The National Metallurgical laboratory has started the first phase of the Teacher-CSIR-NMl Interactive Programme (TECNIP) with a first batch of 33 teachers deputed by East Singhbhum District Education Officer (DEO) Ashok Kumar Sharma.
The focus is to provide motivational training towards fundamentals of science, information on ways to upgrade school infrastructure and insights into recent scientific developments for the ultimate benefit of young minds.
"The workshop proved to be so interesting and motivating that I want my students to be a part of it," said Archana Patra, from lBS High School, Jaypura. Jamshedpur High School assistant teacher Seema Kumari added, "The programme is an excellent aid for teaching science - both theory and practical demonstrations. I wish I could continue for some more time."
"The best thing I earned form my visit to CSIR-NMl is motivation. I never felt the same before. I can impart new knowledge," said Nagendra Kumar Pandey, from Plus 2 High School, Baharagora. Golmuri High School's Bandana Kumari was thrilled to see recycling of electronic waste. She said, "It will help me in motivating my students for sharing of knowledge in making wealth from wastes."
Prabir Kumbhakar from Tata Workers Union High School, Sidhgora, said, "It is an innovative beginning and will go a long way for development of scientific temperament among our students. I whole-heartedly express my thankfulness to our DEO and S Srikanth, who is the director of CSIR-NMl."
Most of the teachers pleaded for such a programme for students too, which they felt is the need of the hour. Chief scientist and programme coordinator NG Goswami said, "The second phase of TECNIP is a two-to-three day subject-oriented residential training programme at the laboratory. It will begin just after completion of the first cycle for 200 Government science teachers of East Singhbhum."