So far in this blog series we have explored different aspects of a teacher’s life. We have learnt why they became teachers and understood the joys and the challenges they face in their classrooms every day. Getting to know the teacher led to us realizing the need for teacher training. Effective teacher training provides teachers with opportunities to supplement their knowledge reflect on their beliefs and enhance their skills.
Today, in the final blog of the series we explore the thoughts and ideas of Radhika Suri and Sameera Sood of Inspire Education. Since 2009, INSPIRE has been a pioneer in bringing about notable changes in the field of education by providing effective curriculum, impactful training and relevant school set-up solutions. Inspire’s work reflects its vision to enhance the capabilities of all the stakeholders in the domain of education.
While parents and students are impressed with swanky schools - a school’s reputation hinges on the quality of teaching - learning practices. Teacher training ensures that teachers' remain motivated and challenged. Teacher training also means that teachers get an opportunity to upgrade their skills and grow professionally.
– Sameera
The reality is that there is no training program where teachers can go to enhance or upgrade their skills. Also, the courses that are offered are very high on pedagogy and not on practice so there is a gap between what is being taught and what they
actually need.
– Radhika
The goal of teacher training should be to help teachers enhance the quality of their teaching. It should enable them find solutions to real problems that they encounter in classrooms. They should be able to re – examine their strategies and adapt it to reach every child.
– Sameera
Our approach is simple. It first and foremost merges pedagogy and latest research with workable classroom practices. We are skilled at this as we have been in the class for over a decade and know the reality of the classroom. We make our participants take small steps and enhance their skills. We also offer support and assessment so that they stay motivated.
Teacher training can be ineffective if the teachers are perceived as passive receptors of knowledge rather than active stakeholders in the process. Training that introduces teachers to new theories and paradigms without helping them explore the class room implications can prove to be redundant.
– Sameera
The goal of teacher training should be to help teachers enhance the quality of their teaching. It should enable them find solutions to real problems that they encounter in classrooms. They should be able to re – examine their strategies and adapt it to reach every child.
– Sameera
Our approach is simple. It first and foremost merges pedagogy and latest research with workable classroom practices. We are skilled at this as we have been in the class for over a decade and know the reality of the classroom. We make our participants take small steps and enhance their skills. We also offer support and assessment so that they stay motivated.
–Radhika
Teacher training can be ineffective if the teachers are perceived as passive receptors of knowledge rather than active stakeholders in the process. Training that introduces teachers to new theories and paradigms without helping them explore the class room implications can prove to be redundant.
– Sameera
It is because of the quality of programs that is being offered. One needs to understand the psyche of a teacher, the time she can spend on training and what she actually needs and wants to learn. Also the quality of the trainer makes a huge impact. In my view teacher training and teacher education is critical and needs attention. Programs can be a blend of human interface and technology.
– Radhika
From the interviews we can see that a training program can be effective if and only if it is based on a real and felt need. Teachers learn best by exploring, experiencing and actively participating. Opportunities to demonstrate and practice the skills taught in the class will better engage the teacher.
Inspire offers a number of training modules that schools can opt for based on their training needs and teachers’ interests. Each training module follows the Inspire ‘Circle of Empowerment’ model to provide an interesting and engaging experience.
Effective teacher training provides teachers with opportunities to supplement their knowledge reflect on their beliefs and enhance their skills.
India is a developing country. The key to the development process of a country is a strong education system. The teacher is the building block of the kind of education system we aspire to have in our country. This is why teaching the teacher is as essential as teachers are the bridge between knowledge that is available and knowledge that is acquired.
– Radhika
From the interviews we can see that a training program can be effective if and only if it is based on a real and felt need. Teachers learn best by exploring, experiencing and actively participating. Opportunities to demonstrate and practice the skills taught in the class will better engage the teacher.
Inspire offers a number of training modules that schools can opt for based on their training needs and teachers’ interests. Each training module follows the Inspire ‘Circle of Empowerment’ model to provide an interesting and engaging experience.
Effective teacher training provides teachers with opportunities to supplement their knowledge reflect on their beliefs and enhance their skills.
India is a developing country. The key to the development process of a country is a strong education system. The teacher is the building block of the kind of education system we aspire to have in our country. This is why teaching the teacher is as essential as teachers are the bridge between knowledge that is available and knowledge that is acquired.
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