By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 24: As the state prepares to roll out the Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission, various blocks and cluster-level functionaries are being trained and sensitised to ensure smooth implementation of the programme at all levels.
In a bid to equip cluster officials with the knowledge of various components of ECD necessary to train frontline staff, an inaugural training module for the ECD Mission commenced on Thursday, at the State Convention Centre here.
The inaugural training module, led by programme managers from the Mission, focused on imparting crucial concepts to the cluster-level ‘Master Trainers’. The event began with an engaging ice-breaking session, where 8-10 participants participated in a fun game.
During the ice-breaking game, participants were arranged in a line based on their height. The objective was to smoothly pass a ball from the top to the bottom of the line without dropping it. Through this interactive game, the importance of teamwork and collaboration was vividly demonstrated. Following the game, lively interactions were held among the attendees.
By incorporating engaging activities like the brain wiring game, 10 to 12 participants (both males and females) from various blocks eagerly stepped forward to partake in the game.
The activity was conducted with the intention of depicting the connections formed in a child’s brain through interactions, experiences, and relationships during their early years. As participants shared their reflections on the brain wiring game, it was noted that by the age of 2, 75% of a child’s brain is already developed.
Addressing the challenges, the Director of the Social Welfare Department and Deputy CEO of Meghalaya Early Childhood Development Mission, CD Lyngwa expressed concern about preventing children from becoming dropouts. She acknowledged the risks posed by issues like teenage pregnancies and highlighted the need for comprehensive support systems to address these challenges effectively.
