Dharamshala: The Department of Education (DoE), CTA, successfully concluded a two-day STEM Learning Hub Workshop held at Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School, Dharamshala, aimed at strengthening mathematics teaching and learning in Tibetan schools. Held from 14 to 15 April, 2026, the workshop brought together 12 mathematics teachers from five schools in and around Dharamshala. The primary objective was to equip educators with practical skills and innovative teaching aids, thereby fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment for students.
The workshop commenced on 14 April with opening remarks by Tenzin Dorjee, Head of the Academic Section. He emphasised the importance of reflective teaching practices aligned with the broader goals of education and underscored the need to integrate instructional approaches with the Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile. He also highlighted key reforms introduced in the recently released CBSE Secondary School Curriculum 2026–27, with a particular focus on competency-based learning, including case-based and problem-solving approaches. Additionally, he stressed the importance of integrating technology in meaningful ways beyond conventional PowerPoint presentations.
Nickey Tonger, a trainer from Agastya Catalyst, led the practical sessions, emphasising that effective mathematics teaching requires teachers to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students under the umbrella of care. On 15 April, participating teachers from Upper TCV Dharamshala and Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School engaged in a constructive discussion on the merits of centralised versus school-led systems for the supply and use of teaching-learning materials.
The workshop concluded with a token of appreciation presented to the trainer by the Principal of the host school, Leshey Nyima. In his closing remarks, Dorjee Wangdue, DoE Science Education Officer, likened the workshop to a chemical reaction, calling it the “ignition” and emphasising that teachers, as the key “reactants,” drive meaningful transformation in the teaching-learning process. The workshop was funded by the United States Government.
In recent years, the Department of Education has established Science Centres in all Tibetan schools. In the financial year 2025–26, as a pilot initiative, Math Learning Centres were set up at Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School and Upper TCV School, Dharamshala. The establishment of these Math Learning Centres was funded by Lord Cowdray through the Office of Tibet in London and were coordinated by the Department of Education.
