The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Nagaland, concluded a three-day capacity-building workshop on the implementation of Kaushal Bodh on October 30 at SCERT, Kohima, bringing together teachers from 46 PM SHRI schools and eight District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs).
The workshop aimed to strengthen the implementation of Kaushal Bodh at the middle stage and equip teachers with the knowledge and practical skills required to integrate experiential and project-based learning into classroom teaching.
The programme commenced with a welcome session chaired by Rose Kithan, Research Associate, SCERT Nagaland, followed by an introduction to Lend A Hand India (LAHI) by Richard Asoso, Programme Lead, LAHI.
Delivering the keynote address, Woshamo, Joint Director, SCERT Nagaland, emphasised the need to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences through project-based learning. He stressed that the focus should be on the learning process rather than merely the final product, enabling students to develop critical thinking, curiosity, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills.
He also highlighted the dignity of labour and the importance of fostering a positive attitude towards work. Woshamo underscored the responsibility of DIET faculty members to cascade the training and support wider implementation across districts.
Kaushal Bodh: Building foundations for the future of work
Kaushal Bodh is a curricular initiative for Classes 6 to 8 that connects classroom learning with practical experiences through structured projects. It is organised around three forms of work: work with life forms, work with machines and materials, and work with human services.
Through these activities, students are encouraged to explore their surroundings, identify needs, solve problems and apply knowledge collaboratively.
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As the world of work evolves, students require more than the ability to memorise and recall information. They also need to apply knowledge, think critically, adapt to new situations and work effectively with others.
By encouraging students to plan, experiment, overcome challenges and reflect on their experiences, Kaushal Bodh seeks to build foundational competencies for future readiness and lifelong learning. Teachers play a key role as facilitators, helping students understand how and why classroom knowledge is applied in everyday life.
Three days of learning and practical exercises
The first day of the workshop focused on the curriculum, learning outcomes, facilitation techniques and planning a 30-hour project journey.
The second day featured hands-on activities, including The Toys Lab, Tie and Dye, and project planning from design to presentation. On the final day, participants engaged in a session on Cooking Without Fire, developed project plans and explored the distinction between Kaushal Bodh and the 10 Bagless Days.
The workshop concluded with an orientation on the monitoring form, updates from SCERT and distribution of certificates.
The training was facilitated by Nehali Ayare, Training Lead, LAHI, and Avanti Gajanan Harne, Training Officer, LAHI. Representatives from the Directorate of School Education, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland and the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) also attended.
The workshop marked a step towards strengthening experiential and project-based learning across Nagaland, with the broader aim of enabling students to apply knowledge, develop practical competencies and approach the future of work with confidence.
