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Albert P'Rayan

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Chennai, India
As seen in: The Hindu
Covers:  Education, English Language Teaching, Professional Development of Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Media Education, Environment Education, Human Rights, Interfaith Dialogues
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Albert P'Rayan’s Biography

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Dr Albert P’Rayan is an academic, English Language Teaching (ELT) professional, teacher trainer, media critic, and education columnist. He holds a PhD in Linguistics and certificates in Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teaching from the University of Oregon, USA, and TESOL Methodology from the University of Maryland (UMBC), USA.
With over 25 years of college-level teaching experience in India and abroad, Dr Rayan brings a wealth of expertise to his work.
For 17 years, he wrote the wee…

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Are our schools ready for open-book exams (OBEs)?

Are our schools ready for open-book exams (OBEs)?

While introducing OBEs at the secondary level is welcome, both teachers and students must be adequately prepa…

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Why English should remain one of the mediums of instruction in higher education

Why English should remain one of the mediums of instruction in higher education

Rather than viewing it as an either-or choice, a multilingual model that includes both English and regional l…

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What happens when students start thinking?

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By Albert P'Rayan
| The Hindu Verified
The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) celebrates “critical thinking” and emphasises its importance. The term appears 47 times in the policy document, underscoring the significance of higher-order cognitive abilities, problem-solving, and learner-centred education.
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An open letter to the Union Minister for Education

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By Albert P'Rayan
| The Hindu Verified
Strengthening foundational language skills should be the priority. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Dear Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan I am an educator committed to nurturing critical thinking among learners and strengthening social cohesion in our diverse nation. Published - April 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST
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The case for liberal education in technical fields

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By Albert P'Rayan
| The Hindu Verified
Recently, I was part of a panel discussion on the topic “Liberal Education in the Age of Intelligence,” organised by the Rajagiri Round Table Conference. The topic provoked questions and reflection: Is the term “liberal education” a misnomer or perhaps even redundant, since the very idea of education implies openness, inquiry, and freedom of thought? Are we truly living in an age of intelligence, or is it more accurately the age of Artificial Intelligence?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I have been a freelancer for over 3 decades.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Social media gives news faster than traditional media. Sometimes, consumers of social media get misinformation and disinformation.