Nov12: Amity Institute of Training & Development, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, is organising a five-day Teacher Immersion Programme for the Royal Government of Bhutan from November 12–16, 2026. The programme brings together 40 school teachers from Bhutan. The Programme has been designed to equip Bhutanese educators with a deep understanding of international school standards, specifically focusing on the Cambridge International School Education framework. The initiative aims to provide the participating teachers with valuable insights into contemporary educational practices while strengthening academic and cultural ties between India and Bhutan.
Sharing her views during the Inaugural Session, Ms. Yeshi Choden Wangmo, a schoolteacher from Bhutan highlighted that the Cambridge curriculum has been introduced in Bhutan from the current academic session, making the immersion programme particularly relevant for the participating teachers. She stated,
“Our primary objective is to gain deeper insights into the Cambridge curriculum, understand and adopt effective teaching practices, and explore the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in teaching and learning. We also look forward to learning innovative teaching methodologies that are aligned with the Cambridge curriculum and can be effectively implemented in our classrooms.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said,
“We are delighted to welcome the distinguished educators from the Royal Government of Bhutan to Amity University. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. The Teacher Immersion Programme reflects Amity University's commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and contributing to the professional development of educators through knowledge exchange and global exposure. The programme will provide a platform to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning.”
Prof. (Dr.) Alka Mudgal, Head of Institution, Amity Institute of Education, elaborated on the structure and key components of the five-day immersion programme. She highlighted that the five-day programme will comprise a series of academic sessions, interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, experiential learning activities, and institutional engagements.
