TEACHER SUPPORT IGNITE: The Orientation 2017-18 Venue: Feathers Hotel Date: 2nd March, 2017

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the Teacher Support program and the 3 activities under it. Understand the context of Teacher Training and why it is important to take up this activity. Understand the different types of teacher training structures. Understand the implementation process of teacher training – without RILM grant and with RILM grant support. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the recognition criteria for Teacher Training. Understand Nation Builder Awards ,its implementation process and the recognition criteria. Understand what Supplemental teaching is and why it is prescribed by RILM. Understand the role of DG/DC and DLCC in implementing Teacher Support in their District PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

WHY SHOULD A CLUB UNDERTAKE TEACHER TRAINING ? According to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2014: reading levels of students are low. In Std. VIII 25% students still cannot read Std. II level text. The report further suggests that students are struggling with mathematics. In 2014, only 25.3% of Std. III children could do a two digit subtraction. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

WHAT IS THE TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM? The Teacher Support program aims to: Improve the professional skills and performance of teachers. Make them more confident in their everyday classroom performance Improve the learning outcomes of the students. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

THE ACTIVITIES UNDER TEACHER SUPPORT Training and re-training of teachers. Recognition to outstanding teachers with the Nation Builder Awards Supplemental teaching through volunteer teachers in school to provide subject support and conduct extra curricular activities. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RILM Suggested topics for Teacher Training 1. Subject enrichment with emphasis on Mathematics and Science 2. Student Leadership & Personal Development 3. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 4. Child and Adolescent Development PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RILM Suggested topics for Teacher Training 5. Classroom Management 6. Creative Pedagogy 7. Life Skills Education 8. Assessment in class 9. Awareness about children with disabilities PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RILM Suggested topics for Teacher Training 10. Gender Sensitivity 11. Non Violent Discipline (Curbing Corporal Punishment) 12. Human Rights 13. Hygiene and Sanitation 14. Differentiated teaching techniques. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRAINING STRUCTURES? Basic Training: 1 day training Intermediate Training: 2 days training Advanced Training: More than 2 days training with a follow up. RILM prescribes and gives recognition only for the last two models. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

How can A CLUB CONDUCT TEACHER TRAINING without grant ? Identify a school and take consent from authority. Identify trainer and finalize topics (in consultation with RILM). Finalize the dates of the training. Prepare budget. Arrange venue and other logistics. Against point 4 inform- In case there are less than 25 schools, club representative would need to familiarize themselves with functioning of the software and conduct such orientation themselves in individual schools or collectively for all schools. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

How can A CLUB CONDUCT TEACHER TRAINING without grant ? On training day, conduct a Pre Teacher Training assessment of teachers (Form no. TT 3.1). Conduct a post training assessment of the teachers (Form No. TT4.1). Upload project report on the RILM website. Conduct a Refresher/ Follow-Up Training after 2-3 months . Against point 4 inform- In case there are less than 25 schools, club representative would need to familiarize themselves with functioning of the software and conduct such orientation themselves in individual schools or collectively for all schools. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

How can A CLUB do a grant-linked project? Step 1 Once a Project Offer for Corporate Support is announced through the TEACH App and website), confirm your commitment online. Step 2 Collect information as required in grant application Step 3 Fill in the grant application form in RILM Website in order to receive in-principal approval from RILM-Office. Against point 4 inform- In case there are less than 25 schools, club representative would need to familiarize themselves with functioning of the software and conduct such orientation themselves in individual schools or collectively for all schools. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

How can A CLUB do a grant-linked project? Step 4 A tripartite agreement is signed between RSAS and RID/IWD and Club . After this, Club donates its contribution, if any to RILM. Step 5 Club supervises training and conducts the pre and post training assessment and other points mentioned in the MoU. Against point 4 inform- In case there are less than 25 schools, club representative would need to familiarize themselves with functioning of the software and conduct such orientation themselves in individual schools or collectively for all schools. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

PARTNERSHIPS RILM partners with Teacher Training Organizations / Resource Persons who are expert in this field. Organizations : Macmillan Publishers India Pvt. Ltd (All India) Learning Links Foundation (All India) Zeal Education Trust (All India) British Council (Tamil Nadu) PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

PARTNERSHIPS Resource Persons : Vimala Oak, Teacher Trainer trained by Royal Society of Chemistry Nitya Gopalakrishnan, an Education Officer Radhika Gupte, Special Educator PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

Session 1- Introduction to core skills (one day) A Teacher Training workshop in association with British Council by RID 2982 RILM partnered with British Council to train 100 teachers in Tamil Nadu. The training structure was as follows: Session 1- Introduction to core skills (one day) Session 2 – Advance module focusing on one core skill (2 days) Session 3- Core skills- Reflection (one day) PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

A Teacher Training workshop in association with Macmillan by RID 3060 RILM partnered with Macmillan to train teachers for 2 days on: Child and Adolescent Development Language Skills Classroom Management Assessment and Evaluation Studies Life Skills Education PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RESOURCE PERSONS A Teacher Training workshop by Radhika Gupte A Teacher Training workshop by Nitya Gopalakrishnan PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RECOGITION CRITERIA- ROTARY Club District Level Criteria Star Club 30 teacher Star District 150 teachers Super Star Club 60 teacher Super Star District 300 teachers Mega Star Club 90 teacher Mega Star District 450 teachers Supreme Star Club 150 teacher Supreme Star District 750 teachers PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RECOGITION CRITERIA- INNER WHEEL Club District Level Criteria Star Club 30 teacher Star District 100 teachers Super Star Club 60 teacher Super Star District 150 teachers Mega Star Club 90 teacher Mega Star District 250 teachers Supreme Star Club 150 teacher Supreme Star District 450 teachers PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

GOOD PERFORMING DISTRICTS A Teacher Training workshop by RID 3131 A Teacher Training workshop by RID 3160 PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

NATION BUILDER AWARD To felicitate outstanding teachers. Get data of the low ranking teachers and provide them with training. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

HOW CAN A CLUB IMPLEMENT NATION BUILDER AWARD ? No Yes Download and understand the three forms to get an idea about the evaluation process Identification of schools Consent from school authority 10 students to participate in the evaluation process using NB 1.1 and the principal to participate using NB 2.1. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

HOW CAN A CLUB IMPLEMENT NATION BUILDER AWARD ? Compilation of data from NB 1.1 and NB 2.1 using NB 3.1 compilation sheet High Score Low Score Collect NBA Certificate and Cover Letter from DG/DLCC To be engaged in Teachers’ Training Print them and get them ready for handover Organize event to handover the Certificate (Either on Teachers’ Day 5th Sept or on Literacy day 8th Sept.) Upload report on RILM website along with good quality pictures. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RECOGITION CRITERIA- ROTARY Level Nation Builder Award ROTARY CLUBS Star Club 5 schools- 5 teachers Super Star Club 10 Schools- 10 teachers Mega Star Club 15 Schools- 15 teachers Supreme Star Club 25 Schools- 25 teachers PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RECOGITION CRITERIA- INNER WHEEL Level Nation Builder Award INNER WHEEL CLUBS Star Club 3 schools- 3 teachers Super Star Club 6 Schools- 6 teachers Mega Star Club 9 Schools- 9 teachers Supreme Star Club 15 Schools- 15 teachers PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

Felicitation on Teachers’ Day by RC Nashik Grapecity (RID 3030) PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

Felicitation of teachers by IWC Jamshedpur Zest, IWD 325 PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

Felicitation on Teachers’ Day by IWC Ambala Cant. PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

WHY DOES RILM PRESCRIBE SUPPPLEMENTAL TEACHING? The learning level of students is low. One approach to address this can be to involve volunteer teachers in schools, who will provide subject support to the students and also engage in Co-curricular activities. The Volunteer Teacher can assist the students to strengthen the reading and writing skills.  PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING BY INNER WHEEL DISTRICT 302 PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DG/DC & DLCC Set goals for Teacher Support Program in your District Conduct appropriate training for District Teacher Support Committee for implementation of the program PDG. Bharat Pandya, 2nd March, 2017: IGNITE

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Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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