Officials along with the participants during the ASSPIRE Teachers’ Training Workshop on “Advancing Skills for Professional and Peaceful Instruction with Reflective Education” held at the Peace Centre, 7th Mile, Chumoukedima.
Chumoukedima, March 19 (MExN): The 101st ASSPIRE Teachers’ Training Workshop on “Advancing Skills for Professional and Peaceful Instruction with Reflective Education” commenced at the Peace Centre, 7th Mile, Chumoukedima.
The three-day programme is being organised by Peace Channel in collaboration with ASHA Foundation, CEDOK and the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR).
A total of 140 participants from 42 schools are attending the workshop, which aims to strengthen professional competencies and promote reflective and peaceful education practices, focusing on communication, classroom management, self-awareness and student engagement.
Delivering the welcome address, Rev Dr C P Anto, Founder-Principal of NEISSR and Founder-Director of Peace Channel, said education is not merely the transmission of knowledge but the transformation of lives, and emphasised the role of teachers in nurturing the potential of each child.
Referring to concepts such as “keystone habits” and “Ikigai”, he urged teachers to adopt reflective practices and rediscover purpose in the teaching profession.
District Education Officer of Chumoukedima, John Lotha, who attended as chief guest, highlighted the importance of peacebuilding, leadership and adaptability, and described teachers as key agents in shaping a responsible and harmonious society.
The programme also acknowledged the presence of ASHA Foundation Founder and Director Dr Glory Alexander and Governing Board member Rev Fr Mathew Thuniambral.
Sessions are being conducted by resource persons including Hazel Leena George, Bethesa Jacob, Prof Biju Sebastian, Maya Singh and Jose V Abraham. The event also marked the 77th training programme of ASHA Foundation.
The first day featured interactive sessions on self-awareness, communication skills, adolescence, classroom management and inclusive education, with emphasis on empathy and understanding diverse learning needs.
Rev Dr Anto also announced an initiative to send trained educators to schools for 30 to 45 days to support teachers through life skills education, peace education and career guidance.
Organisers said similar programmes are planned in other districts to expand outreach, while the ongoing workshop will continue over the next two days with sessions aimed at developing reflective practitioners and promoting peace in education.
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