{
  "id": 4800350,
  "title": "Birla Public School empowers teachers through Five-Day CPD Programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/birla-public-school-empowers-teachers-through-five-day-cpd-programme",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:13:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/09/2026/birla-public-school-empowers-teachers-through-five-day-cpd-programme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Birla Public School demonstrated its dedication to professional development by hosting a five-day Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for its teachers from August 23 to 27, 2026. The initiative aimed to elevate pedagogical practices and improve classroom experiences across all subject areas and grade levels.\n\nThe programme opened on August 23 with a session titled \"Mindfulness,\" led by School Principal Dr. Anand R Nair. The session emphasized the significance of mindfulness and well-being in creating a positive, balanced, and supportive learning environment. Teachers delved into practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into their professional and personal lives.\n\nOn August 24 to 26, Dr. Dhanya Bhaskaran led interactive sessions for teachers from Kindergarten to Grade V. The sessions, titled \"Making Classrooms Talk,\" \"Competency-Based Teaching & Learning,\" and \"Assessment for Learning,\" centered on enhancing classroom interaction, promoting competency-based learning, and leveraging assessment as a crucial component of the learning process. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and the sharing of classroom experiences, educators explored methods to boost student participation, identify learning gaps, and render teaching and learning more meaningful.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School reaffirmed its commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning, and holistic student development by organising a comprehensive series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions for its teachers from August 23 to 27, 2026.</p> <p>Designed to strengthen pedagogical practices and enhance the quality of classroom experiences, the programme…",
  "key_points": [
    "Birla Public School hosted a five-day CPD programme for teachers from August 23 to 27, 2026.",
    "Teachers engaged in hands-on activities and collaborative discussions to enhance teaching practices."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}