'Effective classroom management paves the way for the teacher to engage the students in learning.'
To apprise teachers about the effective ways of teaching, a training session on ˜Classroom Management' was conducted by Mr. Kulpreet Yadav, an ex-armed officer is a best-selling author and a motivational speaker. His areas of expertise are numerous and highlighted the effectiveness of teaching in his training.
Keeping in view that nowadays students are mostly attracted to the outer world and reach classes with a mindset of not to listen; it is crucial to change the teaching strategies by connecting a bond with students and develop two-way communication process.
The session emphasized the main purpose of education focusing on essential areas which would make students stronger academically, physically, morally, psychologically, mentally, socially and realize their potential to the fullest. Facilitator voiced to provide independence to students so as to strengthen their decision-making ability. The best way to make them realize their potential is through developing the skill of reading and writing as it teaches resilience and patience in students. Spending quality time with them and being part of their areas of interest is of utmost importance. Highlighting on other areas of using technology, social media, creative thinking, the story-telling method through speaking and enactment will be a valued method of education fostering the participative learning and student-centered approach.
The training provided an opportunity for teachers to possess a plan to orient new students, and offers clear instructions using minimum rules ensuring safety and productive interaction to maintain a smooth running classroom.