Event Overview

Learning Carnival: Celebrating Creative Classrooms is a two-day, department-level academic event organised by the University Institute of Teachers Training and Research (UITTR), Chandigarh University.

Designed as a platform for aspiring educators, the event celebrates innovative pedagogical practices, creative classroom engagement, and reflective teaching approaches. It brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students along with PhD scholars to explore experiential learning, collaboration, and learner-centred teaching in a dynamic academic environment.

The Learning Carnival focuses on pedagogical innovation and digital proficiency, encouraging participants to move beyond theory and apply concepts through practice-based activities. Conducted in hybrid mode, the event aligns with the principles of NEP 2020 by promoting competency-based education, digital integration, and professional development of educators. Through structured competitions and creative performances, participants gain exposure to innovative teaching tools, enhance digital literacy, and develop strategies to improve learner engagement and classroom effectiveness.

Objective

• To promote innovative, learner-centred teaching practices by integrating creativity, experiential learning, and reflective pedagogy.

• To bridge educational theory and classroom practice through hands-on teaching simulations, creative performances, and real-world learning scenarios.

• To strengthen communication, presentation, critical thinking, and classroom delivery skills essential for effective teaching.

• To encourage the meaningful use of digital tools, ICT, and emerging educational technologies in alignment with NEP 2020 competencies.

• To foster collaboration, academic networking, and professional readiness among aspiring educators through peer learning and faculty interaction.
  Prizes

  Winners will receive certificates, trophies and licenses of the Teachrity School Platform along with participation certificates will be provided to all participants.

  Mode of Event

  • Hybrid

  Schedule & Timeline

  Event 1 - Learning Pathways Competition (Day 1) - 20th February

  Participants will present 15-minutes innovative teaching sessions based on storytelling, educational technology, case studies, and drama. Judging is based on creativity, ICT use, engagement and presentation skills.

  Event 2 - Street Play Competition: Education for All (Day 2) - 21st February

  Teams will perform 3-5 minutes educational skits on themes such as inclusion, gender equality, ethics, and teacher-student relationships. This promotes reflective and expressive pedagogy.

  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  Enhancement of Creative Teaching Skills

  Participants design and present innovative teaching modules using storytelling, drama, case-based learning, and educational technology, enabling them to develop learner-centred and creative classroom practices.

  Experiential and Practice-Based Learning

  The event emphasises learning by doing. Students move beyond theoretical concepts into real classroom simulations, promoting deeper conceptual clarity and professional competence.

  Development of Digital and ICT Proficiency

  Through the Learning Pathways Competition, participants integrate digital tools, multimedia, and emerging educational technologies, enhancing digital literacy in alignment with NEP 2020.

  Strengthening Communication and Presentation Skills

  Strengthening Communication and Presentation Skills

  Presentations and street play performances build confidence, articulation, body language, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  
  Exposure to Inclusive and Value-Based Education

  The Street Play Competition encourages participants to explore themes such as gender equality, inclusion, ethics, and teacher-student relationships, fostering empathy and social responsibility.

  Platform for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  The event brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as PhD scholars, promoting academic interaction, peer learning, and mentoring across programmes.

  Professional Recognition and Academic Enrichment

  Participants receive certificates, and winners are awarded trophies, adding value to their academic profiles and professional portfolios.

  Alignment with NEP 2020 Competencies

  The carnival supports competency-based education, reflective teaching practices, creativity, digital integration, and continuous professional development.

  Career Readiness and Teacher Preparation

  By simulating real teaching environments, the event prepares aspiring educators for future classroom challenges, helping them become classroom-ready professionals.

  Encouragement of Innovation and Research Culture

  The event motivates students to explore innovative pedagogies, action research ideas, and reflective practices, strengthening the research ecosystem within UITTR.

  Who Can Participate?

  All UG, PG students and PhD scholars of Chandigarh University are eligible to participate in the event.

  Coordinator / Point of Contact

  Event SPOC

  Dr. Pooja Rani / 9417739849
  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Who can participate?

  All UG, PG students and PhD scholars of Chandigarh University are eligible to participate in the event.

  2. What is the format and duration of the event?

  It is a two-day offline department-level event organised by UITTR on 20th and 21 st February 2026.

  3. What activities can I take part in?

  Participants can engage in:

  Learning Pathways Competition (Day 1): 15-minute innovative teaching presentations.

  Street Play Competition - Education for All (Day 2): 8-10 minute skit performances.

  4. What skills will gain by participating?

  You will develop creative teaching skills, digital proficiency, communication abilities, critical thinking, and presentation competence, along with exposure to Al-based educational tools

  5. Is there any registration fee?

  Yes, a {100/-registration fee is applicable.

  6. Will participants receive any certificates or awards?

  Yes, all participants will receive certificates, and trophies will be awarded to the best performers in different categories.