TEACHING TOOLBOX-INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES

(SEPTEMBER 04, 2025)

A virtual training session was conducted for the teachers of GDGPS by Ms. Gayatri Tahiliani on the topic “Teaching Toolbox: Innovative Pedagogical Practices.”

The session highlighted the importance of making thinking visible in the classroom. Ms. Tahiliani explained how incorporating visuals along with discussions helps transform students’ ideas from being private and transient to public, concrete, and permanent. She emphasized the shift from traditional “just talk” methods to “talk plus visual” approaches that enhance clarity and retention.

The training also stressed adopting a student-centered approach, encouraging children to share their ideas and experiences freely. Additionally, Ms. Tahiliani underscored the role of positive reinforcement, where teachers should appreciate students’ efforts and thought processes, not just the correct answers.

The session was interactive, informative, and provided practical strategies for teachers to enrich classroom learning experiences.