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  Classrooms mirror the diversity of the country – of languages, socio-cultural environments economic and religious backgrounds etc. They are often represented by demanding circumstances like deprived access to / lack of ample information pertaining to health, hygiene, nutrition. It is imperative to keep in mind that these situations also severely impact a child’s development which, in turn, can reflect in how a student attends to and learns in the classroom. Here are the learning needs that we need to focus on, especially those that are related to the influences and impacts on the brain. We come across several students who are not able to learn or articulate their learning. Many of the student behaviour are not a result of sensory, physical or motor impairments. To identify for many of these cognitive and intellectual impairments, a series of appropriate or standardised tests are needed which may either be not available or easily accessible for a large population of children who ...

  In Positive psychology we adopt the saying be careful what you think, because your thoughts become your words; be careful what you say, because your words become your actions; be careful what you do, because your actions become your habits; your habits determine your character and that is what determines your prospects. “ Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson; 2008). Positive psychology helps to make the normal life more enjoyable and focuses on peoples strengths and asks what is going fine in their lives. Positive Psychology focuses on three positive influences in life— 1.       Positive experiences (like inspiration, love, happiness, joy,). 2.       Positive states and traits (like resilience, compassion, gratitude,). 3.       Positive institutions (applying positive principles within entire organizations and institution). The five face...