BUDGAM: Phase-I of the district-level teachers’ training programme under the ‘Classes of Joy’ initiative, based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach, concluded in Budgam on Tuesday.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan, who presided over the concluding ceremony, interacted with participating teachers and sought their feedback on the training programme and its outcomes.
The programme was organised by the District Administration Budgam in collaboration with the School Education Department and Pratham Education Foundation to strengthen foundational learning and improve classroom practices.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of joyful, child-centred and activity-based learning to bridge learning gaps and strengthen Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). He urged teachers to effectively apply the training methodologies and create engaging and inclusive classrooms.
The participating teachers shared their experiences, highlighting the usefulness of TaRL-based methodologies in making classroom learning more interactive and effective.
Chief Education Officer Budgam also underscored the importance of innovative and joyful pedagogical practices in strengthening the teaching-learning process and promoting the holistic development of students.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening teacher capacity, encouraging innovative teaching practices and improving learning outcomes across the district.
