Tuesday, October 12, 2021

INNOCENT HEARTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, “TEACHERS TO BE” STEPPED UP TO THE PODIUM WITH EXCELLENT RESULT


Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar achieved 100% First Divisions in the aggregate result of GNDU B.Ed. Examination (2019- 2021). Eight percent student-teachers achieved distinctions and forty-three percent student – teachers grabbed more than 70% marks. 

Ria Mahajan achieved first  position in the college with 76.1% aggregate marks, Japleen Kochhar bagged second position with 75.5 % aggregate marks and Reema Rani got third position in the college with 75.4% aggregate marks of all the four semesters. Ria Mahajan said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude towards the almighty, parents and teachers without whom this academic achievement would have not been possible for me.” Japleen Kochhar added, “Success is not something you attain without putting in the effort. It is a mindset you must adopt to accomplish your goals and grow as a person and it takes hard work. My family has always supported and encouraged me to work hard to attain my goals. Moreover, the co-operation and guidance of Principal Sir and the teachers of our college have always encouraged me to move forward. Saying ‘thankyou’ to all of them is just not enough.”

Executive Director (Colleges), Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust, Mrs. Aradhana Bowry appreciated the progress made by the student-teachers. Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh motivated the would-be teachers to keep working whole-heartedly by polishing their skills in the schools too, where they will be teaching in the near future.

The members of Management, Principal and faculty members congratulated all the student-teachers for their brilliant performance. All would-be teachers felt victorious and thanked their mentors.






Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated International Girl Child Day

 


The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated International girl child day to advocate the notion that girls are no less than boys in all the spheres of life.

A drama on the theme of solutions to gender inequality – ‘Digital generation, our generation’ was enacted by NSS volunteers Palak Ratta, Baljit Kaur, Gunpreet Kaur, Navjeet Kaur, Navpreet Kaur, Nandini and Taranpreet Kaur. They expressed their inner feelings and thoughts through this drama about the strategies to be adopted to equip girls with qualitative education and make their future bright. 

An extempore was also conducted on the topics related to the achievements of Great Indian women  - Mary Kom, Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams etc. E- certificates were given to the winners and drama actors.

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh congratulated the winners and appreciated the participants. He said that the college has a ‘Grievance cell’ and a ‘Guidance and Counselling cell’ to help in solving problems faced by females so that they live a peaceful and dignified life.


















Monday, October 4, 2021

Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti

 

The NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education, Jalandhar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by organising various activities on the theme of inculcating Gandhian values and principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity and tolerance amongst the would-be teachers.

All the student-teachers actively participated in an Extension lecture organised on the sub-theme - ‘Open thy arms to change, but don't let go of your values.’ The resource person for the event, Language trainer  (alumna) Ms.Tanvi narrated interesting stories from the life of Mahatma Gandhiji, the way he faced hardships with great courage and tackled them with determination and patience. She elucidated, ‘in this world which is moving through the phase of violence and terrorism, there is a significant requirement of Gandhian philosophy of non- violence even more today than was in the past years.’ 

A drama was enacted by the student-teachers Nargis Jaitwani, Reetu, Rajni Sharma, Riya Lamba and Doras  Malhotra with  the primary aim of promoting Gandhian ideas on Experiential Learning, Nai Talim, Work Education and Community Engagement. It potrayed that Nai Talim (New Education) focussed on nurturing multiple skills in a child based on her/his interest. It prepared students with knowledge, skills and self-reliance, which open avenues for expanding opportunities for employment and overall development of an individual. 

Principal Dr. Arjinder Singh highlighted that true character-building education needs to be focused on values, ethics and ideal citizenship. It is very much important for our would-be teachers to understand and imbibe the philosophy of education given by our Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhiji. The Principal and all the staff members appreciated the performances of the student-teachers.