NCERT Organises Four-Day Capacity-Building Programme for AWES Master Trainers on New School Textbooks
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Programme focuses on NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy and strengthening classroom practices
New Delhi : The Department of Elementary Education (DEE) organised a four-day Capacity-Building Programme for AWES Master Trainers on the newly developed textbooks for the Foundational and Preparatory Stages from September 7 to 10, 2026.
The programme focused on helping Master Trainers understand the vision, curricular approaches and pedagogical possibilities embedded in the new textbooks and strengthen their ability to support effective classroom implementation.
The capacity-building initiative was aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022, and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
Focus on New Textbooks and Classroom Implementation
The four-day programme provided a platform for professional learning, collaborative reflection and discussion around the effective use of the newly developed textbooks at the Foundational and Preparatory Stages.
The sessions were designed to familiarise Master Trainers with the educational vision behind the new textbooks and explore how their curricular and pedagogical approaches can be translated into classroom practices.
By strengthening the understanding of Master Trainers, the programme aims to support wider dissemination of the key approaches reflected in the new textbooks and facilitate their effective implementation in schools.
Experts Facilitate Capacity-Building Programme
The programme was facilitated by education experts and officials from different departments and institutions.
The facilitators included:
- Prof. Padma Yadav
- Prof. Anup Rajput
- Prof. Varada Mohan Nikalje
- Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, DEE
- Dr. Angel Rathnabai, CIET
- Dr. Sharbari Banerjee, DEAA
- Dr. Atul Dubey, DESS
Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, DEE, coordinated the programme.
The programme brought together Master Trainers for discussions, professional learning and collaborative reflection on the implementation of the new textbooks.
Why the Programme Matters
The role of Master Trainers is important in supporting teachers as new curricular resources and pedagogical approaches are introduced. Capacity-building programmes such as this can help create a stronger understanding of curriculum objectives and provide educators with practical perspectives on classroom implementation.
The initiative also reflects the broader emphasis of NEP 2020 on strengthening foundational learning, improving teaching practices and ensuring that curricular reforms translate effectively into classroom experiences.
With the Foundational and Preparatory Stages forming an important part of school education, building the capacity of educators to use new textbooks effectively can contribute to more meaningful and learner-centred teaching practices.
Programme Aligned with NEP 2020, NCF-FS 2022 and NCF-SE 2023
The programme's alignment with NEP 2020, NCF-FS 2022 and NCF-SE 2023 places the new textbooks within India's ongoing school education reforms.
The focus was not limited to familiarising participants with textbook content. It also encouraged participants to examine the curricular vision, pedagogical approaches and possibilities for classroom practice associated with the new resources.
The initiative concluded after four days of professional engagement, reinforcing the importance of continuous capacity building for educators and Master Trainers involved in implementing curriculum reforms.
Key Highlights
- Programme: Capacity-Building Programme for AWES Master Trainers
- Organised by: Department of Elementary Education (DEE)
- Dates: September 7–10, 2026
- Focus: Newly developed textbooks for the Foundational and Preparatory Stages
- Aligned with: NEP 2020, NCF-FS 2022 and NCF-SE 2023
- Key areas: Curriculum vision, curricular approaches, pedagogy and classroom implementation
- Coordinator: Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, DEE
- Facilitators: Prof. Padma Yadav, Prof. Anup Rajput, Prof. Varada Mohan Nikalje, Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Dr. Sharbari Banerjee and Dr. Atul Dubey
FAQs
Q1. What programme did the Department of Elementary Education organise?
The Department of Elementary Education organised a four-day Capacity-Building Programme for AWES Master Trainers on newly developed textbooks for the Foundational and Preparatory Stages.
Q2. When was the capacity-building programme held?
The programme was conducted from September 7 to September 10, 2026.
Q3. What was the main focus of the programme?
The programme focused on understanding the vision, curricular approaches and pedagogical possibilities embedded in the newly developed textbooks and strengthening classroom implementation practices.
Q4. Which education frameworks guided the programme?
The programme was aligned with NEP 2020, NCF-FS 2022 and NCF-SE 2023.
Q5. Who facilitated the capacity-building programme?
The programme was facilitated by Prof. Padma Yadav, Prof. Anup Rajput, Prof. Varada Mohan Nikalje, Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Dr. Sharbari Banerjee and Dr. Atul Dubey.
Q6. Who coordinated the programme?
Dr. Dhanya Krishnan, Department of Elementary Education (DEE), coordinated the programme.
Q7. Why are capacity-building programmes important for Master Trainers?
Such programmes help Master Trainers develop a stronger understanding of curricular resources and pedagogical approaches, enabling them to support teachers and facilitate effective implementation in classrooms.
Q8. Which stages of school education were covered through the new textbooks?
The programme focused on newly developed textbooks for the Foundational and Preparatory Stages of school education.
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