Faculty Development Training Program 

Faculty Development Training Program 

 Date: 2nd October 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Resource Person: Mr. Yesudas C Joseph, CBSE Master Trainer
Participants: 30 Teachers

On 2nd October 2025, MES Fathima Rahim Central School, Kaithapoyil, conducted a Faculty Development Training Program on the theme “Student-Centered Classroom for Competency-Based Learning Outcomes.” The program aimed at equipping teachers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to shift from traditional teacher-led instruction to student-centered approaches aligned with competency-based learning.

 Inauguration and Welcome 

The program was inaugurated by our respected Manager, K.M.D. Mohammad Sir, who underlined the importance of adopting innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices for 21st-century learners.

In his welcome address, Principal, Mr. Joseph Pulimoottil, emphasized the urgent need to shift pedagogy from rote-based to competency-based learning. He also introduced the Resource Person, Mr. Yesudas C Joseph, highlighting his 40 years of rich experience and describing him as the best choice to lead this transformative session.

 Session Highlights 

The session began with an engaging ice-breaking activity, which created an atmosphere of collaboration. Teachers were divided into groups and tasked with preparing charts and presentations on the characteristics of a student-centered classroom.

The discussions focused on how such classrooms directly contribute to achieving competency-based learning outcomes (CLOs).

 Key aspects explored included: 

* The characteristics of Child Centered Classroom 

* Designing lesson plans with clear learning outcomes.

* Ensuring preparedness and effective delivery.

* Using innovative strategies for assessment and feedback.

* Establishing individual student connections.

* Promoting collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
* Teachers also reflected on the shortcomings of rote memorization and the need for transformative teaching strategies.

 Outcomes 

The training enabled participants to:

* Understand and apply student-centered approaches.

* Design lessons to map competencies and achieve learning outcomes.

* Integrate 21st-century skills in classroom practices.

* Engage in collaborative and reflective teaching.

The program was interactive and highly participatory, with all 30 teachers contributing enthusiastically.

 Conclusion and Vote of Thanks 

The Faculty Development Training Program proved to be outstanding, practical, and impactful. It equipped teachers with effective tools and strategies to transform classroom practices in line with competency-based education.

In her vote of thanks, Vice Principal Ms. Jency P. Varghese highlighted the key takeaways of the session and extended gratitude to the management, the Resource Person, and all participants for their wholehearted involvement.

The session concluded at 4:30 PM with excellent feedback from teachers, marking the program a great success.