Effective teaching begins with understanding how learning happens. In every classroom, learners think, engage, process, and respond differently making it essential for educators to move beyond content delivery and adopt approaches rooted in the science and psychology of learning.
As educational environments continue to evolve, classrooms demand greater learner engagement, deeper participation, meaningful experiences, and pedagogical practices that respond to diverse learning needs.
Teacher360 presents a thoughtfully designed 3-day online professional learning programme on 'Understanding Learning Theories', aimed at helping educators strengthen their pedagogical understanding and create more responsive, engaging, and effective learning environments.
Facilitated by Mr G Balasubramanian Veteran Educator | Author | Leadership Mentor | Former Director (Academics), CBSE
With decades of experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, school transformation, and teacher capacity building, Mr G Balasubramanian continues to mentor educators and institutions across India on progressive, meaningful, and learner-centred educational practices.
Why this programme matters
Today’s classrooms are increasingly shaped by:
- Diverse learner profiles and learning preferences
- Reduced attention spans and changing learner behaviour
- Growing expectations for meaningful classroom engagement
- The need to make learning experiential and relevant
- Evolving pedagogical expectations in schools
- Greater emphasis on learner participation and outcomes
Understanding learning theories helps educators make more informed classroom decisions from planning lessons and engaging learners to designing experiences that deepen understanding and improve retention.
Programme Overview
Dates: 7, 8 & 9 July 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM IST (90 Minutes Per Session)
Mode: Online via Zoom
Format: 1 Programme | 3 Sessions
Workshop Schedule & Topics Covered
Day 1 (July 7, 2026) — Pedagogical Leadership
Exploring the educator’s role in creating purposeful learning environments, shaping classroom culture, and enabling meaningful learner engagement through thoughtful pedagogy.
Day 2 (July 8, 2026) — Experiential Learning
Understanding how learners engage more deeply when learning moves beyond instruction towards experience, participation, reflection, and real-world application.
Day 3 (July 9, 2026) — Brain-Based Learning
Examining how the brain processes, retains, and responds to information — and how educators can use brain-friendly strategies to strengthen learning effectiveness.
What participants will gain
✔ Better understanding of how learners learn
✔ Stronger pedagogical understanding and classroom effectiveness
✔ Practical strategies to enhance learner engagement
✔ Deeper insights into experiential and brain-based learning approaches
✔ Greater confidence in designing meaningful learning experiences
✔ Actionable classroom practices rooted in learning science
Who should attend
- School Teachers across primary, middle, secondary, and senior secondary levels
- Academic Coordinators and instructional leaders
- School Leaders and Principals seeking stronger pedagogical understanding
- Teacher Educators and Mentors
- Curriculum and Academic Teams
- Schools nominating educators as part of professional development initiatives
What makes this programme different
This programme moves beyond theoretical discussions and helps educators connect learning theories with classroom realities. Participants will explore practical approaches, reflective insights, and classroom-relevant perspectives that can be directly applied to strengthen teaching and learning.
Participant takeaways
✔ Certificate of Participation
✔ Curated Learning Resources
✔ Reflective Learning Summary
✔ Access to Meaningful Professional Learning Conversations
Join a professional learning experience designed to deepen pedagogical understanding and strengthen classroom effectiveness through a better understanding of how learning truly works.
