THEME:Teachers’ Enrichment Programme REPORT:Workshop on “Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills”DATE:22 January 2022,SATURDAY
“Great teachers create great students”Research proves that an inspiring teacher is the most important aspect of school-related factor influencing student achievement. Paying close attention on developing and strengthening skills in their new and experienced faculty, Suraj school sector 56 invited Mrs Rupam Sehtya & Mrs Chandni Gulati Experts in learning & communication skills persons to conduct virtual workshops for the teachers on “Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills”.
Trainers enlightened the audience on the importance of effective communication, an essential skill in today’s world. She emphasized on how communication is more than just words. Mrs Rupam shared techniques of effective communication with staff through listening to understand; observation; retention; non-verbal communication; being clear and succinct; being empathetic and many more. She explained the need for messages to be concise, logical,engaging and action driven.Mrs Chandni spoke on attributes of good interpersonal skills vital to collaborate and communicate with different types of people. Having a strong work ethic, professionalism, power to inspire others and resolve conflicts, being tactful and respectful paves way for working as a team. Team work helps in applying the collective intellect and adding value to work, thus making the results more authentic and reliable. She encouraged teachers to challenge status quo by questioning. Mrs Rupam concluded the light-hearted yet strong and effective session by saying that to be successful in life learn, unlearn & relearn.