English training programme introduced at Delhi government schools for teachers

The programme will be open to all regular teachers in Delhi government schools, from primary teachers to vice-principals and principals.

To make government teachers well versed in English, the Delhi government has launched an intensive training programme in oral communication skills in English for teachers in its schools. The initiative is a part of the teacher empowerment programme. This programme will be open to all regular teachers in Delhi government schools, from primary teachers to vice-principals and principals.

About Project Teacher Empowerment

The programme will be open to all regular teachers in Delhi government schools, from primary teachers to vice-principals and principals. Under Project Teacher Empowerment, candidates who sign up for the programme, will undergo two hours of face-to-face training every day for an overall of 160 hours.

An internationally valid test such as GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) or APTIS will also be conducted for teachers enrolled under this programme. Teachers have been told that those who are placed in C2 and C1 levels of international certification will be sponsored for international conferences and will be invited to be part of schools of specialised excellence, Delhi Model Virtual School, Core Academic Unit, Delhi Board of Secondary Examination and so on.

A notification released by the government reads, “The directorate of education provides an opportunity for English as a medium of instruction for students in its schools. Hence, acquisition of communication skills in English is widely critical for teachers for prolific and engaging interactions with students. Teachers are responsible for comprehending and breaking down complex information themselves, conveying this information clearly to their students (both verbally and in written form), presenting it in a manner that sustains their attention, improving their listening skills and resolves their problems.”

Encouraging all the teachers to join the programme, Director Himanshu Gupta said, “It is anticipated that this project will result in a paradigm shift in your existing dexterity regarding the use of the English language in schools and otherwise. It is envisioned that this Continuous Professional Development opportunity will be a highlight of your whole teaching-learning journey.”

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