As part of the ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiative aimed at enhancing teachers’ professional competencies, Indian School Salalah successfully organized a series of enriching training sessions throughout September 2025. These sessions were meticulously designed by Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman to empower educators with relevant pedagogical, interpersonal, and leadership skills to better support student development and institutional growth.

 

The first session, held on 13 September 2025, was themed “Emotional Intelligence” and IT WAS conducted by Mr. Ziaulhye Mirza, Head of Commerce and Humanities, Indian School Muscat. The session was inaugurated in the presence of the School Management Committee President, Dr. Syed Ahsan Jamil, Principal Mr. Deepak Patankar, and other dignitaries. Mr. Mirza elaborated on the significance of emotional intelligence in teaching, linking its core components—self-awareness, empathy, motivation, and social skills to classroom practices. He enriched the session with verses from various religious texts, making it spiritually grounded and universally relatable. The session was interactive, reflective, and well-received by all educators.

 

The afternoon session on the same day focused on “Parental Involvement”, led by Mr. Gangadhara Naik, Senior Faculty of the Social Science Department, Indian School Muscat. This session emphasized the role of effective communication, supportive parenting, and collaborative decision-making in fostering a positive school environment. Mr. Naik highlighted that strong parent-school partnerships enhance not only academic outcomes but also students’ emotional and social growth.

 

The CPD series continued on 20 September 2025 with a session on “Managerial and Leadership Skills”, conducted by Dr. Gokuldas V K, Chief Operating Director, Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman. The session covered leadership styles, personality-based leadership approaches, and communication strategies. Activities such as personality assessments, team competitions, and role plays allowed for hands-on learning. The concept of “leadership vs. laddership” was especially thought-provoking and encouraged educators to reflect on their roles as facilitators of growth, not just managers of tasks.

 

The afternoon session on “Student Assessment Skill” was facilitated by Mrs. Soumia Harikrishna, HOD Biology, Indian School Muscat. She began with an engaging activity, Fact or Fiction, and emphasized that assessment should be a tool for reflection, not a burden. Various assessment tools—including MCQs, role plays, group discussions, and debates—were introduced. Teachers shared subject-specific assessment activities, and key frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy, NCF-SE 2023, and CBSE assessment templates were discussed. The session underlined the importance of constructive feedback and holistic development.

The  recent session was held on 27 September 2025 and led by Mr. Suresh M. S., Assistant Vice Principal, Indian School Al Mabela, on the theme “Student Discipline.” Rooted in the NEP 2020 guidelines, the session emphasized a student-centric and participative approach to discipline. Mr. Suresh discussed positive reinforcement, value-based education, and the importance of emotional intelligence in handling behavioral challenges. Common disciplinary concerns like technology misuse, attendance issues, and aggression were addressed through practical case studies. Teachers were encouraged to adopt restorative practices and to see discipline as a pathway to academic excellence and character building.

This series of CPD sessions not only enriched teachers’ understanding of critical educational themes but also reinforced the school’s commitment to holistic, value-based, and inclusive education. The sessions were highly interactive and reflective, equipping the faculty with practical tools and renewed motivation to enhance student engagement and institutional effectiveness.