The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has begun a nationwide capacity‑building training initiative for middle school teachers to strengthen the implementation of skill education in classrooms across India. The programme started on 4 February 2026 and will continue throughout the month.
Skill Education Training for Teachers of Classes 6 to 8
Under this programme, CBSE’s Skill Education Division is conducting workshops focused on activity‑based and practical teaching approaches tailored to the skill education framework for Classes 6 to 8. The initiative aims to help teachers and school leaders effectively integrate skill‑based learning into everyday classroom instruction. These workshops are being held across multiple cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, with participants that include principals, vice‑principals, and middle school teachers from CBSE‑affiliated schools.
Focus on Practical Techniques and Curriculum Support
The training emphasises activity‑based methods and practical strategies for classroom engagement, designed to align with the NCERT Kaushal Bodh textbooks. These skill education resources aim to foster student competencies such as critical thinking, real‑world problem‑solving, and interdisciplinary learning, consistent with national educational reforms. CBSE has directed its regional and head offices to ensure wide participation among educators and to identify master trainers who can extend the reach of these capacity‑building sessions. The initiative reflects the board’s continued commitment to preparing teachers for modern classroom demands.
Broader Context: Skill Education in Indian Schools
This training programme aligns with CBSE’s ongoing efforts to integrate skill education and practical learning outcomes into the school curriculum, a key element of the National Education Policy. Skill subjects such as coding, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence are being introduced at early grade levels, and teacher preparedness remains crucial to effective implementation. By investing in teacher capacity building, CBSE aims to enhance the quality of skill‑based education delivery, enabling students to acquire not only academic knowledge but also competencies relevant to future career pathways Educators participating in these sessions are expected to return to their schools with improved tools and methodologies to support practical, student‑centric learning experiences in middle school classrooms.