Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh organized by Amar Ujala Group in Srinagar and felicitated the meritorious students of class 10th and 12th, an official press release informed.
It said in his address, 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,” the LG said, even as 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.
The LG shared the “significant transformation taking place in the education sector under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” He also sought the contribution from the teaching community in effective implementation of National Education Policy.
Citing examples of various great personalities, the LG advised the students to acquire practical knowledge and learn through experience.
He appreciated the Amar Ujala group for their noble initiative to honour and encourage the meritorious students.
Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor SMC; Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson J&K Waqf Board; Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG; Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, School Education Department; Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; editors and members of Amar Ujala Group, teachers, students and their parents were present.
