1. Inservice teachers training programme: (Refresher Course)
2. Wellness Activity

Inservice teachers training programme (Phase 1): 5 Days In-Service Teachers’ Training Programme (15^th Refresher Course) for teachers from schools run by the Anjuman-  I -Islam Trust organised by Anjuman I Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.   Dr. Asma Shaikh, Principal, AIAPCE was the Programme Coordinator and Dr. Supriya Deka, Faculty, AIAPCE was the Programme Incharge.

 

Proposal :(Sent and Approved by Management).

Objectives:

• To provide opportunities for the professional development of the teacher.
• To acquaint teachers with the new methods & technologies.
• To update the knowledge of the teacher in his/her field.
• To organize specially designed refresher courses in teaching methodology, pedagogy and new teaching techniques.
• To utilise the training capacity of the teacher training institution in keeping with the norms of IQAC under the aegis of NAAC.

 

The expected learning out comes were as follows: 

1. Teachers will learn to be efficient leaders both in the areas of classroom transaction and administration.
2. Teachers will learn about strategies to develop cognitive skills as individuals and foster these essential skills in their students.

Theme: Developing Critical Skills for Effective Functioning in the School Environment”.

Thrust Area:

Enabling Dynamic Human Resource Management

1. Strengthening Team Building Skills
2. Improving Decision Making Skills
3. Refining Negotiation Skills
4. Learning to be Flexible
5. Fostering Service Orientation and Commitment.

 

Target Group: In-service Teachers from schools run by the Anjuman-i-Islam Trust

Number of Participants: 93

Subthemes: 05 topics Covered

Mode: Online Platform Zoom App.

Date: August 10 to August 14, 2020 (both days inclusive)

Duration: 60 minutes (6 – 7pm)

Inaugural Programme Keynote Address: Mrs. Salma Lokhandwala, Director, School Education.

Valedictory Address    : Mr. Burhan Harris, Hon. Executive Chairman, Board for Institutions in Navi Mumbai.

The course for the programme was designed for discussion, interaction, sharing of experiences. The focus of the programme was Enabling Dynamic Human Resource Management in the school environment.

The programme evolved as follows :

1. Registration

• Registration done through Google form. During the COVID 19 Pandemic, this training programme was conducted through Zoom App.

2. Resource Persons:

• Faculty of Anjuman-I-Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education,
• Educational Leaders
• A. F. Qamar Saleem, Former Professor, AIAPCE
• Asma Shaikh, Principal, AIAPCE
• Hoorjahan Hasan, Associate Professor, AIAPCE
• Rehana Salamat, Academic Administrator, Umeed
• Foundation
• Abdul Razak Honnutagi, Director, AIKTC & ARKP.

3. Experience sharing:

• Individual experience shared by the participants and resource persons.

4. Evaluation:

• The training programme evaluated the participants at the end of every

 session through a structured Questionnaire via google form.

• The participants gave feedback at the end of every session using the feedback proforma.

5. Certificate:

• In the concluding session, the participants were awarded online

certificate indicating that they had attended and completed 5 days training programme.

SWOC analysis, continuous quality improvement, positive attitude, thinking, performance development character and moral development, professional skills and commitment of modern teacher, human development paradigm.

Inservice teachers training programme (Phase 2): 5 Days In-Service Teachers’ Training Programme (15^th Refresher Course) for teachers from schools run by the Anjuman-  I -Islam Trust organised by Anjuman I Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.   Dr. Asma Shaikh, Principal, AIAPCE was the Programme Coordinator and Dr. Supriya Deka, Faculty, AIAPCE was the Programme Incharge.

 

Proposal :(Sent and Approved by Management).

Objectives:

• To provide opportunities for the professional development of the teacher.
• To acquaint teachers with the new methods & technologies.
• To update the knowledge of the teacher in his/her field.
• To organize specially designed refresher courses in teaching methodology, pedagogy and new teaching techniques.
• To utilise the training capacity of the teacher training institution in keeping with the norms of IQAC under the aegis of NAAC.

 

The expected learning out comes were as follows: 

1. Teachers will learn about strategies to develop cognitive and affective skills as individuals and foster these essential skills in their students.

Theme: Developing Critical Skills for Effective Functioning in the School Environment”.

Thrust Area:

Developing and Facilitating Cognitive and Affective Skills

1. Developing Creative Thinking Skills
2. Developing Critical Thinking Skills
3. Developing Problem Solving Skills
4. Fostering Emotional Intelligence
5. Understanding Manipulative Psychological Strategies

 

Target Group: In-service Teachers from schools run by the Anjuman-i-Islam Trust

Number of Participants: 70

Subthemes: 05 topics Covered

Mode: Online Platform Zoom App.

Date: 2^nd to 6^th November, 2020 (both days inclusive)

Duration: 60 minutes (6 – 7pm)

Inaugural Programme Keynote Address:

Valedictory Address    : Mrs. Salma Lokhandwala, Director, School Education,                     Mr. Burhan Harris, Hon. Executive Chairman, Board for Institutions in Navi Mumbai and Col S.E. Modak, CEO, AI.

The course for the programme was designed for discussion, interaction, sharing of experiences. The focus of the programme was Developing and Facilitating Cognitive and Affective Skills.

The programme evolved as follows :

6. Registration

• Registration done through Google form. During the COVID 19 Pandemic, this training programme was conducted through Zoom App.

7. Resource Persons:

Dr. Geeta Shetty, Associate Prof.-St. Xavier’s Institute of Education

Dr. Bhavna Dave, Associate Prof.- MES’ Pillai’s College of Education and Research

Dr. Anna Fernandes, Principal, Sri Narayan Guru College of Education and Research

Mr. Md. Qamar Saleem, Associate Prof.- A. I’s A.P. College of Education

Dr. Supriya Deka, Associate Prof.-  A. I’s A.P. College of Education

Experience sharing:

• Individual experience shared by the participants and resource persons.

Evaluation:

• The training programme evaluated the participants at the end of every

 session through a structured Questionnaire via google form.

• The participants gave feedback at the end of every session using the feedback proforma.

Certificate:

• In the concluding session, the participants were awarded online

certificate indicating that they had attended and completed 5 days training programme.

 

2. Wellness : We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine such as yoga, mindful breathing, nature walk , exercise , meditation (to improve concentration), gratitude practice, healthy eating habits. Objectives: To give physical strength, mental relaxation and social importance all over the place. To reduce behavioural issues and absenteeism. Reason for beginning wellness programme: 1. As students its easy caught up in academic responsibilities and forget take care of their physical and mental well being. 2. Engaging in wellness activities is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well being.3. We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine: a. Mindful breathing : Mindful breathing involves paying attention to your breath and taking slow deep breath. This can help ease feeling of stress and anxiety and improve sense of well being. b. Yoga: Yoga is a type workout that combines different things such as stretching breathing and meditation. It can help increase your strength flexibility and balance and also reduce stress and anxiety. c. Nature Walks: Nature walk can help students disconnected from technology and stresses of daily life and connect with nature world. During a nature walk, students can observe the sights sound and scents round them and feel a sense of peace. d. Exercise : Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. e. Gratitude Practice : Practicing gratitude involves focusing on positive aspects of life and expressing thanks for the good things in life. Students orientated to practice gratitude by keeping gratitude journal and incorporating gratitude into their daily routine. Healthy Eating Habits: Students are trained to adopt healthy eating habits base your meals on higher fibred starchy carbohydrates. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk food etc. Outcome : Wellness activities focused on behaviour change will raise an students health awareness, motivate them, provide the tools and skills they need to succeed and support them with an environment that makes it easier to maintain healthy behaviour for life.

• Inservice teachers training programme: 5 Days In-Service Teachers’ Training Programme (14^th Refresher Course) for teachers from schools run by the Anjuman- I -Islam Trust organised by Anjuman I Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.  Objectives: To provide opportunities for the professional development of the teacher, To acquaint with the new methods & technologies, To update the knowledge of the teacher in his/her field, To organize specially designed refresher courses in teaching methodology, pedagogy & new teaching techniques, To fulfil the requirement of NAAC & IQAC. The learning out comes, were as follows:  It helped in building values like cooperation, team work, leadership, initiative, consideration, hard work, sincerity and the time management, Inter personal & social skills of teachers strengthened, Development of skills, appreciating other’s opinion, respecting others and Networking, Dr. Asma Shaikh, Principal, AIAPCE was the Programme Coordinator and Mr. Mohd. Qamar Saleem, Faculty, AIAPCE was the Programme Incharge. Theme: “Teachers Actions and Reflections”. Subthemes: 14 topics Covered. Participant: 30 In-service Teachers of Primary and Secondary Teachers of Anjuman I Islam’s group of schools.Venue: Anjuman-I-Islam Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Chairperson and Keynote Speaker: Inaugural Programme: Salam Bin Razak, Writer. Valedictory Address    : Dr. Sarika Gupta, Medical Director, Lions Hospital.The course for the programme has been designed for discussion, observation, interaction, group work and sharing of experiences. The focus of the programme as reflects from the major theme the role of teacher in the “:”Teachers Actions and Reflections”. THERE ARE BASICALLY SIX ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAMME I.E.: Presentation / Experience sharing: Group Presentation done by participant. Eminent Educational Resource Person: Heading various Institutes under Anjuman-I-Islam, Faculty of Anjuman-I-Islam’s Akbar Peerbhoy College of Education, Renowned personality from different walks of life such as Psychiatrics, Educationist, Mr. Ramjan Khatik, Principal, AI’s Abdul Razzak Kalsekar Polytechnic, Mrs. Archana Kategeri, Assistant Professor, Hansraj Jeevandas College of Education, Mr. Azim Durrani, Director, Moonstar Global School, Dr. Nahid Dave, Psychologist and Psychiatrist, Dr. Asma Shaikh, Principal, AIAPCE, Mrs. Fatema Q. Saleem, Assoc. Prof., AIAPCE, Mr. Mod. Qamar Saleem, Assoc. Prof. & Prg. Incharge , AIAPCE, Dr. Supriya Deka, Assoc. Prof., AIAPCE, Mrs. Hoorjahan Hasan, Assoc. Prof., AIAPCE. Panel Discussion: At the end satisfied answer given by Panel member. Day to Day report of the session:All the participant prepared a day- to-day report of the proceedings of the programme in form of reflective journal (lectures, etc., delivered in the programme). Evaluation: The training programme evaluated by the participants at the end of ever session through a structured Proforma. Certificate: In the concluding session on last day, the participants were awarded the certificate indicating that they had attended 5 days training programme. Theme: “Teachers Actions and Reflections”: Writers, Sculptors, Painters, Composers develop their skills and craft so as teachers throughout their career continually refine their skills, lesson Planning, Classroom Management engaged in a complex teaching –learning activities. The school teacher in India is expected to perform role of: Manager of classroom instructions, Facilitator of learning, Mobilizer and Manager of resources, Designer and organizer of pupil Evaluation, Planner and organizer of Co-curricular activities, Mentor and counselor of children, Curriculum Developer, Service provider for the community and parents, Researcher and Innovator. Reflection in a mirror is an exact replica of what is in front of it. Reflection in professional practice, however gives back not what it is, but what might be, an improvement on the original.  Reflection is simply look upon: What we have been Teaching, how we have been teaching, where is the scope of improvement? What are the challenges of the Course? What type of Ethnic group are we handling? Reflective practice helps teacher to have a deeper understanding of their own Teaching styles, teaching beliefs and teaching identities. As we reflect we will better understand our role as Teachers. It is a process of self-observation and self-evaluation, means of professional development which begins in the classroom.

• Engagement, Empathy and Empowerment for Learner (Session – I)

Empathy is an important tool for both teachers and students to learn and grow socially, intellectually, and emotionally. Fortunately, that teacher who is an empathetic teacher can cultivate such a mind-set in even young students. Make use of these strategies every day for becoming a more empathetic teacher.

• Teacher and Teacher preparation (Session – II)

A child’s experiences in their formative years shape them into the person they will become and teachers help in no small way to discover who that will be. Because teachers are such a big part of their students’ lives, many develop almost parental relationships with them.

 The Biggest trend in Teaching Today (Session – III)

Internet and social sites are biggest trend in today’s environment. Even teachers and children are not spared from it. This is the responsibility of teachers deal this challenge in positive way. Every idea does not have to be original. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.

Learner’s learn Better When… (Session – IV)

Experiential Learning Theory focuses on the role of experience in human learning and development. Kolb (1984) built his theory on 6 propositions shared by scholars like John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, Jean Piaget, William James, Carl Jung, Paulo Freire, Carl Rogers. Learning is the process of creating knowledge. ELT proposes a constructivist theory of learning whereby social knowledge is created and recreated in the personal knowledge of the learner.

• What are the Biggest Challenges to Digital Learning? (Session – V)

Today’s man has a computer oriented mind. He is not only accepting vast amount of knowledge but is also thirsty to conquer the universe. As virtual class room has entered in our drawing rooms through net, it is very difficult to satisfy the hunger of the man’s brain to know the universe. On the other hand, with the increasing necessities of mankind and vested interest to rule over universe the world is divided into pieces.

Effective Strategies for Classroom Communication (Session – VI) & (Session – VII)

Communication which in simple words refers to the imparting or exchanging of information by specking, writing or using other media is an undeniably important skill. The focus of this session will be on the process, principles and barriers of communication in interpersonal communication using activity centered strategies.

Zero Waste Classroom (Session – IX)

Zero waste means setting a new goal for how we live in the world—one that aims to reduce what we trash in landfills and incinerators to zero and to rebuild our local economies in support of community health, sustainability, and justice.

• Classroom Learning and Self Learning (Session – X)

Classroom learning, as the name suggests, encompasses the merits of the setting of one traditional classroom. Classroom learning needs a certain number of participants or students to be active listeners & participate in that learning environment. The students and teachers need to be physically present in the classroom.

1. Wellness: We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine such as yoga, mindful breathing, nature walk, exercise, meditation (to improve concentration), gratitude practice, healthy eating habits. Objectives: To give physical strength, mental relaxation and social importance all over the place. To reduce behavioral issues and absenteeism. Reason for beginning wellness programme: 1. As students its easy caught up in academic responsibilities and forget take care of their physical and mental wellbeing. 2. Engaging in wellness activities is crucial for maintaining good health and overall wellbeing.3. We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine: a. Mindful breathing: Mindful breathing involves paying attention to your breath and taking slow deep breath. This can help ease feeling of stress and anxiety and improve sense of wellbeing. b. Yoga: Yoga is a type workout that combines different things such as stretching breathing and meditation. It can help increase your strength flexibility and balance and also reduce stress and anxiety. c. Nature Walks: Nature walk can help students disconnected from technology and stresses of daily life and connect with nature world. During a nature walk, students can observe the sights sound and scents round them and feel a sense of peace. d. Exercise: Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. e. Gratitude Practice: Practicing gratitude involves focusing on positive aspects of life and expressing thanks for the good things in life. Students orientated to practice gratitude by keeping gratitude journal and incorporating gratitude into their daily routine. Healthy Eating Habits: Students are trained to adopt healthy eating habits base your meals on higher fibred starchy carbohydrates. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk food etc. Outcome: Wellness activities focused on behavior change will raise an students health awareness, motivate them, provide the tools and skills they need to succeed and support them with an environment that makes it easier to maintain healthy behavior for life.

Inservice teachers training programme: The XIIIth Refresher Programme for Inservice Teachers of schools run by the Anjuman-I Islam Trust was held between January 07, 2019 to January 11, 2019.

The theme for the programme was “Time to Focus Learner’s Learning” and the focus was objectives:

1. To orient new techniques of learning.
2. To develop an understanding of concept of learning.
3. To practice learner center methods in classroom.
4. To motivate teachers in catering learner’s need.
5. To promote better interaction between teacher and learner.

SUB THEMES:

1. Implementing experimental learning in classroom.
2. Create your own world.
3. Building Bridges.
4. Use of social media in transformation of classroom communication.
5. Engaging students in classroom teaching.
6. ICT tools for teachers.
7. Remedial Teaching.
8. Classroom Dynamics.
9. Panel Discussion on learning issues.

Total 21 participants attended the programme. Each participant presented assignments after the sessions which were evaluated. Participants were also awarded grades and certificates on completion of the programme. Feedback from participants was also sought.

2. Wellness : We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine such as yoga, mindful breathing, nature walk , exercise , meditation (to improve concentration), gratitude practice, healthy eating habits. Objectives: To give physical strength, mental relaxation and social importance all over the place. To reduce behavioural issues and absenteeism. Reason for beginning wellness programme: 1. As students its easy caught up in academic responsibilities and forget take care of their physical and mental well being. 2. Engaging in wellness activities is crucial for maintaining good health and overall well being.3. We have compiled a list of varied wellness activities that students can easily incorporate into their daily routine: a. Mindful breathing : Mindful breathing involves paying attention to your breath and taking slow deep breath. This can help ease feeling of stress and anxiety and improve sense of well being. b. Yoga: Yoga is a type workout that combines different things such as stretching breathing and meditation. It can help increase your strength flexibility and balance and also reduce stress and anxiety. c. Nature Walks: Nature walk can help students disconnected from technology and stresses of daily life and connect with nature world. During a nature walk, students can observe the sights sound and scents round them and feel a sense of peace. d. Exercise : Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. e. Gratitude Practice : Practicing gratitude involves focusing on positive aspects of life and expressing thanks for the good things in life. Students orientated to practice gratitude by keeping gratitude journal and incorporating gratitude into their daily routine. Healthy Eating Habits: Students are trained to adopt healthy eating habits base your meals on higher fibred starchy carbohydrates. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk food etc. Outcome : Wellness activities focused on behaviour change will raise an students health awareness, motivate them, provide the tools and skills they need to succeed and support them with an environment that makes it easier to maintain healthy behavior for life.

1. Spread the smile campaign.2. Inservice teachers training programme.3. Joyful Learning. A MoU was drafted in the year 2012 with the AIs Public School., Panchgani, to make available changing teaching learning stargates to the teachers and students of the residential school. Accordingly, each year a one week programme encompassing both academic and co curricular activities. The activities are planned in keeping with the school schedule and need and focuses upon creative lessons which explore out of the box thinking using fun and games. The students are assessed both by the school teachers and the faculty of the collage on the basis of a assessment tool designed for the purpose.

1. Spread the smile campaign.2. Inservice teachers training programme.3. Joyful Learning. A MoU was drafted in the year 2012 with the AIs Public School., Panchgani, to make available changing teaching learning stargates to the teachers and students of the residential school. Accordingly, each year a one week programme encompassing both academic and co curricular activities. The activities are planned in keeping with the school schedule and need and focuses upon creative lessons which explore out of the box thinking using fun and games. The students are assessed both by the school teachers and the faculty of the collage on the basis of a assessment tool designed for the purpose.