Media Release

Mangaluru, Apr 21: A three-day English Proficiency Training Workshop was conducted from April 15 to 17 for the teaching staff of Lourdes Central School. The programme aimed at enhancing teachers’ language competence, improving classroom communication, and equipping educators with practical strategies for teaching English effectively.

The workshop was inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries including the CBE secretary Dr Praveen Leo Lasrado, manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha, principal Father Johnson L Sequeira, vice-principal Anitha Thomas, and the esteemed resource person, Prof Dr Arwin Rodrigues.

Objectives of the workshop

The training programme was designed with the following objectives:

• To strengthen teachers’ conceptual clarity of English grammar

• To enable teachers to teach grammar contextually rather than mechanically

• To improve spoken English and classroom language usage

• To provide practical strategies, activities, and examples for effective teaching

Programme highlights

The workshop commenced with a prayer followed by a formal inauguration ceremony, including lighting of the lamp and felicitation of the resource person. Addresses by the secretary, manager, and principal set a motivating tone for the sessions.

The academic sessions were conducted systematically through structured modules, covering both fundamental and advanced aspects of English grammar and usage.

The workshop adopted an interactive and practical approach which included

• Mini-lectures and demonstrations

• Group activities and discussions

• Error identification and correction exercises

• Sentence transformation tasks

• Real-life classroom applications

• Visual aids and situational dialogues

By the end of the training programme:

• Teachers gained clarity and confidence in teaching grammar

• Improved spoken English and pronunciation skills were observed

• Participants developed the ability to identify and correct errors effectively

• Teachers were equipped with practical classroom strategies and activities

• Overall teaching efficiency and language proficiency were enhanced

The programme included test and reflection activities such as:

• Objective and short-answer questions

• Error correction exercises

• Application-based grammar tasks

These helped in evaluating participants’ understanding and reinforcing learning.

The English Proficiency Training Workshop proved to be highly beneficial and enriching for all participants. It provided a strong foundation for improving language skills and classroom practices. The interactive sessions, expert guidance, and well-structured modules contributed significantly to the professional development of teachers. Teachers participated actively in all sessions, engaging in discussions, collaborative tasks, and practical exercises. Their involvement made the sessions dynamic and effective.

The initiative by the Catholic Board of Education is commendable and has set a benchmark for future training programmes aimed at enhancing teaching quality and communication skills.

The programme concluded with the valedictory ceremony.