‘Learning outcomes’ mandatory from academic session 2017-18

Kohima, October 20 (MExN): An orientation on Learning Outcomes for in-service government elementary teachers was held on October 10 under the aegis of Educational Block Resource Centre (EBRC) L. Khel Kohima Village in collaboration with District Mission Authority Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DMA SSA) Kohima at Ura Academy Hall.  

Addressing the teachers from 39 government schools under EBRC L Khel, SDEO Kohima cum Chairman, Talinganla said Learning Outcomes have been developed at the national level and it has to mandatorily implemented from academic session 2017-18 across the country, she said adding that Learning Outcomes aims to enhance the quality of learning in schools by enabling teachers to ascertain learning skills more accurately and take corrective steps without delay and provide effective learning opportunities to all students including children with special needs.  

In his introductory note, EBRC L Khel Coordinator Visato Koso said Learning Outcomes play a vital role in accessing the level of learnings know how and therefore it is the responsibility of teachers to educate and impart all the necessary skills to the children from the elementary level so that children can be self-reliant. A press release received here stated that topics covered during the programme were constructivism and learning outcomes while the subjects were English, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Maths and Science. The resource persons were Rachel, Peletono and Vizonielie.