13th School Health Training Session Held

We held a four-day school health instructor training program starting August 7th. The main objective this time was to conduct research lessons on school health at both the Battambang and Phnom Penh Teacher Training Colleges. On Day 1, we first held the opening ceremony at Battambang Teacher Training College, followed by a workshop by Professor Asakura on “Methods for Research Lessons.” This time, we all traveled together by bus between Phnom Penh and Battambang.

We conducted research lessons on school health for the first time at Cambodian teacher training colleges. On the morning of August 8th, we observed Mr. Chan Ra’s lesson on “Personal Hygiene and Health” at Battambang Teacher Training College. On the morning of August 9th, we observed Ms. Lok Solinda’s lesson on “Growth and Development” at Phnom Penh Teacher Training College. During the post-lesson discussions, participants shared opinions on “what went well” and “areas for improvement,” seriously discussing how to incorporate these insights into their own teaching. It was a meaningful two days where the faculty members demonstrated their initiative, speaking candidly and sincerely engaging with the unfamiliar subject of health education.

On the fourth day, we conducted a Field Study, visiting the National Institute of Special Education (NISE). We heard about teacher training and teaching material development for special needs education, followed by a tour of a school (covering kindergarten through high school) attended by children who are blind and deaf. Several TEC faculty members had previously undergone short-term training at NISE. TEC also plans to teach students about “Disability and Education” and “Inclusive Education” within the School Health curriculum. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone at NISE for providing this valuable opportunity.