Two days capacity building workshop on teaching and learning
of science was conducted by CBSE on 19 and 20 July 2019 at The Sapience
School, Vikas Nagar, Dehradun. Three of our science teachers Mrs. Choezin
Lhamo, Ms. Pema Dolker, and Mr. Tenzin Jamyang attended the workshop.
The objective of carrying out such program was to equip and enhance
teachers with basic teaching and learning skills in science.
The resource person for the workshop was Mrs. Deepti Sharma, (MSc. MEd.,
MCA), the principal of Pragyan Public School, Jewar. There were around 50
participants from different schools in the Doon valley.
The first day was dedicated to understanding the objectives of teaching and
learning sciences at the secondary level in accordance with the National Curriculum
Framework (NCF-2005) and creating effective lesson plans based on Bloom’s
taxonomy and Howard Gardener’s multiple intelligence. The participants were
then grouped to carry out a series of activities in collaboration. The activities
were for effective communication, word search, learner-centered instructions,
and drafting a common lesson plan involving all the important parameters for
effective learning. Handouts were also provided to aid in discussion and writing
the lesson plan.
On the second day, Mrs. Deepti presented on different means and methods to
assess and evaluate student’s progress. The groups were involved in identifying
questions as good or bad for proper evaluation and assessment of student-centered learning be it on marking scheme or based on the overall learning
outcome. The use of graphic organizers and its various types were introduced
with sample formats in the assessment and evaluation. The session concluded
with each group presenting their final teaching practices after careful discussion
and deliberation of the two days of learning.
Our science teachers were refreshed after attending the workshop. Mr. Tenzin
Jamyang expressed, “it was all about learning, unlearning, and relearning. I am
excited and looking forward to taking the next class after this”. They appreciated
and thanked the CBSE board for coming up with such initiatives and the school
leaders in providing such rare opportunity which will go far in the sound all
round development of the nation builders, the effect of which will be
reciprocated in our students.
