Promote mother tongue-based instruction, says CIIL director
The programme was specially designed for final-year B.Ed students from the Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE) here.
Speaking at the inauguration, H.N. Geethambha, principal and joint director, GCTE, stressed the importance of assessment and teaching in the learning process and urged students and teachers to adopt reflective teaching practices.
Pankaj Dwivedi, assistant director, CIIL and officer in charge of NTS-I, highlighted the relevance of NEP-2020, especially in reference to importance of assessment in contemporary classrooms.
He advocated a balanced approach that integrates traditional and modern assessment methods.
Dr. Dwivedi encouraged participants to remain committed to lifelong learning and assured continued academic support from the CIIL.
P.R. Dharmesh Fernandez, Deputy Director, CIIL, outlined the institute's initiatives in language education and research, including teacher training, language documentation, and multilingual resource development.
Presiding over the valedictory session, Shailendra Mohan, Director, CIIL, called upon future educators to embrace the vision of Viksit Bharat by promoting mother tongue-based instruction to boost cognitive development and foster inclusive education.
Over 95 students and teachers participated in the programme.
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