UP Teachers To Receive Training On Girls' Self-Esteem, Safety & Gender Sensitivity
Lucknow, September 09: The Yogi Government is working towards making the school environment more sensitive by linking girls’ education with their self-respect, safety, dignity and leadership abilities. In this direction, efforts are being made to develop teachers’ understanding of sensitive issues that affect children’s self-esteem. Teasing related to appearance or physical features, viewing…
Lucknow, September 09: The Yogi Government is prioritizing the development of teachers' understanding regarding sensitive issues that impact girls' self-esteem, safety, dignity, and leadership. This initiative includes a two-day Master Trainer Training Programme for 100 participants, with the goal of training a total of 450 Master Trainers.
The training, part of the Special Project for Equity and Meena Manch Programme, covers topics such as teasing, social media influence, gender stereotypes, and body image perception. Additionally, the training incorporates four new comic books as teaching resources to facilitate discussions on these subjects and demonstrate ways to enhance children's school involvement.
The programme emphasizes the formation of Meena Manch, the role of "Power Angel," and participatory facilitation through the STARS principles. Key messages on child safety, including discussions on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), are also integrated into the training. The initiative aims to create a safe, participatory, and respectful environment in schools, fostering confident education and future prospects for every girl child.
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