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Srinagar (Garhwal), 2 Nov: A four-day National Capacity Building Programme for teachers of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas was inaugurated on Monday at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU). The programme is being jointly organised by the University’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the National Institute of Navodaya Leadership, Noida.
Scheduled from 2 to 5 November, the programme aims to equip teachers with modern teaching methodologies, emerging technologies and contemporary educational skills in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The inaugural session commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp. On the occasion, the distinguished guests were welcomed with traditional shawls, mementoes and Tulsi saplings. Research scholar Snehlata presented the University’s anthem in sign language, conveying an inspiring message of inclusivity and accessible education.
Programme Coordinator and Deputy Director of IQAC, Prof Seema Dhawan, welcomed the guests and participants. She informed the gathering that 46 teachers from Navodaya Vidyalayas across Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh were participating in the programme.
She stated that the training programme, organised under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof Shrikrishna Singh, is based on the concept of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), in accordance with NEP 2020.
The programme covers several important themes, including the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), competency-based teaching methodologies, National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), experiential learning and digital learning.
The Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor of Doon University, Dehradun, Prof Surekha Dangwal, highlighted the importance of teachers’ professional development, emotional engagement and a sense of institutional belonging as essential foundations of quality education.
She emphasised that, in the changing educational landscape, teachers must continuously upgrade their teaching methodologies and professional competencies. She stressed the need to develop competent and sensitive educators by integrating India’s traditional knowledge systems, cultural values, local contexts and modern educational perspectives.
She further observed that a teacher’s role extends far beyond imparting subject-specific knowledge. Teachers also have the important responsibility of nurturing creativity, innovation, scientific temper, critical thinking and ethical values among students.
She emphasised the need to develop a strong and accountable teaching system rooted in the Indian context, in keeping with the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020.
University Vice-Chancellor Prof Shrikrishna Singh stated that the University is continuously striving to establish new benchmarks in the field of teacher education and training.
He said that capacity-building programmes of this nature play a significant role not only in the professional development of teachers but also in promoting inclusive and quality education.
He added that in the present times, teachers need more than just subject knowledge. Technical proficiency, practical skills and an understanding of innovative teaching techniques have become equally essential. Teachers must bring modern technologies and innovations into classrooms and connect them with the actual learning needs of students.
He further remarked that teachers are not merely carriers of knowledge but also architects of the character, thoughts and social consciousness of future generations. Their contribution to nation-building is immensely significant.
On this occasion, Prof MS Panwar, Dean of Recruitment and Promotion; Prof HBS Chauhan, Director of Birla Campus; and Registrar Prof YP Raivani also shared their views.
Prof Sunita Godiyal expressed her gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for initiating the B.P.Ed. programme at the University’s Tehri Campus, located at Chauras. She also extended her thanks to the distinguished guests, participants and members of the organising committee.
Special appreciation was expressed to Prof Rajni Ranjan Soumitra, who had travelled from Delhi to attend the programme.
During the first technical session, Pradeep Rawat, an expert from SCERT Uttarakhand, delivered a lecture on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), competency-based learning and learning outcomes.
He elaborated on the key provisions of the National Education Policy 2020, including mother-tongue-based education, the use of technology, sports-integrated learning and an interdisciplinary approach to education.
He explained that competency-based teaching enables students to develop knowledge, skills, critical thinking and the ability to solve real-life problems. He also highlighted continuous assessment and experiential learning as essential components of effective education.
The second technical session featured a lecture by Dr Rishabh Kumar Mishra of Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi, on teacher competencies and pedagogy.
Additionally, Prof Ravneet Kaur of Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi, is conducting sessions on various educational themes as part of the programme.
The programme was conducted by Dr Anu Rahi.
Several faculty members and academicians from different departments of the University attended the inaugural ceremony, including Prof MM Semwal, Prof RS Negi, Prof Guddi Bisht, Prof VR Purohit, Dr Shankar Singh, Dr Suman Lata Tirwa, Dr Sapna Sen, Dr Ramesh Rana, Dr Siddharth Lohani and Dr Alok Sagar Gautam, among others.
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