Orientation Program for teacher trainees held at KU
Srinagar: A two- day Orientation Programme on ‘Lesson Planning cum-Internship’ for B Ed Teacher trainees organised by the Department of Education, University of Kashmir (KU) concluded here on Thursday.
In her Presidential address, Officiating Vice Chancellor KU Prof Nilofer Khan termed teachers as the architects of the society.
She advised the budding teachers not to enter in this profession devoid of compassion as teachers were supposed to build personality of children, who later become the citizens of the society.
Reiterating the role of teacher as a model for the society, she said that teaching was a profession brimming with passion, piousness, commitment and dutifulness.
Dr Satbir Bedi, Chairperson NCTE New Delhi was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
She highlighted the importance of lesson planning and emphasized that teachers need to create the required environment in their class rooms to develop the wholesome individuality of the child.
Dr Bedi added that students ought to be given ample opportunities so that they can realize their true potential.
Prof Mohi-ud-din Sangmi Dean College Development Council KU in his address focussed emphatically on the importance of Lesson Planning. He suggested short courses to train the teacher’s vis-a-vis the innovative trends and techniques in teaching and classroom skills.
Prof Mohammad Ahmad Khan Director Distance Education KU highlighted the importance of lesson planning and internship as these programmes he said introduce to actual classroom teaching practice enabling the teachers to get an insight into the profession practically.
Dean and Head School of Education and Behavioural Sciences, KU Prof Mohammad Iqbal Mattoo in his inaugural speech highlighted the importance of organising such programmes.
He also stressed on the fact that lesson planning and internship go a long way in enhancing teaching competencies among pre-service teacher trainees.
During the inaugural function of the programme, the Department of Education also released its 2018 Issue of annually published journal ‘Insight- Journal of Applied Research in Education’.
Dr Mohammad Amin Dar presented the vote of thanks on the occasion and Manzoor Ahmad Rather the organiser of the programme conducted the proceedings of the inaugural session.
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