DIET Karbi Anglong consistently adopts innovative and effective practices to strengthen teacher education, improve classroom learning, and enhance the overall quality of school education across the district. These best practices reflect the institute’s commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and community engagement.

1. Activity-Based & Experiential Learning

DIET promotes hands-on, activity-based learning approaches to help trainee teachers understand concepts through experimentation, creativity, and real-life application.

• Demonstration classes
• Peer-led activities
• Practical workshops in pedagogy subjects
  This enhances trainees\\\' confidence and classroom readiness.

2. Use of ICT in Teaching-Learning

With a well-equipped ICT laboratory, DIET encourages digital literacy and integration of technology into teaching.

• ICT-enabled lesson planning
• Use of multimedia and digital resources
• Training on DIKSHA, ePathshala, and other government platforms
  This ensures trainees are prepared for modern, technology-driven classrooms.

3. Reflective Teaching Practices

Trainees maintain reflective journals and portfolios during practicum and internship.

• Daily reflections
• Self-evaluation
• Peer feedback
  This develops critical thinking and helps educators refine their teaching strategies.

4. Community-Based Learning

DIET organizes community surveys, awareness campaigns, and school–community interaction programmes.

• Village education drives
• Household surveys
• Community participation workshops
  This helps trainees understand the socio-cultural context of schooling in Karbi Anglong.

5. School Internship Integration

The internship programme is designed to give trainees real exposure to classroom environments.

• 16–20 weeks of school engagement
• Practice teaching and lesson observation
• Action research projects
  This bridges the gap between theory and practice.

6. TLM (Teaching-Learning Material) Development

Workshops are regularly held to train trainees in low-cost, creative teaching aids.

• Chart-making
• Models and manipulatives
• Subject-specific TLMs
  This promotes innovation and resourcefulness in classroom teaching.

7. Inclusive Education Practices

DIET promotes understanding and sensitivity towards learners with diverse needs.

• Awareness on special education needs (SEN)
• Training on inclusive classroom strategies
• Use of adapted TLMs
  This helps build equitable and supportive learning environments.

8. Collaborative Learning & Peer Teaching

Trainees work in groups to plan lessons, design materials, and conduct teaching sessions.

• Peer teaching
• Group assignments
• Collaborative micro-teaching
  This fosters teamwork and shared learning.

9. Continuous Professional Development

Regular training programmes, seminars, and workshops are held for both trainee and in-service teachers.

• Pedagogy enhancement programmes
• Assessment and curriculum workshops
• Leadership and classroom management training
  This ensures ongoing skill upgradation for educators.

10. Documentation of Innovation & Best Practices

DIET maintains records of innovative teaching strategies, school practices, and trainee projects.

• Action research documentation
• Teaching diaries
• School case studies
  This helps preserve knowledge and inspire future trainees.

Through these best practices, DIET Karbi Anglong continues to build a strong, reflective, and innovative teacher education ecosystem. The focus on practical skills, community engagement, inclusive practices, and continuous professional development ensures that trainee teachers become competent, compassionate, and future-ready educators.