24
May 2023
Ms.Anjana Singh, Ms Sangeeta Natrajan | International School
Teaching is an ongoing and continuous learning process to facilitate the
learning workshops should be an essential part of school curriculums to keep
teachers motivated, refreshed, and up to date. A well-organized and
well-implemented workshop can improve teaching practices student engagement,
and ultimately, student outcomes.
Before the beginning of the new Academic year 2023-24 MRV faculty attended 2
dynamic workshops conducted by
Dr G Nagashree, Principal MET Rishikul
Vidyalaya (MRV).
First of the Workshops held on 26th April for the MRV Pre Primary Section
affiliated to the IEYC Curriculum (IEYC) focussed on "The pathways of
the IEYC Learning Processes."
The objective was to introduce teachers to emerging teaching tools, and strategies
that can be used to enhance classroom engagement and improve student outcomes.
During the workshop, Dr G Nagashree emphasized the importance of creating a
supportive environment that encourages students to take ownership of their learning
and provided tips on how to facilitate student-led collaboration, how to use feedback
and to improve learning outcomes.
On 27th April 2023, workshop conducted for MRV Primary, Secondary AS and A
level affiliated to Cambridge Assessment International Education, U.K.
The core essence of the workshop was to understand teachers, the attributes of
teaching and learning and apply them effectively in lesson plans. One amazing
observation was the selected adjectival name, given to each team player. This
fosters a sense of belonging, builds team spirit, increases motivation and enhances
learning abilities.
Keeping in mind the annual theme of 'Nature and Conservation of MRV', the
teachers sketched out innovative ideas and implemented them in their lesson plans
involving interdisciplinary technique.
Each group presented a short lesson plan on the “Tropical forests and its
conservation” from IGCSE Environmental Management. The lesson plan was
executed keeping in mind the Cambridge Scheme of Work and the Sustainable
Goals.
Interdisciplinary approach was effectively used in the learning module. It is a unique
approach to learning which encourages students to examine and explore topics from
multiple perspectives. It is a great way to engage students in the learning process by
providing them with more opportunities for exploration and discovery.
The workshop culminated with a wonderful activity which consolidated the
participant's learning and demonstrated their accomplishments in achieving their
objectives.
The workshop ended with a valuable feedback session. Dr. Nagashree approached
every participating group and clearly outlined the target met by them as well as the
quantum of knowledge gained by each participant.
The participants of both the workshops acknowledged and thanked Dr. Nagashree
for her fruitful efforts in organizing and conducting the workshops in the most
amicable and extensive manner.
It was indeed an enlightening and informative workshop, that empowered the
teachers with a plethora of educational tools, to prepare the students to meet the
everyday challenges of life.
These workshops inspired many teachers to think beyond traditional teaching
methods and explore an innovative approach to their classroom and teaching
practices. The outcome of the workshop was remarkable which left the teachers with
an enhanced understanding of how to motivate students to explore and learn.