2016

Pedagogical Training Programme - 2016

Workshop for Primary School Mathematics & Science Teachers

19th January, 2016

an initiative towards preparing the teachers for Mathematics, Science and

Technology

Central university of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) organized two Pedagogical Training Programmes(PTP) for about 100 primary school teachers under the initiative of Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA). One of the main interventions under RAA is Systemic improvement in the school system. As a first step, CUTN took this initiative towards preparing the teachers for Science, Mathematics and Technology.

Aim of PTP-2016: Teacher preparation for teaching Science and Mathematics

Objectives of PTP-2016:

• Demonstrating Pedagogical strategies and guidelines for teachers

• To demonstrate the use of technology in Science and Mathematics teaching

• Showcasing the state-of-the-art Science laboratories

• Sharing of best practices in assessment

About PTP-2016: With the above aim and objectives, CUTN conducted two workshops one for Science teachers and one another for Mathematics teachers of primary schools around CUTN. As we all know there are 10 blocks around CUTN namely, Thiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Kottur, Mannargudi, Needamangalam, Koradacheri, Valangaiman, Kudavasal, Nannilam, covering a geography of about 60 kms around CUTN. Under this initiate this year, we invited five Primary school Science teachers and five primary school Mathematics teachers from every block. Totally about 103 teachers attended

this pedagogical training programme.

Workshop 1: Pedagogical Training Programme for Science Teachers

Workshop 2: Pedagogical Training Programme for Mathematics Teachers