Media Release
Mangaluru, May 29: Carmel School CBSE, Kotekar, hosted a transformative seminar titled 'Bringing classrooms alive – Teachers: facilitators and leaders' on May 28. The seminar aimed to empower educators to become dynamic facilitators and influential leaders in today’s evolving educational landscape.
The programme commenced with a soulful prayer song led by Flavitha, invoking divine blessings for a fruitful session. Dhanyatha then extended a warm welcome to the gathering and introduced the distinguished resource person, Dr Smitha Matai, central manager – training at Orient BlackSwan Pvt. Ltd. With over 25 years of experience in education, Dr Matai is a certified NEP Ambassador known for her high-energy workshops that blend theory with practical classroom application.
The session was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of the principal, Sr Pramila A C, and vice principal, Sr Anitha A C, along with the enthusiastic participation of the entire teaching faculty.
Dr Matai opened the seminar with an engaging activity that set the tone for an interactive, experiential learning journey. She emphasized the importance of activity-based learning, demonstrating how traditional teaching methods can be seamlessly integrated with modern, student-centric strategies. Highlighting that today’s learners arrive with prior knowledge, she stressed the teacher’s role in expanding this understanding through skill-based and inquiry-driven approaches.
The seminar delved into subject-specific strategies, showing how concepts in Mathematics, Science, Languages, and Social Science can be made relevant through real-life applications.
Dr Matai showcased a variety of curriculum-aligned classroom activities that were not only innovative but also easy to implement. Her hands-on demonstrations kept the teachers actively involved and inspired.
Each activity was meticulously crafted to foster creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement, equipping teachers with practical tools to enhance classroom effectiveness. The workshop underscored the evolving role of teachers—not just as knowledge providers but as facilitators and leaders in the learning process.
The seminar concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Martha, expressing deep appreciation to Dr Smitha Matai for her enriching and thought-provoking session. The entire programme was efficiently compered by Shalet, ensuring a seamless flow of events.
This professional development seminar was a truly enriching experience, offering fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to rejuvenate classroom teaching. It reaffirmed the school’s commitment to continuous learning and to fostering classrooms that are dynamic, inclusive, and deeply student-centered.