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Teachers Turn Students for New Textbooks
31 May
Summary
- Primary teachers will train as students on new textbooks.
- Training focuses on activity planning and storytelling methods.
- Schools reopen for all classes on June 4.
Primary school teachers in Chennai are commencing a special three-day training program today, adopting the role of students to familiarize themselves with new state board textbooks for Classes I-III. The training sessions, running from 9 am to 5 pm, aim to equip educators with effective teaching methodologies, including activity planning and incorporating storytelling into lessons.
This orientation is facilitated by block resource teachers trained by DIET faculty. Officials describe it as a guidance session, encouraging teachers to adapt new approaches, such as starting lessons with songs as suggested in the language books. Teachers express enthusiasm, particularly regarding the integrated workbook and its hands-on activities. All schools are set to reopen for students on June 4.
