Lakshadweep UT | SCERT Uttarakhand | February 2025
The Department of Planning & Monitoring, SCERT Uttarakhand has initiated a five-day exposure visit to Lakshadweep Union Territory, aimed at the capacity building of its officers and faculty members. This visit is designed to provide an interactive learning experience, fostering academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between educators of Uttarakhand and Lakshadweep.
Engaging with Lakshadweep’s Educational Institutions
Under the leadership of Additional Director, SCERT Uttarakhand, the team visited:
- DIET Kavaratti – The premier teacher training institute of Lakshadweep
- Govt Junior Basic School (East), Kavaratti – A key institution providing foundational education
- PM Shri Senior Secondary School, Kavaratti – A model school excelling in academics and co-curricular activities
During these visits, SCERT Uttarakhand faculty interacted with teachers, students, and administrators to understand their teaching methodologies, innovative classroom practices, and local education challenges.
Program Coordination & Participants
- Pradeep Kumar Rawat (Additional Director, SCERT Uttarakhand)
- Dr. K.N. Bijalwan (Assistant Director, SCERT Uttarakhand)
- Dr. Ranjan Bhatt
- Dr. Rakesh Gairola
- Dr. Chetan
- Dr. Ajay K. Chaurasia
- Ms. Shubhra Singhal
- Manoj Bahuguna
- Priya Gusain
Objectives of the Exposure Visit
🔹 Capacity Building: Enhancing the professional expertise of SCERT Uttarakhand faculty
🔹 Educational Collaboration: Sharing best practices between Lakshadweep and Uttarakhand schools
🔹 Understanding Diverse Pedagogies: Observing island-based learning models and their adaptation in remote schools
🔹 NEP 2020 Implementation: Exploring integration of experiential and digital learning
Key Takeaways
- Teachers and faculty members from both states exchanged innovative teaching strategies.
- A comparative discussion on education policies, curriculum integration, and student engagement techniques was held.
- SCERT Uttarakhand explored possible collaborations for future training programs.
The visit is proving to be an enriching experience, fostering academic excellence, mutual learning, and innovation in teaching practices.
