Ranchi News: CBSE Hosts Art Integration Workshop at JVM Shyamali for Teachers’ Capacity Building

Art Integration: A New Dimension in Education

Ranchi, November 30, 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently organized a one-day workshop on Art Integration at Jawahar Vidya Mandir (JVM), Shyamali, Ranchi. The event, held at the Dayanand Auditorium, was a part of the Capacity Building Program under the aegis of the Center of Excellence (CoE), Patna. Art Integration is being promoted as a powerful pedagogical approach that enriches the teaching-learning process and empowers educators professionally.

The workshop emphasized using art as a collaborative medium to connect with and educate every child, fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Participation from Across Regions

The workshop saw active participation from 65 teachers representing various CBSE schools across Mccluskieganj, Latehar and Ranchi. The attendees included educators from schools like Greenland Public School, Hatia, and Oxford Public School.

Prominent resource persons, Pallavi Singh, Principal of Greenland Public School and Khushi Ram Jha, Vice Principal of Oxford Public School, conducted the sessions using presentations, audiovisual aids, and interactive activities.

Four Comprehensive Sessions

The workshop was divided into four sessions, each designed to address critical aspects of art integration in education:

Enhancing Learning Through Art Integration

According to the resource persons, art integration is a model that combines art with other disciplines, offering students a unique entry point for subject learning. This interdisciplinary approach fosters key skills such as:

The method also encourages collaboration, cooperation and confidence among students, contributing to their holistic development.

Engaged Participation by Trainee Teachers

The enthusiasm among participating teachers was palpable throughout the workshop. Their active involvement in the activities underscored the potential of art integration as an effective teaching tool.

Principal Samarjit Jana of JVM Shyamali welcomed the guest educators, emphasizing that the seminar would serve as a guiding framework for teachers. He remarked, “Students achieve the best learning outcomes when art is integrated into their curriculum. This approach not only enhances academic performance but also fosters creativity and innovation.”

Transformative Potential of Art Integration

The workshop concluded with an optimistic vision for the future. Educators expressed confidence that art integration could positively influence students’ academic performance and overall development. This initiative aligns with CBSE’s vision to create an engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environment for students.