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  The excessive usage of digital devices has raised the issue of the impact of exposure to digital screens on the psychosomatic health of the younger generation. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the relationship between screen time and psychosomatic health in future learners. The paper aids in understanding the screen time on various developments, namely cognitive-emotional and behavioural, and enlightens about the vulnerable risks in the involvement of excessive screen time on the psychosomatic health of children and adolescents. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. A standardised and well-constructed questionnaire designed by investigators was administered to a sample of 150 children and adolescents aged 8-18 years to gather data on their screen time habits and psychosomatic health. In-depth interviews were also conducted with 50 parents and educators ...

  The 21st century has brought about significant changes in how students learn and interact with information. To effectively teach and engage 21st-century learners, teacher education programs must be revamped to focus on developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies. This paper discusses the need for reforming teacher education, highlights the key competencies required for 21st-century teaching, and proposes a framework for revamping teacher education programs. Keynote address delivered at the International webinar organised by the Royal College and Sandipani Academy, Chhattisgarh  Watch at:  https://youtube.com/live/StmC5zv30Dk?feature=share Slides Presentation at:  1.        https://www.slideserve.com/SUDHAEDU/understanding-21st-century-learners-1 1.       2.   https://www.slideserve.com/SUDHAEDU/revamping-teacher-education-for-21st-century-learners