Shri S. R. Patel B.Ed. College, affiliated with Vidhyadeep University, organized a comprehensive Teacher Training Programme for the teachers of Gyan Shakti Residential School of Excellence, Swami Vivekananda Gyan Shakti Tribal Residential School of Excellence, and Raksha Shakti School. The programme commenced at 10:15 a.m. with a formal welcome, during which the visiting professors were honored with books by the host schools.
Campus Director Shri Mukund Patel addressed the participants and highlighted the essential qualities of an effective teacher. He emphasized continuous professional development and suggested organizing such training programmes at least once every six months to strengthen teaching practices.
The academic sessions began with Assistant Professor Jayshree Rawal, who conducted an engaging activity-based session on “Teaching through Poetry in the Classroom.†She demonstrated how poetry can be used as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance language learning, creativity, and student participation.
Subsequently, Dr. Naresh Rohit and Dr. Sangeeta Parmar jointly facilitated an interactive session on “Activity-Based Learning Approach in Classroom Teaching.†Through practical activities and demonstrations, they illustrated strategies for making classroom teaching participatory and learner-centered. A relevant video clip was also presented to reinforce the importance of active learning and the teacher’s facilitative role.
After a short break, Dr. Amitkumar Yadav delivered a lecture on “Various Teaching Methods for Effective Teaching.†He explained diverse instructional strategies and their classroom applications, focusing on improving learning outcomes. Assistant Professor Sagar Tandel then conducted an activity-based session on “Effective Classroom Communication,†highlighting techniques for improving teacher–student interaction and classroom engagement.
The concluding address was delivered by In-charge Principal Dr. Sanjay Patel on “The Role of Teachers in Society.†He stressed the moral and social responsibilities of teachers and recommended the book Mane Sambhlo To Khara as essential reading for educators.
The programme was skillfully anchored by Ms. Ranjanben Patel. It concluded with the National Anthem. Overall, the training programme significantly enhanced teachers’ professional competencies, familiarized them with innovative pedagogical approaches, and fostered a positive attitude toward activity-based teaching.
