STEM WORKSHOP
A
one-day STEM Workshop was organized on 15 July 2025, at Blue
Bells Model School, Gurugram aiming to enhance teachers' understanding and
integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
education into their teaching practices. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic
participation from educators across various departments.
The
event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the
dispelling of darkness and the ushering in of knowledge. Ms. Alka Singh,
Principal, of the school welcomed the gathering and emphasized the importance
of interdisciplinary learning in the 21st-century classroom.
The
session was conducted by Mr Sunil Bajaj (Additional Director, SCERT ,
Gurugram , Haryana), Ms. Akanksha Arora(Director, Educator Network ), Dr Ashok
Sharma(Additional Professor in Biochemistry , AIIMS), Dr Shashikant Gupta (Professor,
Physics in GD Goenka University) who are experts in STEM pedagogy and
innovation. With vast experience in curriculum design and hands-on training,
they shared valuable insights into the relevance of STEM in shaping
future-ready learners.
The
workshop included interactive activities, group tasks, and
technology-integrated teaching demonstrations. Teachers were introduced to
innovative teaching methodologies, inquiry-based learning, integration of
coding and the application of real-life problem-solving skills in classroom
instruction.
Participants
appreciated the hands-on exposure and the opportunity to engage in
collaborative learning. The workshop successfully inspired teachers to adopt
STEM-based approaches and to create engaging, experiential learning
environments for students.
The
day concluded with a feedback session and a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered
by Ms Anshu Malika Kumar (Vice Principal). She expressed sincere gratitude to
the resource persons for their insightful and thought-provoking sessions, and
to the organizing team for their meticulous planning and execution. Special
thanks were extended to the school management for their unwavering support in
promoting professional development opportunities for teachers. She also appreciated
the enthusiastic participation of all educators.
This
STEM workshop proved to be a transformative experience, fostering innovation,
critical thinking, and a forward-looking educational approach.
