Nivedita Mukerjee
Education consultancy for parents and schools
Category: 3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #270, 9th September 2025 Are we raising kids for ‘now’ instead of ‘yet’? the power of ‘not as yet’ v/s F (Failed) or ‘needs improvement’ is life alterning for students as it calls for a shift of mindset. Have you experienced it as a… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #269, 2nd September 2025 What assumptions am I holding that might be limiting the growth of myself and/or others? As a student: Challenge your beliefs about your own capabilities, learning methods, or what’s “too hard” for you; As a teacher: Push yourself to question… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #268, 26th August 2025 When you move school/home/city/country, what attitude do you take with you? Are you curious about the new place, approach it with the thought of learning new things and take it as a way of moving onward and forward or are… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #267, 19th August 2025 Can we look for evidence of growing efficiency, independence, and transferable understanding rather than just effort or time invested? Student: “Am I getting better results with the same or less effort over time?” If you’re working smart, you should notice… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #266, 12th August 2025 Anticipating a difficult conversation? The most common pitfalls include teachers getting caught up in power dynamics. Parents often react emotionally. Students approach conversations reactively rather than strategically. Here is a question for you to ask yourself that is likely to… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #265, 5th August 2025 “How do I respond when my original plan doesn’t work?” This single question cuts to the heart of adaptability because it reveals whether someone sees obstacles as dead ends or as signals to try a different approach. An adaptable person’s… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #264, 29th July 2025 “Help me understand what happened” or “What were you thinking in that moment?” This approach keeps communication channels open and helps teens feel heard, making them more receptive to guidance and less likely to shut down or become defensive. Focus… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #263, 22nd July 2025 “Am I solving the problem I think I should solve, or the problem I actually need to solve?” When you find yourself giving answers like “that’s not how it’s done,” “people like me don’t do that,” or “that would never… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #262, 15th July 2025 “What would I do differently if I knew that no one else was coming to fix this situation?” Accountability? Responsibility? Excuse/Blame? Parents often expect the school to handle learning difficulties, hope teachers will motivate their child, or wait for their… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv
Issue #261, 8th July 2025 Am I approaching this with curiosity rather than certainty? This single question cuts across all three roles because it shifts our mindset from passive consumption to active engagement. When we are curious, we naturally ask follow-up questions, look for connections,… Continue Reading “3-2-1 Tuesdays with Ms Niv”
Nivedita Mukerjee 