The Capacity Building Workshop was conducted on Friday, 20 March 2026, bringing together educators for a day of meaningful learning and innovation.
👨🏫 About the Resource Person
Prof. Manish Jain, from the Center for Creative Learning at IIT Gandhinagar, is a pioneer in making STEM education engaging, hands-on, and concept-driven. His work focuses on transforming classrooms into spaces of curiosity and joyful learning.
🎯 Objective of the Workshop
Promote experiential and activity-based learning
Encourage creative and critical thinking
Equip teachers with innovative teaching strategies
Shift focus from rote learning to conceptual understanding
🧠 Key Highlights
Learning by Doing: Simple materials were used to demonstrate powerful concepts.
Hands-on Activities: Teachers actively participated in STEM-based models and experiments.
Concept Clarity: Emphasis on understanding rather than memorization.
Classroom Innovation: Practical ideas for lesson planning and teaching aids.
Teacher as Facilitator: Encouraging student-led exploration and questioning.
🌟 Impact
The workshop inspired educators to rethink their teaching approaches and adopt more engaging, student-centered methods. Participants left with practical tools and renewed enthusiasm to make learning more interactive and meaningful.
🙏 Gratitude
We extend our sincere thanks to Prof. Manish Jain for his insightful session and dedication to transforming education. His guidance has truly motivated teachers to bring innovation and joy into their classrooms.
✨ Conclusion
The workshop was not just a training session but a step towards building future-ready classrooms where students learn through exploration, creativity, and curiosity.