Mysore :

R Mangala, a teacher at Nirmala School, was in search of a new method to teach her students. Her search ended at a workshop conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), State and Private Schools’ Management Association (CISPMAM). The workshop introduced Comprehensive Continuous Education (CCE) for the participants at Guru Residency Hotel here on Friday.

Mangala, who has 20 years of experience in teaching, said: “This is my first ever workshop on teaching methods. Like me, I’m sure many teachers from government and private schools have got their doubts cleared. In spite of having two decades of teaching experience, I found a need to get myself updated for the benefit of my students.”

Speaking on the workshop, she said: “I shall implement the methods what I learnt here in my classes. But only one workshop doesn’t solve all our problems. CISPAM should conduct such workshops frequently,” she suggested.

Zilla panchayat deputy secretary K Shivegowda, who inaugurated the workshop, called upon teachers to get updated to suit the changing needs of children with regard to education. “We should accept the change and adopt new methods in order to help students,” he added.

CISPMAM president R Raghu said there is a huge demand for technological education. “There is a dearth of good teachers who can ensure quality education in private and government schools. They should come forward to face the challenges in education. This workshop is aimed at honing the skills of teachers, and help them learn new methods of teaching,” he added.

“Many teachers have been facing problems in teaching children for whom old methods do not suit. But still, many teachers are not discussing their problems with senior education officers due to fear. This workshop serves as a platform for them to share their problems and exchange ideas,” he added.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mysore / TNN / November 09th, 2014