
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: Government College of Education, Jammu and School of Teacher Education, Cluster University of Jammu jointly organized a one-day national workshop on “Panchpadi Approach in the Light of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023: Towards Holistic and Experiential Learning.”
The workshop aimed to provide practical exposure and training to teacher educators, school teachers, and student-teachers in implementing the Panchpadi Approach within the pedagogical framework of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023.
Shantmanu, Additional Chief Secretary Higher Education Department and Financial Commissioner, Govt. of J&K (UT) was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, he motivated the students to work hard and give their best in whichever field they want to achieve success. He exhorted the academicians to promote IKS through such workshops and seminars and give their best to make Bharat a Vishwaguru again.
During the workshop, MoU was exchanged between Dr Jyoti Parihar, Principal GCOE Jammu and Dr Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director JKSCERT, in the presence of Additional Chief Secretary, who had played an instrumental role in connecting the two domains of teacher training institutes. The college newsletter was also released during the workshop.
The program was convened by Dr Jyoti Parihar, Principal GCOE Jammu and Dr Zubair Kales, Dean, School of Teacher Education Cluster University of Jammu.
Dr J N Baliya from CUJ was the key resource person while Dr Subahsh Mishra, (B R Ambedkar University Lucknow) Dr Varun Sharma and Dr Pardeep Singh conducted various sessions. Prof Madhusudan, from University of Hyderabad also conducted a session through online mode.
Prominent high officials from Cluster University of Jammu, Ankur Mahajan, Registrar; Dr Twinkle Suri, DAA; Dr Ranvijay Singh, Controller Examination, were present on the occasion. From J&K administrative department Director Finance, Abdul Majid Bhat, was also present on the occasion. Dr Ravindra Tickoo Nodal officer Jammu Division Colleges also graced the occasion. RG Dogra, Principal DIET chaired the first technical session. Dr Shalini Rana, IQAC Convener conducted proceedings of the workshop while Dr Rakesh Bharti presented the rationale of the workshop. Prof Balwan Singh and Dr Ambica Sharma presented the vote of thanks.