Chandigarh: Determined to create a world-class learning environment, the Bhagwant Singh Mann government has launched an ambitious initiative to upskill Punjab’s government-school leaders and teachers through prestigious international and national programmes.
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Batches of principals and teachers have already travelled to Singapore and Finland—countries celebrated for their cutting-edge education systems.
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A third cohort is undergoing intensive leadership and pedagogy training at IIM Ahmedabad, one of India’s premier management institutes.
What the Training Covers
Participants are immersed in:
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Advanced, student-centred teaching methods
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Classroom innovation and technology integration
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Leadership and change-management skills to drive school-wide improvement
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Exposure to global best practices that can be adapted to Punjab’s diverse classrooms
The Bigger Goal
By equipping educators with these tools, the state aims to:
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Elevate classroom outcomes and critical-thinking skills
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Foster a culture of lifelong learning among teachers
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Prepare students to thrive in a competitive, globalised economy
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“Our teachers are the architects of Punjab’s future,” said a senior education-department official. “When they return, they won’t just teach better—they’ll transform entire schools.”
