Workshop on educational evaluation for teachers underway

DIMAPUR — A state-level workshop on educational evaluation for secondary teachers, educators, and personnel from the School Education department, SCERT, and Samagra Shiksha, Nagaland, commenced on Wednesday.

The three-day workshop is being held at the SCTE conference hall, Kohima, with Deepika Nadig and Vijay Gupta, directors of Shikshangan Initiatives, Pune, as resource persons.

Advisor for School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, attending the inaugural programme, noted that educators face many challenges in the current education system and encouraged those present at the workshop to work on improving the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process.

Yhome also mentioned that this year marks the 105th year of the state’s first matriculation and the 100th year of the first Naga graduate. He mentioned that although Nagaland’s exposure to modern education is relatively recent, he is hopeful about the progress of the literacy rate in the state.

Nadig said that Shikshangan Initiatives offers various sessions for teachers on specific pedagogical content to enhance teaching effectiveness. These include shifting from traditional teaching to a deeper understanding of concepts and skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving.

She emphasised practicing inclusivity by respecting individual students’ differences and focussing on learning readiness, multiple interests, and learning styles.

Nadig also highlighted the importance of enhancing lesson plans with effective pedagogies like accelerated learning, differentiated instruction, and collaborative teaching. This approach aims to unpack syllabus strands across grades to gain insights into knowledge gaps, aiding in diagnostic and remedial programmes.

Gupta highlighted that 75% of graduates in the country are unemployed due to a lack of the skills required for certain jobs. He noted that most schools and colleges have not been able to ensure deep learning for all students, often focussing on rote memorisation instead.

He also elaborated on understanding how our brain works during problem-solving or learning and how to incorporate brain-based learning with different strategies.

Shikshangan identified various ways to learn skills, including reading or listening with comprehension, taking notes using appropriate graphic organisers, problem-solving, planning, and seeking help, he said.

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