Viveka Foundations Senior Secondary School, Palampur, successfully concluded its two-day CBSE Capacity Building Workshop on March 9 and 10, 2025. The workshop, focused on Experiential Learning provided teachers with valuable insights into innovative teaching methodologies, ensuring a more engaging and effective classroom experience.
The workshop began with the traditional Saraswati Vandana and the lighting of the lamp setting a serene and inspiring tone. The sessions were conducted by Ms. Urvashi Bhatia and Dr. Rajeev Niryal, distinguished experts in Experiential Learning. They provided in-depth knowledge on integrating hands-on teaching techniques into everyday lessons, encouraging interactive and student-centric learning.
*Day 1 Highlights:*
Understanding Experiential Learning – Theoretical and practical insights into the approach
Interactive sessions – Discussions on challenges and solutions in implementing new teaching strategies
Live Demonstrations – Resource persons showcased innovative teaching techniques to enhance student engagement
*Day 2 Highlights:*
Activity-Based Learning – Teachers participated in engaging exercises to experience student-centric learning firsthand
Case Studies & Group Discussions – Educators shared classroom experiences and explored best practices
CBSE Guidelines & Implementation – Understanding how to align experiential learning with the CBSE curriculum
*Key Takeaways for Teachers:*
Student Engagement – Making lessons more interactive and relevant through real-life applications
Collaborative Learning – Encouraging teamwork, discussions, and inquiry-based activities
Creative Teaching Strategies – Using storytelling, role-playing, and project-based learning to simplify complex concepts
Reflection & Assessment – Implementing feedback mechanisms to gauge student understanding effectively
learning environment for both students and educators.