ONE DAY PROGRAM ON ‘SHIKSHA SAPTAH” ORGANISED BY DIET, GYALSHING ON 23.07.2024
Under the guidelines of Ministry of Education, Government of India, “Shiksha Saptah” is being celebrated nationwide in all schools and educational institutions with an aim to foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation among learners, educators, policy makers and stakeholders in the education sector.
With a view to extend support for Shiksha Saptah activities, among school children, the Department of School Education and Literacy has prepared concept notes and a list of suggestive daily activities to be performed daily w.e.f. 22.07.24 to 28.07.24.
As per the suggestions, DIETs at district level are also asked to organise one day activities during the Shiksha Saptah to make it more inclusive and expansive.
DIET, Gyalshing celebrated this momentous occasion presenting it significantly with TLM exhibitions, FLN activities, skit, self-composed rhymes and songs on 23rd July, 2024. District officials from District Education Office, Mr Rajesh Thapa, Deputy Director, Mrs. K. Mangar, AEO; Block Officers from Geyzing BAC, Mr. B.B Rai and Mr. K.B Gurung , Assistant Directors along with their Coordinators; teachers from different schools namely Toyang PS , Chongzong PS , L.Bhaluthang PS, Ramitey PS, Sindrong PS, Singtang PS, Khorang PS , Salley PS and Kabirthang PS along with the Principal, faculty members, administrative staff and Pre- Service 1st and 3rd Semester Trainees of DIET, Gyalshing witnessed and involved themselves in the program.
Mrs. Parumita Rai, Principal, DIET, Gyalshing set the context of the programme highlighting upon the importance of observing Shiksha Saptha, reiterated on few important points of NEP,2020 and reflected on where we stand as teachers on the completion of 4 years of launch of NEP, 2020.
Mrs. Matrika Thapa, Ms. Sadhna Gurung, and Ms. Magdolyn Karthak, Lecturers,DIET, Gyalshing, elaborated on the salient features of NEP, 2020, on FLN and on the use of TLMs, Toy based pedagogy and Jadui pitara respectively.
Mr. Rajesh Thapa, Deputy Director, District Education office, Gyalshing, during his speech emphasized on the importance of NEP, 2020. Further, he stressed on the importance of joyful learning as well as preservation of culture, strengthening linkage between education and culture and that the ultimate goal of the education should bring changes in an individual to live a joyful and happy life.
The programme was hosted by Mrs. Matrika Thapa and the programme was successfully coordinated by Ms. Sadhna Gurung ,Lecturers, DIET, Gyalshing SCERT Sikkim National Council of Educational Research and Training - NCERT Ministry of Education .