidence-based policy, teacher training