Introduction of science club in every school and changes in teaching aids would make science an interesting subject for the students. Keeping this in view a teachers' training programme was organised at Icuf Ashram on July 1 and 2.
Notably, the two-day State level teachers training programme was conducted for the teachers of tribal schools. The training programme was organised jointly by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science, Science Centre, Gwalior and Technology and Ministry of Technology and Research, New Delhi.
Introduction of science club in every school was the main criteria for the discussion in the teachers' training programme. Under the programme, the participants were informed about how the different teaching aids can create interest of students in science. Further it was also discussed that other than theoretical knowledge it is important to give the practical knowledge as well so that the students can understand the concept clearly.
Further, it was also discussed that some innovations in teaching aids and pattern should also be brought so that even teachers can enjoy teaching science. Notably, teachers from Mandla, Betul, Balaghat, Hoshangabad, Chhindwara, Sewini, Sheopur, Khandwa, Raisen, Dewas and Harda participated in the teachers training prgramme.
The experts explained some of the teaching aids to the participants that included sky watch which was explained by Deepak Soni. On the other hand, Sandhya Verma from Bhopal explained about the environment and MK Khanna explained about Know Your Earth. Further, Principal of Bansal College of Engineering and Technology NK Tiwari explained about the science model making.
On the concluding session here on Wednesday, Vijaendradhar Diwedi from Mandla highlighted over the importance of the science club in every school. He said that with the introduction of science club it will become easy for the teachers to explain and for students to understand. Another science teacher from Balaghat Kamlesh Amule said that most of the students believe that science is a boring subject, but with the introduction of science club would change their mentality.