In the sixth week of the Sundarban Faculty Training, the teachers explored a new and exciting topic — ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. They learnt how to use ChatGPT for improving their daily work, lesson planning, and communication.

The session showed them how AI can make teaching easier and more creative. Teachers tried writing questions, preparing notes, and even creating lesson plans using ChatGPT. They understood how technology can save time and bring new ideas into the classroom.

This training also helped them see how AI tools can guide students in learning English, solving maths problems, and building curiosity. The teachers were excited to discover how digital tools can support education in their own communities.

The ChatGPT session marked an important step in the teachers’ digital journey — combining technology, creativity, and classroom learning for a brighter educational future in the Sundarbans.

In the fifth week of the Sundarban Faculty Training, the teachers focused on improving their classroom assessment and lesson-planning skills. They learned how to properly check and evaluate students’ answer sheets, understanding how to mark fairly and give supportive feedback to children.

This week also introduced them to the teaching pattern for nursery students. The teachers prepared lesson plans for English, Bengali, and Mathematics. In English, they focused on teaching A–Z letter writing, spelling of numbers from 1 to 20, and simple copying and matching exercises.

In Bengali, they worked on alphabets from অ to ঔ writing five simple words for each letter, and creating fill-in-the-blank and spelling activities. In Mathematics, they started with numbers 1–20, including both number writing and spelling, as well as basic addition and subtraction with pictures and objects to make learning fun.

The teachers also practised question-making for nursery-level tests, inspired by the sample worksheets. These included short exercises such as filling in blanks, matching, counting, and spelling.

The fifth week helped the teachers gain confidence in lesson planning and student evaluation. They are now better prepared to design simple, creative, and age-appropriate activities for young learners in their own classrooms.

On the fourth day of the Sundarban Faculty Training, all four teachers — Chandra, Rupa, Debrani, and Brihaspoti — came to Cheenta Academy’s Kalighat office.

In the previous week, they were asked to collect videos of local visiting spots that could become tourist attractions. They shared some of these videos, and together we made an initial roadmap for Sundarban tourism.

After that, the group started reading about the Sundarbans from Wikipedia to build general knowledge about their own region. The teachers then learnt about age-appropriate General Knowledge questions for children aged 5 to 14. Each teacher prepared 20 unique questions for students.

The session also included training on Google Sheets, where the teachers practised entering students’ names and details. Later, they had a combined learning session focused on বাংলা যুক্তাক্ষর (Bengali conjunct letters), where they created words using them. Finally, they solved some counting sums and discussed the solutions.

The fourth day was full of activities. It helped the teachers connect tourism ideas, subject learning, and digital skills. It also encouraged them to prepare educational materials suited for young students. 

The third class of the Sundarban Faculty Training was held on 18th September 2025 at Cheenta Academy’s Kolkata office. On this day, only two teachers were present – Rupa (20) and Chandra (22). Chandra has been consistent in attending these sessions, showing regular commitment.

The day’s learning covered both teaching and skill-building activities. The teachers were introduced to Canva, a digital design tool. They created a demo poster for business purposes, which helped them understand how visual design can support communication and marketing.

The session also focused on business development. Together, the trainers and teachers prepared a detailed roadmap for a local business idea – Sundarban Tourism. The plan included steps for promoting the region and using its natural beauty as a source of livelihood.

As part of this, the teachers were asked to survey local visiting spots within the coming week. This will help them connect classroom learning with real-life opportunities in their region. They were also introduced to the basic geography of the Sundarbans, which is important for both teaching and tourism planning.

The day ended with reflections on how digital tools, business ideas, and local knowledge can come together. The third week marked a clear step in linking education, entrepreneurship, and regional identity.

The second class of the Sundarban Faculty Training was held on 11th September 2025 at Cheenta Academy’s Kolkata office. Two new teachers, Rupa and Brihospoti, joined on this day. Sudipti Mondal and Suveccha could not attend. The team looked different, but the learning went on with energy.

The teachers learnt how to use Google Docs. They made their first lesson plans on it. This was their first time preparing and sharing lesson plans online. It gave them more confidence in using technology for teaching.

They were also introduced to the basics of leadership and business development. The trainers explained how teachers can become leaders in their own communities. They also spoke about small business ideas that can help both education and livelihood in the Sundarban region. Together, the group thought of some business ideas that may work in their local area.

The session ended with reflections. The teachers felt happy about learning new digital tools. They also felt inspired by the discussions on leadership and business. With new members joining and some missing, the second week became a step of change and growth. It connected education, empowerment, and community development.

On 28th August 2025, four teachers from the Sundarban region came to Cheenta Academy’s Kolkata office for the first time. They were from different age groups and different work backgrounds. The team included Sudipti Mondal (42), Chandra (22), Suveccha (26), and Ruma (27). Each of them brought their own experiences, dreams, and challenges.

The training began with introductions. The teachers spoke about their goals in life and also the problems they face in their journey. Some of the common issues they shared were local politics, social pressures, and lack of family support.

The day’s sessions taught the teachers some important ideas. They learnt about integrated learning and how to make a classroom student-friendly. They also learnt about evaluation methods, types of assessments, and simple ways of giving reinforcement. 

Along with these topics, they did some practical work. They practised how to use scaffolding to help students learn better. They also learnt how to switch on a computer, do basic typing, and prepare simple lesson plans. 

Churni Bhoumik, the guide, observed that the participants were not very confident in English. She suggested that the training materials should be in Bengali or in both English and Bengali. She also advised that the sessions should focus more on practice, with only a little theory at the beginning. In addition, she pointed out that the teachers face many social challenges, so they will need strong support and guidance to feel empowered.

Going forward, the plan for the coming weeks is to supervise lesson plan preparation on a weekly basis, integrate computer training with all teacher development sessions, and conduct a comprehensive evaluation at the end of one month through both practical and written examinations.

The first day of the Sundarban Faculty Training was a very important milestone. It was the beginning of a planned training journey for the teachers. It also created a bridge between the dreams of the Sundarban teachers and the academic vision of Cheenta Academy in Kolkata.