TRAINING OF GOVERNMENT AND AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ON FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY (FLN) 

Following the Master Trainers’ TOT Workshop, 73 Master Trainers conducted a three-day FLN training for government-aided schoolteachers across 12 Talukas (Blocks) of Goa in February and March 2023. This training was attended by teachers responsible for language and mathematics instruction at primary level. The capacity-building workshops aimed to reflect on FLN objectives, Lakshyas, and innovative teaching-learning processes. The focus was on exchanging ideas on good practices associated with teaching FLN and developing schoolteachers’ ability to meet the objectives of Mission NIPUN Bharat. 

Training sessions were based on modules of the training package, focusing on the relevant pedagogical skills and practical competencies to implement child-centered, play-based FLN lessons in grades 1 to 3. Activities during the workshop aimed to enhance the teachers’ understanding of integrating rhymes, art, craft, and games into daily teaching-learning facilitation in the classroom. 

SMF observers visited Training Centers from February 27 to March 4, 2023, and conducted assessments based on an observation tool with nine items. The assessment focused on evaluating effectiveness of the training in achieving FLN objectives. 

Primary Teachers Actively Engaged in Group Discussions during Block Level Trainings 

The workshop emphasized competency-based learning outcomes of FLN and coaching activities that focused on achieving and demonstrating these competencies. Attention was directed towards innovative teaching practices, encouraging teachers to adopt their own games and techniques for greater child-centeredness, inclusion, and effective pedagogical strategies. 

Master Trainers conducted micro-teaching sessions to understand and improve reading skills through daily practice with students. The workshop highlighted the effective usage of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) and practice worksheets. Teachers were introduced to a variety of teaching ideas on listening and speaking, with a focus on designing lessons in an attractive and appealing manner. 

Teachers actively shared innovative ways of teaching, incorporating new techniques, procedures, and activities into meaningful content. This approach enabled children to adopt language and learn numeracy naturally and effectively. The workshop fostered an environment where teachers were informed about various activities that they could plan based on children’s needs and abilities. 

Master Trainers exhibited great commitment to acquainting all teachers with the activity-based pedagogy to address the attainment of Foundational stage outcomes. The workshop served as a valuable platform for them to gain new insights into workshop facilitation after their capacity-building session.