9th International Conference on Life Skills Education: ICLSE 2024
DAY 3 - CONFERENCE
Report On Symposium -III (Integrating and Mapping Life Skills in School and Higher Education Curriculum) And Brainstorming (implementation Strategy for UGC Module on Life Skills Education)
Organized by the Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE), Chennai, and Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram
Date: 6th January 2024
Event : Symposium -III (Integrating and Mapping Life Skills in School and Higher Education Curriculum) And Brainstorming (implementation Strategy for UGC Module on Life Skills Education)
Day 3 : 06-01-2024
VENUE : MTTC AUDITORIUM
TIME : 9:30 a.m. - 11:20a.m.
PROGRAMME
● Invocation
○ Ms. Radhika L Raj
● Welcome Speech
○ prof. Dr. Joju john
● Coordinator
○ dr. Deepthi elizabeth mathews
● Vote of Thanks
○ ms. Reshma Vijay
● Compering the Session
○ Ms. Radhika l raj
Moderator : Prof. V. Reghu (Former Controller of Examinations, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai)
Panelists:
1. Dr. A Radhakrishnan Nair (Founder President Of IALSE )
2. Prof. Jayaprakash R.K (DIRECTOR state council of educational research and training, vidya bhavan thiruvananthapuram)
3. Prof. Dr. MN Mohamedunni Alias Musthafa(professor and head department of education, director,ESNCLSE,central university of kerala,president,IALSE)
4. Ms. W .Rasika Manohari (consultant, trainer,emotional intelligence and life skills training team, sri lanka)
5. Dr. N. Johnson (head, department of lifelong learning, Alagappa University Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu)
Report
The symposium -iii (integrating and mapping life skills in school and higher education curriculum) and brainstorming (implementation strategy for ugc module on life skills education) organized by IALSE and Mar Theophilus Training College, was held on 06-01-2024 from 09:30 am to 11.20 am. The session was moderated by Dr. V. Reghu . Sir introduce all the panelists to the audience. The discussion mainly focused on integrating life skills in the school curriculum. Later he stated that the present curriculum is overloaded, and the least importance is given to life skill training. In this scenario, the relevance of life skill training in school curriculum seems to be very important.
The session was started by the talk of Dr. A Radhakrishnan Nair. He mainly focused upon two main thoughts- how we can integrate life skills in school curriculum and what we can do to implement life skill education in higher education. He stated that for a successful life skill education, it is important to identify “WHERE” and “HOW” to implement it. He claimed that firstly we have to map our curriculum in such a way that the concepts of life skills can be delivered to children. He explained it using a real-life example.
Following Dr. A Radhakrishnan’s insightful presentation, Prof. Jayaprakash R.K shared his thoughts on life skill education and the ongoing process of curricular revision process in the State of Kerala. He stated that as part of curriculum revision the central government asked the state government and respective SCERTs to form respective state curriculum frameworks which mainly focused on areas like pre primary education, School education, adult and continuing education. He stated that co-curricular activities are not merely extra-curricular activities, and they have their own importance.
Later Dr. MN Mohamedunni Alias Musthafa shared his thoughts. He mainly emphasized the evaluation process. And also said that Evaluation should be life centered not life oriented. He shared an anecdote related to the same. As a concluding statement, he asserted that life skills are simple and also complicated.
Later the session was handled by Ms. W. Rasika Manohari, educational expert from SriLanka. She shared her thoughts focusing on integrating and mapping life skills in school and higher education curriculum. History of SriLankan education system was explained. She said that life skill is not just a theory and gave importance to its practical aspect. She also emphasized upon the areas like rethinking the curriculum, integrating life skills with respect to real world experience. Later she explained about curriculum mapping
Later Dr. N. Johnson explained how we can integrate life skill education. Also stated the suggestions of NEP on integrating life skills. He shared that the motive of life skill education is to live in a harmonious environment, to create healthy situations. Life skills should involve rejuvenating all the aspects of life skills. He concluded his talk by emphasizing the fast-growing technology and media.
Report on Panel Discussion V - Life Skills for Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Harmony
Organized by Indian Association of Life Skill education ,Chennai and Mar Theophilus Training College
Day 3 : January 6, 2024
Venue : MTTC Seminar Hall
Time : 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Event : Panel Discussion V - Life Skills for Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Harmony
Moderator:
● Prof. Suman Kumar, Dept. of Political Science, Delhi
Panelists:
Dr. Suju C Joseph, Head of the Department of Chemistry, Mar Ivanios College
Mr. Andrew Michael, Assistant Professor, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
Mr George Verghese ,Former Deputy Director ,NYKS ,Govt of India ,New Delhi
Teacher in Charge : Dr. Reshmi .M, Dr Shiney Jacob
Rapporteur : Jeena M.V , Malini
Compering : Navya (English)
Welcome Speech : Priyanka .P.S (Physical Science)
Report : Shehanaz S.N ( Social Science ), Jeena Robert ( English)
Photos : Sumesh ( Social Science )
The panel discussion Life Skill for Human Rights ,Citizenship and Social Harmony starts at 9:30 Am .The Comparing was done by Navya and prayer by Athena .Priyanka P.S welcomed the moderator and panelists to the panel discussion .Moderator was Prof. Suman Kumar ,Department of Political Science. The moderator introduces the panelists, and guides the discussion on life skills for human rights, citizenship, and social harmony. The moderator allotted 20 minutes for each panelist.
Panelist 1
Panelist 1 George Verghese presented his views on the topic: Transformative Power of Art Nurturing life skills in Children through Arts. He expressed the idea that Fine arts is a potential tool for self expression and life skill development in Children .Beyond aesthetics.it instills crucial abilities to navigate the complexity of life .He talk about ingredients of art ,meaning of colors ,types of arts ,mixing of color and themes of painting .He also turn our attention that in art classes,children needs to decide about color's shapes and materials ,make choice ,experiment and take risks .It fosters decision making abilities .The children observe their surroundings keenly identify pattern and analyze situation and create solution .He concludes with the point that art stimulates the visual learning ,value of perseverance ,patience and have practical application in various aspects .
The moderator Prof Suman mentioned colour mixing is part of our lives.Other delegates also shared their points during the session .
Panelist 2
Dr Suju C Joseph started his powerful points with a story and engages the participants by asking certain questions .He wants everyone to empathize with people as it is a important life skills .He emphasised the importance of soft skills along with the hard skills .He also deals with effective communication .He also wanted all of us to be passionate towards other .He ends with the point that life skills help us to lead a successful life .
The moderator Prof Suman mentioned that life skill is needed in daily life and other delegates expressed the points .
Panelist 3
Mr Andrew Michel expressed the views about life skill for Human rights .He begins the session with the powerful quote of Mother Teresa .He expressed the idea that Human rights are not privilege conferred by government .He put forward the viewpoint that human rights are essential life skills .Cultivation and understanding of human rights empower individual to navigate the complexities of life .He turned our attention to the fact that Human rights are fundamental principles of dignity ,equality and justice for all .Life Skill for Human rights play a crucial role in effective promotion and protection of human right .By incorporating life skills ,individual can become effective advocate for human rights, fostering cultural values and protect the right of all people .He urges the need for Human Right Education .
Prof Suman ends the session with mentioning the importance of Human Right Education .The delegates also engage in an active discussion .Prof Suman summarizes the main points in the discussion . Dr Shekhar Seshadri distributed the mementos to the panelist .It was an enriching and informative session .
Acknowledgment
Navya J expresses Acknowledgement on behalf of MTTC to the panelist and moderator.
Report on "Focus on Public Discussion on Life Skills in Teacher Education system”
Organized by Indian Association of Life Skill education ,Chennai and Mar Theophilus Training College
Day 3 : January 6, 2024
Venue : MTTC Auditorium
Time : 11:40 AM - 1.00 PM
Event : Focus Group Discussion-”Focus on Public Discussion on Life Skills in Teacher Education System”
Moderator:
● Prof. Dr. V Reghu
Director, M.Ed. Department Mar Theophilus Training College. Former Dean &
Controller of exams, RGNIYD, Govt.of.India
Panelists:
Dr. Chandrasekhar Praveen,
Faculty, ITEP, NIT, Calicut
Dr. Pramod Dinakar
General secretary, CTEF Kerala Head, School of EGCS, Chinmaya Viswa
Vidyapeeth, Ernakulam, Kerala
Dr. N Johnson
Head, Department of Lifelong Learning, Alagappa University,
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
Ms. Niroshika Karawdeniya
Preschool Teacher, Counsellor, Emotional Intelligence and Life skills
Training Team, Srilanka.
Dr. Joju John
Principal in charge, Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira
Teacher in Charge : Dr. Neena Thomas
Compering : Shiji Reji (Phy.Science)
Invocation : Dean Jones J S
Welcome Speech : Aleena Reetha Kuriakose
Report : Manuel Syriac ( Social Science ) ,Maria Martin ( English)
Photos : Sreevisakh ( Social Science )
Introduced the topic and emphasized the importance of integrating life skills in teacher education.
Speakers:
1.Dr. Chandrasekharan Praveen:
Discussed his experiences in incorporating life skills into the teacher education curriculum.
Emphasized the concept of "from me to we" in teaching.
Advocated for empathy before critical thinking in teaching.
Stressed on integrating life skills into teacher education and the importance of curriculum mapping.
2.Dr. Pramod Dinakar:
Highlighted the role of teachers as future-makers.
Discussed the need to prepare students for future jobs that do not yet exist.
Raised concerns about the effectiveness of current B.Ed curriculums.
Emphasized the importance of experiential learning and real-life application of life skills.
3.Dr. N Johnson:
Focused on the flexibility of life skills, citing examples from the Tamil Nadu teacher education system.
Stressed building a strong curriculum that incorporates life skills.
Mentioned various international researches on life skills in education.
4.Ms. Niroshika Karawdeniya:
Discussed the role and impact of a teacher.
Emphasized the need for teachers to be emotionally intelligent, socially aware, and subject experts.
Highlighted the importance of teachers being empathetic.
5.Prof. Dr. Joju John:
Shared various anecdotes to illustrate his points.
Discussed the influence of teachers on the psychological development of students.
Argued for the need to change the B.Ed curriculum to focus more on current and critical theories and life skills.
Talked about the pressure on student teachers regarding lesson plans and the need for continuous monitoring and training.
Open Discussion:
Participants including Sheh Shahdri, Upasana Roy, and Sr. Dr. Nirmala Arul IBVM shared observations and raised questions.
Conclusion:
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Betcy.
Speakers were awarded momentos in recognition of their contributionsThis panel discussion brought to light the crucial role of life skills in the teacher education system and sparked a meaningful dialogue about future directions and improvements.
Talk by the invited delegates
Symposium 4: Yoga as a supplementary tool to life skills for personal effectiveness.
Organized by the Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE), Chennai, and Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dates : 6th January 2024
Time : 11.30 a.m.- 1.00 p.m.
Venue : Seminar Hall, Mar Theophilus Training College
Invocation/ prayer : Radhika l Raj
Moderator : Dr. Sunitha Ranjan , Master Trainer in Life Skills & Life Coach, Chennai
Teacher in charge : Dr. Deepthi Elizabeth Matthews
Student Coordinators
Compering : Preethi
Welcome : Malavika
Report : Anju Alex and Aleena Reetha Kuriakose
Technical Support : Sumesh c s
Rapporteurs : Jeena, Malini, Sanila
Vote of Thanks : Ahaniya
Objective of the Symposium: Yoga as a supplementary tool to life skills for personal effectiveness.
Key Speakers:
1.Ms. Chitra M S
Additional Secretary to Govt of Kerala; Secretary and Registrar, ICFOSS, Swatantra, South Pavilion, Sports Hub Kerala, India.
2.Dr. G Suresh Kumar
Director, Sree Vidyadhi Raja, International Study and Research Centre, Kannanmmoola, Thiruvananthapuram.
3. Ms. Cynthiya Niluxshini Robinson
International Certified Yoga Teacher, Emotional Intelligence and Life Skills Training Team, Sri Lanka.
4. Dr. James T Joseph
Rtd. Associate Professor & Controller of Examinations, Former Principal of
Sarvodaya Vidyalaya.
Report
The Symposium, organized by the Indian Association of Life Skills Education and Mar Theophilus Training College, took place on the 6th of January 2024 at 11:30 AM. The session was opened by Dr. Sunitha Ranjan , , the moderator of the discussion and Master Trainer in Life Skills & Life Coach, Chennai. The theme introduced was “Yoga as a supplementary tool to life skills for personal effectiveness”. Dr. Sunitha Ranjan highlighted the impact of yoga in one’s life, and she made her points clear by stating that yoga holds significant importance in one’s life as it promotes physical well-being, mental clarity and emotional balance.
Ms. Chitra M S, Dr. G Suresh Kumar, Ms. Cynthiya Niluxshini Robinson, Dr. James T Joseph each of the panelists provided unique perspectives on the importance of yoga and showcased it as an essential life skill for personal well being.
The first panelist to share insights was, Dr. James T Joseph, who focused on the theme A scientific approach to pranayama.Dr James emphasized the importance of pranayama in optimizing our body performance. Pranayama is the science of breath, which leads to the creation, distribution and maintenance of vital energy.Dr James concluded his point through showcasing the amount of oxygen required for breaking down various chemical substances in one’s body and the amount of energy released.
Next, Ms. Cynthiya Niluxshini Robinson took the stage to discuss, “Transformative Yoga Journey” through her life story. Ms.Cynthiya explained how yoga helps in reducing ones stress and depression. Ms Cynthia continued the discussion by stating that yoga helps reduce stress by promoting relaxation through deep breathing, mindful movement and meditation.
After Ms.Cynthiya’s fruitful presentation, Dr. G Suresh Kumar led the discussion, focusing on the practical session. He showcased three pranayama and some other asanas to the audience. Later, Ms. Chitra M S highlighted the important points about different asanas like thadasana,vajrasasana,sooshmasana.
After the panelists’ presentations and discussions, Dr Sunitha Renjan opened the floor to the audience for further discussion and invited members to share their opinions and insights. The audience actively participated, offering diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities discussed during the Symposium panel. The discussion was marked by a fruitful exchange of ideas, with audience members contributing valuable insights, asking questions, and engaging in a thoughtful dialogue with the panelists. The interactive session provided a platform for a more comprehensive exploration of yoga as a life skill.
To conclude the event, a formal vote of thanks was extended to all the resource persons, panelists, and attendees for their active participation and contributions. As a token of appreciation, mementos were distributed to the resource persons as a gesture of thanks for their time, expertise, and commitment to the discourse.
Yoga session by the delegates
Honoring of delegates
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