Teachers must training themselves before entering classroom: Writer Eli Ahmed

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TANGLA: "Just as training is required for any specialized profession, teachers must train themselves before they enter the classroom. They must receive formal training and courses like Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) have provided ample opportunity for the same." This was observed by noted writer-social activist and Padma Shri awardee, Eli Ahmed at RC Sahariah Teachers' Training College in Tangla town in Udalguri district on Monday.

Addressing a memorial lecture on the topic 'Relation of Literature and Music with Education' commemorating the 36th death anniversary of educationist and politician Ramesh Chandra Saharia, she asserted that teachers must strive to be attention seekers and impart education by motivating the students to pursue the subjects.

Principal of Government Banikanta TT College, Guwahati, Dr. Mousumi Bordoloi, while addressing the session, stressed the necessity of teachers being tech-savvy and highlighted the importance of e- learning.

"Teachers must inculcate communication skills and must inspire and motivate the students to learn and carry on the teaching and learning process," she said. Earlier, the programme started with floral tributes to the portrait of RC Sahariah by president of RC Sahariah Memorial Trust, Mridula Sahariah, who in her speech highlighted the vision and dream of her husband Ramesh Chandra Sahariah to build a viable environment of education in the region. The programme was organized by Ramesh Chandra Saharia Education Trust.

Principal of RC Sahariah TT College, UN Singh, Principal of Rangia TT College, Dr. Partha Phukan Mahanta and senior journalist Pranay Bordoloi also addressed the session. Ramesh Chandra Saharia was a well-known philanthropist, educationist and politician of undivided Darrang district.

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