Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, in collaboration with Dream a Dream, successfully conducted a three-day State Resource Group (SRG) Training on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for EBRC ToT DIET faculty from December 10 to 12, 2025 at the DAN, Chekiye, Chumukidema. The training is part of a larger initiative to build a dedicated team of State Resource Personnel who will lead and support the rollout of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) across schools in Nagaland.
A total of 27 EBRC ToT and 2 DIET faculty nominated as SRG participants underwent intensive sessions designed to help them understand SEL as an approach to teaching and learning, and to prepare them to train teachers and support SEL implementation at scale. The training focused on four key areas: developing self-awareness, creating supportive learning communities, contextualising SEL within local realities, and building a joyful, inclusive learning environment.
Over the three days, participants engaged in experiential activities such as Big Ideas, Beautiful You, Theatre, River of Life, Listen Not Listening, and Poetry Process, all aimed at deepening emotional awareness, empathy, creativity, and reflective thinking.
Resource persons from Dream a Dream facilitated the sessions, emphasising the role of SEL in improving student well-being, strengthening relationships in classrooms, and enhancing the overall learning experience.
Officials from Department of School Education and Samagra Shiksha noted that the SRG training is a crucial step toward integrating SEL into teacher education and classroom practices. The trained SRG members will play a key role in future phases of teacher training and in supporting schools during SEL rollout.
The programme concluded with a session on contextualising SEL for Nagaland’s education system. It may be mentioned that Dream a Dream has been working closely with education system like Directorate of School Education, NBSE and SCERT since last three years to mainstream SEL in schools. This training is a continued collaborative effort towards integration of SEL in the school culture and teaching practices across Nagaland.
(DIPR)