• Effectiveness of "Crystal Physics" E-Content on the Achievement of First Year Engineering Students.
  Dr. Gershom Jebaraj, P., & Dr. Mohanasundaram, K.

• A Study on Achievement Motivation of Higher Secondary School Student.
  Mr. Vel Murugan, P.

• Impact of Chennai Flood among Student Victims in Relation to their Psycho-social Well-being.
  Shanmugavel, P., & Ugin Rosita, M.

• Achievement Emotions among Higher Secondary Students.
  Dr. Catherine, J., & Vayola, V. S.

• Self Esteem and Interpersonal Relationship Leads to Integrating Social Values Among Higher Secondary Students.
  John Louis, G. B., & Dr. Alma Juliet Pamela, A.

• Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Efficacy and Teacher Evolved Method.
  Sr. Irndhaya Mary, S. M.

• Role of Teacher Morale in Enriching Classroom Climate.
  Mrs. Caroline Jeba Sorna, P.

Editorial: Indian Educational Researcher Volume 12 Issue 1, January - June 2019
Editorial Note June 2, 2019. Pages: 01-02.

MINDING THE MIND

“Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high… Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.” – Rabindranath Tagore

Socrates once quoted, “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and weak minds discuss people.” Philosophers from ancient to postmodern periods have constantly questioned ideas, enabling constructive thinking that expanded human knowledge. The knowledge society needs individuals who can think, explore, and share experiences meaningfully. Teachers play a vital role in shaping such minds by sharing classroom experiences and nurturing intellectual freedom.

The role of the contemporary teacher extends beyond knowledge transmission. Teachers must encourage questioning, critical thinking, creativity, and reflection. The 21st-century teacher must guide students to analyze, critique, synthesize, and apply knowledge. Research shows that classrooms fostering thinking skills significantly improve academic outcomes. Learning flourishes when the mind is free from fear and stress.

Mark Nepo rightly says, “No amount of thinking can stop thinking.” Teaching methodologies rooted in Socratic questioning and Tagore’s vision of free learning emphasize logical reasoning over superstition. Minding the mind of learners, teachers, and stakeholders contributes to national development and a thriving knowledge society.

“Think higher, feel deeper.” – Elie Wiesel