Submission Guidelines
We invite educators/teachers, practitioners, and teacher educators to share meaningful classroom innovations, teaching strategies, reflections, and experiences through Prayas.
Submission Requirements
Format MS Word document (.doc/.docx) Font: Times New Roman Font Size: 12 pt Spacing: Double-spaced Language: English
Submissions must be original and should not have been published elsewhere. A declaration statement will be signed as part of the submission.
Suggested Template for Articles
Title of the Article:
Provide a clear and concise title that accurately reflects the content of the article.
Author Information:
Name, Designation, Institution/Department, Email Address
Abstract (100–150 words):
Provide a brief overview of: the purpose of the article, the context, the key idea or innovation, the approach used, major observations or outcomes, and the significance of the work.
• Classroom need • Teaching challenge • Motivation behind the innovation • Technology use • Pedagogical approach
Background / Context:
Briefly describe the educational setting and context, such as:
- Student profile
- Course or subject
- Institutional setting
- Challenges observed
- or reasons for trying a new approach.
Description of Your Prayas
- 01
Describe the teaching practice, intervention, tool, activity, technology, or strategy implemented.
- 02
This section may include: the objective or rationale behind the innovation, steps involved, resources or tools used, and how the practice was implemented. Observations and Outcomes
Discuss what happened when the approach was implemented.
You may include:
- Student engagement or participation,
- Learner responses,
- Evidence of learning,
- Qualitative or quantitative observations,
- Challenges encountered,
- Unexpected outcomes.
- Reflection and Insights
Share your reflections and practical insights, such as:
- What worked well
- What could be improved,
- Suggestions for educators interested in adapting the idea,
- Possibilities for future implementation or research.
Summarize the key message, significance, and potential usefulness of the practice for other educators.
Review Process
All submissions will undergo editorial and peer review by the Prayas Editorial Team. At least two reviewers (Associate Editors) will be assigned to each article. Based on the reviews and suggestions, a final decision will be made by the Editorial team.
After the acceptance, authors may be requested to revise their submissions based on reviewer feedback prior to publication.
A Note to Authors
“We understand that many teachers and educators may not have formally documented their classroom innovations through structured research or action research projects. Even without extensive evidence or formal data, your experiences, reflections, observations, and intentions are valuable and worth sharing with the wider educational community. At Prayas, we value authentic educational experiences and thoughtful experimentation. A meaningful contribution does not need to be a large-scale research project or a perfectly polished intervention. Sometimes, even a small change in the classroom can make a significant difference in student learning and engagement. By sharing your ideas and experiences, you may inspire another educator, encourage further experimentation, or contribute to future action research initiatives. Together, we can build a community of reflective practitioners committed to improving teaching and learning.”
We look forward to learning from your Prayas.
Remember… Every Prayas counts.
Editorial Team
Prayas
EdTech Society