The Faculty Development Department organized a six-day orientation programme for the recently recruited faculty members to make them familiar with the institutional practices and the instructional strategies of teaching and learning, because teachers are considered to be the pillars of Paavai. The orientation programme was held from 12.06.2023 to 19.06.2023 at Smart Hall. 40 faculty members from Paavai institutions attended the orientation programme.
The inauguration was held at Smart hall on 12.06.2023, Dr.K.Selvi, Dean Academics welcomed the gathering. Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent explained that teaching and learning should go hand in hand in classrooms. Madam reiterated that the teaching is a vocation which will enable every teacher to carve an identity. Self-Introduction was given by the faculty members. She stressed on in-depth teaching which will ignite our students to transform into independent creative thinkers.
The objectives and methodology of the orientation programme were read out by Dr.J.Murshitha Banu Professor, FDD. After the inauguration, the technical sessions commenced. Shri.CA.N.V.Natarajan Chairman, Paavai Educational Institutions, Dr.K.K.Ramasamy, Director Administration, Paavai Educational Institutions, Mrs.C.Jayalakshmi, Dean Counseling, Dr.M.PremKumar, Principal, PEC, Dr.B.Murali Babu, CoE, Dr,K.Selvi, Dean Academics,PEC Dr.J.Murshitha Banu Professor, FDD, Dr.D.Bhanumanthy, HoD/CSE, Dr.Mohanapriya, ASP/ECE, and Mr.Elavarasan, Yoga Trainer were the resource persons for the programme who shed light on areas such as, ‘Paavai on the Path of Progress’ ‘Teachers are the Real Parents’, ‘Be Ethical’, ‘Paavai Culture’, ‘Attitude, Skill and Knowledge’, ‘Triple S relationship’, ‘Pedagogy of Teaching and Learning’, ‘Be liberated, Be Happy’, ‘Be Fluent’, ‘Smart Teaching’ and ‘Yoga’.
Shri.CA.N.V.Natarajan Chairman conducted the session on the topic entitled “Paavai on the Path of Progress”. Sir started with the history of all Paavai Educational Institutions and showed the upward trajectory of Paavai. The growth of Paavai was the result of contributions from all the stakeholders. Paavai faculty members should be an embodiment of qualities such as commitment, empathy, knowledgeable, caring etc. Students should be harnessed to become icons of Modern India with traditional roots. All the students should set their eyes on the peak with clear goals to become winners all the way.
Mrs.Jayalakshmi, Dean, Counseling, illustrated that “Teachers are Real Parents” by demonstrating various lifetime incidents. She shared her experiences to deal with the slow learners in the classroom. Dr.K.K.Ramasamy, Director Administration, expounded on the different roles and responsibilities of the teachers. He advocated the practical methods of teaching to reach out to the students of all categories. He also stressed the importance of observation skill and it should be developed by the teacher. He highlighted that knowledge of the fundamentals, good communication skills, guiding force/motivator, observation, pleasant attitude should be practiced by the teachers to improve their teaching skills. Various examples related to different branches of study and environments were explained. Dr.K.Selvi, Dean, Academics, PEC explained the significance of Paavai Culture, Paavai Mantra and Paavai belief. Dr.M.PremKumar, Principal, PEC, emphasized the importance of developing a right attitude to serve as worthy members of Paavai. He explained that. ‘One’s attitude determines one’s Altitude’. Dr.B.Murali Babu, CoE elaborated on the significance of ‘Triple S relationship’. He stated that the relationship of a faculty member with the students, other staff members, and superior should have the line of boundary for maintain healthy relationship. Dr.J.Murshitha Banu Professor, FDD emphasized the pedagogy of teaching and learning. She further highlighted the different strategies and techniques of teaching and learning to make the classroom interactive and interesting.
Dr.D.Bhanumathy, HoD, CSE explained the Be Liberated, Be Happy with various activities. Dr.J.Murshitha Banu Professor, FDD elaborated on the importance of English language and communication skills. She further highlighted the various skills for developing English language. Dr.Mohanapriya, ASP, ECE explained the importance of Smart Teaching. She demonstrated the various app for teaching online and she engaged the participants in online tools and their optimum utilization for making learning effective. Mr.Elavarasan, Yoga Trainer demonstrated the various asanas and yoga exercise.
Each resource person explained, elaborated and had an interactive session with the faculty members. Around eleven topics had been handled in these six days. Throughout the orientation, the members were assisted to hone their LSRW skills. Every faculty gave a model presentation of their teaching units and feedback was given then to enhance their teaching skills. Different kinds of activities such as ice breaker, role play, group activities were also conducted to motivate the teachers. The programme thus catered to the needs of the inductees and the Faculty Development Department expressed its willingness to be with them as and when required.
The Valedictory function was held on 19.06.2023 at Smart Hall at 02.00 pm. All the faculty members recorded their feedback. Shri.CA.N.V.Natarajan, Chairman highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the teachers. Sir instilled noble values in the minds of teachers and stressed on the importance of incorporating effective and innovative teaching strategies to bring about a phenomenal change in classrooms. Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent said that teachers should always strive to inculcate confidence among students. She said that the teachers should practice loud reading. She highlighted that all the Paavai family members should be socially responsible, legally bound, economically stable and ethical sound. Ms.R.Petricia, Assistant Professor, Bio-Tech, PCT proposed the vote of thanks.
