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Dr. Reni Francis, Principal

Resource person for NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission of Teachers’ Training Programme organised by MS university Baroda on the topic – Designing MOOC’s held on 23rd May, 2024.

Resource person for NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission of Teachers’ Training Programme organised by CIT on the topic – Academic Leadership held on 19th June, 2024.

Resource person for NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission of Teachers’ Training Programme organised by North Eastern Hill University Shillong on the topic – Academic Leadership held on 19th June, 2024.

Dr. Reni Francis, Principal

Attended an International conference organised by Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, UK to receive an award on behalf of SIBC for Best Practice in Planet and SDG#2 Zero Hunger on 3rd and 4th November,2023.

Conducted a session for Teachers on the topic Classroom Dynamics on 18th September, 2023.

Conducted a session on Redesigning Classroom Dynamics – NEP 2020 perspective at the Federation Council of Daughter of the Cross in French on 17th September, 2023.

Conducted a session on Empowering the Girl Child through Global Compact on Education at Jnana Deep Centre for Women Studies, Pune on 9th September, 2023.

Conducted a session on Global Compact on Education on 16th August, 2023 at Archdiocese of Nagpur on the topic Global Compact on Education.

Conducted a session at Department of Life long learning and Extension, Algappa University on the topic Knowing your Self on 6th August, 2023.

Conducted a session on Global Compact on Education at the Archdiocese Board of Education, Mumbai on 24th July, 2023.

Conducted a session on Classroom Dynamics at SIES School, Matunga on 7th July, 2023.

Conducted a session at St. Francis College of Management, Borivili on 4th July, 2023 on the topic Positive Psychology.

Conducted a session on Global Compact on Education organised by the Gujarat Education Board of Catholic Education on 1st July, 2023.

Conducted a session Being an Effective teacher at St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Chembur on 13th June, 2023.

Invited as a Panelist on Safecity and RedDot Foundation on the topic Safety, Diversity and Inclusion in college campuses on 30th May, 2023.

Conducted a session for Principals and HOD’s of Rahul Education Society on the topic Effective Leaders of Tomorrow on 24th May, 2023.

Resource person for Faculty enrichment Programme on Concerns of Academic Research in Social Sciences organised by ISS College of Teacher Education, Farook Training College, Khaja Bandanawaz University from 10th May, 2023 to 16th May, 2023.

Resource person for Two day National Level Conference on Innovative Learning Environment organised by ISS College of Teacher Education and UGC-HRDC University of Kerala on 27th and 28th March, 2023.

Resource person for a Workshop on Stress Management and Coping skills organised by DLLE, Alagappa University, TamilNadu on 8th August, 2023.

Dr. Reni Francis, Principal

Conducted an In-service Training Session for ABE (Archdiocesan Board of Education) for 154 teachers at St. Andrew’s High School, Bandra on 23rd June, 2022.

Conducted a session at Crimson Anisha Global School at Undri, Pune on professional and personal development on 9th June, 2022.

Conducted Parent session at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Chembur for Grade 1 – Habit Formation on 12th September, 2022

Conducted Parent session at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Chembur for Grade 2 – Areas of child development on 12th September, 2022

Conducted Parent session at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Chembur for Grade 3 – Expectations from children, on 13th September, 2022

Conducted Parent session at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School, Chembur for Grade 4 – Technology addiction on 13th September, 2022

Conducted an In-service Training Session for ABE (Archdiocesan Board of Education) for 120 teachers at St. Andrew’s High School, Bandra on 9th November, 2022.

Resource person for the Short Term Course on Mental Health organised by IUCDS, MG, University Kerala and MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur from 10th – 17th October, 2022

Delivered the Keynote Address at the One Day National Seminar on Cyber Security Challenges and remedies during e-learning Education on 7th May, 2022, organised by Vispute College of Education, New Panvel in collaboration with WRC- ICSSR.

Delivered the Chief guest Address at the Oriental Education Society’s – Annual Convocation 2021.

Conducted a Workshop on the Futuristic Role of a Teacher at Crimson Anisha Global School, Undri – Pune on 9th June, 2022.

Conducted a Inservice Training Session on Multiple Intelligence in Schools for Archdiocesan Board of Education on 23rd June, 2022.

Dr. Reni Francis

Resource Person at E-Conference organised by B.L. Amlani College of Commerce and Economics and NABARD on the topic: Promoting Financial and Inclusive Growth on 30th April, 2022

Resource Person at B.L. Amlani College of Commerce And Economics, Mumbai & National Institute of Disaster Management Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India ‘Three days Online Training Workshop and Capacity Building Programme’ on the topic “Women as Agents of Change for Disaster Risk Reduction and Strengthening Resilience” on 12th – 14th October, 2021

Resource person at an Online Training cum Capacity Building Programme from 12th – 14th October, 2021 on the topic Women as Agrnts of Chsnge for Disaster Risk Reduction and Strengthening Resilience.

Resource person at NABARD National E-Conference on the topic Promoting Financial Literacy and Inclusive Growth on 30th April, 2022.

Three day Online Training Programme on Community based preparedness and management from 1st to 3rd February, 2022

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute – Deemed to be University – Online Faculty Development Programme on “Mentoring Teaching & Pedagogy in Technical Education” 29th November – 3rd December, 2021.

Presented Paper at NAAC Sponsored Seminar on 15th July, 2021 titled – PCER embraces Sustainable Innovative Practices.

International Multidisciplinary Web Conference on Education in Normal, Neo normal and Futuristic Normal organised by St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam & Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM) in Collaboration with The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) India, South Zone & Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO), Kerala Chapter on the theme Panel list and presented the theme ‘Inclusive Education’ from 15th – 17th March, 2022.

Dr. Mary George Varghese

Conducted session on ‘Personal V/S Professional Resilience among Teachers’ organised by Titus II Teachers College on 21st January, 2021

Conducted session on ‘Brain Based Pedagogy’ in a capacity building program on developing teaching competencies for online and blended classroom environment organised by Hansraj Jivandas College of Education on 26th March, 2021.

Conducted a session on covid-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health in the 3rd International workshop lecture series on covid-19 and its associated facets organised by University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya in collaboration with NIT Arunachal Pradesh on 27th June, 2021

Conducted a session on mental wellbeing during the pandemic in the webinar organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of St. Joseph’s College of Education Mysore on 24th July, 2021

Dr. Reni Francis

Conducted an online workshop on Lesson Planning for the Mumbai Public Schools (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) today on 11th May, 2020.

Resource Person at a Webinar cum Educators Book Review Series- ECA Must Reads! Effective Practices for Addressing Challenging Behaviors on 6th June, 2020

Resource Person on Teaching Learning Dynamics among Distance learners Webinar – IGNOU Mumbai Regional Centre on 26th July, 2020.

Participated in the Vocational Education Nai Talim Experiential Learning (VENTEL) Action Plan Institution Workshop on 27th September, 2020.

Conducted Workshop for Teachers of St. Anthony’s Girls Primary School on 3rd September, 2020.

Conducted Workshop for Parents of St. Anthony’s Girls Primary School on 7th August, 2020.

Dr. Mary George Varghese

Conducted a Session on ‘Work-life Balance for Women’ for the executives of ‘Procter & Gamble Company” Andheri on 9th March, 2020

Conducted a Session on Mental Health for the Employees of Bijo Consultancy Thane on 12th July, 2020

Conducted a Session on “Learner and Learning Adaptive Behaviours Post Covid-19” for the distant learners of IGNOU-Mumbai on 26th July, 2020

Dr. Reni Francis

Resource person for ABE session on Multiple Intelligence and Social Quotient for Primary and Secondary teachers on 3rd August, 2019.

Resource person for a Workshop at OLPS, Chembur for 75 teachers of the Pre-primary to Secondary section on 13th June, 2019, topic: Teacher: A Role model.

Resource person a session at the Orientation workshop on NaiTalim Lesson Planning at Thane Sub-campus, University of Mumbai, 28th June, 2019.

Dr. Mary George Varghese

Conducted a session on ‘Super women-syndrome’ to the professionals of ‘First Data’ Thane.

Conducted a session on ‘Improving Work-Place Relationship’ to the professionals of ‘Procter & Gamble Company” Andheri.

Conducted Workshop on ‘Work-Life balance’ to the senior employees of Macquire Global Services on 10th June, 2019

Conducted Session on ‘Self and Self-care’ to the students of Secondary students of St. Mary’s School, Goregaon.

Workshop on ‘Creating Harmony between generations at work’ for Concentrix Mumbai.

Conducted counselling Sessions to the students of Secondary students of St. Mary’s School, Goregaon.

Dr. Reni Francis

Resource person for a session for Pre-service teachers on Soft Skills at SevaSadan College of Education and Research, Ulhasnagar on 23rd May, 2019.

Resource person for a session for Pre-service teachers on Aligining your teaching to MI at Podar International Pre-school, Khar on 25th March, 2019.

Resource person for a session at Antarang Foundation, Aspiring Teachers for the participants towards Teaching profession, on 22nd February, 2019.

Resource person fora workshop on Multiple Intelligences and Mindmapping on 23rd May, 2018 for In-service school teachers of the Christ Schools, Christ University, Bangalore.

Resource person for a workshop on Teacher Ethics – Professionalism and Values for the In-service teacher at St.Francis School, Borivali, Mumbai on 12th June, 2018.

Resource person for a workshop on 22nd June, 2018 on Student–Centric Teaching Learning Methods for the Teaching faculty of Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology and Management of Shivaji University Kolhapur.

Resource person for an In-service training for Secondary and Primary school teachers under the Archdiocesan Board of Education, Mumbai on the topic Multiple Intelligences and Teacher efficacy on 10th August, 2018.

Resource person for Project Based activities – Theme based lessons organised by Department of Education, University of Mumbai.

Resource person for Project Based activities – Administration of Unit Test organised by Department of Education, University of Mumbai.

Dr. Mary George Varghese

Conducted workshop on ‘Role of Parents in the academic excellence’ for the parents of NES Ratnam College Bhandup on 22nd September 2018.

Conducted Workshop on ‘Mental Health’ for the senior executives of Arup India, Andheri on 10th October 2018.

Conducted workshop on Stress Management for the Senior Managers of Bank of America, at Malad on 12th October 2018.

Conducted workshop on Stress Management for the Senior Managers of Bank of America, at Andheri on 26th October 2018.

Dr. Swasti Dhar

Conducted a workshop on ‘Communication Skills’ for Mahatma Junior College of Education on 10th January, 2019.

Conducted a workshop to orient the Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary section teachers of St. Sebastian’s High School, Chembur on ‘Mind Mapping as an innovative methodology of teaching’ on 31st July, 2018.

Conducted a workshop on ‘Teachers as Change Makers’ for the Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary section teachers of St. Sebastian’s High School, Chembur on 31st July, 2018.

Ms. Vani Achari Ummadisingu

Conducted workshop on ‘Self-Motivation- A key To Success’ at Pillai HOC College of Education and Research (PHCER), Rasayani, Raigad-410207 on 19th January, 2019.

Conducted workshop on ‘Social Networking Sites and Cyberbullying’ for DLLE (Department of Lifelong & Learning Extension) Extension Work Students at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Dr.K.M.Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Panvel on 8th January, 2019.

Conducted workshop on ‘Enrichment workshop-Teacher as a Gardner’ at St. Mary’s Multipurpose High School & Junior College, Vashi on 21st August, 2018.

‘Pedagogy Enrichment Workshop and Mentoring policy’ at Mahatma Education Society’s Pillai HOCL Educational Campus, Rasayani, Raigad-410 207 on 11th August, 2018.

Dr. Mary Devakumar

Conducted a Workshop on “Identify your leadership style” on 21st November, 2017 for the F.Y. and S.Y. B.Ed. students of PCER.

Conducted a workshop for students on ‘ICT in teaching and evaluation’ for B.Ed. students in February 2019.

Conducted a Workshop on Constructivism on 4th August 2018, for students of S.Y.B.Ed, PCER.

Conducted a Workshop on Self Management as Add on Course, PCER, 16th August, 2018.

Conducted a Session on Blackboard Skills and 2D Teaching Aids on 4th August, 2018.

Workshop on SWOC analysis for S.Y. B.Ed. of PCER on 9th October 2018.

Dr. Mary George Varghese

Conducted Session on ‘Managing Change’ on 6th March, 2018 for the Senior Managers of Jacob’s International, Knowledge park, Airoli, Navi Mumbai.

Conducted Session on ‘Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity at workplace on 23rd March, 2018 at the Intercollegiate fest UNMESH organized by NES Ratnam College, Bhandup.

Conducted Workshops on ‘Conducting yourself as an Effective Teacher’ for the teachers of Guardian High School, Dombivili on 1st July, 2017.

Conducted Session on ‘Happy Parenting’ for the parents of Special children at the Navjeevan Special School, Kalyan on 15th July, 2017.

Conducted Session on ‘Career Decisions’ for the 10th and 11th standard students of Guardian High School, Dombivili on 15th September, 2017.

Dr. Reni Francis

Conducted a Workshop for Inservice teachers of the Archdiocese Board of Education on 9th December, 2017 on the topic Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Quotient.

Conducted a Workshop for Inservice teachers of St. Joseph’s School, Wadala on 18th December, 2017 on the topic Classroom Dynamics with Multiple Intelligences.

Conducted a Workshop on “Multiple Intelligence” for in-service teachers of primary section from ‘M’ ward, Mumbai on the theme “Beyond Teaching” on 12th June, 2017, organised by MES’s Chembur English Primary School, Chembur, Mumbai.

Conducted an In-service training for Secondary and Primary school teachers under the Archdiocesan Board of Education, Mumbai on the topic Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Quotient on 5th June, 2017.

Conducted a Workshop on Multiple Intelligences for the teachers of YOUNGIN International Preschool, Vikhroli on 3rd June, 2017.

Dr. Sunita Jain

Participated in a one day workshop on “e-Portfolio – A pathway to Professional Development”, on 7th October, 2017 organized by Guru Nanak College of Education and Research, Bhandup.

Dr. Swasti Dhar

Participated in the Orientation Programme for B.Ed. Syllabus CBCS pattern, held on 17th August, 2017 organised by Department of Education, University of Mumbai.

Ms. Vinita Desai

Participated in a one day workshop on “e-Portfolio – A pathway to Professional Development”, on 7th October, 2017 organized by Guru Nanak College of Education and Research, Bhandup.

Participated in the Orientation Programme for B.Ed. Syllabus CBCS pattern, held on 17th August, 2017 organised by Department of Education, University of Mumbai.

Conducted a Workshop on “Reflective thinking in Teaching and Learning” for in-service teachers of primary section from ‘M’ ward, Mumbai on the theme “Beyond Teaching” on 12th June, 2017, organised by MES’s Chembur English Primary School, Chembur, Mumbai.

Dr. Sneha Raikar

Conducted a Workshop on “Educational Planning” for 1st year M.A. students and “Human Rights Communication” for 2nd year M.A. / M.Sc. students of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University on 21st January, 2018 at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mankhurd Mumbai.

Dr. Reni Francis

Conducted Session on Instructional Design Model at the Department of Education, University of Mumbai, for a Certificate Course in Instructional Design.

Conducted Session on Innovative Methods of Teaching for Participatory Learning Environment at the Department of Education, University of Mumbai, for a Certificate Course in Teacher Education for International Schools.

Conducted Session on Innovative Methods of Teaching for Participatory Learning Environment at the MCT – Manjara College of Training, Airoli, for a Certificate Course in Teacher Education for International Schools.

Conducted a workshop on ‘Effective Parenting’ for the parents of grade 5-7 from Chembur English High School, Chembur on 2nd July, 2016.

Conducted a workshop on ‘Multiple Intelligences Approach’ for the teachers of YOUNGIN International, Pre-school, Vikroli on 2nd July, 2016.

Conducted a workshop on ‘Teacher – a role model’ for the Primary school teachers of OLPS, Chembur on 6th July, 2016.

Ms. Swasti Dhar

Conducted a One Day Workshop on ‘Skill Development in Responding to Texts’ for the students of B.Ed. (Special Education – HI, ASD, ID) at CCYM’s Hashu Advani College of Special Education on the 16th of November, 2016

Conducted a One Day Workshop on ‘Reflecting upon Writing as a Process and Product’ for the students of B. Ed. (Special Education – HI, ASD, ID) at CCYM’s Hashu Advani College of Special Education on the 17th of November, 2016

Ms. Vinita Desai

Delivered an Expert Talk on “Role of Parents as Co educators in this World of Tuitions and Technology” for the AGM on 24th September, 2016, at Bethany Convent, Panvel.

Attended a two day training session on Disaster Management conducted by MCGM in collaboration with Pillais’ College of Education and Research, Chembur.

Conducted a Workshop on Awareness on Corporal Punishment on 16th June, 2016 in Room No. 401, PCER, Chembur Campus.

Dr. Mary Devakumar

Organised workshop on Emotional Intelligence by Ms. Shamim Modi, Chairperson, School of Law and Justice on 14th October 2015.

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence on 14th October, 2015

Dr. Reni Francis

Dr. Reni Francis conducted a Workshop on Multiple Intelligence and Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy at the 1st ABE Change Makers Conclave in association with Next Education on 3rd December, 2015.

Dr. Reni Francis conducted a Workshop on Nine Multiple Intelligences at Podar Institute of Education, Andheri for the prospective teachers of Early Childhood Care and Education on 21st October, 2015.

Ms. Swasti Dhar

Participated in a one day workshop on Expressions through Emotions, organized by the IQAC, K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research, as a part of EPC-II Drama & Art in Education on 13th February, 2016.

Participated in a one day seminar cum workshop on Drama and Art in Education, organized by the IQAC, Bombay Teachers Training College, Colaba, Mumbai, on 8th February, 2016.

Ms. Vani Achari Ummadisingu

Participated in one day workshop on syllabus preparation in Extension work at Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai on 15th February, 2016.

Attended the Post-epiSTEME6 Workshop titled “Teaching the Nature of Science through Historical Case Studies” by Prof. Douglas Allchin (University of Minnesota, USA), on 22nd December, 2015 at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai.

Participated in the 3-days workshop on “Research in elearning in Higher Education” in collaboration with British Council, India during 1st – 3rd September, 2015 at SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.

Participated in two day Zonal Workshop on “Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act, 2013 and related issues” jointly organized by the Women Development Cell, University of Mumbai and R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Matunga (E) on 27th and 28th August, 2015.

Ms. Vinita Desai

Attended workshop on Innovations in Teaching Science, organized by MES’s Chembur English High School, on 13th July, 2015.

Participated in ICSSR (WRC) sponsored 6 days Research Methodology Workshop in Social in Sciences organized by Pillais’ College of Education and Research in collaboration with Mahatma Night Degree college of Arts and Commerce from 8th – 14th August, 2015.

Participated in a one day seminar cum workshop on Drama and Art in Education, organized by the the IQAC, Bombay Teachers Training College, Colaba, Mumbai, on 8th February, 2016.

Participated in a one day workshop on Expressions through Emotions, organized by the IQAC, K.J Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training & Research, as a part of EPC-II Drama and Art in Education on 13th February, 2016.

Dr. Mary Devakumar

Attended Workshop on ‘Changing the Landscape of teaching, learning and evaluation’ at Pillai College of Education & Research on 18th February 2015.

Participated in workshop on ‘Building Capacities of Researchers in South Asia for Publishing in Academic Journal’ organized by TISS on 29th and 30th January 2015.

Conducted a Session on 3 R’s Sept 6th 2014 organised by the N.S.S dept., MNDC.

Ms. Vani Achari Ummadisingu

Attended One Day Workshop on “Avishkar Research Convention” 2014-15 on 3rd July, 2014 at Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association’s Mulund College of Commerce, Mulund West, Mumbai-400 080.


Dr. Mary Devakumar

Resource person to conduct a Session on SWOT analysis, for ICT in ECT course at Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur.

Resource person to conduct a Workshop on Co operative learning for teachers of St. Stanislaus school, Bandra.

Workshop by Guest Speakers

ICSSR (WRC) sponsored 5-day Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences – 22nd – 26th July, 2013

Research has always been held dear at PCER, and in the month of July, the college organised a five-day workshop on ‘Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ which was sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai.

Aimed at acquainting the participants with research and research methodologies, The workshop saw eminent personalities from the HOD of the Department of Education, Mumbai University, Prof. Shefali Pandya to the Dean of the School of Education, TISS, Dr. G.G. Wankhede enthral the audience with their knowledge and expertise. From managing the Review of Literature to methodologies of qualitative and quantitative research right up to the mechanics of report writing, all aspects in the field of research were discussed threadbare. It was a perfect start to the new academic year!

Workshop on Innovative Ways to Introduce a Lesson – 24th August, 2013

Ms. Shubadra Shenoy, Head – Secondary Section, Shishuvan School and an alumnus of PCER Chembur conducted an enthralling workshop of the various ice-breakers that students can use before they launch on to the topic being taught.

As an administrator, she says that she has always found that teachers prepare very well for what they wish to teach but can rarely come up with a good ‘set induction’ Organised by the ICBN Centre, an Alumni of PCER initiative, this workshop helped allay the fears of the new trainee-teachers as they sharpened their micro-teaching skills and prepared for the practice lessons.

Talk by Child Line India Foundation – 28th September, 2013

As teachers to the Upper Primary and Secondary school students, teacher-trainees have to be aware of the various problems that children face today and be able to guide them one. One prevalent issue, which is often hushed up and swept under the carpet, is that of Child Abuse.

One may think that the Indian society is unaffected by this but statistics prove otherwise. Ms. Tabassum from Child Line India Foundation delivered a hard-hitting talk on cases of child abuse in India and how awareness about this is vital. She discussed ways to broach this topic with children of various age groups, simple strategies to deal with them and introduced the students to the Helpline 1098 that is a toll free number installed by the Ministry of Woman and Child Development, Government of India, which can be accessed by any concerned adult to provide post traumatic care to an abused child. Trainee-teachers were encouraged to ask questions and clear their doubts and the session ended with them becoming aware of the seriousness of their profession and the responsibilities that come along with it.

Workshop on CCE (Continuous Cumulative Evaluation) – 4th January, 2014

Ms. Shailaja Mulay, Vice Principal, St. Michael’s High School, Andheri and one of the lead educationists in establishing the CCE pattern in the SSC curriculum, was the resource person for this very enriching workshop.

After a formal welcome by the Principal of PCER Dr. Sunita Wadikar, Ms. Mulay highlighted the meaning, features and concepts of CCE followed by different stages of assessment and the features of formative and summative assessments. She highlighted nuances of Formative Assessment with its meaning, features and tools. She emphasized on typologies of question paper with the help of sample questions. She also focused on Bloom’s Taxonomy to frame questions and also added ideas to her talk about how to develop value based questions. At the end, she zeroed in on the recording and documentation of students’ performance with the help of example report card, which was designed by some schools; she detailed the features of recording scholastic, co- scholastic and co-curricular activities.

Workshop on ‘Cracking the Job Interview’ – 17th February, 2014

Mr. Sunil Raikar, CEO of Groom India with an experience of more than 18 years in the US in the field of hospitality has been conducting training and personality workshops for corporate.

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He was the perfect resource person to illustrate the various ways in which we can crack the coveted job interviews which were right around the corner. Mr. Sunil Raikar discussed various points about interviews, such as:

  • One should be prepared for off track questions. These are the unexpected questions and tests one’s confidence and presence of mind.
  • The teacher requires to have good content knowledge, communication skill and should always be positive.
  • A person should be genuine enough to know what he/she wants and is capable of and should never bluff her way through an interview. This calls for deep introspection and self-awareness.
  • An individual should be confident but not over confident. While facing an interview, one should have a firm handshake The voice should be loud enough to be heard by the interviewer.
  • All answers should be put forth in a positive manner.
  • Fillers like ‘aaa’ or ‘umm’ should be avoided.
  • Even our CVs should reflect our personality. They should be grammatically correct, proof read and printed on 110 GSM bond paper.

He also emphasized that Language is never taught but caught. So as a future teacher one must improve communication skills, build vocabulary, keep a check on pronunciation, work toward good grammar, have a strong voice not soft spoken or harsh, all of which makes ones personality. Along with this one must build up one’s confidence develop reasoning skill and be optimistic. Developing a habit of reading the newspaper and keeping oneself abreast with the latest happenings of the world adds to one’s personality. Mr. Raikar, not only spoke about all the above points but also made some of the students enact various scenarios so that our unconscious behaviour were evident to us. The workshop was an eye opener and much needed before students step into the workforce.

Workshop on Teaching through Puppetry – 7th / 28th March, 2014

A workshop on puppetry was conducted by Ms. Samita Shetty, Asst. Professor – PCER Chembur, on the 07th of March 2014 for the students of ‘B’ division and on 28th March, 2014 for the students of ‘A’ division of the B.Ed. course.

The workshop began with a puppet show on health and hygiene, followed by a discussion on the concept of puppets and their use in educational situations. The need to incorporate puppets into the teaching learning process was felt by the students and teachers. Since listening to stories through puppets is enjoyed by all, children as well as adults, it was unanimously opined that puppets can be successfully and interestingly used at all levels of education. With this perspective in mind, the different types and uses of puppets were discussed. Simultaneously the methodology for preparation of puppets and presentation of these puppets was The different types of puppets that were described were: stick puppets, marionettes, finger puppets, paper bag puppets, paper plate puppets, glove puppets, string puppets, body puppets and box puppets. Students were asked to carry scrap material from home and so were able to prepare samples of few types of puppets. The next section of the workshop dealt with the methodology for conducting a puppet show. The points that were covered were:

  • Selection of an appropriate theme for the story according to the age and maturity level of the target group.
  • The designing of the stage and backdrop when conducting the puppet show.
  • Points to be kept in mind when handling puppets and narrating the story.
  • The importance of voice modulation and the technique of voice modulation.

As conclusion, the educational implications and the use of puppetry in the various subjects were elicited from the students.

Ms. Vani Achari Ummadisingu

Participated in one day workshop on “Blue Print of B.Ed Question Papers” held at Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Colaba on 15th September, 2012.

Participated in the ICSSR sponsored 7 day workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences organized by K. J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education, Training and Research, Vidyavihar from 1st – 8th December, 2012.

Workshop by Guest Speakers

Workshop on Transaction Analysis

A workshop on Transactional Analysis on 15th December, 2012 was held by PCER Chembur. The resource person for the day was Dr. Giri Shankar from G. S. Ventures. The session began with the administration of a questionnaire on TA followed by an interactive session on the different kinds of personalities.
The second part of the session consisted of analysis of a few personalities and how to respond to people knowing the others personality to avoid conflicts. In all the workshop was very interactive and beneficial to the B.Ed. students.

Workshop on Personality Development and How to Face an Interview

A workshop on personality development was conducted by Mr. Sunil Raikar on October, 2012. The session focused on providing students with skills to face an interview. It stressed on the need to develop general knowledge, etiquettes, grooming, communication skills etc for performing well during job interviews. Students conducted a mock interview which highlighted the various aspects to be taken care of while attending an interview. It was a highly enjoyable and enriching workshop and Mr. Raikar exhorted the students to always maintain a positive attitude in their lives.

Workshop on Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around

Workshop on ‘Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around’ conducted by Ms. Bandana Basu, a Soroptimist Sister, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on 22nd September, 2012.

Workshop on "Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around"

Workshop on "Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around"

Workshop on "Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around"

Workshop on "Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around"

Workshop on "Lamasa- Beautify your home and everything around"

The workshop was conducted in collaboration with Soroptimist International Chembur Chapter. There were 50 active participants from B.Ed. section. Bandana Basu taught us basics of Lamasa art. The students were thrilled at the creativity and the zeal with which Ms. Bandana Basu conducted her session. They were also super enthusiastic and enjoyed making roses and key pegs. It was a wonderful learning experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It was our first successful attempt to raise fund for a good cause.

Workshop on Self Management

A workshop on Self Management was conducted by Prajapita Brahma Kumari on 7th August, 2012. The workshop was conducted by Brahma Kumari Arpita, Brahma Kumari Sarojini and Brahma Kumari Roma.
The workshop highlighted on how to manage the self effectively. Brahmakumari Arpita gave a presentation on the importance of self and how one should develop self-respect and self-esteem. It is only through proper self management that one can develop inner peace. The session also dealt with the importance of placing self at the highest form, in order to be one with the Atman.
The workshop concluded with a session on meditation and breathing techniques for increasing self awareness. The audience was completely charged towards the end of the day.