Why is the AWW Teacher Training Assessment Important?

My Experience Working with Anganwadi Workers

Teacher training is not just about completing a session or covering a module. The real question is not whether the training happened, but whether it made any difference at the Anganwadi centre. Training assessment helps us understand this impact and ensures that learning does not remain limited to the training room.

Listening during a training session does not always mean learning. Anganwadi workers are introduced to many ideas, but assessment helps identify how much of this learning is actually understood and connected to their work. Simple reflection questions such as “What is one new thing you learned today?” or “Which activity do you feel confident trying at your centre?” clearly show how many workers are able to connect the training with their daily practice.

AWC teachers filling Endline assessment after training

Assessment also helps us understand the ground realities. Every Anganwadi centre functions differently, with its own challenges related to time, resources, and children’s needs. Through observation at centres after the training, we can see whether there is any change in practice—whether children are being given space to speak, whether workers are listening more patiently, and whether their communication style has become more supportive.

Another important purpose of assessment is understanding mindset and confidence. Many Anganwadi workers initially feel that new approaches, especially those related to social-emotional learning, are an additional burden. When assessment is conducted through demonstrations or role-plays, it becomes clear whether they feel confident using the activities or are still hesitant and unsure.

Follow-up conversations a few weeks after the training also play a crucial role. These discussions help us understand what worked on the ground, what did not, and what kind of support the workers still need. This ensures that training does not remain a one-time event but becomes an ongoing learning process.

Teacher and Anganwadi training assessments should not be seen as a checklist or merely an evaluation tool. Instead, they should be viewed as a learning opportunity for teachers, trainers, and the system as a whole. When assessment is approached as support rather than scrutiny, it leads to meaningful and lasting change at Anganwadi centres.

By Garima

Design and Research Team