Students show more attention to learning when fun and enjoyment become a critical factor in a classroom, creating sustained excitement among students and teachers. This helps them grasp concepts easily, making them more expressive, and increasing engagement levels. Learning that is made fun creates an environment for wider imagination and exploration of thoughts and provides a platform for development of language, creativity, social, and emotional skills. When classroom study is integrated with everyday situations, experiences and observations, a greater relevance is built making the learning process more meaningful.
22 Sept 2026 | 15:04 Instead of instructing students what to do, providing them with multiple choices and letting them choose what they want to do is important. Because sitting in one place or position can be monotonous and boring, students should be encouraged to move out of their physical movement and not sit for a long time.
Teaching lessons that incorporate different hand or body movements – for example, instead of saying “yes,” clapping, waving or changing their sitting position after one period can be facilitated. An experiential activity is the closest one can come to bridging theory with practice. Connecting concepts and lessons to students’ real lives helps them to understand them better. For example, in math, students can calculate the average age of their classmates by using the average formula. This helps learners analyze, compare, and comprehend the concept in a better way. For example, the choice between sitting in a classroom or learning outside in a practical environment. This enhances concentration and ownership among students as they have an active role in choosing their own learning format . Technology has become an integral part of our lives and thus cannot be overlooked in a classroom. Incorporating technology into teaching lessons can significantly enhance students’ learning and engagement. For instance, concept-related videos can help students gain more clarity. Technology also caters to the needs of different learners through various tools such as video, audio, AR/VR, AI, and machine learning. These tools, like concept-related videos, ensure students understand concepts more effectively. Every student has varied interests and different likes and dislikes. In this scenario, knowledge of interests and hobbies of students can be helpful towards content delivery . Various opportunities can be provided to students while teaching a lesson. For example, a student who likes drawing or is good at painting can draw a picture related to a topic selected by all students and teachers. In the same way, team-based group activities can encourage interaction with peers or groups more actively . Games are a good way to engage students in learning. These games can be related to subjects or non-subjects. For example, puzzles can be used when teaching vocabulary in a language. Adding different activities and games to the lesson will enhance students’ interest. Rewarding students with non-monetary gestures such as appreciation cards or claps can also be done. Implementing these methods in the classroom can be helpful in engaging students and enhancing their interests. As a teacher, it is important to keep in mind students’ fun and enjoyment as this will have a positive impact on their attitudes and development. It is also important to ensure that students are exposed to a variety of environments. All in all, learning should be a responsibility shared by both students and teachers to carry forward the legacy of fine education. (Mrs Niru Agarwal, Vice Chairperson & Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School) You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.