Oxford University Press India (OUP), in partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), has crafted a research-driven Capacity Building Programme (CBP) known as Think Share Learn Practice (TSLP). The primary objective of this initiative is to support teachers in effectively implementing the National Curriculum Framework at the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS), according to an official release.
The core purpose of this training programme is to empower teachers from 25,000 schools to create an environment that fosters activity-based learning. It aims to bridge the gap between teaching and learning methods in Bal Vatika one, two, three and grades one and two, catering to learners aged three-eight years, the release mentioned.
The TSLP programme is designed to equip teachers with the essential understanding and core skills needed for curriculum design and teaching-learning practices. This aims to enable a transition towards a holistic, activity-based and experiential learning environment deeply rooted in the Indian ethos, it added.
“This first of its kind project in India with Oxford University Press begins with a high degree of rigour and commitment to empower foundational impact leaders and building a community that Thinks, Shares, Learns and Practices together, thereby, building a holistic learning environment for the children,” Nidhi Chhibber, chairperson, CBSE, said.
“We believe that Oxford University Press, with its track record as providers of high-quality teacher training, direct and online, is in a unique position to offer its services to esteemed organisations like CBSE, which is known for their relentless pursuit of providing professional growth opportunities for teachers at the foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary levels,” Sumanta Datta, managing director, Oxford University Press India, said.
The primary emphasis of the CBP will revolve around empowering teachers to harness locally available resources and integrate activities into curriculum design and implementation. The goal is to transform every classroom into an activity-based hub, all while maintaining reasonable budgets, as per the release.