Mobile Teacher Training
Karen State teachers identified a lack of teacher training
as a major problem they face as teachers. In response to this need, KTWG
has begun the Mobile Teacher Training Program. Eighteen experienced teachers
from Karen State have been chosen to become travelling teacher trainers.
They
have participated in an intensive training of trainer program and are
now familiar with the KTWG's Teacher Trainer Manual. They have returned
to their respective districts, walking from village to village, providing
in-service training to teachers. These trainers, supported by current
KTWG members, will also organize summer vacation training workshops in
safe areas in each of the districts.
These 'backpack trainers' will also be responsible for
ongoing needs assessments, evaluation as well as program planning. Trainers
will travel in Karen State on 3 month cycles, returning to the KTWG training
centre to provide reports, receive further training and instruction. These
trainers will also be responsible for distributing the Newsletter and
teacher subsidies (as these subsidies become available).
