Mr. Vikram Gokhle shared theatrically-rich classroom pedagogy at Chitkara University

Chitkara College of Education (CCE) welcomed the respected teachers on the first day of their journey to become the alpha teachers, on September 2, 2019, at the campus. 

Hon'ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University and Dr. Niyati Chitkara, Principal, Chitkara International School hosted the program and welcomed renowned and eminent Indian film & theatre artist, Mr. Vikram Gokhle and Master Storyteller & Curriculum designer, Ms. Simi Srivastava to conduct expert sessions on performing Arts and the guests to the campus.

The program began with the lamp lighting ceremony which was then followed by the interaction session with the students. Followed by the sessions on performing Arts, and conditioned the prospective teachers to use performing Arts as a classroom pedagogy - restructuring tool, through highly enriching and engaging sessions on 'Bringing Theatre into Classroom' and 'A sneak peek into the world of Storytelling'.

It’s easy for children to become swamped in a sea of theory, which is why subjects that offer practical learning are essential to rejuvenate and engage students, said the speakers while sharing the objective behind conducting these sessions for prospective teachers. 

Mr. Gokhle and Ms. Srivastava also praised Chitkara University for developing such a "powerful and revolutionary B.Ed. program which is in sync with the industry and caters to the demands of the present generation’s learning style".

Addressing the new batch of alpha teachers at the Orientation Program, Hon’ble Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University; said, "It is very important to keep pace with latest educational trends and techniques when teaching the millennial and digital natives. The students these days have a very short attention span and it becomes very challenging for a teacher to conceive engaging lessons for these learners. Inclusion of Performing Arts in education provides the learner with the opportunity to engage their mind, body and emotions into a collaborative expression. Pedagogy maestros - Mr. Vikram Gokhle and Ms. Simi Srivastava, have beautifully depicted the same in their expert talk and workshop."