August 26, 2025:
An online professional development session on “Art Integrated Learning and Mind Mapping” was conducted for teachers on 26th August 2025, facilitated by Dr. Sonal Thareja.
The session highlighted the importance of integrating art into classroom teaching to make learning more engaging, experiential, and meaningful. The resource person explained how art integration promotes creativity, critical thinking, and conceptual clarity while fostering connections across different subjects. Teachers were also introduced to the technique of mind mapping as an effective tool for organizing ideas, enhancing comprehension, and improving memory retention.
The workshop was highly interactive and provided practical strategies for incorporating art-based methods and mind mapping activities into daily lessons. Teachers appreciated the session for its relevance and applicability in classroom practices.
This initiative demonstrates Shantiniketan Indian School’s commitment to innovative and student-centered pedagogy, equipping teachers with creative approaches that enrich the learning experience.