As we wrap up a bustling first quarter of 2025, it's exciting to reflect on the sustained impact TTF's programmes have had. Schools have played a vital role in this progress by motivating their teachers to participate in these initiatives.

A snapshot of the first quarter of 2025 is provided below.

On January 31st, 33 school heads and senior coordinators from across Bangalore gathered at the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) for TTF's School Leaders’ Collective (SLC). The event was organised in collaboration with MAP on the theme 'Bringing the World to the Classroom.' The session focused on making learning more inclusive, rooted in real-life experiences, and open to diverse global perspectives. Participants explored how art can enrich learning across subjects. They also discussed the role of Generative AI and important themes like gender and sexuality to promote creativity, equity, and meaningful learning experiences.

TTF's work with the Public School System

Our project in Dindori block of Nashik is now into its second year. This three-year project aims at transforming foundational literacy and numeracy by supporting 100+ teachers in English language and Maths teaching through demo lessons, classroom observations of teachers and one-on-one feedback. These initiatives have significantly improved student engagement and strengthened their foundational literacy and numeracy levels.

Chhaya Dasharath Shinde, who teaches at Z.P. Primary School, Lakhmapur, says, “Since 2023, our school has been implementing the TTF training programme, where TTF mentors guide us on students' social emotional learning and effective teaching strategies. Demo lessons in Mathematics and English, using innovative teaching aids, have been particularly beneficial. Observing these lessons helps us identify areas for improvement, learn new concepts, and enhance student engagement. This inspiring programme has greatly improved my teaching quality and professional growth."

As part of our ongoing efforts to support quality education in Govt schools, 200 teachers from schools across Bangalore South district participated in a two-day training programme which focused on strengthening children’s reading skills and social-emotional learning skills through our Reading for Real module and the Whole School Quality Circle Time (QCT) approach respectively.

To reinforce the learning, the training was followed up with school-based support, when facilitators observed teachers in their classrooms and offered personalised feedback.

At the onset, a baseline assessment of students was undertaken in reading and social-emotional skills. The programme culminated with an endline assessment.

TTF's work with Private Schools

As part of our sustained professional development initiatives, teachers from Sishu Griha Montessori & High School (10), Kamakoti Vidyalaya (30), and Lodha World School, Mumbai (50) were awarded certificates in recognition of their successful completion of the programme.

Congratulations to all the teachers for their dedication and commitment to professional growth!

S.Shakuntala from Sishu Griha writes: "The PRERANA workshops offered valuable insights into continuous professional development in Kannada, covering new teaching strategies and classroom techniques. The sessions encouraged idea-sharing among teachers and were both informative and motivating.  We have already begun applying what we have learned and are pleased to have completed the course and received our certificates." 

Shalini Srivastav from Lodha World School gives her viewpoint here 
While Lavanya from Kamakoti Vidyalaya shares a video testimonial here

English Encounters of a Spoken Kind is a 60 hour programme spread over six months, designed to help school teachers improve their fluency in English. It focuses on enhancing teachers' proficiency in communicative English.  27 teachers from Kamakoti Vidyalaya are participating in this programme to build their confidence in speaking, writing and thinking in the language.

38 mentor teachers from the Shiv Nadar Foundation are currently undergoing a capacity-building programme with TTF, aimed at enhancing their personal and pedagogical skills. The programme equips teachers to enhance classroom practice, strengthen professional insight, and apply their learning effectively. Manish Sharma from C S Dhoom Manikpur states that the most useful part of the workshop on 'Classroom Management', was 'how to effectively manage the task in a limited time, with a positive attitude.'

Livewires - Short, contemporary courses to re-energise your teachers after the summer break

HeadLAMP - A Heads' Management and Leadership Programme

Coaching for School Success (CFSS) - aims to build a coaching culture that promotes ongoing teacher development and enhances student learning outcomes.

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