Srinagar, Nov 14 : The Jammu and Kashmir Association of Social Workers (JKASW), in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha and supported by UNICEF, facilitated a six-day refresher training workshop on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN).
As per news agency, this workshop, held from November 4th to 6th (Batch I) and November 7th to 9th (Batch II) at the Block Resource Centre, Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Baramulla, Kashmir Division, brought together 72 Master Trainers across all 18 educational zones to equip them as Zonal Level Resource Persons (ZRPs).
The Master Trainers are now expected to use their enhanced skills and knowledge to train teachers at the zonal level, aiding in the effective implementation of supplementary materials developed by JKASW for ECCE and FLN in government primary schools. The specific objectives of this refresher training were:
- Reviewing previous trainings learnings and enhancing facilitation skills for Zonal Resource Persons in ECCE and FLN, from Baramulla.
- Assessing participants’ understanding of the concepts and significance of ECCE and foundational education.
- Addressing the challenges faced by Master Trainers in cascading training or engaging with primary school children.
- Improving facilitation skills through a series of practice sessions focused on competencies, learning outcomes, and activity design.
- Guiding participants on adapting activities to reflect the diverse needs within schools.
The workshop began with a warm welcome from Mr. B. A. Malla, Principal of Government Boys Higher Secondary School, along with Tariq Abdullah A.P CEO office, who both expressed gratitude to JKASW for their commitment to strengthening foundational education for young learners.
Expert trainers Ambreen Bashir and Sajad Ahmad from JKASW noted the participants’ active engagement and marked improvement in skills compared to previous training sessions, which brings hope for delivering quality education at the grassroots level—particularly for underprivileged children who lack access to private schooling or tutoring. They extended heartfelt thanks to the Master Trainers for their enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment.
In the concluding session, Ambreen Bashir encouraged participants to cascade their learning at the zonal level with teachers, assuring them of continued technical support, including help with developing training calendars, modules, and orientation sessions. Participants expressed appreciation for the hands-on practice sessions and well-designed training modules, which enhanced their facilitation skills for cascading knowledge effectively. They also highlighted the value of regular refresher sessions in reinforcing learning and further developing their skills
