Training of Teachers on Science Teaching (Canning Cluster I)

A teachers’ training camp led by eminent teachers from the Science Communicators’ Forum (SCF), an initiative, coupled with the ‘Learning by doing’ project works, took place in Moukhali on 26th February 2024. The session was organized for the teachers of the MSS centers in Canning Cluster I, comprising the Basanti and Jaynagar blocks.

Aligned with Mukti’s vision of all-round development, the objective of the training was

• To orient the teachers to teaching science in a joyful and attractive manner
• To empower teachers with practical hands-on experiments on topics covering syllabi and skills to design experiments with simple low-cost or no-cost materials.
• To encourage active participation of students, and to ignite rational minds.

The workshop started with a welcome note by Dr. Alokananda Ghosh, representing the education wing of Mukti.  She also introduced the trainers Smt. Rinku Das and Mr. Saikat Ganguly. She informed the audience that on top of their professional commitments, the trainers are working hard at the state and national levels to popularise science and build rationality among the young generation. Smt. Das and Mr. Ganguly then gave an overview of the workshop objectives and agenda.

The training started with simple experiments using low/no-cost materials on the topic of air pressure, which is included in the syllabi of classes VI to X. It was ensured that every participant interacted and shared their thoughts and experiences. Experiments on force and motion, properties of light, magnetism and gravitational force were also demonstrated.

In the second session, the teachers conducted experiments themselves. They discussed the plan of incorporating the learnings from the workshop into their classrooms, which included

• Collection of resources and materials for experiments from the households and surroundings by students and teachers.
• Implementation of ‘learning by doing’ in the class routines by the teachers.
• Formation of a WhatsApp group for coordination between the teachers and the trainers.

It was evident that the teachers were convinced that science could indeed be taught joyfully. The exchange of thoughts and ideas during this highly interactive session was very enriching for all. Mukti is hopeful that the same spirit will be maintained throughout the year in the MSS classrooms.

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