Over 2.75 Lakh Bihar Teachers To Receive Computer Training

The Bihar education department has granted authorization to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to provide computer training to a staggering number of 275,266 teachers.

By Jitendra Jangid Jun 27, 2023, 08:36 IST

The Bihar education department has authorised the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to impart computer training to as many as 2,75,266 teachers. According to reports, approximately 53% of teachers are not well versed with computers. As per SCERT reports, of the 2.75 lakh teachers teaching up to class 8, 1,46,266 do not have any basic knowledge of computers. SCERT will be providing training to these teachers. The others who either have basic knowledge about computers or more will also get trained. The orders for training were passed by KK Pathak, additional chief and secretary of the Education Department. Teachers working in schools from Classes 1 to 12 will have to undergo compulsory computer training. At least 10 computers have been installed in all schools up to Class 8. Computer education is mandatory for all students in various schools and in the first phase, computers were installed in around 19,000 middle schools. Students were unable to register on various career portals due to a lack of computer knowledge among teachers. Teachers are responsible for registering students on these career portals and making them informed about various career options. With complete knowledge of computers, it will also help teachers take smart classes under various schemes. SCERT will form a group of teachers to train them in computers. One group will include 80 to 90 teachers for smooth training. All the teachers need to learn basic and other details about computers, which will help them in various ways as it will make their work easy. Also, children’s education is hindered as they are unable to learn the basics of computers, which is important as a part of their education curriculum.

The Bihar education department has granted authorization to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to provide computer training to a staggering number of 275,266 teachers. Reports indicate that approximately 53% of these teachers lack proficiency in computer usage. According to SCERT, out of the 275,000 teachers responsible for teaching up to class 8, a significant portion of 146,266 teachers lack even the most basic understanding of computers.

SCERT has taken the initiative to offer training to these teachers, while also extending the opportunity to those who possess basic or advanced computer knowledge. The directive for this training program was issued by KK Pathak, additional chief and secretary of the Education Department. It is mandatory for teachers in schools from Classes 1 to 12 to undergo computer training, facilitated by the installation of at least 10 computers in all schools up to Class 8. The introduction of computer education is essential for all students across various schools. Initially, computers were installed in approximately 19,000 middle schools. Due to the teachers' lack of computer knowledge, students encountered difficulties in registering on different career portals.

It falls upon the teachers to assist students in registering on these portals and provide guidance on various career options. Proficiency in computer skills will also enable teachers to conduct smart classes under various educational schemes. SCERT plans to form groups of teachers, with each group consisting of 80 to 90 individuals, to ensure a smooth training process. All teachers are required to acquire basic computer knowledge and familiarize themselves with relevant details, which will prove beneficial in multiple aspects of their work, ultimately facilitating their tasks. Moreover, children's education has been hindered by their inability to grasp the fundamentals of computers, which are vital components of the educational curriculum.

Over 2.75 Lakh Bihar Teachers To Receive Computer Training

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