Strengthening English Teaching Skills: MKSS Teacher Training at Canning

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the quality of education and classroom teaching, MUKTI organised a subject-based teacher training session on English Grammar and Pedagogy under its Mukti Kishalaya Support Schools (MKSS) Programme on 11 October 2026 at the Moukhali MSS Centre, Canning Satmukhi.

The training brought together 15 MKSS teachers and was facilitated by Mr. Subrata Naskar, Trainer and Project Coordinator, MKSS. The session focused on strengthening teachers’ conceptual understanding of English grammar while introducing practical teaching strategies to make grammar lessons clearer, more structured, and engaging for children.

Strengthening Grammar Concepts and Classroom Practices

The training covered essential aspects of English grammar, including Number, Person, Gender, Parts of Speech, and Sentence Structure. Teachers explored the underlying concepts and discussed ways to explain grammatical rules through simple examples and classroom activities.

Special emphasis was placed on connecting subject knowledge with effective teaching methods, helping teachers move beyond memorisation-based instruction towards a clearer and more practical understanding of grammar.

The session also included a detailed discussion on Tense and Sentence Formation, covering the construction of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Teachers explored how sentence structures change across different tenses and how these concepts can be introduced systematically to students.

Another important component was Voice Change, focusing on Active and Passive Voice and the rules for transforming sentences across different tenses. Practical examples helped reinforce the concepts and their application in classroom teaching.

Making Grammar Teaching More Structured and Effective

A key activity during the training involved the preparation and discussion of a comprehensive English grammar chart integrating Tense, Sentence Formation, and Voice Change.

The chart was designed to serve as a practical teaching resource, helping teachers organise grammatical concepts, plan lessons more systematically, and explain relationships between different sentence structures.

Through discussions and examples, participants explored ways to make grammar instruction more accessible and meaningful for children with different learning needs and abilities.

The training also encouraged teachers to reflect on their existing teaching practices and consider how structured explanations, relevant examples, and appropriate teaching-learning materials could improve students’ understanding of English grammar.

Investing in Teachers for Better Learning Outcomes

The session formed part of MKSS’s ongoing teacher capacity-building initiatives, which focus on strengthening subject knowledge, improving pedagogical approaches, and supporting teachers in delivering effective classroom instruction.

By combining conceptual learning with practical teaching strategies, the training aimed to help teachers develop greater confidence in teaching English and create more engaging learning experiences for their students.

The participation of 15 teachers reflected MUKTI’s continued commitment to providing opportunities for professional learning and strengthening the educational support available across MKSS centres.

Through regular subject-based training and capacity-building initiatives, MUKTI continues to invest in its teachers, recognising that stronger teaching practices are essential to helping children build a solid educational foundation and develop confidence in their learning journey.

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