5-Day STEM Teacher Training Program for PM Shri
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
04 - 08 December 2024, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
organized by IIT Jodhpur and Navodaya Leadership Institute, Udaipur
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5-Day STEM Teacher Training Program for PM Shri
The 5-Day STEM Teacher Training Program for PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is being organized during 04 - 08 December 2024 at IIT Jodhpur, in association with Navodaya Leadership Institute, Udaipur. The need for STEM teacher training is vital to equip educators with skills to foster critical thinking and innovation in students, aligning with NEP 2020’s emphasis on experiential and interdisciplinary learning. The Center for Education & Technology for Education (CETE) at IIT Jodhpur is happy to welcome TGT teachers from across Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana for an extensive 5-Day Teacher Training Program that would focus on competency-based science education, technology-enhanced learning, experiential learning and holistic development of teachers and learners.
Training ObjectivesÂ
Focussing on empowering teachers to implement the National Education Policy 2020, this Training Program has the following training objectives:
Competency-based Learning (Training teachers in science-specific pedagogies & Integrated Pedagogies)
Integration of Technology in Pedagogy (Tech-enabled learning, e-learning, and effective utilization of digital resources)
Holistic Development & Social-Emotional Learning (Strategies for creating self-aware and inclusive classroom environment)
Continuous Professional Development (Self-directed learning, collaborative communities, resources and mentorship)
 Pre-training Survey on Classroom Technology Integration Survey
(to be filled by all participants before commencement of the training program)
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
 Day 01 / 04 December 2024
Tea Breaks at 10:00 AM & 3:30 PM (LHB 309)
Lunch Break at 1:00 PM (Dining Hall)
9:00 AM / Registration (LHB Second Floor)
9:30 AM / Inauguration (LHB 308)
9:30 AM Welcome Address by Dr. Rajlaxmi Chouhan, Head, CETE & Program Co-coordinator
9:35 AM Lamp Lighting
9:40 AM Opening Remarks by Mr. Sant Kumar Sharma, Research and Publication Officer, NLI Udaipur
9:45 AM Inaugural Address by Prof. Avinash Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur
9:50 AMÂ Group Photo
Session 01 / 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM / LHB 308 / Setting the Context: What and How of the Training Program / Dr. Pankaj Chavan, Assistant Professor, CETE, IIT Jodhpur & Program Coordinator
School Vision Boarding
The Building Challenge
Session 02 /12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / LHB 308 / Competency-based Learning in Science / Dr. Durgamadhab Mishra, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Jodhpur
Session 03 / 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM / Computer Center / Technology Integration in the Classroom / Dr. Rajlaxmi Chouhan, Head, CETE & Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur
Digital Tools for Classroom engagement in physical, online, and hybrid modes
Session 04 / 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM / Department of Physics / Physics Lab Visit and Demonstrations / Dr. B. M. Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Jodhpur; PhD Students: Vedant Angad Dhawale & Sourav Dutta
Optics and Nonlinear Optics Lab: Display of lasers and optical setups
Plasma physics Lab: Demonstration of plasma experiments for air quality control and other applications
Quantum Lab: Demonstration of Quantum technological advancements
Thin Film Device Lab 1: Display and demonstration of solar cell characterization and device fabrication
5:30 - 5:45 PM / Feedback and Learning Outcomes of Day 1 / End of Day 01
 Day 02 / 05 December 2024
Tea Breaks at 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM (LHB 309)
Lunch Break at 1:00 PM (Dining Hall)
Session 01 / 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM / LHB 308 / Assessment tools and strategies / Dr. Pankaj Chavan, Assistant Professor, CETE, IIT Jodhpur
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment Strategies
Misconceptions and Cognitive Dissonance
Assessment and Technology
Session 02 / 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / Computer Center / Blended Learning for STEM Education / Dr. Rajlaxmi Chouhan, Head, CETE & Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur
Effective use of Learning Management Systems
Creating a successful video-based flipped classroom / Hands-on Activity
Session 03 / 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM / LHB 308 / Art-integrated Pedagogy for STEM - I / Ms. Suhasini Seelin, Adjunct Faculty, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Basics of theatre performance and story structures
Creating an interactive and engaging teaching--learning experience
Practical examples and Group Task outline
Preparation needed before the session: Participants should read pages 135-140 of this PDF before coming this session. Premise of the workshop would be assuming that the teachers use NCERT textbooks and already have the chapters laid out as a story, with characters.
Session 03 / 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM / Department of Chemistry / Chemistry Lab Visit and Demonstrations / Dr. Koushambi Mitra, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry; PhD Students: Sakshi Bhagat & Samapika Sahu
5:30 - 5:45 PM / Feedback and Learning Outcomes of Day 2 / End of Day 02
  Day 03 / 06 December 2024
Tea Breaks at 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM (LHB 309)
Lunch Break at 1:00 PM (Dining Hall)
Session 01 / 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM / LHB 308 / Art-integrated Pedagogy for STEM - II / Ms. Suhasini Seelin, Adjunct Faculty, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Performance by teachers, feedback; Practical suggestions to implement Art-integrated Pedagogy
Session 02 / 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / Computer Center / Instructional Design and E-learning Content Creation / Dr. Rajlaxmi Chouhan, Head, CETE & Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur
Framing learning objective and learning outcomes
Basics of instructional design
E-learning authoring tools / Hands-on activity and assignment
Session 03 / 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM / LHB 308 / Holistic development in and outside the classroom / Dr. Priti Hingorani, Senior Project Manager; Dr. Deepak Saxena, Assistant Professor & Head, School of Management & Entrepreneurship, IIT Jodhpur
Understanding Development (Inside Classroom) / Activity-based
Understanding Development (Outside Classroom) / Activity-based
Holistic Development / Hands-on
Spot activity on Pedagogy / Hands-on
Session 04 / 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM / Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering / Bioscience Lab Visit and Demonstrations / Dr. Neha Jain, Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering, IIT Jodhpur
5:30 - 5:45 PM / Feedback and Learning Outcomes of Day 3 / End of Day 03
Day 04 / 07 December 2024
Tea Breaks at 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM (LHB 309)
Lunch Break at 1:00 PM (Dining Hall)
Session 01 / 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM / LHB 308 / Inclusivity in the Classroom / Dr. Rachel Philip, Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Types of Diversity in the Classroom
The Challenges and Opportunities of Diversity
Benefits of an Inclusive Learning Environment for all student
Assessing pedagogy: The Inclusivity Index
Practical Steps for Implementing an Inclusive Learning Environment
Session 02 / 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM / LHB 308 / Toy-based Pedagogy in Science / Dr. Sumana Som, Assistant Professor, School of Design, IIT Jodhpur
Session 03 / 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM / LHB 308 / Self-directed Learning / Dr. Rachel Philip, Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Understanding Self-Directed Learning: Students and Teachers
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment
Designing Classroom Activities that promote SDL
Reflecting on Professional Practice: Teachers as Self-directed learners
Session 04 / 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM / LHB 308 / Digital Privacy & Safety / Dr. Sumit Kalra, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Jodhpur
The rising digitisation of India has created several opportunities, ranging from seamless connection to digital payments and e-governance. However, it has also raised worries about digital privacy and security, with an increase in cybercrime, data breaches, and personal information exploitation. This lecture will cover the fundamentals of digital privacy, growing risks, and practical ways for protecting oneself online, using real-world examples from the Indian setting. Attendees will learn about their digital rights, the function of rules such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, and practical strategies for ensuring online safety.Â
5:45 - 6:00 PM / Feedback and Learning Outcomes of Day 4 / End of Day 04
7:30 PM / Workshop Dinner
Day 05 / 08 December 2024
Tea Breaks at 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM (LHB 309)
Lunch Break at 1:00 PM (Dining Hall)
Session 01 / 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM / LHB 308 / Social-emotional Learning / Dr. Priti Hingorani, Senior Project Manager; Dr. Deepak Saxena, Assistant Professor & Head, School of Management & Entrepreneurship, IIT Jodhpur
Know your Emotions (Pictorial representation and discussions)
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Being Emotionally Intelligent: A Step Towards Social Emotional Learning (Self & Society) / Hands-on activity-based + video
Session 02 / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM / LHB 308 / Fostering Student Wellbeing: A holistic view of wellbeing / Prof. Ankita Sharma, Professor, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Defining wellbeing
Creating safe and inclusive spaces
Strategies for promoting wellbeing
Recognizing and responding to warning signals
Session 03 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / LHB 308 / Contemplative education and mindfulness / Dr. Hari Narayanan V., Associate Professor, School of Liberal Arts, IIT Jodhpur
Different types of attention
Exercises to train attention
Techniques to know pure awareness
Education as mind-making
Inner curriculum
Importance of self-knowledge
Session 04 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM / LHB 308 / Presentations by Participants
Session 05 / 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM / Feedback, Discussions and Certificate Distribution / End of Training Program
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