DDEJU organises a Workshop Cum Induction Programme for In-service teachers

JAMMU, December 23: The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), University of Jammu today organised a “Workshop cum Induction Programme” for the in-service teachers enrolled under the B.Ed. Programme at DDE for the current Academic Session. Nearly 250 in-service teachers enrolled in B.Ed Programme attended the inaugural function. Director, DDE, Professor Neelu Rohmetra presided over the function. The workshop shall be followed by Counselling Sessions over next fifteen days.

The programme commenced with the introduction cum welcome address by the B.Ed. Programme Coordinator, Dr. Jaspal Singh Warwal. He briefed the participants about the course design, internship works etc. The resource persons for the various Technical Sessions include Prof. C.L. Shivgotra, Dr. Anuradha Goswami, Ramzan Ali ,Dr Tajinder Kour,Dr. Upasana Sharma, Dr Sunita Sharma, Dr Rakesh Sharma, Paramjeet Kour, Renu Bala, Raspreet Kour,Anisha Kumari, and Dr. Shefali Sharma.

The programme formally started with the lighting of traditional lamp as a ritual to seek the blessings of Almighty. Thereafter, Prof. C.L Shivgotra, in his address highlighted the importance of various activities like Internship Work and writing of Reflective Journals as the important components of the B.Ed. Course. 

Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Director DDE in her address appreciated the efforts made by the B.Ed. Programme Coordinator and the organizing team in planning and meticulously organising the Workshop. She encouraged the participants to engage wholeheartedly with peer group and faculty during the Sessions.

Besides, she also urged upon the participants to be creative and innovative in teaching methodologies. While reflecting on the occasion Prof. Neelu Rohmetra elaborated on the salient features of NEP-2020, wherein multidiscipinarity, flexibility and learning at one’s own pace are some of the focal areas. “The teachers must comprehend and appreciate the underpinning linkages between School & Higher Education, as envisaged in NEP-2020”, she emphasised.

Professor Neelu Rohmetra also touched upon the qualities of good teacher besides the role of teachers as a responsibility for nation building.

The inaugural session concluded with the presentation of vote of thanks by Dr. Anuradha Goswami, faculty DDE and Coordinator UG Programme.


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