CTLD Conducted Six-Day Online FDP on Future-Ready Teaching at TMU
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Development (CTLD), TMU, successfully organised a six-day online Faculty Development Programme titled "Future-Ready Teaching: Ethics, Innovation & Student-Centered Practices" from 19th to 24th January 2026. The programme brought together faculty members from different schools and departments of the university.
The programme focused on ethics, innovation, student-centred teaching, and modern classroom practices. It was planned in line with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to help teachers improve their teaching skills and classroom engagement.
Day 1: Understanding NEP in Action
The programme started with an inaugural session by Dr Ravi Prakash Singh. He explained how the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 could be applied in teaching, curriculum planning, and student assessment. He encouraged the participants to adopt modern teaching methods that could meet the changing needs of higher education.
Day 2: Cultivating Critical Thinking & Creativity
On the second day, Mr Sagar Pratap Singh conducted an interactive session on learner-centred teaching. He discussed simple ways to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students. Faculty members learned practical methods to make classroom learning more engaging and meaningful.
Day 3: Gamification & Active Learning
The third day featured a session by Ms Anvesha Sisodiya, Executive Trainer, CTLD. She introduced gamification and active learning techniques that could increase student participation. The session included examples of interactive classroom activities that could improve learning outcomes and keep students motivated.
Day 4: Academic Integrity & Ethical Teaching
On the fourth day, Mr Sourabh Batar delivered a session on academic integrity and ethical teaching. He explained the importance of copyright awareness, plagiarism prevention, and the responsible use of digital resources. Participants understood how ethical teaching practices could strengthen the quality of education and research.
Day 5: Resilient Learning Systems
The fifth day included a session by Prof. (Dr.) M. Jasline M. John, who spoke about resilient learning systems. She highlighted the value of emotional intelligence, constructive feedback, and resilience in helping students face academic challenges. The session provided useful ideas for supporting students in both academic and personal growth.
Day 6: Assessment for Motivation & Behaviour Reinforcement
The final academic session was conducted by Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director, CTLD. He explained how assessment could be used not only to evaluate students but also to motivate them and encourage positive learning behaviour. The programme ended with a valedictory address by Dr Dilip Dutt Varshney, Deputy Director, who thanked all the speakers and participants. He encouraged faculty members to apply the knowledge gained during the programme in their classrooms.
Conclusion
The Faculty Development Programme at TMU concluded successfully with active participation from faculty members across different disciplines. The programme covered important topics such as ethical teaching, innovative classroom practices, student-centred learning, assessment methods, and resilience in education.
It provided a valuable platform for learning, discussion, and professional development. Through this initiative, TMU once again demonstrated its commitment to improving teaching quality and promoting academic excellence in line with the vision of NEP 2020.
