BIS launches programme for science teachers on learning science via standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — Madurai, on Wednesday, launched a two-days residential training programme on ‘Learning science via standards,’ for science teachers of BIS Standard Clubs.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — Madurai, on Wednesday, launched a two-days residential training programme on ‘Learning science via standards,’ for science teachers of BIS Standard Clubs.

Forty-seven science teachers from government schools and colleges located in Dindigul, Kanniyakumar, Madurai, Perambalur, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar districts participate in the programme.

S.D. Dayanad, Senior Director and Head, BIS — Madurai, during his welcome address, highlighted the significance of the initiative, which included 52 curated lesson plans.

He also encouraged the teachers to integrate the plans into their curriculum, fostering a scientific approach to help students understand concepts of scientific principles in a simple manner.

A. Arivazhagan, Joint Director, BIS — Madurai, shred insights on BIS activities, covering standardisation, certification schemes and testing.

The first day of the training covered a range of topics, including the core activities of the BIS, features of the BIS Care App, collaboration with academia, genesis and functions of BIS Standard Clubs, and the crucial role of science teachers in promoting quality and standards.