Aevitas hosts international phonics training for 70 teachers

Aevitas International School in Dhaka has hosted a two-day international training programme on Jolly Phonics on 28–29 October, bringing together around 70 elementary and primary teachers from 11 schools.

Coral George, an international Jolly Phonics trainer from the United Kingdom, is conducting the training, which focuses on practical techniques for teaching early reading and writing skills.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive certificates in line with the programme’s requirements.

According to a press release, Jolly Phonics is a systematic, synthetic phonics-based approach that teaches children to recognise letter sounds, blend sounds to read words and segment sounds to spell words. It uses activities, actions and multisensory techniques to make early literacy learning engaging and effective.

The initiative aims to strengthen teachers’ skills in early literacy instruction and equip them with practical classroom strategies to improve children’s foundational reading and writing abilities. It will also provide an opportunity for teachers from different schools to exchange experiences and teaching practices.

Shoriful Hoque, principal of Aevitas International School and convener of the programme, is leading the initiative.

The programme reflects the growing importance of continuous professional development and the use of internationally recognised teaching methods to improve the quality of early-years and primary education in Bangladesh.

Located in Aftabnagar, Dhaka, Aevitas International School said the initiative was part of its efforts to promote quality education, innovative teaching practices and professional development for educators.