Punjab Government is all set to send a second batch of 72 primary school teachers to Finland for training in March, announced Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, during his visit to the School of Eminence in Phase 11, SAS Nagar (Mohali), on Wednesday.
The latter was accompanied by a group of experts from the University of Turku, Finland. The School Education Minister informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed with the University of Turku to facilitate the training of the second batch of 72 primary school teachers.
The three week training program will consist of one week in Punjab, followed by two weeks in Finland. S. Harjot Singh Bains warmly welcomed the group of experts includes Mr. Ari Kioski, Mr Joel, Ms. Mirjami Einola and Ms. Sari Isokytö-Sinjoi.
During their visit, the Education Minister expressed appreciation for their collaboration and expertise, highlighting the importance of their role in elevating the standards of school education in the state.
The presence of these experts from Finland signifies a commitment to improving educational standards and sharing best practices between the Punjab and Finland, he said, while adding that their insights and guidance will be valuable in shaping the training curriculum and ensuring a successful exchange of knowledge.
The aim of this training program is to equip the teachers with effective primary school teaching techniques, S. Harjot Singh Bains said while adding that this initiative will help the teachers to gain valuable skills and methodologies that can enhance their teaching practices and improve student outcomes in the classroom.
The program focuses on innovative teaching strategies that align with modern educational standards, ensuring that teachers are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of their students. During the visit, National Awardee Art & Craft Teacher Gurpreet Singh Namdhari took his artistic skills to the next level by making guests perform a live painting of the Finland flag outlined by the map of the European country.
The group of experts were mesmerised by the art & craft skills of the school students. The Education Minister also felicitated the experts group with the paintings made by the school students. Director School Education Ms. Amaninder Kaur Brar, DEO Ginni Duggal, Principal of School of Eminence, phase 11 Lovish Chawla and other officials of the school department and staff of the School was present on the occasion.