30/07/2026
DIET Anantnag Concludes Three-Day Capacity Building Programme on Experiential Learning in Mathematics under NEP-2020
Anantnag, 30 July 2026: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Anantnag successfully concluded a three-day Capacity Building Programme (CBP) on "Experiential Learning in Mathematics" from 28th to 30th July 2026, in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). The programme aimed to strengthen teachers' pedagogical competencies through activity-based, experiential and learner-centred approaches to mathematics teaching, enabling them to make mathematics more engaging, joyful and meaningful for learners.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Coordinator, Ms Rifat Tabasum, followed by the inaugural address of Ms Waheeda Sheikh, Principal, DIET Anantnag, who emphasised the need to promote child-friendly pedagogies, reduce mathematics anxiety and nurture mathematical thinking through experiential learning.
On the first day, Mr Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Master, HSS Utligam, Budgam, conducted an interactive session on "Learning and Teaching of Mathematics in the Light of NEP-2020," highlighting competency-based education, conceptual understanding and innovative classroom practices. The post-lunch session by Mr Tariq Ahmed Deka, Teacher, High School Deesu, focused on practical classroom applications through hands-on mathematical activities and low-cost teaching-learning materials.
The second day featured a highly engaging full-day session by Mr Showkat Ahmed Bhat, Teacher, HSS Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, who demonstrated a wide range of child-friendly, activity-based strategies aligned with the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) mission under NEP-2020. Through collaborative activities, group work and participant presentations, he showcased effective methods for transforming mathematics classrooms into spaces of exploration, creativity and joyful learning. The participants highly appreciated his practical and interactive approach.
The third day began with an insightful session by Mr Showkat Ali Thoker, Resource Person, Zone Bijbehara, on "Assessment in Mathematics as per HPC," focusing on competency-based assessment practices and the development of assessment rubrics. Participants subsequently worked in groups to design activity exemplars and assessment rubrics, followed by presentations. The afternoon session by Mr Javed Hussain Khan, DIET Faculty, on "21st Century Skills in Mathematics" engaged participants through fun-filled mathematical activities, an interactive Kahoot quiz and a mathematics-themed learning song. Dr Mukhtar also sensitised participants about the PRASHAST App for early identification and pre-assessment of Children with Special Needs (CWSN).
The programme concluded with participant feedback, a post-test, distribution of certificates and the valedictory session. In her concluding remarks, Ms Waheeda Sheikh, Principal, DIET Anantnag, urged participants to implement experiential teaching practices in their classrooms to improve conceptual understanding and learning outcomes. The vote of thanks was presented by the Programme Coordinator, Ms Rifat Tabasum, acknowledging the valuable contributions of all resource persons, participants and the organising team. Throughout the programme, the proceedings were efficiently moderated by Mr Javed Hussain Khan, ensuring meaningful interaction and smooth conduct of all sessions.
The three-day programme successfully equipped teachers with innovative pedagogical strategies, hands-on classroom practices and assessment techniques, reaffirming DIET Anantnag's commitment to promoting quality mathematics education in accordance with the transformative vision of NEP-2020.
