Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that there was a need to reform the teaching-learning process.
An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that addressing the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh organised by Amar Ujala Group in Srinagar, the LG highlighted the need to bring reforms in the teaching-learning process in line with the emerging new technologies.
“Acceleration in technology, Artificial Intelligence and availability of digital information has transformed education and we need to focus on future skills that will ensure perfect balance between basic knowledge and applied skills,” he said.
Sinha felicitated the meritorious students of class 10th and 12th and congratulated them for their achievement.
He called upon the teaching community to play the role of a mentor to the students and underlined the need to redefine the role of a teacher.
“A teacher’s role should focus more on mentoring rather than delivering information as per curriculum and textbooks. Teaching should be more engaging and it should encourage critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and curiosity in the students, he said
“Every student is unique and blessed with natural talent. It is the responsibility of the teachers to discover, nurture and refine their talents. There is an urgent need to focus on creativity and lifelong learning skills,” the LG said.
He shared the significant transformation taking place in the education sector under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sinha also sought the contribution from the teaching community in effective implementation of National Education Policy.
Citing examples of various great personalities, he advised the students to acquire practical knowledge and learn through experience.
The LG appreciated the Amar Ujala Group for their noble initiative to honour and encourage the meritorious students.
Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Junaid Azim Mattu; Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Darakhshan Andrabi; Advisor to Lt Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar; Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Alok Kumar; ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri; editors and members of Amar Ujala Group were also present on the occasion.