A seminar was organised for the Primary School teachers of the St Theresa’s School, Bendur on the topic ‘Creative Teaching Methodology and Improving Language Skills’. Prof. Maria D’ Costa who is presently running UXCEL (Institute of Excellence), was the resource person of the day.
Prof Maria very delicately brought out the aspect of recharging of teachers and its importance by reading out the first few lines from Gitanjali written by Rabindranath Tagore, “Thou hast made me endless; such is thy pleasure;: this frail vessel thou emptiest again and again and fullest it ever with fresh life.” She spoke about the problems faced by a primary teacher in class and the steps followed by teachers to control the class when it goes out of control.
The teachers shared their special qualities as a teacher to boost their morale. Prof Maria gave a few tips to help the teachers to feel much more confident in handling their classes. She said that leaders need to be well informed, on going learners, voracious readers, loving and caring, humble, fair to all students, able to take feedback from students etc. She said that teachers need to love, respect and accept each child as a gift, recognising their unique potentialities and offer oportunities to develop their talents. The teachers found the session very fruitful and enjoyable too.
Sr Lourdes BS, Principal
St Theresa's School, Bendur
