Training of Master Trainers on Art Integrated Learning for North East Regions Venue: NERIE, Shillong Dates of the Program: 18 – 10 – 11 to 22 – 10 – 11 Number of Participants: 33 Co-ordinator of the Program: Prof. Pawan Sudhir, Head DEAA, NIE A five day training programme for the Capacity Building of Master Trainers (MT) was organized for the teacher educators of DIETs and SIEs/SCERTs of the North Eastern States of India to help them understand the process of incorporating art activities in the process of learning and development while facilitating classroom transactions at the primary level. The main focus of the workshop was to understand the role of arts as basis of teaching and learning in the primary classes as it invigorates the mind and creates enthusiasm among children towards learning. Learning using environmental observations makes it permanent and leads to the holistic development of every child. Main objective of the program was to provide teacher educators cum master trainers adequate exposure and training to understand the important role of arts in learning and development of children at the primary level and initiate the process of training primary teachers on Art Integrated Learning in their respective Districts and States. Training was based on the package (seven modules) and was fully interactive in nature. Sessions conducted included: ice breakers, Arts in day to day activities of the school, methods and materials of arts education, arts and arts education, integration of arts with other subjects, role of museums in education and evaluation (CCE in AIL). Involvement of the participants was ensured through group work, rapid fire rounds, presentations and mock sessions everyday. Prof Pawan Sudhir, with the team of experts such as Purnima Sampat, Asha Singh, Ashok Arora, Sharbari Banerjee and Sulekha Bhargava facilitated the process of clarifying the concept of art integrated learning. There were films, power point presentations and actual work of arts and crafts to motivate and guide Master Trainers through every session. They were given time for adequate practice to plan and conduct activities for their role of MT on AIL. There were special assemblies by the teams of participants every day. Participants were able to create a song of their own to appreciate the life and speciality of their States. They enjoyed singing this song everyday. There were performances, puppet shows and displays by the participants. Each day got over with feedback from the participants on the quality of content and facilitation during different sessions. All the participants were given a copy of the training package, focus paper and copy of the films and power point presentations to equip them for the future trainings to be conducted in the subject. Prof. Bagchi and Dr. Vijoy of NERIE, Shillong provided support to facilitate the team of experts and the participants towards making the program a success. The program ended with the valedictory address by Prof. Bagchi, Principal, NERIE, Shillong, sharing of experiences by the participants, awarding certificates to the participants, formal vote of thanks by Dr. Sharbri Benerjee, and last but not the least, an assurance from Prof. Pawan Sudhir, Head DEAA, on behalf of NCERT, to provide academic support to the master trainers and their States, as and when requested for the effective implementation of art integrated learning at the primary level of school education. Song of the Program created by Participants - 'NORTH EAST STATES SONGS' MANIPUR Hingminashi eikhoi Malem lekol nungda Leirang oina shatminashi Lets live together On the surface of the earth Let’s live as a flower ASSAM Saat bhoni saturangey Enajorori baandhu Jein ramdhenu Bare boroniya sanskriti Dhoinno aamar aahom bhumi We are seven sisters, seven colour We keep close together Like a rainbow We are proud with various colorful cultures. NAGALAND Chila , chila Nagaland chila. Land of magistic hills and valleys Oh… land of vibrant culture Chila… chila Nagaland chilla Meaning of chila-honour/ praise ARUNACHAL PRADESH Tirap lohit siang Subansiri kameng Nang mama jet- jetdangmi Nangkhu aapho anna Though we differ in many ways Yet we live together as brothers and sisters of arunachal Pradesh MIZORAM Kan zoram zofate tan ramnuam I ni e Mitinte lungrual in laitual kan leng e Zai leh rimawiten chawimawi tlak I lo ni e Thlifim leh parmawite vulna Kan zotlang ramnuam Our beautiful ZORAM Is like haven for us Where everyone lives In peace and harmony You are worthy of praises with songs and music Pleasant breezy winds and flora surrounding our abode MEGHALAYA Gift of god Meghalaya nature is the gift of god Hills clouds with rain is gift of god Waterfalls and caves is the gift of god Wonderful, marvelous gift You are a gift, I am a gift Every person is a gift (Created by the participants) (Photos of the program are in soft copy)