In house Teachers' Training Programme

- Compiled by Jyoti Honkote

Resource Person – Ms.Shailaja Mulay and her team

Timing – 11.30am to 3.00pm, 4^thto 13^th October 2017 in BhaiSurve Hall

Names of the participating teachers-

1. Mrs.Neha Kale

2. Mrs.PoonamVaidya

3. Mr.Gitesh Shirke

4. Mrs.Shravani Patankar

5. Mrs.Varsha Patil

6. Mrs Reshma Shinde

7. Mrs.Sonali Samant

8. Mrs Nilima Khadatkar

9. Mr.Tejesh Sonawane

10. Ms.Suhasini Aiwale

11. Mrs.Harshika Chowkekar

12. Mrs.Jyoti Honkote

Day 1 –

Inauguration of the programme -

The teachers had gathered in the hall before 11.30am and true to her nature Ms.ShailajaMulay entered the hall exactly on time. She was accompanied by the Chairman of English Secondary section ShriMhambrey, Principal of the school Mr. Desai and AHM Mrs.Tharwal.

At the outset, Mrs.Valanjoo welcomed Ms.Mulay and gave a short introduction about her. A bouquet and a book, a sign of our deep regards,was also presented by Shri Desai. Mhambrey Sir spoke a few words highlighting the need for inculcating self-discipline, morality, civic sense and patriotism in students. He recalled the recent shameful incident of the stampede that occurred atElphinston road railway station. He stressed on the fact that teachers had to instil in students a deep sense of duty and righteousness. Mr. Desai called upon the teachers to enhance their expertise in their special field and perform their responsibilities selflessly. Mrs.Tharwal in her address thanked Mulay madam for readily agreeing to conduct the programme and for always supporting us in all our endeavours. Thereafter Mrs. Kale thanked Ms.Mulay for coming every year to conduct aptitude tests and counsel our students on their choice of career.

Ms.Mulay took over from here. The actual training session started with Ice-breaker activities. These were innovative fun games that kept all the teachers on their feet, alert and agile. Thereafter teachers were divided into three groups. Each group had to prepare a poster wherein they noted down their expectations from the workshop. Thus all were actively involved in constructively thinking and analysing the needs of present day students, challenges in education and creating a conducive and creative atmosphere while dealing with different levels of students. It was unanimously agreed upon, that lack of time and the vastness of the syllabi along with extra-curricular activities made effective teaching difficult.

Ms.Mulay stressed that ‘Planning’ the entire years schedule correctly was of paramount importance. She gave an insight about the manner in which teachers should go about this task. “Involve the students in planning,” she advised. “Make them realise the number of actual working days available and the need for their cooperation in the completion of the portions,”She said. She also said that project work should be relevant and useful.

Education works as a team and hence teachers must choose appropriate class leaders who can take the initiative in conducting quizzes and even entertain the class if needed. Teacher are to be Facilitators and learn effective management techniques. Ms.Mulay then told the teachers to plan a proposal for a new school. Once again a poster was designed wherein elements that would make an ideal school were noted down. All the participants enjoyed the training as they were actively involved in every aspect of the learning . Without using the lecture method, Madam conveyed her knowledge and expertiseand showed the teachers what effective teaching entails. She made the teachers realise how simple games and techniques could be used to greater effect.