TEACHERS TRAINING
Session 2023-24
1.Workshop on Establishing a Thinking Climate in School
Indraprastha Global School Noida organized a workshop on 23 June 2023, on the topic, Establishing a Thinking Climate in School by the Millennium team. The purpose is to make school and teachers to be creative and create a fun way to learn. The workshop started with critical thinking and interactive session, emphasis on NEP and emphasis on breaking walls and barriers via stories and case studies. The stories shared in the workshop focused on value, life skills and humanity. The teachers were introduced to the ideas of Thinking Cap, through pictorial description. The goal of building thinking classroom is to build engaging students, presence of mind who are willing to solve any task through out the life. The workshop showcased the significance of a deep thinking and move away from memorizing tasks. The importance of the interaction is to make the students ready for the global word with intelligence and emotional balance, depicted via the actions of teachers. The instructor revealed that this can be done through the displays on blackboard and bulletins where the message is environment friendly that provokes critical thinking among teachers, students and parents. The teachers were also informed about the practicality of Bloom's Taxonomy in teacher student relation. The workshop ended with 'What If Key', 'Reverse Key', 'Combination Key', 'Prediction Key', 'Question Key' and 'Commonality Key' for inculcating creative thinking in classroom, to know about the students more. Furthermore, class activities like - 'Four Corners', 'Think Pair and Share', 'R.A.F.T' as thinking tool that helps in mind mapping throughout the curriculum in all disciplines so as to have a supportive relationship to promote thinking.
2.Workshop on National Curriculum Framework 2023
A workshop was organised on July 1, 2023 on the topic of National Curriculum Framework. Dr Shunil Tripathi. The workshop began with a teacher's activity where all the teachers were shown a video on how to work on motor skills of students for better coordination and as a fun activity for the class. Dr. shunil presented a detailed framework that has been put forth by NCF. Starting with grade IX and X, on how the curriculum can be taken up by schools and teachers and how the Educational system can help individual students to take subjects as per their choices. Dr Shunil shared his views upon Vocational education, subjects and disciplines which has undergone changes. With introduction of NEP, there will be no semester systems for class IX and X, and boards for class X. The workshop provided a clear objectives to teachers who are on the path of guiding students about their career choices for classes XI and XII, which will now be having semester systems and Boards exams by class XII student can be given as per their convenience once syllabus is over. The teachers handbook that has been provided by NCERT and SCERT has digital materials, pedagogical contents and strategies that will enable teachers to know more about the changes made in implications for secondary school examinations. This system removes the burden on teachers as well as gives time to work on skills of students who still need help before giving Board examination. The workshop also provided the teachers with detailed insights on competitive exams for students appearing for CUET. The syllabus for the same for the Domain paper is till class VIII and teachers can always guide their students into the subjects to be filled for the above mentioned exam. Dr Shunil insisted that students appearing for CUET can choose Language, Plus four subjects studied in class XII, and General Test. This workshop provided the teachers with full comprehensive outlook on NCF 2023 and was also equipped with how to achieve the goals in making students future ready where the career choices made today is as per their likes, preferences and dreams.
3.Workshop on Qomix App as Learning Strategies for class VI to XII
On 15th July, 2023 Indraprastha Global School Noida organized a workshop on Qomix App as a learning strategy and incorporating innovative approaches into the classrooms. The workshop started with introduction of the App by the resource person Ms. Priyanka Chawla, ma'am showed the teachers how the App displays graphic non-fiction novels/ stories that have curated information. These contents can be used for students 6 to 8 for bringing in fun sessions and innovative ideas to look at the world differently.
The workshop showed step by step information on how to download, sign up, subscribe and ways to share it with students. The students will need to download the App and mail will be sent with a Key. The teachers have to choose the story which will be related to the subject area to enhance discussion, or extra topics to explore/excel at. Although the stories and videos are not as per the school curriculum yet it can enhance or broaden the perspectives of students on various agendas that can add to the creative and critical thinking skills.
The workshop ended with sharing of Mail IDs where the teachers will be provided with Keys that will enable teachers to view the content in the App for students 6 to 12. This is a very innovative way of bringing a change in learning experience for the young minds, and stories will indeed keep the attention of students and increase their involvement.
4.Workshop on Financial Planning
A workshop was held at IPGS school on the topic Financial Planning by Sir Desh Ratan on July 1, 2023. The workshop enlightened teachers on how to manage the finances, do investment wisely and were shown ways to save for the future. The teachers were told about the agenda of smart investment, how to plan for retirement and work on a budget that maintains a steady savings from income. The workshop equipped everyone with information about Shares, Provident Funds, PPF (that is tax free), stock market investment and how to invest in gold. Various techniques were made known to each and everyone, on why and how investment has to be flexible, cost effective and takes one closer to their financial goals. The workshop ended with fruitful discussions on case stories that inspired everyone, on taking wise steps towards personal financial planning for bright futures and dreams for everyone alongside their future generations and goals.
5.Workshop on Collecting Paper Waste by Blue Planet
Indraprastha Global School Noida organized a workshop on 15th July 2023. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Vasundhra Mundlia, on the subject matter- collection of paper waste to create a sustainable world by Blue Planet. The workshop emphasized on environmental solutions about waste technology to make the planet sustainable. Blue Planet is one of Asia's fastest growing waste management companies that manages waste with technology. It is leading the transition to a circular economy by upcycling and recycling. Their aim is to collect paper waste from drives, and enter into the Guinness Book of World Records.
The workshop discussed the behavioral changes taking place in the climate. These changes are due to Global Warming, which is causing Earth's average temperature to rise due to industries. Therefore Waste collection and creating a value out of it is the need of the hour. Blue planet has come up with the idea of creating sustainability modules, and working on raising awareness on conservation, hygiene, environment, pollution and food waste control, and water conservation.
Vasundhra Mundlia informed the teachers in the workshop that an activity is organized on September 17, with participation certificates provided to students who will be helping the Organisation with 5 kg of paper waste. That student will be provided with sustainable modules and will be selected as ambassador, will be provided with training on responsibility and roles. Therefore we as teachers have to 'Nudge' the students to participate in the drive and activity. So that the paper waste (newspapers etc.) given to Blue Planet will be recycled and donated to government schools, and help conserve our environment.
Staff Induction Programme
Indraprastha Global School, Noida organized an induction program for the newly appointed teachers on March 29, 2023.The gathering was addressed by Director Mr. Mohit Thukral and Principal Ms. Nikita Tomar Mann. Ms. Ambika Sharma, PYP expert ,conducted a session , Magical Strings: “Let’s take the thread forward” for the teachers .The later part of the day saw Wing specific workshops being conducted especially designed for the teachers. It was a well-planned day where the newly inducted teachers were apprised about the school and its ethos.
An insightful workshop on ‘Developing & Promoting Learner Autonomy’ was conducted by Ms. Maryann Vaisoha, a certified CELTA trainer , as the resource person for the teachers.
All the teachers enthusiastically attended the workshop, which included a number of activities for them to use in their classrooms with a particular focus on handling classes. In terms of promoting learner autonomy, a wide range of strategies and classroom tasks were recommended and guided. The initiative helped to enhance the teachers’ knowledge which would lead to a focus on a new perspective thus promoting self-access activities where learners act with maximal independence. She also stressed the need to focus and adapt to the changes being introduced in ‘the capacity to take charge of, or responsibility for, one’s own learning’.She patiently answered all the queries of the participants. It was an enlightening experience for the teachers.
Visible Thinking Routines Workshop
On March 29th, 2023, Indraprastha Global School hosted an engaging workshop for primary school teachers, featuring Ms. Ambika Sharma as the resource person. The workshop centered around Visible Thinking Routines (VTRs), which are a set of steps that simplify complex thinking processes for students using Visual Thinking. By making thinking visible and encouraging active processing, VTRs improve learning ability and skill mastery. The workshop focused on the importance of using VTRs in the classroom and how they can enhance thinking and reasoning. Several types of VTRs, such as T Charts, Fish Bone diagrams, Mind maps, and Wonder walls were also explained. Overall, the session was informative and captivating, and the teachers are looking forward to implementing these VTRs to become better facilitators and guides in the teaching and learning process.
On March 29 , 2023, a workshop was taken by Ms. Ruma Purkayashtha on the topic Engaging The Modern Learners In Our Classrooms.
Modern learners are self catered because they are overloaded with information due to easy access of google information. Because of this these modern learners are anxious and curious . According to her, 90% of brain develops by the age of 6, so these early years of learning are very crucial.
Tips to Engage the Modern Learners
- Make it Visual - Visuals are concrete and much easier to remember.
- Let students control their education - Provide the flexibility to students to determine their own path and customize an education that appeals to them.
- Customize their education experience - Education should not be a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Encourage Dialogue and Participation - Making interaction among classmates apart from the curriculum helps build critical thinking and comprehension skills.
- Get students outside the Classroom - Field trips can enhance learning through real-life contact with the topic at hand. By requiring an outing of some sort educators can integrate the experience actively in their course curriculum and connect students in an experiential way.
- Overall it was a very enriching session.
