In house Teacher-Training program Day 2

- Compiled by Jyoti Honkote

Day 2 – 5^th October, 2017

Topics for discussion – a) Motivation of teachers and students

b) Work culture of the school & creativity in teaching

No. of Teacher Participants –19

The new participants were Ms. Selby Matthew, Ms.Aruna Raut, Ms.Kshitija Sankpal, Ms. Jyoti Nair, Ms.Shweta Vartak, Ms.Tanvi Panchal and Ms. Pritiksha Wade.

All the teachers were handed a booklet that had been compiled by Ms. Mulay. The first chapter ‘I am a Teacher’ by John Schlatter elucidated very beautifully the varied roles played by a teacher in the life of a child. The teachers’ approach can humanise or dehumanise a child. They etch permanent tattoos on tender minds. Teacher have the power to start a revolution, therefore they must be instrumental in bringing positive change.

Ms. Mulay laid stress on the following points –

a) Teachers must constantly groom themselves to be better teachers.

b) Project work should be simple and one that can be easily accomplished by the students themselves and it should tickle their grey cells.

c) The Atlas must be used by all students in a Geography class to motivate practical knowledge.

d) Head Boy and Head Girl should be appointed after free and fair Elections and we should encourage speech making and campaigning.

e) SWOT Analysis should be done periodically by the teachers so that they may constantly work toward enhancing their strengths and opportunities and work upon their weaknesses and threats and think of ways to overcome them. This method can be used by students as well. It is like looking at a mirror. Grab every opportunity, strengthen your resolve and convert threats into opportunities.

f) Be Unique. Autograph your work with excellence.

g) Self Questioning is another key to progress. One must analyse ones attitude towards students, the atmosphere in the class and the rapport that has been established. Self audit and introspection would help a teacher to solve problems with ease. They must be self motivated.

g) Every teacher must be aware of the work culture of the school. Discipline and responsibility are important characteristics. The good name of the school must be upheld at all times.

h) Diplomacy, a sense of humour, the capacity to enjoy small moments and understanding the needs of children are essential features. A teacher mustn’t get melodramatic, instead she must deal with errant students with maturity.

The session was an interactive one. A few activities and a lot of self evaluation were the highlights of the day. Ms.Mulay signed off with a question, “Where were we and where do we wish to go?”