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education of CWSWNs; to sensitise the KRPs about the concept and different
types of specific learning disabilities; to train the KRPs in measures to equip the
teachers to identify specific learning disabilities, and to train the KRPs in various
approaches/strategies required to handle SLD in regular classrooms at the
elementary level in inclusive settings. Group and lab work and discussions were
also conducted in which participants raised issues and problems related to
education and assessment of SWSENs and SLD in their respective areas.
Training of Pupil-Teachers for B.Ed. I Year Students (Secondary)
The programme was organised from 18 to 28 February 2011 at RIE, Ajmer. Field
work with community was organised at Pushkar and Pisangan Panchayat Samiti
of Ajmer district, viz. Chawandia and Tilora villages. The specific objectives of the
programme were: to acquaint the pupil-teachers with the factors of working with
community and the real life; problems of the community; and to develop meaningful
relationship between education and community. This also gave the students
experience of decentralised management system and skills relating to the
organisation of educational programmes with the community. In all, 62 pupil
teachers participated in the programme. The participatory approach was followed
in training programme and survey of ten households as per prescribed performa of
SSA was undertaken. Members of School Development and Management Committee
(SDMC) were interviewed to understand problems and issues, contribution and
achievements of SDMC. Study of self-help groups activated for women
empowerment was done to understand organisational, motivational and financial
problems. Activities organised by Kishori Manch, Swayam Sahayata Samooh,
Anganwari Centres were also observed. Apart from these activities pupil-teachers
organised cultural activities in the evening in each village, such as Nukkar Natak,
Group dance, songs etc. to develop skills to convey message to community on various
problems related to socio-economic and educational aspects of the community.
One Year Pre-primary Education (ECCE) Programme
One year pre-primary Education (ECCE) programme started on 1 July 2010 in
the primary section of Demonstration Multipurpose School, Ajmer. Before that
the infrastructure like indoor, outdoor and 5 rooms (i.e. 2 classroom, Library,
Activity room, Dining/rest room) arrangement settled according to ECCE
specifications by internal and external expert. In outdoor, the playground and
garden was developed with different types of play equipments etc. for proper
physical growth of the children. Meanwhile, two teachers, two helpers and one
project staff were appointed. Simultaneously, total 35 students were admitted in
two sections of preprimary school. At preparatory phase, ECCE curriculum which
is based on thematic approach, monthly and annual plan and progress report
were developed in workshop mode with the help of ECCE personals and primary
teachers of DMS. For the professional growth of pre-primary teacher as well as
helpers, a series of orientation/training/workshops/EDUSAT Programmes were
conducted during the session.
Training of KRPs in Career Counselling and Guidance for School Going
Children at the Secondary Level
A five-day training programme was organised to train teachers in career
counselling and guidance attended by participants belonging to the States of
Rajasthan and Uttarakhand from 13 to 17 December 2010. The participants
were familiarised with concepts of career guidance and counselling and their
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