Bhubaneswar, October 12: A five-day training workshop for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools began here on Monday, giving expert lessons on how to better improve their classroom teaching practices and upgrade their skillset to motivate students to build their competencies.

As many as 112 English PGTs are participating in the training programme being held at IMAGE, Siripur in Bhubaneswar.

Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) Additional Director Binita Senapati graced the inaugural session. DHSE Joint Directors Sasmita Mali and Snigdha Mishra, OSEPA Joint Director Himanshu Bhushan Samarth, DHSE Deputy Director C. H. Vijayalakshmi, among others were also present.

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Addressing the participants, Additional Director Senapati advised teachers to approach their teaching responsibilities with utmost dedication and seriousness.

She emphasised that a 45-minute classroom session requires careful preparation and planning, adding that the training programme would help teachers enhance their preparedness and improve their classroom teaching practices.

OSEPA Joint Director Samarth described teachers as the architects of the nation's future. He stressed the importance of effectively utilising technology and fostering collective participation to make the teaching-learning process more engaging and effective.

Gracing the inaugural session, UNICEF Education Specialist Lalita Patnaik highlighted the importance of education during adolescence.

She emphasised the need to make students aware of their rights and equip them to address challenges. She also underscored the importance of providing students with opportunities to participate actively in the teaching-learning process.