Workshop for Konkani teachers on teaching methodology held

Panaji : The Bardez Konkani Asmitay Kendra, Mapusa, in association with Goa Konkani Academy and Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary education organised a workshop at Azad Bhavan, recently, for Konkani teachers of Bardez, Pednem, Sattari and Bicholim talukas, on methodology of teaching in Konkani subject for Std X.

The function was inaugurated by Mr Pandurang Nadkarni - the chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The president of Goa Konkani Academy, Mr Pundalik Naik presided over the function.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadkarni said,“The language teacher must have complete knowledge of vocabulary in the particular language. Teacher gains confidence after acquiring the vast knowledge of the particular subject.”

He also explained the technical difficulties faced during the making of the text book for Std X.

Mr Naik said,“The teachers of Konkani have a good opportunity to serve Konkani and they can make the roots of Konkani (Goan) asmitay stronger and stronger.”

In his speech he encouraged the teachers to write the articles for children. He also listed the schemes of Konkani Academy for the progress of the Konkani language.