Dear Readers, I am pleased to share with you another issue of ‘Disha’, the newsletter of the Department of E d u c a t i o n , P a t n a Women’s Col lege .

Here, you will find a compendium

of the different and interesting activities in which the B.Ed. students participated under the supervision of their teachers. It gives me immense pleasure to see the staff and students of the Department of Education always engaged in the pursuit of academic excellence, community involvement and empowerment and thus, in the realization of the College vision.

The plethora of activities that are conducted in the Department promote the overall development of the B. Ed. students and also enhance their productivity as future teachers. Today, we need teachers who are cognitively bright and affectively mature. This is possible only when t remendous opportunities are made available to them during their training process for their effective participation. I congratulate all the teachers of the Department for their diligent work in guiding and training the B.Ed. students.

May God bless you all!

PATNA WOMEN'S COLLEGE

News & ViewsDepartment of Education (B.Ed.)

Newsletter Vol. VI, No.2January-June, 2016

Activities at a Glance 2-10

Guest Lecture on Emotional Intelligence Paramount for Teachers 2

Guest Lecture on Formative Assessment of Student in the Context of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation 2

Annual Sports Meet 3

Parent-Teacher Meet 4

Guest Lecture on Class Control and Management 4

The Beauty of Nature is a Joy Forever : A Visit to Tarumitra 5

Tableau on International Women’s Day 6

Joining Hands with Special Children : Visit to Special Schools 7

The Incredible Holi 8

Guest Lecture on Marxism 8

Certificate Course on Communication and Soft Skills 9

Media Response 10

Department of Education at a Glance 11-12

Contents

From the Principal’s Desk Editorial BoardChief Editor

Dr. Sister Marie Jessie A.C.

EditorDr. Upasana Singh

1. Teacher Incharge Ms. Babli Roy

2. Student Representatives Ms. Priya Kumari Ms. Shilpi

3. Alumna Representative Ms. Vijayashree

4. External Expert Minati Chaklanavis

In the name of Jesus Christ and following His teachings and example, we, the sisters of the Apostolic Carmel, founded by Mother Mary Veronica in 1868 in Bayonne, France, offer at Patna Women’s College, the service of value-based Higher Education to youth, through the academic pursuit for excellence, c o m m u n i t y i n v o l v e m e n t a n d empowerment of women.

to nourish a deep faith in God

to provide professional training to the teachers in the making, that will make them competent and self reliant

to foster their intellectual, emotional, social and moral development

to promote their decision-making ability and leadership quality

to develop effective communication skills among them

to sensitize them to current environmental issues

to encourage the use of new teaching methodologies in keeping with global trends and demands

to produce committed teachers who uphold human values and become agents of social change

Bishop B.J. Sullivan S.J.(1889 – 1970)

OurVision

Our Objectives:

Our Mission StatementPatna Women's College, the first college for women in Bihar, is committed to the holistic development of women to make an effective contribution to the creation of a new society.

Mother Veronica(1823 – 1906)

Saint Teresa of Avila(1515 – 1582)

Gone are those days when being

intelligent was enough for a successful

future. In the present scenario, a person

has to be emotionally intelligent. A two-

d a y w o r k s h o p o n p e r s o n a l i t y

development from the perspective of

emotional intelligence was organized th thon 11 and 12 January, 2016. The

resource person was Dr. Father P.

Anthony Raj S.J. The discussion was

based on child growth, brain formation

and other factors related to child

psychology. Father Anthony showed a

video based on the differences in the

personalities of boys and girls. He

discussed about the different types of

personalities and the importance of

emotional intelligence in personality

development. He stated that if a teacher

is emotionally intelligent, his students

like and respect him. The workshop

turned out to be very fruitful for the

teacher trainees and made them realize

the significance of both the cognitive

and affective domains in personality

development.

Guest Lecture on EmotionalIntelligence Paramount for Teachers

Mr. Minhaz Ali Haider, in his guest thlecture delivered on 18 January, 2016,

acquainted the teacher trainees with the

‘Formative Assessment of Students in

the Context of Continuous and

Comprehensive Evaluation’. He talked

about the radical changes brought

about in the educational process with

the introduction of CCE. He also stated

that teachers should be familiar with the

ways and means o f impa r t i ng

knowledge effectively, to students with

diverse needs, and emphasized that

education is the key to success in life

and teachers should always try to make

a lasting impact on the lives of their

students.

Guest Lecture on Formative Assessment of Studentin the Context of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation

dishaNews & Views 3

“If you believe it, the mind can achieve

it”. With this motto in mind, B.Ed.

trainees participated in the Annual thSports Meet on 30 January, 2016. The

Chief Guest for the occasion was Prof.

Kumudini Sinha, Head, Post Graduate

Department of Economics, Patna

University. Mrs Sinha hoisted the

College flag and declared the meet open

amidst thunderous applause. At the

beginning, the students of the four

houses-Red, Blue, Green and Yellow

marched pas t w i th p r ide . The

ceremonious March Past was led by the

prefect and house captains. In the

March Past, Yellow House bagged the

first prize followed by Green House.

The colourful ribbon drill and the dumb

bell drill were a feast to the eyes. The

main sports events for the day included

shuttle race, lemon race, sack race and

relay race. The athletes with grit and

determination raced to achieve victory

and glory for their respective houses.

The individual championship (winner)

was bagged by Magdali Beck. The

house championship was awarded to

Blue house.

Annual Sports Meet

2

Gone are those days when being

intelligent was enough for a successful

future. In the present scenario, a person

has to be emotionally intelligent. A two-

d a y w o r k s h o p o n p e r s o n a l i t y

development from the perspective of

emotional intelligence was organized th thon 11 and 12 January, 2016. The

resource person was Dr. Father P.

Anthony Raj S.J. The discussion was

based on child growth, brain formation

and other factors related to child

psychology. Father Anthony showed a

video based on the differences in the

personalities of boys and girls. He

discussed about the different types of

personalities and the importance of

emotional intelligence in personality

development. He stated that if a teacher

is emotionally intelligent, his students

like and respect him. The workshop

turned out to be very fruitful for the

teacher trainees and made them realize

the significance of both the cognitive

and affective domains in personality

development.

Guest Lecture on EmotionalIntelligence Paramount for Teachers

Mr. Minhaz Ali Haider, in his guest thlecture delivered on 18 January, 2016,

acquainted the teacher trainees with the

‘Formative Assessment of Students in

the Context of Continuous and

Comprehensive Evaluation’. He talked

about the radical changes brought

about in the educational process with

the introduction of CCE. He also stated

that teachers should be familiar with the

ways and means o f impa r t i ng

knowledge effectively, to students with

diverse needs, and emphasized that

education is the key to success in life

and teachers should always try to make

a lasting impact on the lives of their

students.

Guest Lecture on Formative Assessment of Studentin the Context of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation

dishaNews & Views 3

“If you believe it, the mind can achieve

it”. With this motto in mind, B.Ed.

trainees participated in the Annual thSports Meet on 30 January, 2016. The

Chief Guest for the occasion was Prof.

Kumudini Sinha, Head, Post Graduate

Department of Economics, Patna

University. Mrs Sinha hoisted the

College flag and declared the meet open

amidst thunderous applause. At the

beginning, the students of the four

houses-Red, Blue, Green and Yellow

marched pas t w i th p r ide . The

ceremonious March Past was led by the

prefect and house captains. In the

March Past, Yellow House bagged the

first prize followed by Green House.

The colourful ribbon drill and the dumb

bell drill were a feast to the eyes. The

main sports events for the day included

shuttle race, lemon race, sack race and

relay race. The athletes with grit and

determination raced to achieve victory

and glory for their respective houses.

The individual championship (winner)

was bagged by Magdali Beck. The

house championship was awarded to

Blue house.

Annual Sports Meet

2

Good two-way communica t ion

between parents and teachers is

essential for proper development of

students. The teachers and parents

together , can make them more

confident to face the new challenges in

their lives. With this perspective, the

Department of Education, PWC,

organized a Parent-Teacher Meet on th30 January, 2016, immediately after

the Annual Sports Meet. The parents got

a vivid glimpse of their daughters’

performance till then. Different aspects

of their growth were discussed at length

for their proper development.

Parent-Teacher Meet

ndOn 22 February 2016, Mr. Charles

Antonysamy delivered a lecture on the

topic Class Control and Management

for the B.Ed. students. Mr. Antonysamy

is a PGT, Department of English, Delhi

Public School, Patna. He discussed at

length how teaching should be full of

ideas instead of just stuffed with facts.

One’s teaching should be spontaneous

a n d a r o u s e t h e f e e l i n g o f

inquisitiveness in the students to know

more.

At last, he made the teacher trainees

realize that a teacher’s duty is not to

create his mirror image in the students

but to develop students who can create

their own images.

Guest Lectureon Class Control andManagement

dishaNews & Views

“The Earth doesn’t belong to us, we belong to the Earth”, was said

by Jesuit Father Robert Athickal, while orienting the teacher-

trainees about the Tarumitra Ashram Digha, Patna. The three day

Environmental Awareness Programme titled Eco-Psychology rd thwas held from 3 -5 March, 2016. Father said that, as a teacher,

one must develop a positive attitude towards nature among

his/her students. He showed the students natural treasures of the

place, such as, varieties of plants and trees, medicinal herbs and

fruits, and eco-friendly things like solar heater and cooker,

organic farms, fresh water bell and the ‘Kutirs’ named after

various seasons. Through slide presentation, he discussed the evolution of man and animals on the Earth, harmful effects of

environmental degradation and the method of conservation. He stressed on afforestation, water conservation and usage of LED

lights for healthy living. Father informed the trainees about the fatal effects of pesticides and motivated them for organic farming.

According to him, the time has come when one should become sensitive towards Nature, as Nature gives and preserves life on

Earth. The trainees were offered herbal tea and snacks during the session. They explored the place in groups, and got a feel of living

in a natural environment. The resolution of protecting the environment and of the celebration of Basant Utsav with trees marked the

beautiful and colourful end of the programme.

5

The Beauty of Natureis a Joy Forever : A Visit to Tarumitra

4

Good two-way communica t ion

between parents and teachers is

essential for proper development of

students. The teachers and parents

together , can make them more

confident to face the new challenges in

their lives. With this perspective, the

Department of Education, PWC,

organized a Parent-Teacher Meet on th30 January, 2016, immediately after

the Annual Sports Meet. The parents got

a vivid glimpse of their daughters’

performance till then. Different aspects

of their growth were discussed at length

for their proper development.

Parent-Teacher Meet

ndOn 22 February 2016, Mr. Charles

Antonysamy delivered a lecture on the

topic Class Control and Management

for the B.Ed. students. Mr. Antonysamy

is a PGT, Department of English, Delhi

Public School, Patna. He discussed at

length how teaching should be full of

ideas instead of just stuffed with facts.

One’s teaching should be spontaneous

a n d a r o u s e t h e f e e l i n g o f

inquisitiveness in the students to know

more.

At last, he made the teacher trainees

realize that a teacher’s duty is not to

create his mirror image in the students

but to develop students who can create

their own images.

Guest Lectureon Class Control andManagement

dishaNews & Views

“The Earth doesn’t belong to us, we belong to the Earth”, was said

by Jesuit Father Robert Athickal, while orienting the teacher-

trainees about the Tarumitra Ashram Digha, Patna. The three day

Environmental Awareness Programme titled Eco-Psychology rd thwas held from 3 -5 March, 2016. Father said that, as a teacher,

one must develop a positive attitude towards nature among

his/her students. He showed the students natural treasures of the

place, such as, varieties of plants and trees, medicinal herbs and

fruits, and eco-friendly things like solar heater and cooker,

organic farms, fresh water bell and the ‘Kutirs’ named after

various seasons. Through slide presentation, he discussed the evolution of man and animals on the Earth, harmful effects of

environmental degradation and the method of conservation. He stressed on afforestation, water conservation and usage of LED

lights for healthy living. Father informed the trainees about the fatal effects of pesticides and motivated them for organic farming.

According to him, the time has come when one should become sensitive towards Nature, as Nature gives and preserves life on

Earth. The trainees were offered herbal tea and snacks during the session. They explored the place in groups, and got a feel of living

in a natural environment. The resolution of protecting the environment and of the celebration of Basant Utsav with trees marked the

beautiful and colourful end of the programme.

5

The Beauty of Natureis a Joy Forever : A Visit to Tarumitra

4

6

Women are the backbone of any society. Life without them is unthinkable. Today, a

woman plays several roles and influences all dimensions of life. To actually witness

the condition of women in today’s society and how they utilize their rights, the thDepartment organized a set of tableaux on 8 March, 2016, on the occasion of

International Women’s Day. The acts portrayed various forms of women’s life, from

the past to the present. At the end of the programme, the Principal, Dr. Sister Marie

Jessie A.C., appreciated the participants for their wonderful performance. Set outside

the College gate, the act inspired the visitors to think and introspect the present reality.

Tableau on InternationalWomen’s Day

7

Students are the future of any nation, especially of a developing nation like India.

So students, irrespective of their exceptionality, should be provided with proper

facilities and opportunities to develop their latent potentialities. To observe the

special children in their natural setting and to understand their training process,

the teacher trainees visited two special schools of Patna- Ashadeep, Digha, and thJ.M. Institute, Patliputra Colony on 15 March, 2016. The trainees received a

warm welcome by the Principal, faculty members and the students of the

schools. They sought information about the different types of special children

studying there, the educational provisions and facilities provided to them. They

also performed some action songs for the children and learnt to communicate

with them through sign language. It was a fruitful visit as it provided the trainees

with first hand experience of observing the special children. The day concluded

with many of memories.

Joining Hands with Special Children: Visit to Special Schools

dishaNews & Views

6

Women are the backbone of any society. Life without them is unthinkable. Today, a

woman plays several roles and influences all dimensions of life. To actually witness

the condition of women in today’s society and how they utilize their rights, the thDepartment organized a set of tableaux on 8 March, 2016, on the occasion of

International Women’s Day. The acts portrayed various forms of women’s life, from

the past to the present. At the end of the programme, the Principal, Dr. Sister Marie

Jessie A.C., appreciated the participants for their wonderful performance. Set outside

the College gate, the act inspired the visitors to think and introspect the present reality.

Tableau on InternationalWomen’s Day

7

Students are the future of any nation, especially of a developing nation like India.

So students, irrespective of their exceptionality, should be provided with proper

facilities and opportunities to develop their latent potentialities. To observe the

special children in their natural setting and to understand their training process,

the teacher trainees visited two special schools of Patna- Ashadeep, Digha, and thJ.M. Institute, Patliputra Colony on 15 March, 2016. The trainees received a

warm welcome by the Principal, faculty members and the students of the

schools. They sought information about the different types of special children

studying there, the educational provisions and facilities provided to them. They

also performed some action songs for the children and learnt to communicate

with them through sign language. It was a fruitful visit as it provided the trainees

with first hand experience of observing the special children. The day concluded

with many of memories.

Joining Hands with Special Children: Visit to Special Schools

dishaNews & Views

Holi, the joyous Indian festival of colours, was celebrated

with full gaiety and enthusiasm at Patna Women’s College on th19 March, 2016. The celebration included a dance competition

on Holi songs. Four groups of B.Ed. students participated.

The students gave stellar performances and were spotted in

colourful costumes. The groups used props to add grandeur to

their performances. The coordination of the participants with the

rhythm of melody left everyone present spellbound. The winners

were announced at the end. After the competition, teachers, staff

and students played Holi with the colourful ‘gulaal’. The

programme concluded with the message of love, peace and

unity by the Principal of the college, Dr Sister Marie Jessie A.

Guest Lecture byFr. Jose on Marxism

thOn 18 , January, 2016, the Department of Education, Patna Women’s College

organized a guest lecture on ‘Marxism’ for the teacher trainees. Father Jose, Rector, St.

Xavier School, Patna, through his evocative lecture threw light on the significant

aspects of Marxism, as an important philosophical system of education. The intricate

c o n c e p t s o f r e a l i t y ,

knowledge and values were

dealt with in such a lucid

manner, that it was literally a

feast for the ears. The lecture

was highly educative as well

a s t h o u g h t - p r o v o k i n g ,

l e a v i n g e v e r y s t u d e n t

fascinated.

The Department of Education, Patna

Women’s College, organised a six-day

certificate course in ‘Communication

and Soft Skills’ for the B.Ed. students, in

order to groom them in soft skills. It was

primarily to focus on polishing the life

skills of the prospective teachers.

O t h e r r e s o u r c e p e r s o n s w e r e

Ms. Ashrita Kandulna, Department of

Communicative English with Media

Studies, PWC, Ms. Sapna, Department

of English, PWC and Ms. Bhagwanti

Gupta, Department of Education, PWC.

The certificate course centred on

ef fect ive communicat ion ski l ls ,

importance of soft skills for teachers,

various word games, writing CVs,

interview skills and seven habits which

turn an individual into an effective

educator. The course was conducted

with the help of inspiring videos,

reflective questions, discussions and

also debates. The course was an

opportunity for the students to fill their

lives with enthusiasm, zeal and

positivity in order to excel in all spheres

of life.

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Certificate Course inCommunicationand Soft Skills

8dishaNews & Views

Holi, the joyous Indian festival of colours, was celebrated

with full gaiety and enthusiasm at Patna Women’s College on th19 March, 2016. The celebration included a dance competition

on Holi songs. Four groups of B.Ed. students participated.

The students gave stellar performances and were spotted in

colourful costumes. The groups used props to add grandeur to

their performances. The coordination of the participants with the

rhythm of melody left everyone present spellbound. The winners

were announced at the end. After the competition, teachers, staff

and students played Holi with the colourful ‘gulaal’. The

programme concluded with the message of love, peace and

unity by the Principal of the college, Dr Sister Marie Jessie A.

Guest Lecture byFr. Jose on Marxism

thOn 18 , January, 2016, the Department of Education, Patna Women’s College

organized a guest lecture on ‘Marxism’ for the teacher trainees. Father Jose, Rector, St.

Xavier School, Patna, through his evocative lecture threw light on the significant

aspects of Marxism, as an important philosophical system of education. The intricate

c o n c e p t s o f r e a l i t y ,

knowledge and values were

dealt with in such a lucid

manner, that it was literally a

feast for the ears. The lecture

was highly educative as well

a s t h o u g h t - p r o v o k i n g ,

l e a v i n g e v e r y s t u d e n t

fascinated.

The Department of Education, Patna

Women’s College, organised a six-day

certificate course in ‘Communication

and Soft Skills’ for the B.Ed. students, in

order to groom them in soft skills. It was

primarily to focus on polishing the life

skills of the prospective teachers.

O t h e r r e s o u r c e p e r s o n s w e r e

Ms. Ashrita Kandulna, Department of

Communicative English with Media

Studies, PWC, Ms. Sapna, Department

of English, PWC and Ms. Bhagwanti

Gupta, Department of Education, PWC.

The certificate course centred on

ef fect ive communicat ion ski l ls ,

importance of soft skills for teachers,

various word games, writing CVs,

interview skills and seven habits which

turn an individual into an effective

educator. The course was conducted

with the help of inspiring videos,

reflective questions, discussions and

also debates. The course was an

opportunity for the students to fill their

lives with enthusiasm, zeal and

positivity in order to excel in all spheres

of life.

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Certificate Course inCommunicationand Soft Skills

8dishaNews & Views

Department of Education at a Glance

Guest Lecture on Forma�ve Assessment of Studentthin the Context of CCE (18 January, 2016)

Workshop on Emo�onal Intelligence Paramountth thfor Teachers (11 and 12 January, 2016)

thAnnual Sports Day (30 January, 2016)

Parent-Teacher Meetth

(30 January, 2016)

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Guest Lecture on Effec�ve Teachingth

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Published by Dr. Sister Marie Jessie A.C., Principal, Patna Women's College, Patna Tel.: 0612-2531186(College), 0612-2520726(Dept.)Website: www.patnawomenscollege.in, www.pwcbed.org, E-mail: info@pwcbed.org

Visit to Tarumitrard th

(3 -5 March,2016)

thVisit to Special Schools (15 March, 2016)

Communica�on and So� Skillsth th9 – 14 May, 2016

Holi Dance Compe��onth (19 March, 2016)

Tableau on Interna�onal Women’s Dayth

(8 March, 2016)