SAMEER_DEODE_2_2.doc

Mr. Sameer Kedu Deode
PGEEDS
 PRN NO - 2017017002723052
Scenario – 2, 

ACTIVITY – 2

TEJAS PROJECT – ENGLISH IN THE CLASSROOM.

Writer – Mr.Sameer Kedu Deode

School – jijamata Prathmik Shala,Lasalgaon,Tal – Niphad , Dist – Nashik.

Email – sameerdeode@gmail.com

Whatsapp no – 7588556717

The TEJAS project is a joint initiative delivered through a partnership between the Government of Maharashtra, Tata Trusts and the British Council. It aims to improve the quality of English language learning in primary schools. Under this initiative, teachers form face-to-face and digital communities of practice in their local areas through Teacher Activity Groups (TAGs). This enables them to develop their language ability, teaching skills, knowledge and experience. TEJAS also aims to revitalise the State Institute of English, Aurangabad, so that is it equipped to independently plan, manage and support English training initiatives across the state. Under the current programme, Teacher Activity Groups  taken  place across nine districts in Maharashtra (Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli, Nashik, Nandurbar, Nagpur, Gadchiroli, Amravati and Yavatmal).

    As am working with British Council as a Tejas Tag Co coordinator. I conduct Tag  meeting once a month for each cluster. I have three tags. Each tag has 25 teachers from z.p.priamry schools. By attending these meetings teachers gain more confidence in their ability to communicate effectively in English, especially in the classroom. They learn new ideas and teaching techniques to use in their teaching. Share their own experiences of teaching and learning English with other teachers. They find classroom resources, to create positive environment in classroom. How to motivate students to speak English with teacher and friends. Teachers learn how to create profile of their learners, to know strengths, skills and interests of learners.

          Teachers learn about their professional development. In four sections tag meeting is held.1) Language development – They focus on basic vocabulary and grammar, followed by activities to improve their speaking fluency. 2) Learning by watching – Tag co coordinator shows them some short classroom films. In these films teachers from Maharashtra trying learner centered activities in their lessons. How to use different language games in teaching.3) Learning by reading – In this section articles on topics related to English language teaching methods for primary classrooms. They include topics such as lesson planning, teaching large classes and motivating students. After reading group discussion and reflection tasks are taken.4) Reflection and action planning – This section is for reflect on the ideas of teachers which used in conducting activities. Teachers do the action planning for next month’s classroom teaching.

          In this way now tremendous changes are taking place in primary students. Students from z.p.primary schools speaking fluently English. They are playing different language games and activities in classroom as well playground. Teachers are making videos of their students and sharing social media, uploading on YouTube. Which helps to increase confidence of other teachers also. Others are trying these activities in their classroom. One strong media is our ATM groups which helps teachers to learn different English Language games and other things from each other.

LIVE ENGLISH, LOVE ENGLISH.

Thanks.

Sameer Kedu Deode

TEJAS TAG CO.ORDINATOR BRITISH COUNCIL

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