Report for 16th Commune High School Teacher Training in Battambang Province

The training was held from October 10-14, 2016, at the Regional Teacher Training Center in Battambang provincial town. The training was facilitated by four national trainers from the Ministry of Education, four provincial trainers from the Provincial Office of Education, and six DC-Cam staff members. The main goal of the training was to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach about the history of Democratic Kampuchea (DK), the regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975-1979. The training focused on the DK regime's history, legacy, and impact on Cambodian society. The participants were from six provinces, including Battambang, Pursat, Oddar, Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin. The training materials included the textbook "A History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)" and the corresponding "Teacher's Guidebook." The training program consisted of presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities, including a guest lecture by Kelly Watson from the Educator's Institute for Human Rights (EIHR) and a presentation by Christopher Dearing, co-author of the Teacher Guidebook. One of the key activities of the training was the use of the KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) method, which was introduced by Christopher Dearing. This method involves assessing what students already know about a topic, encouraging them to come up with questions about the topic, and summarizing what they have learned. The participants found this method to be useful and appreciated its student-centered approach. Another highlight of the training was the exhibition on Forced Transfer, which was set up in the training center's courtyard. The exhibition consisted of 12 panels portraying the events surrounding forced transfer during the DK regime. The panels displayed photographs, testimonies, and information about the transfer, as well as images of the top leadership of the Khmer Rouge regime. The exhibition was well-received by the participants and other visitors, with many visitors expressing interest in the topic. The training also included a presentation by Kelly Watson from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHM) and an exhibition on Forced Transfer. The participants received a huge explanation on K-W-L and Jigsaw teaching method from Christopher Dearing. The training hosted an exhibition on Forced Transfer for the first time, which was set up in the training center's courtyard. The training was sponsored by the European Union (EU) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The training was facilitated by four national trainers from the Ministry of Education, four provincial trainers from the Provincial Office of Education, and six DC-Cam staff members. The participants were from six provinces, including Battambang, Pursat, Oddar, Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin. The training was a success, with the participants expressing appreciation for the knowledge and skills they gained. The training provided them with the tools and confidence to teach about the history of Democratic Kampuchea and its impact on Cambodian society. The training also highlighted the importance of teaching about the Forced Transfer, which was a key aspect of the DK regime's policies.