'Learning by Doing' to transform classrooms in UP
Lucknow, Oct 27
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is taking transformative steps to make basic education more experiential, skill-driven, and future-oriented.
Moving away from rote learning, the government is introducing innovative teaching methods to promote a culture of "learning by doing."
Under this mission, a comprehensive action plan is being implemented to adopt the LBD (Learning by Doing) model across 3,288 selected council schools and DIET institutions in the state.
To strengthen this initiative, a three-day skill-based train-the-trainer programme will be launched for 1,888 teachers at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya State Rural Development Institute, Lucknow, starting November 3, 2025, followed by training for 1,400 science and mathematics teachers at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Lucknow, from February 16 to March 18, 2026.
Conducted in 66 residential batches, the programme aims to equip teachers with practical teaching skills that integrate classroom learning with experiments, projects, models, and real-life applications.
Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh emphasised that the government's goal is to transform Uttar Pradesh's classrooms into spaces that encourage students to understand, explore, and discover, rather than merely memorise.
This initiative aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the evolving demands of a skill-based, innovation-driven, and AI-powered economy.
Education experts note that when children experiment, play, question, and explore solutions on their own, their curiosity, analytical ability, scientific outlook, expression, and problem-solving skills grow significantly. This is the essence of "learning by doing," which turns children from passive listeners into active learners.
The training programme marks a major step towards creating a new educational culture in Uttar Pradesh, one in which schools become vibrant laboratories of experience rather than mere centres of instruction.
This effort will nurture a generation that is more capable, confident, and creative, reinforcing the state's role in shaping a new, empowered India.
Director General of School Education Monika Rani said, "We aim to ensure that children freely ask questions, school laboratories come alive with activity, and teachers become catalysts for igniting thought and innovation in every classroom. This will define the new identity of basic education in Uttar Pradesh."
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a parent, I'm thrilled to hear this. My daughter always complains about boring textbooks. Learning through experiments and projects will make education so much more engaging. UP leading the way! 💪
Great initiative but implementation is key. Hope they provide adequate infrastructure and resources to all schools, not just the selected ones. Rural schools often get left behind in such reforms.
This aligns perfectly with global education trends. When children learn by doing, they develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well in the AI-powered future. Smart move by UP government!
Teacher training is crucial for this to succeed. Hope they focus on continuous support and not just one-time workshops. Our teachers need ongoing guidance to adapt to new methods. ðŸ‘
This is what NEP 2020 envisioned! Making schools into vibrant learning spaces instead of boring classrooms. Hope other states follow UP's example. Our children deserve better education systems. ✨
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