Kaushal Bodh: Developing Skill- Sets for Holistic Development
About this program
“Kaushal Bodh: Developing Skill- Sets for Holistic Development” Date: 6th September 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 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm: Experiential Learning and Life Skills Development Expert: Dr. V. S. Mehrotra, Professor, NCERT, PSSCIVE, Bhopal (M.P.) 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Integrating Vocational Skills with Holistic Development Expert: Dr. V. S. Mehrotra, Professor, NCERT, PSSCIVE, Bhopal (M.P.) Kaushal Bodh — Developing Skill Sets for Holistic Development Objectives By the end of the Professional Development Programme, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the concept, objectives and significance of Kaushal Bodh in school education. 2. Recognise the importance of skill development for the holistic development of learners. 3. Identify different skill domains, including cognitive, social, emotional, practical and vocational skills. 4. Integrate experiential, activity-based and project-based learning into classroom practices. 5. Develop learners’ problem-solving, creativity, communication, collaboration and critical-thinking skills. 6. Connect classroom learning with real-life situations, community needs and local contexts. 7. Encourage self-reliance, responsibility, entrepreneurship and dignity of work among learners. 8. Design meaningful activities that promote learning by doing and development of practical competencies. 9. Use observation, reflection, portfolios and performance-based assessment to monitor skill development. 10. Promote an inclusive learning environment that supports the diverse abilities and interests of all learners. Learning Outcomes After completing the PDP, participants will be able to: • Explain the concept and importance of Kaushal Bodh and skill-based education. • Identify key skills required for learners’ personal, social and professional development. • Design and implement experiential and hands-on learning activities. • Integrate practical skills with curricular and interdisciplinary learning. • Develop activities that strengthen communication, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving. • Relate learning to authentic community and real-life situations. • Facilitate learner reflection and self-assessment of acquired skills. • Apply appropriate performance-based and competency-based assessment methods. • Encourage learners to become responsible, confident, resourceful and self-directed. • Create opportunities for holistic development through meaningful skill-based experiences.