Shillong, Aug 9: Under the MPOWER Training of Master Trainers Programme, which is currently in year two of implementation, a six-day intensive training was conducted from August 3 to 8 at the Meghalaya Teacher Training Academy (MTTA), Malki, here.
The programme focused on strengthening the capacity of Master Trainers in the key thematic areas of Life Skills, Financial Literacy, Mental Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Resource persons from Magic Bus India Foundation and WorldBeing India conducted the six-day capacity-building programme.
A total of 65 Master Trainers from seven districts, namely East Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, South West Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, East Garo Hills and North Garo Hills, participated in the intensive training programme. The programme is designed to strengthen knowledge, skills and practical facilitation competencies required to effectively lead the next phase of teacher training under the MPOWER programme.
Following the completion of the programme, the Master Trainers will effectively train 1,729 teachers from SSA and government schools in their respective districts, supporting the effective implementation of the MPOWER programme.
“The enthusiasm and commitment demonstrated by the Master Trainers throughout the programme have been truly encouraging. We hope that the learnings on Life Skills, Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Financial Literacy Education will enable teachers to create a safe, supportive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child learns and feels accepted,” said Caraline Y Kharmalki, Assistant Professor, DERT & Nodal Officer, MPOWER.
