Haryana Government Launches Language Skill Development Training for Teachers

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The Haryana government has initiated a new programme to improve the language skills of its school teachers, particularly in English and Sanskrit. The programme, conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), aims to enhance teaching methods for language-based subjects and boost students' overall language proficiency. As part of the initiative, master trainers have undergone training at the SCERT centre in Gurugram, and they will be responsible for training teachers across every district and block.

Key Takeaways:

  • The programme is designed to enhance teaching methods for language-based subjects and improve students' overall language proficiency.
  • SCERT has begun training master trainers, who will later train teachers across every district and block.
  • The master trainers underwent a 3-day training session in English language at the SCERT centre in Gurugram from October 15 to 17.
  • The Sanskrit training session is scheduled from October 29 to 31.
  • The training for government school teachers will commence in November, either in the first or second week, once school exams are over.
  • Each batch of master trainers undergoes 3 days of training, after which they will train teachers for 5 days.
  • The programme aims to expose teachers to different methods of teaching the language, making it easier for students to learn and ensuring more effective classroom outcomes.
  • The initiative is a result of a partnership between SCERT, DIET, and the Department of Education.

Statistics:

  • The training programme is scheduled to begin in November, after the school exams are over.
  • Each master trainer undergoes 3 days of training at the SCERT centre before training teachers across districts and blocks.
  • The programme aims to train teachers in both English and Sanskrit languages.
  • The initiative covers all government school teachers in Haryana, regardless of their subject or location.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
  • District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET)
  • Department of Education, Haryana