Uttar Pradesh launches 'Learning by Doing' initiative to enhance teaching through hands-on methods

In an effort to merge innovation with practicality in the education sector, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new initiative under the 'Learning by Doing' programme.

This initiative is aimed at equipping teachers with experimental and technical skills to make classroom learning more engaging and effective.

The programme will be implemented under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the PM SHRI scheme. Selected teachers of science and mathematics, technical instructors, DIET master trainers, and educators from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) will undergo specialised, phase-wise residential training. These sessions will take place at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development and the Deen Dayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute in Lucknow.

The training aims to promote modern teaching methods, fostering a hands-on learning experience for students. With technical support from UNICEF and the STAR Forum-Vigyan Ashram, the training will start on August 5, 2025, and will continue in phases until March 18, 2026, involving participants across four categories.

“The Learning by Doing programme is poised to give a new direction to the education system of Uttar Pradesh. The initiative will not only enhance the teaching skills of educators but also offer students hands-on, logical, and engaging learning experiences. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative is a major step toward improving education quality through empowered teachers,” said Sandeep Singh, Minister of Basic Education of Uttar Pradesh.

To ensure the teaching of science and mathematics becomes more experiential, the programme places strong emphasis on the Learning by Doing model. As part of the plan, two science subject lecturers from each district will participate in a 4-day Training of Trainers (TOT) programme.

Science and math teachers, along with technical instructors from 2,274 schools selected in 2024–25, will receive a 2-day specialised training. For the 3,288 newly selected schools in 2025–26 (including KGBVs), the training duration will be three days. District Coordinators (Community Participation) will also be trained for 2 or 3 days to enhance school-community interaction.

The programme will involve 76 DIET faculty members serving as master trainers. From the 2,274 selected schools, around 2,074 science/mathematics teachers and technical instructors will be trained. Additionally, nearly 1,888 participants from the 3,288 newly selected schools—including KGBVs—will also receive training during the 2025–26 phase.

KGBV teachers are expected to be an integral part of the training rollout in the upcoming academic year.