Cambridge holds workshop for teachers

According to a release, investigating professional practice through the development of self-awareness is an essential tool for teachers and is central to developing reflective practice. Lateral thinking provides a deliberate, systematic way of thinking creatively that results in innovative thinking in a repeatable manner. These powerful techniques enable teachers to explore different perspectives to address complex situations and challenges, the release added.

Uma Raman, a master trainer with Cambridge Assessment English who conducted the workshop, emphasized how self-awareness and lateral thinking can be used in the classroom effectively.

More than 50 teachers from various city colleges attended the workshop and they are said to have discussed the benefits of using lateral thinking effectively to improve the quality and speed of brainstorming and decision-making, and improve thinking productivity.

TK Arunachalam, regional director - South Asia, Cambridge Assessment English, said, “Cambridge Assessment English conducts various programmes for teachers to improve their teaching skills across India. This workshop’s directive was to strengthen the educators so that they are well-equipped to achieve their goal of effective teaching while the students learn in a potentially powerful way. The implementation of lateral thinking and self-awareness becomes an essential tool for teachers to achieve their objectives”.

The participants had a group discussion regarding implementation of these techniques in their teaching methods to enhance the overall classroom experience for students, the release said.