August 28, 2025:
Shantiniketan Indian School, Doha, successfully conducted the Makeover-34 professional development program from 24th to 28th August 2025, engaging teachers across all sections in a week of reflective learning, skill enhancement, and collaborative growth.
The program featured distinguished sessions by renowned educators and members of the Association of Parents and Teachers (APT), highlighting SIS’s commitment to academic excellence and meaningful school–parent partnerships. Key sessions included “Growth Mindset in the Classroom” by Ms. Sajna Fathima (APT), “Unlocking Advanced Pedagogical Strategies” by Mr. Faris Abdul Kadar (APT), “Instilling Sound Values Through Daily Lessons” by Ms. Harsha Moidu (APT), “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving” by CBSE Advisor Mr. T. Prem Kumar, “Managing Stress and Burnout” by Dr. Tisha Rachel Jacob and Dr. Merlin Thomas, “Art Integrated Learning and Mind Mapping” by Dr. Sonal Thareja, “Building Fluent Readers Through Phonics” by Ms. Priyanka Gatalawar, “Holistic Progress Card” by Ms. Monica Chawla, and “Innovative Pedagogies and Contemporary Trends in Commerce Education (2025)” by Mr. Muhammed Adeel.
In addition, in-school resource persons contributed a wide range of practical sessions, including Active Pedagogy: From Talk to Challenge (Mrs. Fathima Rizna), Teaching & Pedagogy (Ms. Nazia T.), Fly High: An Overview of the Kindergarten Curriculum (Ms. Sajina), Positive Behaviour Reinforcement in the Early Years (Ms. Kavitha), 21st-Century Skills in Everyday Teaching (Ms. Najeeba), Growth Mindset in the Classroom (Mr. Wayne Rodrigues), Differentiated Instruction: Teaching All Learners (Mr. Wayne Rodrigues), Parent-Teacher Communication that Builds Trust (Mr. Varghese & Mr. Hamza), Identification & Management of Diverse Learning Needs (Ms. Faheema Mustafa), Classroom Energisers and Brain Breaks (Mrs. Sruthy Nibin), Teaching with the Brain in Mind (Mrs. Nazia Saleem), Human Skills in a Digital Age (Ms. Kahkashan Yasmeen), and Digital Skills with AI (Mr. Srinivasu). These sessions equipped teachers with innovative pedagogical strategies, digital literacy, classroom management techniques, and approaches to holistic student development.
Throughout the program, Principal Mr. Rafeeq Rahim provided guidance, actionable strategies, and creative group tasks to encourage collaboration and reflection. A Google Form Reflection Test, conducted by the Principal, enabled teachers to review readiness, safety measures, and innovative practices collectively.
The five-day program concluded with “Bringing Hearts to the Table – A Potluck Lunch”, providing teachers an opportunity to connect, share a meal, and celebrate their collaborative learning journey.
Makeover-34 reaffirmed SIS’s vision of nurturing dedicated educators, fostering innovation, and preparing future-ready learners through continuous professional growth.
