Sundarban Faculty Training – Week 8 Report (6th November 2025)

The 8th week of the Sundarban Faculty Training continued the journey of strengthening teachers’ classroom skills, with a special focus on bilingual writing and core English grammar. Building on the momentum of earlier sessions, this week guided teachers through structured paragraph writing and the foundations of English tenses.

During this session, teachers learned how to help students write a clear and meaningful paragraph on “Amar Sundarban” in both Bengali and English. The training emphasized key elements of good paragraph writing — understanding the topic, organizing ideas logically, using simple and correct language, and expressing personal observation. Teachers practiced creating model paragraphs and explored strategies to support students of different levels in expressing their thoughts confidently.

Alongside writing skills, the group was introduced to the English grammar topic “Tense.” Teachers reviewed the concept of time in language and discussed the basic forms of tense. They practiced identifying tenses in simple sentences and explored classroom activities that can help children understand how tense changes the meaning of a sentence. These exercises prepared teachers to design effective grammar lessons connected to everyday communication and the WBBSE curriculum.

As part of professional development, the session also reinforced the meaningful use of digital tools like ChatGPT. Teachers practiced generating paragraph-writing prompts, grammar worksheets, and creative learning tasks using AI. Discussions highlighted the importance of balancing digital support with traditional learning methods, ensuring that technology enhances creativity rather than replacing it. Teachers reflected on how to guide students in using online tools wisely — promoting independent thinking, careful practice, and constructive use of technology.

The workshop encouraged educators to blend structured writing, strong grammar foundations, and thoughtful digital integration in their teaching. It emphasized essential values such as clarity, guidance, and adaptability, helping teachers create classrooms that are both engaging and supportive.The Week 8 session marked another significant step in the professional development of Sundarban’s teachers. It strengthened their confidence in teaching writing and grammar, and deepened their commitment to innovative, balanced, and student-centered learning — ensuring that both teachers and students continue to learn, express, and grow together.