GLA University, Mathura: A TEACHING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME “TEACHERS OF TOMARROW” AT GLA UNIVERSITY

“Those who educate children are more to be honoured than parents, for those only giving life , those who teaches art of living well.”- Aristotle

Keeping these motto in mind the Institute of Pharmaceutical Research had organized a Teaching Development Programme “Teachers of Tomorrow” on 4^th May,2013

This Teaching Development programme was successful in attracting the attention of many schools in Mathura ,Agra, Aligarh and Vrindavan. Around ten schools had participated from Brij Mandal Belt. Schools like St. Dominic’s School (Mathura), Hanumant Prasad Dhanuka Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Vrindavan), Parmeshwari Devi Dhanuka Saraswati Vidya Mandir (Vrindavan), Vrindavan Vidhyapeeth, Gyan Deep Public School, C.S.R.V.Vidhya Ashram Chaumuha, P.N.Inter College Jait, Sarvoday Inter College Jait, Three Dots Sewa Marg, Aligarh , Sacred Heart, Mathura Maharishi Dayanand Senior Secondary School.

This programme had bring the think tanks together and provided them a common platform for sharing their views on various aspects and new trends in modern teaching.

The programme had started with Saraswti Poojan. This moment was witnessed by Prof. A. M. Agrawal Pro-Vice Chancellor; Prof. Pradeep Mishra Director, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research ; Prof. Anoop Kumar Gupta Director, Institute of Applied Science & Humanitics ; Dr.B.R Dubey Principal K.N.International School and Dr. B.N.Pandey (Principal DPS)

The programme had started with the key note address by Dr.Anoop Kr.Gupta. (Director IAH) on , “A Teacher sage on stage and guide by the side”. In his address he emphasizes on fact that a teacher not only teaches a child but also he is the first person who helps him to get introduce from the outside world . He devoted whole of his life for his students by guiding them in various situations in life.

The first talk was given by Prof. A.M. Agarwal (Pro Vice Chancellor) on the topic “ Methodology and Lesson Planning”. In this talk he emphasized on the fact that planning is necessary in executing any important work and therefore in the teaching lesson planning is necessary. He discussed about the modern easy methodology which can be used in teaching .

Prof. Somesh Dhameja (Head Management UG) had given a talk on the topic “Innovative Teaching Practices” in which he had explained about the methodologies which can give a sharp edge to one’s teaching.

The programme had got it’s momentum when Dr. Nitin Bhatnagar Head Dept. of English IAH had given the talk on the topic, “Developing Student’s skills in Listening and Speaking” in which he had explained about the ability of a teacher which can mould a simple student into a professional by teaching them a professional communication skills.

In the meanwhile Mr. Vishal Goyal Associate Professor EC ITM had shared his views on the topic “High Impact Teaching Skills” in which he talked about the teaching skills which made the students to be in the class by choice and not by force.

Dr.B.R Dubey Principal K.N.International School had explained about the difficulties they were facing in every day’s teaching and gave his valuable suggestions to eradicate it. Dr. B.N. Pandey (Principal DPS)had also appreciate the program.

In the end Prof. Pradeep Mishra Director IPR had given his vote of thanks to all speakers , participating schools and all faculty members of IPR for organizing a successful event .