FLO Ahmedabad, under the leadership of Chairperson Madhu Banthia, kick-started the academic year with an impactful online teacher training session, focusing on hands-on STEM learning and robotics education. The workshop strengthened teacher capacity through expert-led demonstrations and curriculum integration strategies.
The objective of this informative training session is to empower women who are primary school Science and Mathematics teachers to integrate STEM and Robotics into their teaching methods, fostering engagement, creativity, and future-readiness from early years. This online training workshop was held in collaboration with the knowledge partner, Havi.com, and community partner, Rotary Club of Ahmedabad Sarvam.
Key Highlights
- Participants included science and math teachers, primarily from Lapkaman Primary School.
- Robotics kits worth ₹50,000 donated by STEM Committee Co-Chair Sonali Shah.
- Expert session conducted by knowledge partner Havi.com.
- Project Lead & Coordinator: Dr. Geetika Saluja (Chair), Sonali Shah (Co-Chair), STEM Committee, FICCI FLO Ahmedabad.
- Covered project-based learning, kit usage, and classroom integration.
Over 450 students have benefited from the functional STEM lab established at Lapkaman Primary School. Teachers gained foundational exposure to robotics and STEM pedagogy, enhancing classroom learning. This initiative is aligned with the goals of FLO Ahmedabad to empower women by helping them improve their skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.