Teachers' Induction Training concludes
Over 470 teachers, 130 headmasters trained under STAR Education
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2024:
The Education Department of the Government of Manipur has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a Teachers' Induction Training under the School Fagathansi Mission's STAR Education program.
According to a release issued by STAR Education, over 470 teachers and 130 headmasters have completed the training and are now equipped to implement the STAR Education Program in their respective schools.
The 10-days Teacher's Induction Training which concluded on February 9, 2024, at Kamakhya Pemton College, Hiyangthang, also catered to schools already enrolled in the STAR Education program, with a total of 154 schools participating in the training.
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The Induction Training was designed to equip Government teachers in Manipur with essential tools, technology, and teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes through the STAR Education Program.
During the induction training, the Zonal Education Officers of Imphal East, Imphal West, Kamjong, Bishnupur, and Thoubal interacted with the teachers and expressed optimism about the positive impact the Teachers' Induction Training will have on the teachers.
Additionally, representatives from the Education Department and Additional Director, Samagra Shiksha, Khumukcham Renuka Devi paid a visit to the training site, further demonstrating the Government's commitment to the betterment of Government schools.
The Graduation Ceremony for the teachers and headmasters who completed the training was held on February 9 at Kamakhya Pemton College.
It was attended by L Nandakumar Singh, SPD/SSM and Director, Education (S); Dr Wahengbam Nimai Singh, Principal of Kamakhya Pemton College and Sujatha Muthayya, vice president, Policy and Partnerships, NewGlobe as presidium members.
ZEO's from different districts also participated in the graduation ceremony.
Certificates were presented to participating teachers and headmasters.
Over 100 smartphones and 700 tablets were also distributed to the teachers reflecting the program's commitment to empowering teachers with technology-enabled teaching tools.
Notably, the STAR Education program is already being implemented successfully in 253 Government schools under the School Fagathansi Mission since its establishment in 2022 .
According to the Midline Survey done last year, schools under the program have experienced an almost 4x acceleration in fluency outcomes compared to the status quo.
Numeracy skills also increased by 8% and enrolment in schools under the program surged by 7.4k students within the same timeframe.