STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The President Sahodaya Schools Complex, Jammu Chapter–Trilok Singh Bist in collaboration with PG Department of Home Science, Jammu University, organized one day training workshop for Pre-school teachers on Early Childhood education for CBSE School under the banner of Jammu Sahodaya, at Jodhamal Public School.
The Chief Guest on the occasion was Prof. Rajni Dhingra, Dean Faculty of Science and Head, Department of Home Science, University of Jammu while the Guest of Honour was Dr. Chand Trehan, an eminent counsellor of the State.
Dr Sarika Manhas, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, University of Jammu was the resource person for the training along with Prof Dhingra and Dr Trehan.
Dr. Chand Trehan, in her introductory session underlined the objectives of the training programme. She stressed on the need of harnessing intrinsic motivation of the teachers for improving the quality of their teaching. She also highlighted the importance of Pre-School years in development of a wholesome personality.
Dr. Sarika presented strategies for identifying special needs of children in the early years of schooling. She stressed on the need of understanding exceptionalities among children, especially learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, childhood Autism and giftedness. She also provided inputs for creating more conducive classroom environment for all children.
Prof. Rajni highlighted the development progression of children from preschool to school age. She emphasized on the need of understanding the theoretical construct underlying development such as French, Erickson, Piaget and Kohlberg. She also stressed on the need of early childhood care and education and also play activities.
The last session was based on understanding the need for using teaching aids as per of the preschool and school curriculum. Research scholars of Department of Home Science, Isha, Nitu, Samriti and Kanika demonstrated how teaching aids can be prepared to improve cognitive skills, sensory capacities and instilling numeracy and literacy skills among children.
The various teachers attended this one day training benefitted a lot from this workshop. The workshop was appreciated by one and all. The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts made by President Sahodaya, Trilok Singh Bist, in organizing the workshop. She said that this was a good initiative by the Sahodaya President and will definitely develop the skill of early childhood educators.