Brochure- Bengaluru Skillfest

Bengaluru A capacity to care is
10 july wrk 1 the thing which gives
SUBJECT life its deepest meaning
New Age and significance

-Pablo Casasis

SUBJECT New Age Day 1 wrk 1
10 july BLR
Tell Me A Story - Storytelling in Learning

Introduction Who is it for

A workshop to understand the art of storytelling in This workshop is for teachers of primary, middle and high
education. The workshop will include the introduction to school (although care must be taken to keep the group
storytelling, the benefits of storytelling, how to take homogeneous)
storytelling into the classroom. The workshop is highly
experiential and will include practical demos. Program Benefits

Program Details Teachers will understand the importance of being a
storyteller in the classroom. Teachers will learn the art and
Introduction to storytelling. - Techniques of Storytelling, science of storytelling. Teachers will participate in
Body Language, Voice, Expressions. - Taking storytelling activities which will give them hands-on learning on using
to the classroom - Practical Aspects of storytelling in the storytelling in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to
classroom. plan a story-based lesson plan.

Trainer : Aparna Athreya, Bengaluru [email protected]
Aparna Athreya is the Founder of Kid & Parent Foundation. She is a Master Trainer and a faculty
She is a storyteller, educator, story coach, and member at Teacher training schools, Macmillan
entrepreneur. Publications, Institute of Early Childhood Education and
She is a TEDx speaker on Storytelling and Multiple Administration, Bright Kids and Hello Kids where she
Intelligence. conducts workshops in education.
She has written articles on self-development for corporate
professionals and about parenting in various media such as
Polka Café, SportsKeeda and CHILD magazine.

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Bengaluru Establishing lasting
10 july wrk 2 peace is the work of
SUBJECT education; all politics
English Maths can do is keep
Science us out of war.

-Maria Montessori

SUBJECT English Maths Science Day 1 wrk 2
10 july BLR
Teaching Middle School Mathematics with a Fresh Eye

Introduction Who is it for
This workshop is for the teachers (from class 4 to 12) of
Our world is steeped in mathematics, though it is invisible mathematics and teacher educators.
to most of us. Mathematicians are interested in concepts
and patterns and not just computations. The workshop is Program Benefits
aimed to help teachers to help students in making sense
of mathematics. The workshop will address the 'big ideas' The role and limitations of the use of manipulative in
behind teaching math to students in middle understanding decimals, integers, and algebra
school with an emphasis on the role of visualization in The importance of questioning in teaching mathematical
gaining a deeper understanding of mathematics. concepts
Lesson ideas for the classroom activities
Program Details The workshop will help teachers see more clearly the
diverse conceptual demands of seemingly commonplace
This workshop is aimed to guide teachers on what activities in middle school algebra.
mathematics for students in middle school involves, with
the goal of facilitating students to go from conceptual
understanding to procedural fluency. Visualization helps
to observe relationships, recognize patterns and make
generalizations. Teaching important concepts and linking
for the better understanding of similarity, functions, and
calculus in the high school years.

Trainer : Meera Raghavan, Bengaluru [email protected]
Meera Raghavan is a consultant with a strong passion for approaches are achieving turn-around
math and science. results.
She has over 30 years of experience coaching She draws inspiration from diverse
mathematics for students of class 11 and 12. mathematical schools of thought across the
She has conducted over 150 workshops influencing over globe.
3000 teachers all over India. Qualification: M.Sc. in mathematics; B.Sc. in physics,
She is a consultant with over 15 years of experience of chemistry and mathematics; diploma in computer
making strides in the scholastic field backed with a science.
reputation for making math and science endearing to
students and teachers and distinction of adopting lateral

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Yesterday I was clever, Bengaluru
so I wanted to change 10 july wrk 3
the world. Today I am wise, CURRICULUM
so I am changing myself. & ASSESSMENT

-Rumi

CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT Day 1 wrk 3
10 july BLR
"Circle time - an Empowering, Effective and Enjoyable Tool"

Introduction • Designing of activities for a circle time The duration of
this workshop to cover all the above aspects would be
Quality Circle Time – a time that is critical for about 6 hours.
children to develop life skills, gross and fine motor skills,
and communication skills. The workshop gains its Who is it for
importance from the fact that children are very high on This workshop is for Pre-school – teachers, co-ordinators,
energy and the adult has to know to direct this in a and curriculum developers.
constructive way. This highly interactive and hands-on Program Benefits
Workshop will help the participants to put their learning to Pre-school Teacher will: - manage her children’s energy
immediate use. An important tool in classroom levels in a constructive way - create a positive bonding
management that benefits both the child and the adult, with the children which will create a conducive learning
QCT should be practiced in its essence by every environment - improve her creativity.
Pre-school. Pre-school Co-ordinator can: - provide training to their
Sta on QCT - understand the importance of QCT as a tool
Program Details for the teachers - help the Teacher create a conducive
the learning environment for the children.
Quality Circle Time workshop will lay emphasis on: Pre-school Curriculum developer can: - understand the
The importance of circle time activities essence of QCT and hence incorporate it into the
The elements of a successful circle time Curriculum - integrate it into the pedagogies being
What you should not do during circle time practiced - create a richer curriculum for children.
When to do circle time
Hands-on experience of di erent activities [email protected]
Understanding how a circle time activity progresses in
its challenges across di erent age-groups and Parents in Early Childhood Education
(ECE) and Consulted Pre-Primary schools on
Trainer : Malini Rao, Bengaluru reviewing Curriculum.
She has done Masters in Statistics from Indian Statistical
Malini Rao is a founder of Chimply Fun Pre-school Started Institute, Kolkata.
in 2004 in Bangalore with the objective of providing quality She was a Media Director at Hindustan Thompson
education at a ordable cost, it has succeeded in achieving Associates before stepping into ECE.
this for the last 13 years.
This Pre-school is guided by the principles of Montessori
and Waldorf that ensures a happy learning environment for
The children. A Teacher for the Pre-schoolers with a
passion to learn how children learn, deeply involved in
designing the school’s curriculum.
She has conducted workshops for Teachers

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I want to create Bengaluru
beautiful thing even 11 july wrk 4
if nobody cares
SUBJECT
-Saul Bass New Age

SUBJECT New Age Day 2 wrk 4
11 july BLR
Digital Portfolio for Teachers

Introduction characteristics of digital portfolios as a reflection tool for
gauging student strengths and weaknesses of under-
In this era, where a kid learns to swipe before learning to standing.
turn a page, and the extensive use of mobiles and Session Five: Putting it all together – In this session partic-
computers at home or in schools, having digital portfolios ipants work on finalizing a portfolio design template to
is essential for teachers as well as for students. Digital ensure that they have a solid plan for implementing digital
portfolios are the best way of displaying one’s portfolios in their classrooms.
achievements, work, practices and undoubtedly the best
way to collaborate. Digital portfolios have the great

capacity to impact students’ learning. This workshop is Who is it for
aimed at being an art of reflection for teachers and
students or individuals as they explore their journey. All teachers who plan to start and make their footprints
digital or aim to have their skills sharpened for the 21st
Program Details century.

Session One: Reviewing digital portfolios to document Program Benefits
understanding – In this session participants will review

several examples of how digital portfolios are being Participants will be able to create their digital
created and used in schools set up by teachers and portfolios and showcase their work to the larger

students. community and would make their work glocal. They can

Session Two: Identifying the right tools for building a also:
1. Learn about the potential of digital portfolios to
digital portfolio – In this session participants will explore demonstrate student understanding and growth over time
appropriate technology and tools for building digital 2. Learn how to select meaningful components for digital
portfolios. portfolios
Session Three: : Using digital portfolios to foster learning 3. Explore a variety of software tools for the creation of
digital portfolios
BackIn this session, participants explore a portfolio assessment
for assessing student learning. 4. Develop a collection of relevant, up-to-date, web-based
digital portfolio resources
Session Four: Using digital portfolios as a tool for self- 5. Plan a digital portfolio project for classroom use.
reflection – In this session participants focus on the

Trainer : Shekhar Hardikar, Ahmedabad. [email protected]

He is well-versed with project-based learning having to be He currently heads the International
trained at various international organizations including Baccalaureate (IB) School at TGES at Rajkot.
High Tech High, USA. He is passionate about reading and creating modules for
He has conducted professional development programmes teacher training, advocacy, bringing awareness in society,
for teachers of schools all over India. community work and cooking for his family!
He has contributed extensively in building up a compre-
hensive teacher development programme at TGES with a
particular emphasis on creating di erent career paths.

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Pure mathematics is, Bengaluru
in its way, the poetry 11 july wrk 5
of logical ideas.
Subject
-Albert Einstein English Maths

Science

SUBJECT English Maths Science Day 2 wrk 5
11 july BLR
Factors, Multiples and Factorisation:

Dealing with the Concepts, Factoring in Multiple Scenarios.

Introduction children as per their strengths while learning- visual aids,
hands-on activities, fun games as well as certain curricular
How many times have we come across terms in resources and delve on pedagogy too.
Mathematics that remain mere names and how many
times do we get lost in procedures forgetting all about Who is it for
What did the concept mean? Factors and Multiples
are the common topic that finds uses in various other The workshop is meant for teachers of grades 5-8
Math topics and concepts like fractions, prime numbers, Teaching Mathematics as well as teacher educators.
Algebra and so on. The workshop helps to bring a connect
between the concept and procedures, between whole Program Benefits
the number and algebraic variables.
It will help participants in the following ways - develop a
Program Details deeper understanding of the concepts - provide guidance
on how to approach a module while designing - ideas for
The workshop will concentrate on the topic of factors and Simple activities using readily available materials -
multiples, what they mean and how to understand 'LCM.' Enriching pedagogy and content knowledge - create a
And 'HCF' and discuss their significance. It will go on happier learning experience for children.
to cover factors in algebra and factorization and find a
connect between factors of variables and whole numbers.
It will involve activities and games that can be used with

Trainer : Kshama Chakravarthy, Bengaluru. [email protected]
Kshama Chakravarthy holds an M.Sc degree in conducting workshops, developing
Mathematics from IIT Madras and an M.A degree in innovative teaching materials and
Education from Azim Premji University, Bangalore. She Production of research reports. She has
was an Educational Specialist at Educational Initiatives worked with Anubhava Science Foundation from June
Pvt. Ltd. for 3 years in the content development team of 2015 to April 2017, conducting sessions for children in
Mindspark, a computer-based learning program for Maths in government schools and a private school and
Students from Classes 1 to 10 in Mathematics. Her work Conducting teacher training in Mathematics. Since April
included utilizing expertise to develop o erings that 2017 she is with Cuemath as Project Manager.
would help in improving teaching and learning standards
in schools by developing innovative tests and exercises,

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Bengaluru Though No one can go
11 july wrk 6 back and make a brand
LEADERSHIP & new start, anyone can
ORGANIZATIONAL start from now and make
BEHAVIOUR a brand new ending!

LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Day 2 wrk 6
11 july BLR
Leadership- Training for New Leaders

Introduction Who is it for
The workshop is a blend of theory, practice, new learning
and reflection on educational leadership in schools. Anyone who aspires to excel in the field of their work! As
teachers who lead the class as co-learners or as the team
Program Details leaders! New educational leaders like academic
The session is a day-long workshop on leadership skills coordinators, head of departments, Vice Principals and
Which focuses on 4 distinct aspects of leadership - Principals.
Purpose, people, performance, and personality.
Program Benefits

This workshop is aimed at helping participants reflect
through the proceedings of the day and implement the
Same in their daily life. Equips participants with an overview
of leadership skills, personal leadership styles, provides
implementable strategies in team building and mold the
overall culture, ethos, and vision of the organization and
which builds lasting relationships.

Trainer : Rajni Gopal, Bengaluru. [email protected]
Rajni Gopal is a trainer with over a decade of experience in desired changes in their work
the field of educational training in India and overseas. A environment. These interactions are also a
life-long learner and a passionate educator, she works with training program herself as practice makes us
students, teachers and school leaders towards making perfect!
schools a better place for all. Her work with teachers has
influenced many individuals and has helped them bring in

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Every rule has an Bengaluru
exception, and it's 12 july wrk 7
usually remedial. CURRICULUM
AND ASSESSMENT
-Josh Stern

CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT Day 3 wrk 7
12 july BLR
Remediation through Assessment- A skill for Reflective Teacher

Introduction Who is it for

Feedback is an essential tool for stakeholders to reflect This workshop is designed for all teachers from
upon learning the process, this science of feedback is elementary and middle school, aspiring teachers for being
crucial for all teachers to understand as it is instrumental in reflective practitioners, teachers wanting to become
Making them a reflective teacher. Feedback and 21st-century facilitators.
remediation are two coins of assessment and workshop
aims at highlighting skills required to become an expert in
this area.

Program Details Program Benefits

Reflecting upon student work: Understanding the teaching The workshop will help participants -
and learning process, understanding misconceptions, the Reflect on the process of remediation through
need for remediation, the process of remediation and its assessment.
reflection upon assessment. Understand misconceptions and need of remediation.
Working in groups: Creating lesson plans that create Uncover challenges in learning, adopt appropriate
deeper learning, understanding assessment and forming of strategies to address learning gaps.
questions, and stages of remediation. Introspect on reflective teaching and plan strategies
Create reflective reports: Understanding teaching
practices of individuals, understanding learner needs, and
using techniques that will bring active participation from
students like the screen to text/text to screen.

Trainer : Mollins Turner, Ahmedabad. [email protected]
He is a teacher educator having 15 years of experience in He has traveled across India and abroad
teaching and assessment. interacting with schools/teachers about
He has a Masters in English Literature and Bachelors in gaps in learning and conducted professional
Education. development programmes for teachers.
He has 10 years of teaching experience at ICSE, IGCSE He is passionate about training, reading, 21st-century
and undergraduate level, and more than 5 years of learning skills, empowering the community with life-skills
experience in assessment and learning with Educational and spending quality time with children at home.
Initiatives.

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Mathematics is the Bengaluru
music of reason. 12 july wrk 8

-James Joseph Sylvester SUBJECT
NEW AGE

SUBJECT New Age Day 3 wrk 8
12 july BLR
Demystifiying Word Problems

Introduction problem-solving situations, to provide a process for
students in becoming independent learners and problem
In this workshop, teachers will learn how changing one solvers.
word in their instruction can make all the di erence to
their students. One of the most di cult steps for students Who is it for
in word problems is transforming one conceptual
understanding into another. In this interactive workshop, This is for language teachers of all grades, educators as
teachers will explore how to use essential conceptual well as parents who are interested in creating stories with
linking to help their students understand the applications children.
they examine, as well as how di erent concepts link
together to decode mathematical problems. Program Benefits

Program Details Workshop Benefits:
• Build student understanding
Through explicit mathematical modeling using Blooms • Facilitate meaningful connections
Taxonomy, the interwoven nature of mathematics will be • Learn from a model
discussed in two folds. First, explicit modeling of a target • Promote student independence
mathematical concept/skill that provides a clear and • Ensure student mastery
accessible format for initially acquiring an understanding
of the mathematical concept/skill. Second, planning
e ective strategies for approaching particular

Trainer : Jayanti Dasgupta, NewDelhi [email protected]
Jayanti Dasgupta is a Mathematics post graduate with She has experience and exposure in
experience in roles of extensive expertise in academic conducting and facilitating an end to end
leadership, training and development, product training and training sessions for all the stakeholders in a school
solutions, e-product support, and services, business ecosystem, interest and understanding of curriculum
development, support & services. management, school systems and teacher training.

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Bengaluru The art and science of
12 july wrk 9 asking questions is the
source of all knowledge.
CURRICULUM
& ASSESSMENT -Thomas Berger

CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT Day 3 wrk 9
12 july BLR
The Art and Science of Making Questions

Introduction questions. It will discuss the strategies one can take to
make discerning issues and the systematic approach
Why should we ask questions? Is it to check what one should take to question making.
students know or what students understand? Is it to find
out what they don’t know or to know what they are Who is it for
capable of understanding? Is it to know which topics to This workshop is for teachers, teacher educators, and
re-teach or which topics to teach di erently? It is only by assessment specialists.
asking the right kind of questions that we can get great
answers to solve the mystery of what students have Program Benefits
learned. Making these right kinds of questions is as much Understand the qualities of a good question.
a creative process as it is a systematic approach and Familiarize with the di erent strategies used to make
hence is an art and science in itself. right questions.
Understand the importance of the distracters in a
Program Details question.
Learn di erent ways to make the assessment process a
The workshop will be divided into two parts. The first part fun activity for the students and bring out insights for the
will focus on understanding the qualities of a good teachers.
question. With activities focusing on di erent types of
questions, this part will unravel the qualities of good [email protected]
questions. The second part will focus on how to make good
interactions to team and project
Trainer : Nishchal Shukla, Bengaluru. management.
He has conducted various kinds of workshops for
Nishchal Shukla is an educator at heart, skilled question government as well as private school teachers on topics
maker at the profession. ranging from how to make a good question to how to
He is a gold medalist in Life Sciences from 2005 draw insights from data.
a batch of Gujarat University.
He is passionate about how children think and how they
learn.
He has spent over a decade at EI working on various
aspects from tool development, data analysis, product
development, capacity building workshops, student

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Bengaluru One who smiles rather
13 july wrk 10 than rages is always
LEADERSHIP & stronger.
ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOUR -Proverb

LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Day 4 wrk 10
13 july BLR
Questioning Strategies in the Classroom

Introduction Who is it for
The workshop is a hands-on training session to empower Anyone who loves to explore learning through
teachers to ask questions more e ectively with regards to questioning! Teachers across all grades - more specifically
classroom interaction. with regards to Science, social studies, environment
science and language teachers as this workshop is aimed
Program Details at building skills for Strategic questioning!
The session covers strategies to frame the right kind of
questions, how questions vary with every stage of Program Benefits
learning, questions and Bloom’s Taxonomy and tools for
e ective questioning strategy. The session will help teachers strategize the usage of
questions at various stages of learning in classrooms. It will
Trainer : Rajni Gopal, Bengaluru. also, assist them to plan varying strategies with regards to
questioning and take back simple yet useful tips of
Rajni Gopal is a trainer with over a decade of experience in making the class a child-centric one using questioning.
the field of educational training in India and overseas. A Workshop aims at helping foster teacher student
life-long learner and a passionate educator, she works with relationship through the art of questioning and inducing
students, teachers and school leaders towards making thinking through questions!
schools a better place for all. Her work with teachers has
[email protected]

influenced many individuals and has helped
them bring in desired changes in their work
environment. These interactions are also a
training program herself as practice makes us perfect!

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Bengaluru Teaching is some kind
13 july wrk 11 of connection between
SUBJECT people, not rules on a
New Age piece of paper.

-John Taylor Gatto

SUBJECT New Age Day 4 wrk 11
13 july BLR
Screen and Students - Making Learning visible through Films

Introduction Warming, GMO foods, View movies to develop a
country-specific knowledge ( History/ Foreign Languages)
Children quickly engage with cinema given its
audio-visual Storytelling appeal. A lot of curricular work is Who is it for
being made engaging through films in Argentina, France,
etc. Educators across the globe are learning to link the The workshop is for all educators who are teaching
right the content with the classroom film and thus build children from Grade 4 to Grade 12. Subject experts from
impressive bridges between subjects and life. There is Languages, Social Science, Pure Sciences, Mathematics,
high emotional motivation for learning through observing Theatre, Music Study, all stand to gain from this workshop.
real life on the screen. This workshop aims to equip
teachers to understand the role and value of films and Program Benefits
explore how the curriculum can be taught through
cinema. It also o ers way to create and continue a Children respond to cinema instantly. They are not afraid
film-viewing the community of teachers. to use it in their lesson and enjoy doing so. The film is a
tool to and put into a real context any complex areas of
Program Details the curriculum.
1. Teachers would be able to see how Cinema works - its
Content of the Workshop: Give an overview of film
education - its role and its value Understand how curricular basic principles
activities can be taught through cinema Engage with 2. How has been an educative medium in other places,
teachers with live demonstrations of learning Learn how to
set up and run a film viewing space Examples of Lessons: understand its significance, get an introduction of
Use film as a trigger for speaking and listening usages of Cinema for their curricular work.
(Primary) Use films to stimulate writing: letters, stories, 3. They would get some experience in teaching through
news reports, movie reviews (Writing/ Media Education) films, asking the right kind of questions, how to trigger
To generate a discussion around scientific debates: Global discussions
4. They would be able to set up film viewing spaces in
Trainer : Mohit Garg, Hyderabad their school.

Mohit Garg has a kaleidoscopic background. [email protected]
He is a filmmaker trained in filmmaking from Satyajit Ray
film Institute. He brought internationally renowned film
He has worked on a wide spectrum of films from fiction to personalities like Nicole Brenez, Hartmut
The documentary, including projects like a Ship of Bitomsky and Jackie Raynal to India.
Theseus and Raat Koto Holo. He is a certified Yoga Instructor and also trained in Yoga
As a film Educator, he has taught at prestigious Therapy.
institutions such as FTII, Pune. His interest in performing arts took him to theater in Delhi
and storytelling in Hyderabad, with Story Arts India.
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Children have never Bengaluru
been very good at 13 july wrk 12
listening to their elders,
but they have never SUBJECT
failed to imitate them. New Age

-James A. Baldwin

SUBJECT New Age Day 4 wrk 12
13 july BLR
How to Talk so Kids Listen and How to Listen so Kids Talk

Introduction Punishments and its impact, short term, long term and
some alternatives to punishment that enable teachers/
Conflict and Frictions, Emotions and tempers are always parents to express their feeling and reaching out to
high when communication with students/ children is students.
involved. One always has this feeling “I am not Encouraging Autonomy - Ways to help children become
understood” or “I am not able to express myself’ or “how Independent, responsible and collaborative people and
do I reach out.” Why is this that the communication with become self-reliant.
students/kids always ends up in arguments? What is Praise – A variety of ways to help our children become aware
listening? What is communicating? And how does one of their strengths so that they can put them into action.
communicate with this tech savvy, smart but seemingly Freeing Children from Playing Roles: Skills that help children
di erent generation? see them in a di erent and more positive light.
Workshop aims at helping teachers in
• Dealing with your children's strong emotions Who is it for
• Setting firm limits and still maintain goodwill
• Expressing your anger without being hurtful This workshop is designed for all teachers including
• Engaging your children's cooperation administrators, non-teaching sta working with students
• Resolving classroom/ family conflicts peacefully of any age group, Coordinators, leaders, principals and
aspiring leaders.
Program Details
Program Benefits
Helping Children Deal with Their Feelings – Specific skills
that help children to recognize and cope with their Participants will have deeper understanding of
negative emotions: disappointment, envy, frustration, communication skills that are required to deal with this
resentment, anger, etc. new age students, Activities/ role plays, situations will
Engaging Cooperation - Understanding rewards, brides, help participants understand the importance of e ective
threats, warnings, orders, name-calling, sarcasm, lecturing, communication with their students. Workshop aims at
etc. reflecting upon ways to work with students that lead to helping students create EBA, synergy with students and
cooperation and for stronger relationships with peers and reach out to them for e ective learning.
parents. Alternatives to Punishment - Understanding
[email protected]
Trainer : Anjali Hardikar, Ahmedabad
parents on e ective parenting, Guiding
Anjali, alumni from TISS Mumbai, has been associated students for careers beyond school years,
with the field of counseling for last 25 years. Working with students who are gifted or special and
As Head of the Counseling dept., she is instrumental in working with adults who need help in understanding
setting up school-wide systems and process, creating themselves.
training programs that help teachers in managing their She has to her credits publications and research papers
classrooms, working with students who need that reflect her work in this area.
modifications, conducting workshops for students and

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