“Resilient Minds, Limitless Growth: Helping Learners Thrive"
About this program
Online Professional Development Program on “Resilient Minds, Limitless Growth: Helping Learners Thrive" Date: 12th August 2026 Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm– Introduction and Objectives of the program – Dr Manisha Khanna, DAKSHTAA 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm Session 1 – Building Resilient Learners in a Changing World – Dr Archana Singh, Clinical Psychologist, New Delhi. 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm Session 2 – Unlocking Limitless Growth Through Mindset and Skills – Dr Ganga Mehto, Assistant Professor, NCERT, RIE, Bhopal. Introduction: Since time immemorial, educators have been playing a pivotal role in shaping not only students' knowledge but also their confidence, well-being, and capacity to persevere through challenges. Therefore, education in the 21st century extends beyond academic achievement to nurturing learners who are resilient, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and prepared to steer an ever-changing world. The Professional Development Programme, "Resilient Minds, Limitless Growth: Helping Learners Thrive," is designed for teaching community that aspires to create inclusive, engaging, and learner-centred educational environments. Extensive research on resilience, growth mindset, social-emotional learning (SEL), positive psychology, and inclusive pedagogy has aided in providing practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be readily integrated into classroom teaching and institutional practices. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the programme, participants will be able to: Explain the principles of resilience, growth mindset, social-emotional learning, positive psychology, and their relevance to contemporary education. Recognise the academic, emotional, and social factors that influence learner engagement, motivation, well-being, and achievement. Design learner-centred teaching strategies that foster resilience, confidence, self-regulation, and perseverance. Create psychologically safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments that support diverse learners. Integrate social-emotional learning competencies into classroom instruction and assessment practices. Apply reflective and evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, creativity, and adaptability among learners. Identify early signs of learner stress, disengagement, or emotional challenges and implement appropriate classroom support strategies within professional and institutional boundaries. Develop a personalised action plan to implement resilience-building practices and contribute to a positive, learner-centred culture within their school.