As continuation of our work on media and information literacy (MIL) in schools, a one-day Training of Trainers (TOT) session was conducted in Biratnagar on October 9. The workshop aimed to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to promote MIL among their students.
Nine dedicated teachers from both private and community schools in the region participated in the TOT session. The event was organized by CMR-Nepal and received support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF).
The training equipped these educators with essential tools to teach students how to critically assess and navigate the vast landscape of information available in today’s digital age. MIL is increasingly recognized as a crucial skillset, allowing individuals to distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation.
One distinctive feature of this program is its practical application. Following the TOT session, the participating teachers will organize MIL workshops at their respective schools. CMR-Nepal has provided microgrants to support these workshops, ensuring that students benefit directly from the training received by their teachers.
CMR-Nepal plans to replicate similar workshops in four other provinces – Gandaki, Bagmati, Karnali and Sudupaschim, spreading the knowledge and skills related to MIL to a broader audience of students and teachers across the country.
