A two-day State-Level DLCs (District
Level Coordinators) and DLMTs (District Level Master Trainers) training on the
Foundational Learning Study was successfully held at SCERT Uttarakhand. The training aimed
to strengthen the capacity of education officials (CEOs and DIET Principals) and
DIET coordinators for the effective administration of Foundational Learning
Study 2026 (large-scale learning assessment) on 10-11 April 2026 across the
state.
The primary objective of the training
was to provide practical exposure to the tools and methodologies used in the
Foundational Learning Study-2026. Participants engaged in hands-on practice
with tablets for digital data collection, understood the sampling process in
detail, and were trained in the step-by-step procedures involved in conducting
the survey effectively and accurately.
One of the central highlights was the
practical training on the FLS (Foundational Learning Study) App. Participants
actively worked on tablets, learning how to navigate the app, enter student
data, and manage survey workflows efficiently. For many, this was an
opportunity to directly experience digital data collection tools, making the
process more relatable. The sessions were highly interactive and designed to
build hands-on competencies among participants.
National Resource Persons appointed by the PARAKH, NCERT New Delhi including Gulam Hassan Reshi, OSD DSEK J&K, Umang Chauhan from IIT Delhi, Alankrita Upadhaya and Shakeel Ahmad Khan, guided participants through each stage of the survey process. Their sessions blended technical clarity with practical demonstrations, ensuring that every participant could follow along and practice in real time.
What made the training especially impactful
was its focus on building confidence with technology. By the end of the
program, participants were not just familiar with the tablets and the FLS
App—they were comfortable using them independently, troubleshooting basic
issues, and guiding others.
The training concluded on a positive and
forward-looking note, with participants expressing readiness to take these
learnings back to their districts. With improved skills in digital tools and
survey methods, they are now better equipped to ensure that the Foundational
Learning Study is conducted smoothly, accurately, and meaningfully across
Uttarakhand.
The two-day State-Level DLCs (District
Level Coordinators) and DLMTs (District Level Master Trainers) training marks a
significant step toward strengthening assessment literacy and ensuring the
successful administration of FLS 2026 at the grassroots level. It is expected
that the trained personnel will further cascade the knowledge and skills to
district level Field Investigator trainings on 6-7 April 2026.
The training was coordinated at the state level by Dr. Deepak Pratap Singh with the valuable contributions of Dr. Ranjan Bhatt, Dr. Dinesh Raturi, Priya Gusain (all faculty, SCERT Uttarakhand and Kamlesh Khanduri, SAO, the workshop achieved its objectives smoothly and efficiently.