Certainly! Below is a set of practical and strategic training advice derived from best practices and recommendations for improving teacher training at Primary Teachers’ Training Centers (PTIs):
These suggestions aim to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of teacher education programs offered through PTIs.
Align BTPT/DPEd curriculum with the latest National Curriculum Framework.
Integrate child-centered, activity-based, and competency-based pedagogy.
Emphasize inclusion, digital literacy, and 21st-century skills in training modules.
Organize regular refresher training for instructors (trainers).
Involve master trainers, including subject matter experts from NAPE and DPE.
Encourage international exchange programs or exposure to global best practices in teacher education.
Ensure availability of multimedia classrooms, internet, and laptops at PTIs.
Train teachers on using platforms like:
Shikkhok Batayon (Teacher Portal)
Muktopaath
Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.
Include digital content creation and presentation skills in training.
Integrate Action Research as part of both pre-service and in-service training.
Provide clear guidelines on:
Identifying classroom problems
Designing research
Reporting findings
Help teachers use research to solve real classroom challenges.
Upgrade hostel accommodations, hygiene, food quality, and security.
Offer recreational activities and mental wellness support for trainees.
Use a blended assessment model:
Class performance
Peer teaching
Assignments
Final exams
Implement formative feedback systems during training.
Develop a post-training monitoring system in collaboration with URCs and UEOs.
Conduct classroom observations to assess how training is applied in real schools.
Introduce anonymous feedback options for trainees.
Use digital tools to collect data and improve future training.
Maintain a transparent grievance redress system.
Develop a centralized digital library for PTIs to access:
Lesson plans
Teaching aids
Recorded demo classes
Encourage open sharing of best practices and innovations.
Recognize and reward creative teaching techniques or digital tools developed by trainees.
Encourage project-based training tasks and collaborative content development.
Improved teacher effectiveness and confidence
Better student learning outcomes in primary schools
A smart, inclusive, and future-ready teaching workforce
Stronger alignment with SDG 4 – Quality Education for All
Planning and Implementation: Cabinet Division, A2I, BCC, DoICT and BASIS