Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop at GMS, Sharjah

GMS, Sharjah, successfully hosted a Two-Day Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop on February 5th and 6th, 2025, bringing together educators to enhance their teaching methodologies and presentation skills. The workshop was conducted by CBSE in collaboration with the Institute of Secretarial Training and Management (ISTM), New Delhi, featuring esteemed trainers, including Mr. Gunjan Gandhi (Joint Director, ISTM), Ms. Ramandeep Kaur (Deputy Secretary & Head, CBSE COE Chandigarh), Mr. Puneet Sharma (Deputy Director, ISTM), and Ms. Poonam Mendiratta (Principal, Manthan School, Noida).

Workshop Highlights:

The training focused on empowering educators with effective teaching strategies and the key qualities of a good trainer. Participants explored fundamental aspects of successful presentations, structured around the INTRO (Interest, Need, Time, Range, Objective), COVER (Content, Order, Visuals, Eye contact, Reinforce), and SLATE (Summary, Link, Ask questions, Test the understanding, Extend learning) framework, and the three Ps—Planning, Preparation, and Presentation.

Hands-on activities such as spray diagrams, learning event planning, and syndicate group collaborations provided an interactive learning experience. 

The workshop also emphasized the integration of NEP 2020 into classroom teaching, ensuring alignment with evolving educational policies. It highlighted new pedagogical structure, competency-focused education, innovative pedagogies, nurturing ethical and constitutional values & 21st century skills and professional standards for teachers.

Engaging Activities & Strategies:

• Ice-breaker activities to build a collaborative learning environment
• Setting of ground rules for the session
• Hands-on activities for interactive learning and collaboration
• Assessments and Feedback Sessions to enhance teaching effectiveness
• Syndicate Group Presentations on various subjects, including Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English and general topics.

Key Takeaways:

• Mastering Effective Presentation Skills using structured frameworks
• Enhancing Engagement through interactive teaching methods
• Implementing NEP 2020 in the curriculum
• Adapting Training Techniques for diverse learners
• Encouraging Collaborative Learning through peer discussions and group presentations
• The Role of Constructive Feedback in refining teaching methodologies
• Reproductive and productive task
• E-content development cycle
• The 4 stages of Experiential learning theory by David Kolb

Reflections and Impact:

The workshop was highly enriching and thought-provoking, equipping teachers with practical strategies to improve their training delivery. Educators appreciated the focus on collaboration, adaptability, and innovative teaching approaches. The experience helped enhance confidence in delivering effective lessons while fostering a learner-centric environment.

Participants:

The workshop was attended by:

• Ms. Sindhu P Nair (VP)
• Mr. Faizal Kandy (HOS, Senior School)
• Ms. Anushri Sharma (HOD, Hindi)
• Ms. Ranjeeta Prasad (PRT, Hindi)
• Ms. Sandhya Singh (TGT, Chemistry)
• Ms. Kavitha Venugopan (TGT, Physics)
• Ms. Nidhi Bala (TGT, Chemistry)

The TOT Workshop at GMS, Sharjah, marked a significant step in fostering continuous professional development among educators, ensuring a future-ready and progressive learning environment for students.