LEH: The STEM Lab Bus of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, visited Taru Middle School, providing students with hands-on exposure to Science and Mathematics through practical demonstrations, experiments and interactive activities.
The outreach programme was conducted under the guidance of Principal, DIET Leh, S.D. Namgail, and covered experiments and learning activities in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
Students participated in the activities with enthusiasm, using the practical sessions to explore scientific concepts beyond the conventional classroom setting. The programme encouraged learners to observe, experiment, question and collaborate while connecting classroom learning with real-life applications.
The activities were facilitated by DIET Leh’s Science team comprising Head of Department Tsering Yangdol, Senior Lecturers Kunzes Dolma and Chetna Sharma, Lecturer Sonam Diskit, Lecturer Rashida Parveen and Technical Expert Jigmet Namgyal.
The sessions also focused on developing curiosity, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving and scientific thinking among students. Learners were given opportunities to present their observations, helping build confidence in communication and scientific expression.
Group activities promoted peer learning, teamwork and leadership among students, while teachers of Taru Middle School observed teaching methods that could be incorporated into regular classroom practice.
The Head of Taru Middle School appreciated DIET Leh’s initiative to take mobile STEM education to schools and stressed the value of experiential and activity-based learning.
The STEM Lab Bus initiative is part of DIET Leh’s outreach efforts to promote scientific temper, innovation and inquiry-based learning among students across Ladakh, with a focus on developing greater interest in Science and Mathematics.
