60 Govt Schools’ Teachers Receive Training in Saraiki Subject Teaching

Dera Ismail Khan, May 13, 2025 – A three-day capacity-building workshop has commenced for 60 government primary school teachers in Dera Ismail Khan, focusing on Saraiki subject teaching. Organized by FLI in collaboration with the Department of Professional Development (DPD), Peshawar, this initiative aims to enhance teachers’ skills in delivering mother tongue-based education.

Among the participants, 25 female teachers will receive specialized training from female trainers, ensuring inclusivity and tailored instruction. The workshop is facilitated by eight experienced trainers, all of whom were previously trained by FLI.

The training program underscores the importance of linguistic ownership, encouraging Saraiki-speaking students, parents, and teachers to recognize their language as a valuable academic and cultural asset.

Introduced into the KP curriculum in 2016, Saraiki was included as a subject alongside Pashto, Khowar, and Hindko. However, a lack of specialized teacher training remained a significant barrier to effective language instruction. FLI stepped in to bridge this gap, beginning with training Khowar-speaking teachers in Upper Chitral, and now expanding its efforts to support all languages included in the curriculum.

This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening mother tongue education, ensuring sustainable language preservation and accessibility within government schools.