Programmes and Events in my college

We, the student teachers at Vidhya Sagar Womem's College of Education, Chengalpattu, are getting trained to become future teachers. Teaching is just not only about "How to Teach", it also is how to engage with our society.

Our college VSWCE conducts many programmes and events to develop us in all spheres, apart from our regular education. Each of these programmes and events are a milestone in our journey of becoming future teachers, which mould us to understand the community and develops our skills.

I am proud to share them, as these programmes and events has taught us many lessons practically. Teaching and Learning is not just within the four walls of classroom. It is widespread around in our daily life with people around us.

1. Eye Donation awareness camp

Date : 08-Jul-19

Chief Guest : Lion Dr. J. Ganesh

In this programme we learnt about

Parts of an eye
Eye protection ways
Eye donation
Do and dont's of eye donation.

2. Yoga Camp

Date : 09-Jul-19 to 12-Jul-19

Chief Guest : Mr. Rishi

We learnt 8 asanas and their benefits.

Vajrasana - Strengthens the thighs and calf muscles, improves digestion
Vajmudhrasana - Relieves constipation and improves digestion process
Paschimottasana - Relieves stress and helps balancing menstrual cycle
Padmasana - Activates Kidney functions and cures gastric troubles
Viparitha Karani - Helps in curing diseases like Hydrocele, Piles and Hernia
Vajkriyasana - Helps in preventing Varicose veins
Matsyasana - Relieves menstrual pains and helps to cure respiratory ailments
Savasana - Improves blood circulation and helps in reducing headache

3. TLM Workshop

Date : 20-Jul-19

Hosted by: Asst. Professors of VSWCE

We learnt to make TLM's from our college Professors

1.Flash Card

2.Matching Board

3.Rotating Disc

4.Chart

5.Composite Pictures

6.Picture Cards

7.OHP sheets

8.Working & Non-working Models

4. Scout Talk

Date : 13-Aug-19

Guest: Ms. Premalatha

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

Importance, values and history of Scouts
Scouts promise
Importance of cardinal direction
7 Types of knots

5. Inaguration and merit scholarship program

Date : 22-Aug-19

Guest: Dr. K. V. S. N. Murthy

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

Role of a teacher
Importance of usage of TLM's in teaching
Importance of role model
His real life examples

Then merit scholarship awarded to eligible students.

6. Moral values and character building

Date : 04-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Saraswathy, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

Morals and values in life
Good character building
self-respect and confidence

7. Teachers Day Celebration

Date : 05-Sep-19

We conducted many interesting competitions for our staffs. They participated with joy and enthusiasm. Its was a fun-filled day.

8. Stress Management

Date : 06-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Malarkodi, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

how walking can reduce stress
practice of mindfulness
self-reflection and journal
self-organised
laughing therapy

9. Time Management

Date : 09-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Radha, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

setting goals and planning our work
priority of work
time limit per work
process and tools to manage time effectively

10. Positive thinking

Date : 12-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Revathi, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

focus on good things
positive thinking are Rescience, Acceptence, Gratitude, Consciousness, Integrity
Practice of positive self-talk
open up to humour
spending time with positive people

11. Motivation

Date : 13-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Sumathi, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

Motivation in learning and teaching :-

Goal orientation
Interest
Self-schemas
Four approach

12. Self - introspection

Date : 16-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Jayalakshmi, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

Beliefs about ability
Beliefs about self-efficacy
Sources of self-efficacy
Beliefs about self
Implications for teachers

13. Joyfulness

Date : 17-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Vijaya, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

We had an interesting lecture on these topics:

feeling of inner satisfaction and joy
Appreciate small things
key to stay fit and healthy
not to teach or learn, but it is to experience

14. Incorporation of psychology and fine arts in education

Date : 19-Sep-19

Presentation by Mr. Vijayakumar, Asst. Professor, VSWCE

Art education connects students with their own culture as well as with the wider world. It helps in expanding the mind, i.e. way of thinking in general. To give off a relaxed vibe and also produces a sense of peace and serenity

15. Commitment

Date : 27-Sep-19

Presentation by Mrs. Kalaivani Suresh, Head Teacher Education, Omega group of schools

Key takeaways:

important features of a great teacher.
Passion for teaching and learning
Respect for students
Love towards profession
Willingness for change / reflection
Organisational skills
Good communication
Collaboration

16. Visit to Innovative School - Magimai illam

Date : 01-Oct-19

We visited nearby home called Magimai illam and spent quality time with the children there. We all enjoyed along with them dancing and singing. Then we gave the collected contributions to them.

We could understand how to deal with children who needs special care and individual attention.

17. World Students day celebration - Exhibition

Date : 15-Oct-19

Guest: Padmashri Dr. Mylsamy Annadurai

15th October 2019 ,APJ Abdul Kalam’s Birthday is celebrated as the World student’s day. We visited Vidhya Sagar Global School in Chengalpet where exhibition was conducted. Students exhibited their science work on various topics demonstrating their innovation and creativity.

Chief Guest: Padmashree Dr. Mayilsami Annadurai

18. Nation building by Karuna club

Date : 18-Oct-19

Guest: Shri Suresh Karunya, VP Karunya International

Key takeaways:

importance of Matha, pitha and guru
meditation
importance of vegetarianism
teachers as developers of national community
teachers as enhancers of the various abilities among the children.

19. Enhancing professinal capacities (EPC)

Date : 22-Oct-19

Guest: Prof. Dr. A. Prakash, Director and soft skill trainer, Sri Saraswathi softskills academy, Chennai

Key takeaways:

Soft skills like critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, public speaking, letter writing, Literacy in IT, Media, Technology etc.,
Personality assessment
Work life balance
Stress management

20. National unity day

Date : 31-Oct-19

Key Speaker: Asst. Prof. Mrs. Vijaya, VSWCE

Sri Sardhar Vallabai Patel’s birthday is celebrated as National Unity Day.

Mrs. K. Vijaya, Assistant Professor of History gave speech on National Unity Day. A rally was also conducted on that day representing the Unity and our student teachers performed a Skit which emphasized our National Unity.

21. Infinity day and Nation Education Day

Date : 11-Nov-19

Various programmes were conducted on that day such as Speech, Power Point Presentation (PPT), Singing and Poster Making Competitions which were based on Values. Students lighted the lamps and conducted infini prayer.

Shri. Vikas Surana ji, Correspondent, planted the saplings and ensured that students planted each one sapling . This event focused on how trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting life.

22. Students adoption program II

Date : 15-Nov-19

Every Faculty member has a session with a student individually. The students freely express their experiences, thoughts, problems in those sessions. Then after the session the Mentor (Faculty Members) submits a feed back and report about the session they had with the students.

23. Students adoption program III

Date : 22-Nov-19

24. Orientation program

Date : 22-Nov-19

Guest: Govindharajan, Principal, Vidhya Sagar Global school

Key Takeaways:

Classroom management
Real life examples from his personal experience
Abide by various rules specific to the schools

25. Experience sharing

Date : 03-Dec-19

Guest: Mr. Ambiti Haris, Principal, Vidhya Sagar Happy school

Principal of Vidhya Sagar Happy school, Mr. Ambiti Haris shared his life experiences. His speech was heart touching. It made us to realise that the technology advancement and busy schedules has dehumanised us. We don’t even spend time with our own family members. So, we should be a caring teacher and speak to our parents well.

Also we learnt the power of “Golden time” – take time for ourself and be good human to everyone around us.

26. Enhancing professinal capacities (EPC), Meditation, Relaxation, Cleaning

Date : 06-Jan-20 to 08-Jan-20

Guest: Shri Vikas Suranan, Vidhya Sagar Educational Institution

06-Jan-20: Relaxation, Meditation - to enhance ones ability to attain ones life goals

07-Jan-20: Cleaning - complexities and impurities from our system goes away

08-Jan-20: Connecting to ourselves - highly focusing on inner-self by meditation

27. Heartfulness programme

Date : 22-Jan-20

Guest: Shri Vikas Suranan, Vidhya Sagar Educational Institution

Heartfulness relaxation and meditation techniques are studied and proven to be effective in reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing emotional intelligence, and exploring the heights and depths of human consciousness. With practice, one experiences the calmness from within, leading to the creation of better concentration, inner balance and true wellness of being

28. Sports

Date : 22-Jan-20

Venue : Arts College, Chengalpet

We visited Arts college about sports - KITES – “KOOH Sports Institute of Training & Excellence for Sports Skills” is a flagship training Institute to develop quality sports