The Training of Teachers workshop conducted by UCHPE for the Faculty of Allied Health and Basic Sciences on January 17th and 18th, 2023, was a comprehensive program that aimed to enhance the teaching skills of the participants. The program was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pradeep Kumar G, and UCHPE members. The two-day workshop had a range of training sessions covering teaching methodology, outcome-based education, teaching plans, lesson plans, and assessment techniques like OSPE and OSCE. The program content was designed to help the participants understand the importance of effective teaching and how it can impact student learning outcomes. The workshop began with a session on outcome-based education, which emphasized the importance of aligning the curriculum with the desired learning outcomes. The participants were also trained on how to design learning objectives that are measurable and specific.

The next session was focused on teaching methodology, where the participants were introduced to various teaching methods, such as lecture-based teaching, problem-based learning, and team-based learning. The facilitators discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each method and how to choose the appropriate teaching method for a given topic. The participants were then trained on how to prepare a teaching plan and a lesson plan. The facilitators explained the components of a teaching plan, such as the objectives, content, teaching methods, and assessment methods. They also discussed the importance of a lesson plan and how it helps to structure a class session. The workshop also had sessions on assessment techniques, such as OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Examination) and OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination). The participants were trained on how to design and conduct OSPE and OSCE, and how to evaluate the students' performance based on the criteria established in the assessment rubric. The program content was delivered through a mix of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities. The participants were encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences throughout the workshop, which made the sessions interactive and engaging.

Overall, the Training of Teachers workshop conducted by UCHPE for the Faculty of Allied Health and Basic Sciences on January 17th and 18th, 2023, was a valuable learning experience for the participants. The program content covered a range of topics that are relevant to teaching in the healthcare field, and the training sessions were designed to enhance the teaching skills of the participants.