“Better learning outcomes expected from students: Joint Director Dehdar
By Farooq Shah
SRINAGAR- The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has recently conducted a series of orientation training programs for around 250 lecturers from different districts of the valley.
The programs were held between December 2022 and March 2023, and aimed to enhance the quality of science teaching at the secondary level by improving the content and pedagogical approach of lecturers.
The training programs were designed to be interactive and engaging, with a focus on providing practical insights into the latest teaching methods and techniques. The programs included workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities that helped the lecturers to gain a deeper understanding of science teaching and learning.
During the orientation sessions, the lecturers were encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, and best practices in science teaching. This helped to create a collaborative learning environment, where the participants could learn from each other and build a network of like-minded professionals.
The training programs covered various topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, assessment and evaluation, and the use of technology in teaching. The lecturers were also introduced to the latest developments in science education, such as inquiry-based learning, flipped classrooms, and blended learning.
The orientation training programs were highly beneficial for the lecturers, as they provided a platform for professional development and growth. The lecturers were able to acquire new skills and knowledge, which they could apply in their teaching practice to enhance student learning and engagement.
Overall, the SCERT’s orientation training programs have helped to raise the bar for science teaching in the valley. The lecturers who participated in the programs are now better equipped to provide quality education to their students, and to inspire them to develop a passion for science and learning.
The training program was conducted by several experts from prestigious institutions such as Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (IMHNS), Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST), University of Kashmir (KU), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), National Institute of Technology (NIT), along with professors from the higher education department and resource persons from SCERT.
The subjects covered in the program included Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Science.
The experts shed light on modern concepts of teaching in the light of the newly launched NEP-2020 education policy.
Pertinently, the NEP-2020 emphasizes the importance of science education in promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, and encourages teachers to adopt a more student-centred approach to teaching. The training program provided an opportunity for lecturers to learn about these modern teaching methods and to develop their teaching skills.
SCERT is the premier education facility responsible for teacher training and research in the field of education.
The SCERT team played a vital role in organizing and executing the training program. The team included prominent faculty members like Dr Sajad Ahmad Mir, Dr Sajad Husain Mir, Ms. Asima Farooq Shah, Rabia Naseem Mughal, Riyaz Ahmad Dar, Sheikh Gulzar, Dr Jan Mudasir Gul and Javaid Ahmad Dar.
Mohammad Sharif Dehdar, Joint Director, SCERT, while commenting on the orientation training programs, said the workshops such as these are a significant step towards improving the quality of science education at the secondary level.
“It will help lecturers to gain a better understanding of modern teaching methods and to develop their teaching skills,” Dehdar said. “This, in turn, will lead to better learning outcomes for students and will help to promote a culture of scientific inquiry and innovation in the valley.”
Overall, the program, he said, is a laudable initiative that deserves recognition and support.
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