Govt.

School Teachers Orientation-Dec,22

A Report on Workshop with Teachers From: Dec. 1st to 28th 2022

Workshop Organized by:-American India
Foundation
( under Program LAMP)
EAST SINGHBHUM
JHARKHAND

Venues :- BRC Training Hall at Dhalbhumgarh

Chakulia, Ghatsila, Patamada, Boram, Golmuri
& Potka blocks, East Singhbhum ,Jharkhand

[1] Context:-

It is a good platform to address some academic, pedagogical and migration related

issues/challenges/problems/ doubts etc. that support the stake holders to get deeper
understanding on subjects ,concepts, interventions and new educational philosophy.
In connection with the same thought, it was also a need from East Singhbhum teachers to
experience such platform as they were finding out few solutions to overcome with some
pedagogical implications while dealing Qualitative, Engaging, Experiential & Competency based
Education in Schools as well as language, literacy, numeracy during their classes 1 to 8.

[2] Background & Need:-

It was the workshop conducted by American India Foundation under program LAMP at different block
level BRC,s for the teachers of block wise govt. schools. The workshop was based on:-
1. What is current need of the school and teachers as per NEP 2020?
2. How do we create environment receptive while teaching?
3. How children learn language and mathematical skills?
4. What is mind mapping and planning a lesson in holistic?
5. How TLM and STEM kit help the students to experience the lesson?

So this was a prior effort of workshop, was initially done which put a sturdy base for the
teachers on learning, planning and visualizing classes.

In this regard, AIF (LAMP) team had a discussion with the DEO and resource persons of
respective Blocks to know about teacher’s demand Hindi language, Math teaching
issues/problems where they got into chaos with pedagogical approaches especially FLN and
NEP 2020.
Workshop
Then DPM, Resource Persons, CMs, EFs of AIF (LAMP) discussed collaboratively on objectives and
designing of the schedule for the One Day Non Residential Govt. Teachers Orientation cum Training
Program.

Date December 1st to 28th

No. of participants 800
Rahul & Uma shankar
Facilitators

Venue BRC Training Hall at Dhalbhumgarh,Chakulia, Ghatsila, Patamada,

Boram,Golmuri, Potka blocks

Objective of the workshop

 To equip the teachers with varieties of activities in teaching and learning especially in
Math and Hindi as per FLN and NEP 2020 guidelines.
 To strengthen the teachers in planning and visualizing lesson.
 Preparing concept /mind map, designing worksheet and knowing learning gaps.
Schedule of the Workshop

Day Session
Topic Mode RP’s
wise
Rahul,Uma
10.00 AM Prayer,Introduction of AIF and training
Discussion Shankar
to 11.00 AM participants,Need Analysis of this training
ProgramBasic Principles of Lesson Planning
Introduction with NEP 2020 and FLN
Uma
11.00 AM ,Changes,Challenges ,Planning for qualitative Discussion,
Shankar
to 12.30 PM formal school education system Demonstration

Language and Literacy challenges ,principles Based on

12.30 PM and pedagogy while teaching language pedagogical Rahul
to 02.00 PM Reading different text books of Hindi practices in the
Language such as state board, Note books Classroom,
provided by AIF Demonstra
tive and
participato
ry
Mathematical skill and Numeracy principles
02.30 PM Demonstration,
and pedagogy in the classroom Planning Uma
to 03.30 Discussion
,Lesson Planning, Preparation, Selection of Shankar
PM
contents
Presentation of TLM and STEM Kit provided
03.30 PM by AIF for experiential learning and demo Discussion &
to 04.00 lesson period, Teacher Doubt clerarance & Open Session Niraj Jha, Rahul,
PM Feedback related to whole session Umashankar
,Laxmi Manna,
Madhumita,
Divya, Kaju,
Sandeep,
Ratikant,
Holinjay,
sanatan,Lalit,Kh
ushboo,
Nirmala, Amita
 Day-1-Session 1 (10.00AM to 11.00AM) Introduction and Need Analysis:-
Session-1 we discussed mainly on the needs of this training as well as AIF intervention while working
largely with the children of SEDGs ( Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups) .
Session started with dynamic introduction by resource persons followed by participants.
Enquiry based participatory discussion on “ can we teach anything in the classroom?”
The teachers came to the answer that we have to follow the

Academic Calendar<Lesson Plan<Books<Syllabus<Curriculum<SCERT<NCF 2005<NEP

2020
We got the concept of NEP. Why do we have National Education Policy 2020? To know
the planning what are the process that we have to get. To get the particular concept we
designed activity on content, time management, self- preparation and planning for each
minute. Members of the house shared their views on why planning is important? Why
should we spend time on it?
How actually planning a lesson supports a teacher?
Going through diverse inquisitiveness we thought that the process of thinking (planning)
itself involved many linkages with education and overall outcome of classroom.

What are the different pedagogical approach to learn our children as suggested by NEP
2020 and what are the changes in respect of Students and Teachers?

Day-1 Session 2- 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM:- NEP 2020 Changes & Challenges

New education policy is formulated by the government of India aiming towards achieving the policy
initiatives by 2030. It is a complete change in the existing education policy which was last implemented in
1986. It is focusing on the self-capabilities of child and concept-based learning, instead of rote learning
procedures.

Structural Transformations in New Education Policy

School Education

The 10+2 module is replaced by 5+3+3+4 model. The execution will be carried out as:

 Foundational Stage - It will include three years of pre-schooling period.

 Preparatory Stage - It constitutes of classes 3-5, with ages 8-11 years.
 Middle Stage - It will constitute of class 6-8, with age 11-14 years.
 Secondary Stage - It will constitute class 9-12, with ages 14- 19 years. These four years will be
linked with choice for multi-disciplinary study. It will not be necessary to study in only one
discipline.
 The students have to give exams only thrice i.e. in 3, 5, and 8 th class.
  “PARAKH”, an assessment body has to be established for assessing student’s performance.

Higher Education

 The bachelor's programme would be a 4-year programme with a flexible exit. Obtaining a year
course will provide with certification, 2-year with a diploma degree, 3-year with a bachelor's
degree, and 4-year will be integrated with the research work and finding related to the subject
studied.
 Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC) for providing funds and finances to universities and
colleges. This will replace AICTE and UGC.
 The responsibility of the national testing agency to hold common entrance for universities and
colleges along with conducting NEET and JEE.
 Master of Philosophy courses to discontinue, as it was an intermediate course between Masters
and Ph.D.
 National Research Foundation (NRA) to be developed to foster research and innovations.
 The foreign universities to set their campuses in our country and vice versa.

Teacher’s Education and Recruitment

 The 4-year integrated B.Ed programme made it essential for teaching.

 There must be workshops organized for the training of the teachers regarding various teaching
aids.
 Transparency in recruiting processes of teachers as teachers are at a centralized role for the
development of students.

Beneficial Impacts of the New Education Policy

 It lays stress on the self-capability, cognitive skills of the learner. It will help a child to develop their
talents if they are having inborn talents.
 Earlier the students had the option of opting for only one discipline for studying but now different
subjects can opt, for example – one can opt for art and craft along with mathematics.
 Emphasis on every subject to be treated equally.
 The main motive is to develop the power of interaction, critical thinking, and the ability to
reasoning with the inculcation of innovative ideas among the students.
 The multiple exit option in bachelor’s courses will provide an opportunity for the students to
benefit from the experience and attain skills by working somewhere in meantime and then
continue later.
 The new education policy focuses on the practical aspect of learning any subject, as it is considered
a better way of understanding the concept.
 All the institutions and higher education institutes to become multidisciplinary by 2040.
 Day-1 Session 3- 12.30 PM to 02.00 PM:- FLN-foundational language to literacy

*FLN WILL BE THE FOUNDATION FOR ASSURING THE OUTRAGE OF NEP 2020*

The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 prioritises the attainment of foundational literacy and
numeracy (FLN) for all children as an “urgent national mission”

Foundational learning is the basis of all future learning for a child. Not achieving basic foundational skills of
being able to read with comprehension, writing and doing basic mathematics operations, leaves the child
unprepared for the complexities of the curriculum beyond grade 3. Recognizing the importance of early
learning, the National Education Policy 2020 states that "Our highest priority must be to achieve universal
foundational literacy and numeracy in primary schools by 2026-27.
Meaningful Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) skills is the main aim of Foundational Literacy
The pre-existing knowledge of language helps in building literacy skills in languages. The key components
in Foundational Language and Literacy are:

Oral Language Development: The experiences in oral language are important for developing skills of
reading and writing.
Phonological Awareness: This domain includes the competencies of word awareness, rhyme awareness,
and awareness of sounds within words which should emerge from their meaningful engagement with
language.
Decoding: This domain includes competencies of print awareness, akshara knowledge and decoding, and
word recognition
Vocabulary: This domain includes the competencies of oral vocabulary, reading/writing vocabulary, and
morphological analysis of words.
Reading Comprehension: This domain covers the competencies of understanding texts and retrieving
information from them, as well as interpreting texts.
Reading Fluency: Refers to the ability to read a text with accuracy, speed (automaticity), expression
(prosody), and comprehension that allows children to make meaning from the text.
Concept about Print: Children need exposure to different types of print rich environment to develop the
skill of comprehension.
Writing: This domain includes the competencies of writing aksharas and words as well as writing for
expression.
Culture of Reading/lnclination towards Reading: Involves the motivation to engage with a wide variety of
books and other reading materials.

This session was engaging and full on activity based learning session a lot of story telling,poem
reciting,role play,demo classes activities had been done to make the participants aware about where we
are lacking and how we can create out language classes more interesting as well as interactive.
 Day-1 Session 4- 02.30 PM to 03.00 PM:- FLN-Mathematical skill to numeracy

Foundational Numeracy and Mathematical Skills: Foundational Numeracy means the ability
to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts in daily life problem solving. The major
aspects and components of early mathematics are:

Pre-number concepts : Count and understand the number system

Numbers and operations on numbers : Learn conventions needed for mastery of
Mathematical techniques such as the use of a base ten system to represent numbers
Shapes and Spatial Understanding : Perform simple computations in her/his own way up to
three-digit numbers and apply these to their day to life activities in different contexts
Measurement : Understand and use standard algorithms to perform operations of addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division on numbers up to three digits
Data Handling : Identify and extend simple patterns starting from repeating shapes to
patterns in numbers, interpret simple data/information in his/her daily life activities;

Ways to Achieve FLN – ELPS Approach

Experience-Experience with physical objects

Language - Spoken Language that describes the Experience

Pictures-Pictures that represent the experience

Symbols- Written symbols that generalise the Experience

The Numeracy session was based on different fun loving & hands on excersises like dynamic
table counting,identification of different shapes ,informal measurement tools etc.

Day-1 Session 5- 03.30 PM to 04.00 PM:- Presentation of TLM, STEM and Feedback

TLM such as Ganitmala, Rangometry, Zodostra, fraction kit, number ball, maan card, balance (brass),
volume measuring set, number catcher, number tilli (matchsticks),fraction dice, number dice, yellow
and blue clips, and story props such as tota (parrot), along with geometry box, textbooks, and
workbooks. Besides the classes conducted by the LRC facilitator, students are supported by these
TLMs which are available for use and practice, thus incorporating a culture of self-learning has been
demonstrated as well as STEM experiment has been done by the teachers to amalgamate the lesson
context in experimental perspective.
Feedback of Workshop by Teachers:

The 1 day Workshop helps to understand the basic principles of NEP,Literacy & Numeracy as
well as classroom pedagogy to implement.
A. After discussion we found the methods which is very helpful for all
children from class 1 to 8 as well as for us to do better as a teascher.
B. Duration of Workshop was insufficient as per the content given. All points
taken into consideration during the session were not discussed
thoroughly.
C. Following things gain for Classroom Management:-
i. Discipline does not involve punishment
ii. Reflections to be given not for student, but the work done by him/her.
iii. To make 2-3 rules which can be followed easily?
iv. To specify the voice and then to converse in the pattern.
v. In different Groups -teacher must give attention to every
group at least 2-3 minutes and watch each student.
vi. Positive talking to student for discipline in class. Not to insult
between other students, standing outside the class, no negative
conversation. To converse alone will be better.
vii. To show some content, films in Laptop also.
viii. Knowledge of Computer, Internet. It is sea of information took
help. Contents were ready in this.

Some Glimpses of the Program

With thanks.