DPS MIS conducted a two-day in service training programme for its teachers at the new school premises in Wakra on 15th and 16th of December. This workshop aimed at orientation of the teaching fraternity towards innovative ways of engaging the learner. The endeavor was around the maxim ‘unlearn and learn’. Sessions stressed on learning innovative techniques, understanding school education and its dynamics in the present world scenario and building lasting relationship with students.

The workshop started with the prayer by teacher of Arabic, Mr.Anwar followed by its English translation by Ms Shabana. Principal Ms.Asna Nafees set the tone for the event narrating an inspirational Zen story with the moral ‘unlearn to learn’ – one needs to give up pre-conceived notions before he / she becomes an eligible receiver of the new. She welcomed the gathering and expressed gratefulness to the School Management on investing in Professional Teacher Development initiatives.  Vice President, Mr. Yasir Nainar urged the need to understand discipline & relevance – discipline as an essential criterion for fruitful learning experiences and relevance of learning to real life.
The inaugural ceremony gave way to the different sessions carefully planned keeping the needs of teaching at different levels.

The workshop was facilitated by the following resource teachers.
Ms. Najla Mohd. Bukhari - Kindergarten Class Room Management for Nursery Teachers
Ms. Beena Mohan - Strategies to become a Successful Kindergarten Teacher
and Ms. Firdous Sait- Jolly Phonics for Preparatory Teachers
Ms. Pritha Mullaseri - Effective Learning a Joyful Approach for classes I and II
Ms. G. Mala –Class Room Discipline and
Ms. Sara Ali- Professional Attitude and its Importance for classes III, IV and V
Ms. Seema Sinha- Constructivism for senior wing teachers
Dr. Bindu Salim - Teaching through the Heart for junior and senior wing teachers
Ms.Mou Bera- Effective Communication for junior and senior wing teachers
Ms. Mary Cruz-Value Education-Walk the Talk for junior and senior wing teachers.

At the Valedictory Function, Madam Principal expressed her thanks and appreciated the fact that selected colleagues from our talent pool facilitated these interactive sessions. The resource persons received certificates of appreciation for their noble effort from the President, Mr. Hassan Chougule. In his brief address he congratulated all teachers and expressed hope that such fruitful events will grow in number.