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==Topic: Teachers cluster meeting ==
==Topic: Teachers cluster meeting ==
[[Strategies for Teaching Language using Language Lab Stories*]]
==== Objectives of conducting the cluster meeting: ====
* to share effective teaching methods used by teachers to teach concepts
* to share effective teaching methods used by teachers to teach concepts
* to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in the classroom
* to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in the classroom
* to discuss the different strategies used by a teachers in the classroom.
* to discuss the different strategies used by a teachers in the classroom.
* to share teaching materials (TLMs) prepared by the teachers
* to share teaching materials (TLMs) prepared by the teachers
* experience-sharing on using different strategies in a class.
* experience-sharing on using different strategies in a class.
==== About Cluster Meetings: ====
==== About Cluster Meetings: ====
The Cluster meetings are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The cluster meeting for primary teachers (grades 1 - 5) is held on the first Saturday of the month, while the meeting for higher primary teachers is held on the third Saturday of each month. 2 or 3 teachers attend the meeting including the HM from each school. These teachers attends the meeting after their schools hours from 11.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M. 2 to 3 CRP's conduct the meeting in one common place therefore, there will be around 30-40 teachers from various schools who attend the meeting. Different teachers introduced various teaching resources and described how to use them.
The Cluster meetings are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The cluster meeting for primary teachers (grades 1 - 5) is held on the first Saturday of the month, while the meeting for higher primary teachers is held on the third Saturday of each month. 2 or 3 teachers attend the meeting including the HM from each school. These teachers attends the meeting after their schools hours from 11.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M. 2 to 3 CRP's conduct the meeting in one common place therefore, there will be around 30-40 teachers from various schools who attend the meeting. Different teachers introduced various teaching resources and described how to use them.
So far our team has attended 9 cluster meetings such as Siddapura, Wilson garden, Arekere, Gurappanpalya, yeduru, Jakkasandra, Madiwala, Austin Town, Ejipura, Domlur, Konakunte and Gottigere clusters. The team focused on sharing the Language Lab work, TIIE work and different strategies of teaching Mathematics
So far our team has attended 9 cluster meetings (5 for Higher primary teachers and 4 for primary teachers) such as Siddapura, Wilson garden, Arekere, Gurappanpalya, yeduru, Jakkasandra, Madiwala, Austin Town, Ejipura, Domlur, Konakunte and Gottigere clusters. The team focused on sharing the Language Lab work, TIIE work and different strategies of teaching Mathematics
==== Objectives to the cluster meeting: ====
==== Objectives of our session in the cluster meetings: ====
* To introduce the concept of Language Lab (why it is needed and its benefits) to the teachers and CRP’s
* To introduce the concept of Language Lab (why it is needed and its benefits) to the teachers and CRP’s
* To discuss possible strategies for integrating Language Lab resources into classroom teaching.
* To discuss possible strategies for integrating Language Lab resources into classroom teaching.
* to get the feedback of the teachers on Language lab.
* to get the feedback of the teachers on Language lab.
==== Demonstration of language lab in the cluster meeting: ====
Introducing Stories for language learning was the main objective in all the cluster meeting.
In that session we discussed what are the challenges what they find in their classroom. Most of the teachers responded very well and accepted that due to the lack of opportunities for social interactions and Learning deprivation as a result of nearly 2 years of school closures has led to student’s foundational language skills are being seriously impacted on the children. Migrant children- teachers finds difficult to engage those children as their home language is different from medium of instruction. To overcome all these challenges stories acts as a major role to bridge the gap in the language. Stories can be very useful in helping develop listening, speaking, reading and also develops thinking skills. Perhaps the Teachers were made to explore the Multilingual Language learning which was available in the KOER page. The teachers were able to access the stories in different languages (English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu). One of the stories “Timmy and peppe” was demonstrated in the cluster meeting and discussed the importance of each slide in the project. Each story had multiple activities that a child had to perform such as listening to a story, try to read a story with the support of an audio, vocabulary related to a story, and few simple activities based on the story which gives immediate feedback to the child, where the child can try to attempt for correct response. The Multilingual language learning was available in both desktop and mobile version in the offline mode. The teachers were given a demo on usage of kiwix application in their smart phones and the teachers showed interest on the usage of it in their classrooms.
==== '''Teachers reflections on Multilingual Language Lab''' ====
* The session got good feedback from teachers saying that the resources are really useful as it has stories with activities which gives immediate feedback to children.
* All teachers downloaded kiwix application in their phones and were happy that it can work offline.
* Teachers were very interested, overjoyed, and they enjoyed telling stories in multiple languages.
* It has been requested by teachers that they require more time to become comfortable with using these resources before implementing them in schools.
* Few teachers requested and invited to schools to conduct the Language Lab session.
==== '''Scope for collaboration:''' ====
* The CRP’s requested to conduct teachers' DL session.
* To create more stories from the Kalika chetarike Material.
* The CRP’s have requested that some resources created for TIIE sessions be shared so that the teachers can also use these in their classes.
==== Suggestions to the teachers by the CRP's ====
One of the CRP in attendance shared her insights and experiences about what she has seen during school visits in various schools and asked the teachers to consider the following:
* Treat all children equally, without any discrimination, and show respect for each and every one of them.
* Keep in mind that every child is unique and do not judge the child based on their participation.
* Assign work that requires the child to think independently because they do think better than what we think.
* Give the kids an opportunity to talk and listen to what they're trying to say or ask any questions, doubts, or clarifications, and support the kids with what they're looking to learn. This will help the kids form a solid rapport with the teacher and gradually get them interested in the subject. It might have an impact on the child's growth and learning.
* Constantly praise and encourage the child, whether they are right or wrong; offer them to speak up because this encourages the learner too.
* Avoid calling or tagging the child by his nicknames because doing so can cause him to develop a bad attitude towards teacher and his subject.
* Instead of using the chalk-and-talk method, utilise various techniques/strategies that helps in the child's learning and comprehension.
==== Feedback and suggestions for improvement: ====
==== Feedback and suggestions for improvement: ====
The Kannada Audio resources can be improved with expressions.
==== Notes: ====
==== Notes: ====
14. Teachers meet with parents of children with learning disabilities - 6 teachers meet once a month, 3 teachers meet once every 15 days, and 2 teachers meet twice a year.
14. Teachers meet with parents of children with learning disabilities - 6 teachers meet once a month, 3 teachers meet once every 15 days, and 2 teachers meet twice a year.
