In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the role of effective Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) has become more crucial than ever. Materials, such as beads or number cards, are not…
Many states recently conducted or are planning teacher trainings on FLN for primary grade teachers to build capacities and understanding on concepts, pedagogy and materials under the NIPUN Bharat Mission. In an interview with CSF, Sourav Banerjee, Country Director, Room to Read, speaks on the evolution of the mode of training from face-to-face to a digital one, how states can best design and implement large-scale training programs, and on his experience in organizing a teacher training workshop in Madhya Pradesh.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 calls for meaningful professional development opportunities for teachers as a key lever for improving learning outcomes. NIPUN Bharat guidelines also highlight the significance of building teacher capacity to help children acquire foundational skills. This article looks at how states can effectively invest in teacher trainings on FLN to drive learning outcomes and highlights best practices from a recent teacher training conducted in Madhya Pradesh.