A comprehensive five-day training workshop commenced today for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) teaching English in Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools across Odisha.
Organised under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Department of School and Mass Education, the programme brings together around 112 educators at the Institute of Media Studies and Governance (IMAGE) in Siripur, Bhubaneswar.
The inaugural session featured notable dignitaries, including Additional Director Smt. Binita Senapati, Joint Directors Smt. Sasmita Mali and Smt. Snigdha Mishra, OSEPA Joint Director Himanshu Bhushan Samarth, and Deputy Director Smt. C. H. Vijayalakshmi.
Addressing the assembled educators, Additional Director Smt. Binita Senapati underscored the vital role of meticulous classroom planning. She advised teachers to approach their roles with dedication, noting that every 45-minute lesson demands careful preparation to truly impact student learning outcomes.
Echoing this sentiment, Himanshu Bhushan Samarth, Joint Director of OSEPA, referred to teachers as the true architects of the nation. He urged educators to embrace modern technology and foster collaborative participation to keep the teaching-learning process dynamic and engaging.
A special address was also delivered by UNICEF Education Specialist Smt. Lalita Patnaik, who focused on the critical nature of education during adolescence. She encouraged teachers to empower students by raising awareness of their rights, helping them navigate life’s challenges, and ensuring they play an active, vocal role in the classroom.
The opening ceremony began with a welcoming address by Joint Director Smt. Sasmita Mali, who outlined the core objectives of the five-day curriculum. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Joint Director Smt. Snigdha Mishra, while coordination of the event was managed by Deputy Director Smt. C. H. Vijayalakshmi.
This intensive training aims to refine teaching methodologies, enhance classroom preparedness, and elevate the overall standard of English education in government institutions throughout the state.
