D. Y. Patil School of Pharmacy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai associated with Chinmaya Mission (Chinmaya Prerana Zone, Kharghar) to organize a Webinar on the theme ‘Inspiring Teachers Through Self Leadership’ on 16th July, 2020 .
Swami Swatmanandaji was the mind behind the theme and was the resource person for the session. The webinar was attended by over 100 participants comprising teaching faculty of
DY Patil University, Heads of Higher Educational Institutions, Principals of Colleges, teaching faculty from Mumbai University and other Universities across Maharashtra and a few other States.
Swamiji presented very creatively and impactfully the HIGHER Vision of Teaching.
Swamiji articulated innovative ideas for the teachers to empower and transform the lives of students in his characteristic style, using inspirational videos and thought provoking questions.
Swamiji gave many insightful ideas to the teachers for better performance in the class room.
The thrust of the topic was to help teachers to transform themselves to become inspired leaders who in turn would inspire the students to become potential leaders to pursue a great cause.
Key takeaways for teachers
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Teach how to be successful without stress.
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Follow inside out approach: to be strong, empowered and inspired to face challenges
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Be innovative to impart values through the subjects along with application of those values to make education relevant.
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A teacher is a nation builder. Teacher must have highest vision…..to prepare the students for the country and not merely complete the syllabus or guide for higher scores.
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A teacher has to become the best version of himself/ herself by continuously learning and working for self improvement as a role model to inspire the students.
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A teacher must connect with the students first before the knowledge can transfer. Where there is a real bond between teacher and student, transformation takes place naturally.
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Every student is a potential change maker. It is the teacher’s responsibility to help student discover that potential.
The webinar was highly appreciated by all the participants.
