Leh, May 27 : The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Leh on Tuesday continued its outreach initiative aimed at strengthening experiential and activity-based education with the visit of its STEM Lab Bus to Government Model School, Ayu Saboo, in Leh district.
The initiative, designed to make science and mathematics more practical and engaging for students, featured a series of hands-on demonstrations and interactive learning sessions covering concepts in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics.
The programme was flagged off by Principal, DIET Leh, Mirza Mehdi, who said the STEM Lab Bus initiative sought to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom teaching and practical application through activity-based learning methods.
He observed that such initiatives encouraged students to develop scientific temper, critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering sustained interest in STEM subjects.
The event was attended by Head of Department, DIET Leh, Tsering Yangdol, along with Science and Mathematics Resource Persons Chetna Sharma, Kunzes Dolma and Sonam Diskit, who conducted demonstrations and guided students through practical experiments and learning modules.
Students of Government Model School Ayu Saboo actively participated in the sessions and engaged with various scientific models and experiments aimed at simplifying abstract concepts through practical exposure.
School authorities appreciated the initiative and said the programme had generated enthusiasm among students while providing them with meaningful exposure to innovative and experiential modes of learning.
Officials said the STEM Lab Bus initiative formed part of DIET Leh’s broader efforts to strengthen activity-based education and promote scientific learning across schools in Ladakh through interactive and student-centric educational practices.
