The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Teaching Learning Centre (TLC) has announced a residential training programme for college faculty in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biotechnology. Organized under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), the initiative aims to enhance the quality of higher education in STEM fields by equipping faculty with advanced pedagogical tools, research exposure, and interdisciplinary teaching methods.
The programme will be free of cost for eligible participants and is designed to address the evolving needs of science education in India, focusing on improving student performance, increasing enrolment in STEM disciplines, and fostering diversity and inclusion in classrooms.
Comprehensive Training Modules
According to IIT Madras, the course will span nine days for each subject, accommodating 50 participants per batch. The training modules will cover:
- Interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning
- Skill development and modern laboratory techniques
- Research and innovation in STEM
- Enhancing global competitiveness of graduates
- Experiential learning methodologies
Sessions will be conducted in person at the TLC Hall and the Central Library on the IIT Madras campus. Faculty will engage in both fundamental and advanced topics in their respective disciplines, supported by practical lab sessions and exposure to current research trends.
Subject-wise Training Schedule
- Biotechnology: 22–30 August 2025
- Chemistry: 7–17 October 2025
- Physics (Batch 1): 11–19 November 2025
- Physics (Batch 2): 20–28 November 2025
- Mathematics: 15–24 December 2025
Eligibility and Application Process
The programme is open to college faculty members teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the respective disciplines. Applications must be submitted online through the registration link at tlc.iitm.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates will receive confirmation via email.
Collaborative Effort with BodhBridge Education
To deliver the programme effectively, IIT Madras TLC has partnered with BodhBridge Education, an organization known for its expertise in creating innovative teaching solutions. Together, they will introduce inquiry-based STEM curricula, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 objectives to promote holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education.
Empowering Faculty for a Changing Educational Landscape
This training initiative underscores IIT Madras’s commitment to empowering educators with skills that go beyond conventional teaching. Faculty will learn to integrate technology-enabled learning, hands-on experiments, and real-world problem-solving approaches into their classes. The interdisciplinary focus will also prepare them to guide students in applying concepts across multiple STEM domains.
By bringing together faculty from across India, the programme is expected to create a collaborative network of STEM educators who can share best practices and mentor peers in their home institutions. This, in turn, will contribute to strengthening India’s position as a hub for quality science education and research.
With registrations now open, interested faculty are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot in this highly sought-after professional development opportunity, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
