Rajouri: Under the Guidance of Principal DIET Rajouri and directed by CEO Rajouri The cluster level Life Skills Training programme was successfully conducted at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Chingus under the guidance of the Cluster Head, with a focus on strengthening Life Skills Education and equipping teachers with practical approaches to the holistic development of students.
The programme was attended by In-charge Principal Smt. Shabana Iqbal, who highlighted the importance of integrating Life Skills Education. She emphasised that skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving are essential for preparing students to face real-life challenges with confidence and responsibility.
Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Doongi, Sh. Anwar Hussain, also graced the occasion and shared valuable insights into the significance of Life Skills Development in accordance with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He stressed the need to strengthen life skills initiatives across schools to promote the all-round development of students.
Sh. Bharat Bhushan, Senior Lecturer at HSS Chingus, emphasised the importance of nurturing responsible, thoughtful and confident individuals who can build positive relationships and contribute constructively to society.
The training session was imparted by Sh. Sajad Bhat, District Expert in Life Skills Development and Key Resource Person (KRP), whose contribution to promoting skill-based education was a key highlight of the programme. Through his guidance and practical approach, he familiarised participating teachers with the core principles of Life Skills Education and effective strategies for implementing these skills in classroom teaching and school activities.
Sajad Bhat’s exemplary role in strengthening Life Skills Education reflects the growing importance of experiential and activity-based learning in the school education system. His efforts in capacity-building and teacher training are helping educators understand how to move beyond textbook learning and empower students with essential competencies for everyday life. His emphasis on self-awareness, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, decision-making and problem-solving provides teachers with practical tools to nurture emotionally balanced, socially responsible and independent learners.
The programme also witnessed the participation of
Zonal Coordinator Mohd Razaq from PS ponthal
Mr. Puneet Sharma, KRP from HS Bagla, and Mr. Arun Sharma of MS Narain and they also shared their views on the relevance of Life Skills Education in the present-day context.
At the conclusion of the training, participating teachers were advised to share the knowledge and skills acquired during the session with other teachers in their respective schools and ensure the effective implementation of the Life Skills programme in letter and spirit.
The successful completion of the training at HSS Chingus marks another step towards strengthening competency-based education in the region. The active involvement of education officials, resource persons and teachers, particularly the contribution of Sajad Bhat as District Expert in Life Skills Development, underlines the importance of sustained professional development and collective efforts in preparing students for the challenges of modern life.
Author: therajouritimes
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