Government College of Education Organised Three-Day Workshop on “The Inclusive Classroom: Bridging Gaps with Audio-Visual Strategies”

Government College of Education Organised Three-Day Workshop on “The Inclusive Classroom: Bridging Gaps with Audio-Visual Strategies”

Chandigarh 25 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal, Government College of Education, Sector 20-D, Chandigarh, the Skill-in-Teaching Committee, under the coordination of Dr. Meena and Khushi organised a three-day workshop on “The Inclusive Classroom: Bridging Gaps with Audio-Visual Strategies” from 23rd to 25th July, 2026 for the students of B.Ed. Semester III. The workshop aimed to equip future teachers with innovative, technology-enabled and inclusive pedagogical practices to make classrooms more engaging, interactive and learner-centred. On the first day, Jeesu Jaskanwar Singh, Assistant Professor in Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, highlighted the challenges of teaching in the digital era, where reduced attention spans demand innovative classroom strategies. He emphasised that effective teaching depends not only on subject knowledge but also on the teacher’s ability to engage curious minds through creativity, audio-visual aids and practical demonstrations. Explaining the VARK learning model that categorizes human learning preferences into Visual, Auditory (Aural), Reading/Writing, he encouraged the use of teaching aids such as puppets, pop-up books, 3D charts, globes, AI-generated resources and digital technologies. Stressing the importance of voice modulation, effective communication and inclusive teaching, he urged future teachers to be patient with diverse learners and integrate AR, VR and AI in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 to create immersive and meaningful learning experiences.

On the Second day, Prof. M. S. Marwaha, renowned Physics Educator and former Principal of SGGS College, Chandigarh, demonstrated how simple, low-cost experiments can effectively explain complex scientific concepts through activity-based learning. Using everyday materials, he explained pressure, atmospheric pressure, buoyancy, density, Newton’s laws of motion, centre of mass, light scattering, refraction, diffraction and plasma through engaging demonstrations that encouraged observation, inquiry and scientific thinking. His interactive session reinforced the importance of experiential learning and practical demonstrations in making science enjoyable and easily understandable. On the third day, Sanjay Aggarwal and Rishab, AI Experts, conducted an interactive session on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and learning. They introduced participants to various AI-powered tools for lesson planning, content creation, classroom engagement and assessment, while emphasising the ethical and responsible use of AI. Through hands-on activities, they demonstrated how emerging technologies can enhance teaching effectiveness and help teachers create innovative, personalised and future-ready learning experiences.

The workshop provided student teachers with valuable insights into inclusive education, experiential learning, technology integration and innovative pedagogical practices, preparing them to become competent, reflective and future-ready educators. The workshop concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by the student participants, who expressed their sincere gratitude to Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal, for her visionary leadership and unwavering support in organising such enriching academic programmes. They also thanked Dr. Meena, Coordinator, Skill-in-Teaching, for successfully planning and coordinating the workshop, along with the college administration and all the distinguished resource persons for providing an inspiring platform that enhanced their professional competencies and strengthened their understanding of inclusive and technology-enabled teaching.