SIEMAT unveils publications, documentary on GMS Jakhama

DIMAPUR — The State Institute of Educational Management and Training (SIEMAT) unveiled two publications on Monday at SIEMAT Hall, SCERT Kohima: ‘A Study on the School Development Plan in Nagaland’ and ‘Report on the Project on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Module and Diary for School Heads’.

According to a DIPR report, Director SCERT, Kevirale-ü Kerhuo, also released a documentary titled ‘An Extra Mile’ on Government Middle School (GMS), Jakhama.

Addressing the audience at the event, Kevirale-ü commended the efforts of SIEMAT and the School Leadership Academy (SLA) team at SCERT, led by joint director Achetla Ao, and emphasised the significance of the projects as tangible outcomes of their commitment.

Kevirale-ü also stressed the importance of lifelong learning and research to combat obsolete knowledge, skills, and experience and cited the research conducted by SIEMAT on the School Development Plan (SDP) across 20 schools in Kohima as a strategic initiative to improve the education system.

The director urged the government to consider implementing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) module for school heads, pointing out its potential benefits for the education system.

Recognising the impact of documentaries in creating emotional connections and providing a humane experience, she spoke about the video documenting the commendable contributions of the school head at Government Middle School, Jakhama.

She hoped that it would serve as inspiration for schools across the state.

The event saw the participation of SCERT staff and students from Government Middle School, Jakhama.

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