The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, in collaboration with GoldenMile Learning (GML), successfully conducted the Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) on April 11 at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh. The assessment was part of the ongoing Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) program aimed at enhancing the teaching capabilities of English language educators across government schools in Ladakh.

Launched in 2022, the RTT initiative focuses on improving pedagogical approaches and language proficiency among teachers in all six educational zones of Ladakh. The TKT marks a significant milestone in this journey.

The test, designed by subject experts at GoldenMile Learning (Mumbai), was based on the Cambridge Assessment Framework. It included 120 questions to be completed in 120 minutes, covering key areas such as,language and background to language learning,lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching, and managing the teaching and learning process.

With the recent shift from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the RTT program has been instrumental in equipping teachers with the tools and methodologies required to adapt to the new curriculum. 

The training focuses on three core areas, addressing pedagogical challenges associated with CBSE, improving English language proficiency, and encouraging a shift in mindset from teaching English as a subject to teaching it as a language.

Additionally, the program aims to boost teacher confidence, strengthen professional identity, and promote the effective use of classroom technology to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Chief Education Officer, Sonam Angchok, formally inaugurated the examination by unveiling the question papers and declaring the test open. To ensure fairness and transparency, the test was conducted under the supervision of officials from the Department of Education and senior representatives from GoldenMile Learning, both in person and virtually.

Teachers who successfully clear the assessment will move on to a high-level Train the Trainer (TTT) program scheduled for July 2025. This phase will be led by national and international master trainers and is designed to empower selected educators to become indigenous English Language Teaching (ELT) trainers for the region.

This initiative continues to be a flagship collaboration between LAHDC Leh and GoldenMile Learning, reinforcing their shared commitment to fostering excellence in English language education and enhancing classroom learning outcomes across Ladakh.