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and Political Sciences from various institutions from the northern region were
invited to deliver lectures. The main objective of this training was to “develop the
outlook of the citizen” as per NCF-2005, thus, proper input of the content as
well as methodology was provided by the RPs. In the content areas like Mountain
Building Process, Climatic Characteristics, Map Making and Reading,
Independence Struggle and its Impact on Society, Fundamental Rights and Duties
were some of the important ones. In methodological aspect field work, concept
based approach, etc. were dealt. Besides, half a day trip to the National Museum,
Ajmer was also conducted to make them understand the importance of field visit
in Social Science learning.
Training of KRPs in Teaching of Environmental Science at the
Elementary Level
The programme was organised for the teachers of Punjab from 21 to 25 February
2011. During the programme the participants were oriented and equipped to
perform a few exemplar activities related to concepts. Discussions were held to
shun misconceptions. Response on the part of the participants was overwhelming.
Since they had first hand experience of learning environment phenomena in nature
such as wetland ecosystem (Anasagar) and desert ecosystem (Pushkar).
Training of KRPs in Teaching of Mathematics at the Upper Primary
Stage with Special Reference to Mental Skills in Mathematics
A five-day training programme was held from 18 to 22 October 2010. Activity
based method of teaching and demonstration methods were used during this
training programme. KRPs from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh participated in
the programme.
Training of KRPs in Teaching of Science at the Secondary Level
A training programme for teachers and teacher educators from Punjab,
Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir was held from 25 to 29 October 2010.
The objective of the programme was to train the participants in teaching of science
at secondary level. Lectures on various topics were delivered by the eminent
subject experts, The major topics discussed include importance of logical thinking
and experimentation in teaching of science and NCF–2005. The use of ICT in the
development of teaching and understanding of topics of science, which are
considered as hard spots, were also discussed. The approach was participating
and participants took very keen interest in practical session and activities being
assigned to them from time to time.
Training KRPs in Chemistry on the Use of Microscale Chemistry Kits
The programme was held from 18 to 22 October 2010 for the KRPs of Himachal
Pradesh. The objective of the programme was to train the participants in chemistry
practical using Microscale Chemistry kit of at the senior secondary level. The kit
has been designed by NCERT to fulfil the needs of the chemistry practical at the
senior secondary level. The objectives to conduct the training programme were
reduction in the use of chemicals promoting waste reduction at the source, better
air quality in the laboratory, least exposure to toxic gases, no fire and health hazards,
no spills and accidents, reduction in the cost of laboratory chemicals/glassware,
reducing experimentation time, saving on storage space, improvement in laboratory
skills and understanding of the subject and creating sense of Green Chemistry.
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