Institutional Distinctiveness

Institutional Distinctiveness

In line to the institution’s vision of making responsible teachers with the help of trained and dedicated faculty, PCER, Chembur has taken numerous initiatives to develop both students and faculty. The institute takes a 360° view of the development of itself and all its stakeholders. PCER, Chembur has articulated broad institutional goals such as:

1. Professional Competence: The institution believes in preparing the student teachers by equipping them with skills to be effective professionals. PCER, Chembur conducts capacity building activities such as value-added courses, workshops on innovative practices, developing leadership skills, organising events, interactive sessions with experts in the fields, short term courses, participating in cultural programmes and competitions to hone their talents and creativity etc. Student teachers are encouraged to research work and given opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, present papers and do publications in the form of articles and contribute chapters in books. Through these activities PCER, Chembur encourages student teachers to be lifelong learners and successful in their professional fields.
2. Value Based Transactions: PCER, Chembur in keeping with the vision and mission of the institution through value-based transactions strives to inculcate in student teachers values that underpins their knowledge and skills. Through value based and theme-based assemblies, celebration of festivals and special days, community outreach programmes, environmental activities, Gandhian week and Nai Talim activities the institution endeavours to foster values that will form the foundation of the student teachers learning journey.
3. Technology: As technology is increasingly being integrated with education PCER, Chembur provides various opportunities to the student teachers to develop their technological skills through ICT based activities, e-newsletter, technology integrated course activities, use of e- resources, online tools etc.
4. Holistic Development: The holistic development of the student teacher is a primary goal of the institution which it strives to fulfil through a wide range of academic and non-academic activities that are conducted.
5. Community Outreach: It is essential that student teachers become responsible members of society and contribute positively to the betterment of the society. Various community outreach programmes such as fistful of grains, jumble sale, charity fund raising initiatives, conducted by the institution enable student teachers to be sensitised to the needs of the less privileged in society.
6. Collaborations: Through interactions and exchange of resources, ideas etc individuals and communities grow and advance. Through collaborations with other institutions, organisations from various fields PCER, Chembur provides its student teachers opportunities to widen their intellectual horizon and to enhance their skills and abilities.
7. Employability: The present changing trends in the field of education require teachers who not only have academic knowledge but is also enriched with soft skills, practical exposure, aptitude capability etc. PCER, Chembur conducts skill development programs along with practical experiences and mentoring to foster employable capabilities in the student teachers.
8. SDG’s: PCER, Chembur believes in the vital need for sustainable living to save and preserve the world we live in and through the infusing of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) based activities in the curricular and co-curricular transactions such as cleanliness drives, wellness programmes, educational activities the institution endeavours to sensitise the student teachers to the necessity for sustainable living.
9. Life Skills: PCER, Chembur strongly believes that Life Skills are the abilities that helps promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life. It focusses on empowering our students towards Life Skill Education, to explore alternatives, weigh pros and cons, make rational decisions, communicate effectively and be assertive

PCER believes that this will not only develop professional teachers having respect for the environment and nation but also will contribute to technological development both from an Indian and global perspective.