HANAMKONDA, OCTOBER 05, 2026: The Faculty Forum of Kakatiya Government College (Autonomous), Hanamkonda, organised a programme on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day, observed globally on October 5. This year’s observance is particularly significant as it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the UNESCO–ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, adopted in Paris in 1966.
As part of the celebrations, the Faculty Forum organised an expert talk on “The Evolving Role of Teachers in the Digital Era.” Prof. I. Ajit Kumar Reddy, a retired professor at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, was the guest speaker.
Prof. Rajashekar, Vice-Principal of the college, chaired the programme, congratulated the Faculty Forum for organising it, and appreciated its efforts to create an academic platform for meaningful discussion on the changing role of teachers.
Prof. Sreenath, IQAC Coordinator, conveyed his message on the occasion and highlighted the importance of continuously adapting teaching practices to meet the changing needs of learners and society.
Adama Srinivas Reddy, Convener of the Faculty Forum, explained the significance and context of observing World Teachers’ Day, particularly in the light of the changing nature of the teaching profession in the digital and artificial intelligence era.
Delivering the expert talk, Prof. I. Ajit Kumar Reddy elaborated on the evolving role of teachers in the context of rapid technological developments, particularly the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. Using a detailed PowerPoint presentation, he explained how technology is transforming teaching and learning processes and emphasised the need for teachers to move beyond conventional classroom practices.
He particularly discussed blended learning and the flipped classroom model, explaining how these approaches can make learning more flexible, interactive and learner-centred. He also emphasised that technological advancement should complement, rather than replace, the intellectual, ethical and human dimensions of teaching.
The 45-minute presentation was followed by an extensive question-and-answer session. Faculty members raised several questions concerning Artificial Intelligence, digital learning, changing pedagogical practices and the future role of teachers. Prof. Ajit Kumar Reddy responded to the questions in detail, making the interaction highly engaging and thought-provoking.
On the occasion, the Faculty Forum presented the book Ordinary People and Extraordinary Teachers to Prof. Ajit Kumar Reddy as a mark of appreciation. The programme concluded with a group photograph of the Faculty Forum members with the guest speaker.
The programme began with an invocation by U. Swamy, Faculty Forum member, while Prof. Vasam Sreenivas introduced the guest speaker. Gangisetty Srinivas proposed the vote of thanks.
Kishore, Ugandar, Mahender, Uma, Rohini, Srikanth, Prasoona, Srinivas, Ramesh, Kavitha, Samatha, Komala, Sammaiah and other faculty members were also present.
The programme provided an intellectually stimulating platform for faculty members to reflect on the changing nature of teaching and the opportunities and challenges presented by digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence.
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