Two-Days ‘Training of Trainers (ToT)’ Certification Programme Organised by CBSE in Collaboration with ISTM Concludes at GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow:-
October 26, 2024 – The two-day ‘Training of Trainers (ToT)’ Certification Programme organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) concluded successfully today at GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow. The programme, held on October 25th and 26th, saw the participation of 75 seasoned educators and Principals from CBSE-affiliated schools. The highlight of the event was the session by Dr. Saurabh Malhotra, Principal of Gurusharan Convent, Delhi, who captivated the audience with his insights on innovative pedagogical approaches. The day’s schedule featured individual and group presentations from participants, where they shared their reflections and demonstrated the learnings they gained over the two days.
This event featured distinguished speakers, including former CBSE Chairman Mr. Ashok Ganguly and Head COE Prayagraj, Dr. Akhilesh Kumar. Master trainers Mr. Gunjan Gandhi, Joint Director ISTM, and Mr. U.C. Joshi, TNA Consultant, equipped educators with essential skills to foster academic excellence.
The trainers and Head COE Prayagraj Dr Akhilesh Kumar emphasized upon the importance of training the trainers to achieve a greater purpose, underscoring how well-trained educators will contribute to elevating teaching standards across CBSE schools. They also lauded the initiative, recognizing the programme’s role in furthering the goals of NEP-2020 by enhancing the skills and capabilities of trainers who will, in turn, impact the broader educational ecosystem.
The CBSE-ISTM collaboration reflects a shared commitment to cultivating an empowered and continuously developing educator community, aligning with NEP-2020’s mandate for 50 hours of continuous professional development for teachers and head teachers. The programme equipped participants with cutting-edge teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and educational technologies to foster a more engaging and effective learning environment.
The event culminated with a ‘Vote of Thanks’ proposed by the Principal of GD Goenka Public School Lucknow and Venue Director Dr Perna Mitra. The chairman of the school Mr Sarvesh Goel felicitated the master trainers and CBSE officials. On this occasion, the participants also shared their valuable feedback and experiences of this training session and thanked the trainers for their coherent guidance.
