Three-Days Training program for Government Teachers on "Positive Discipline in Schools – A Practical Guide for Teachers"
by UNICEF India in Partnership with Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline Bijbehara
11/11/2024
Anantnag, November 11 (KIP)-Today, a three-day training series for government teachers was inaugurated, aimed at building supportive, respectful, and inclusive learning environments for students in schools. The training series was organized HWOHL, implementing partner of UNICEF India, the training series introduces a comprehensive module titled "Positive Discipline in Schools - A Practical Guide for Teachers." This resource is designed to equip teachers with effective techniques to create positive, nurturing school climates.
The inaugural session, held at the HWOHL office in Semthan, Bijbehara, was attended by esteemed representatives, including:
Mr. Hilal Bhat, UNICEF India, Child Protection Specialist for Jammu & Kashmir,
Mr. Tanveer Ahmad, Sub-District Magistrate Bijbehara,
Mr. Muzaffar Ahmad Malik, Child Protection Officer Anantnag,
Mr. Rafaqat Ali, Zonal Education Officer Bijbehara,
Ms. Nuzhat Jan,Tehsildar Bijbehara.
Over three days, the training will offer teachers comprehensive approaches to positive discipline that emphasize creating school environments where students feel safe, respected, and motivated to learn. The training focuses on constructive discipline techniques, equipping teachers to nurture self-discipline, responsibility, and social-emotional skills among students.
Acknowledging that students spend a large part of their formative years within school walls, the training highlights the crucial role schools play in shaping their emotional and social well-being. India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 highlights the importance of holistic development, inclusivity, and emotional well-being in the educational journey of children. Central to this vision is the implementation of positive discipline, an approach that respects students’ dignity and fosters a culture of constructive behavioral management in schools.
The initiative comes in response to identified needs within schools, based on recommendations from the Chief Education Officer Anantnag and in alignment with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) guidelines. UNICEF India, through its implementing partner HWOHL, aims to strengthen teachers' capacity to employ positive, reinforcing methods in managing students’ behavior. By aligning with NEP 2020’s goals of ensuring child protection and well-being within educational settings, this training supports teachers in creating safe, child-friendly, and inclusive learning environments.
This training series is a critical step towards equipping all government teachers in Anantnag with effective techniques and skills to manage classrooms positively, thereby ensuring a safer and more supportive schooling experience for every child.
Javed Ahmad Tak Chairman Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline Bijbehara Kashmir gave the inaugural adress and appealed the participants to create inclusion of children with Disabilities in every aspect.