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Distance Learning Programme
ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 separate by time and distance or both seems to be an ideal solution.
The CCRT trains in-service teachers by organizing various training programmes. A constant need is felt to increase the number
of trained teachers. Distance Learning which provides access of learning when the source of information in the learning are

CCRT mooted the idea of starting a Distance Learning Programme. After a detailed study, it was felt that CCRT may take the
help of Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) in recording the lectures/lecture demonstration/panel discussions by
scholars/artists.
The Centre has recorded around 10 lectures and has a plan of recording another 10 lectures on various subjects related to
various facets of arts so that these recordings can be used for the programmes conducted through Distance Learning mode.

The CCRT in the year 2015-16 organised one programme as a pilot project in Patna, Bihar.

S.No. Venue Duration No. of Teacher(s) Trained
1. Kurukshetra, Haryana May 19 to 23, 2015 37
2. Daman June 19 to 23, 2015 79
3. Patna, Bihar July 27 to 31, 2015 86
4. Goa December 01 to 05, 2015 77
5. Mysore January 30 to February 03, 2016 132
Total 411

Evaluation and Feedback

Evaluation is a process of assessing, measuring the effectiveness of the training programmes. The CCRT has been training school
teachers from all parts of the country both in the rural and urban areas. Evaluation is an essential component of each training
programme organised by the CCRT. In every training programme, two to four evaluation sessions are conducted. The participants
are given structured questionnaires so that they may express their views on different aspects of the course content. Various
techniques of formal and informal evaluations are applied to assess the knowledge during the training programmes.

The CCRT trains approximately 1700 in-service teachers in the various “Orientation Courses” and Workshops on “Role of
Puppetry in Education” organised from time to time in a year. A feedback programme has been designed to maintain regular
contact with trainees to study their follow-up work in schools and to evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes conducted
and use of educational material provided. The evaluations and suggestions from trainees working in the schools assist the CCRT
in revitalising and enriching its activities.

Refresher Course

Integrated education is a tool for instilling students with pride and confidence in their unique and special backgrounds.
If delivered correctly, students will develop a positive perception of themselves by demonstrating knowledge about the culture,
history and contributions of diverse groups. Refresher Course is organised on regular basis to get feedback from the teachers
who have undergone training in the Orientation Course/ Workshop on Role of Puppetry in Education.

Aims of the Refresher Course
• To get feedback regarding implementation of the training in the schools
• To devise methodologies towards an integrated approach to education
• To establish a dialogue with traditional artists/scholars and educationists
• To share the innovative ideas in education and to discuss contemporary scenario in the field of puppetry
• To prepare projects/work-schedule to use puppetry for various educational programmes

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