16/04/2021 When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor

 First hour was taken by Joju Sir. English department continued their seminars on topics- web 2.0, web 3.0, web 4.0 

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), were sir add more points on recent discovery in this area. One of it was new technology introduced by Elon Musk in which chips were  surgically implanted on the brain of chimpanzees and they are able to play videogames just by thinking. This technology, according to Musk, enables paralysed people to use a smartphone with their mind faster than someone using thumbs.

Second hour was taken by ancy ma'am. Studied about Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhiji insisted that education should develop all aspects of individuality harmoniously. He helped the children in all round development. Training of heart and building of character received his first attention. They were helped to build their physique through manual work. Learning by doing and co-operation were the means of gaining experiences for the children of age range from 6 to 16.

15/04/2021 Every time the sun rises it tells that if there is night(dark) there comes day(light) following it

The day started with Optional Class. Prayer was sung by Akhila I took seminar on "Teaching Techniques"

The first hour was of optionals Followed by Giby ma’am class dealt with

4 types of conflicts 1. Approach - Approach Conflict. 2. Avoidance - Avoidance Conflict 3.Approach -Avoidance Conflict and 4.Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict.

 In between the class ma'am said that in our life we will meet with many problems, we already faced some problems and survived from it. We should face problems and find solutions for that. That is the way in which we grow and become strong. Then ma'am shared the meaning of a beautiful tamil song "Ovvoru Pookalumae Sollkirathey Vaalvendraal Poraadum Porkalamey "

Tamil

Ovvoru Pookalumae Sollkirathey

Vaalvendraal Poraadum Porkalamey

Ovvoru Vidiyalumaee.. Sollkirathey

Iravaana Paghal Ondru Vanthidumey

Nambikkai Enbathu Vendum Namm Vaalvill

Lachiyam Nichayam Vellum Oru Naalill

Manamey Ohh Manamey Nee Maarividuu

Maleiyoo Athu Paniyoo Nee Mothividuu

Ullam Endrum Eppothumm

Udainthu Pogha Kudaathuu

Enna Intha Vaalkai Endra

Ennam Thondra Kudaathuu

Enntha Manitha Nenjukkull

Kaayam Illei Sollungall

Kaalapokil Kaayamellamm

Mareinthu Poghum Maayanghall

Uzhi Thaangum Karkhal Thaaney

Mannmeethu Silaiyaaghumm

Vali Thaanghum Ullam Thaaney

Nileiyaana Sugham Kaanumm

Yaarukillei Poraadamm

Kannil Enna Neerodamm

Oru Kanavu Kandaal.Atha Thinammuyindraal

Oru Naalil Nijamaaghumm

Manamey Ohh Manamey Nee Maarividuu

Maleiyoo Athu Paniyoo Nee Mothividuu

Vaalkai Kavithai Vaasippom

Vaanam Alavu Yosippomm

Muyarchi Enra Ondrai Maddum

Muchai Pola Swaasippom

Lacham Kanavu Kannodu

Lachiyangal Nenjoduu

Unnei Vella Yaarumilleu Uruthiyoda Poraadu

Manithaa Unn Manatei Kiri Vithai Podu Maramaaghum

Avamaanam Paduthollvi Ellamey Uravaaghumm

Thollvi Indri Varalaaraa

Thukkam Illei Enn Thozhaa

Oru Mudivirinthaal...Athil Thelivirinthaal

Antha Vaanam Vasamaaghumm

Manamey Ohh Manamey Nee Maarividuu

Maleiyoo Athu Paniyoo Nee Mothividuu

Nambikkai Enbathu Vendum… Namm Vaalvill

Lachiyam Nichayam Vellum Oru Naalill

Manamey Ohh Manamey Nee Maarividuu

Maleiyoo Athu Paniyoo Nee Mothividuu

 

Translation 

Each flower tells that

life is a battle which has to be combated

Each flower tells that

life is a battle which has to be combated

Every time the sun rises it tells that

if there is night(dark) there comes day(light) following it

 

confidence should be there in our life

sure we will attain our goals one day

mind oh mind you change

be it mountain or ice you fight against it

 

Always our heart

should not be broken (getting fed up)

"what is this life" like this

thought should not come or encouraged inside us

please tell me inside which person

there is no pain

when the time passes all the pain

are nothing but illusions that disappear

the stones that takes the beatings of chisel

later becomes a statue

only the heart that can withstand pain

will achieve happiness later

who doesn't have struggle in life

why are there tears in your eyes

if you dream and if you put effort

one day it will be fruitful and comes in real..

Let's read the life poem

Let's think and dream till the height of skies

lets try and try and lets keep

only this as our breath

lakhs of desire in our dreams (eyes)

ambitions in our heart

there is no one to beat you..you battle strongly

oh human you cut your mind and put a thought as seed it will grow as tree

disgrace and failures everything will be conquered

is there a history without failure?

no sorrow my friend

if there is a clear decision

the skies will be attracted..

Every time the sun rises it tells that

if there is night(dark) there comes day(light) following it.

confidence should be there in our life

sure we will attain our goals one day

mind oh mind you change

be it mountain or ice you fight against it

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Today's thought

"Yesterday is gone

Tomorrow has not yet come

We have only today

Let us begin"

          Mother Theresa

Vocabulary words

Felicitate-to offer congratulation

Dapper-neat and trim in appearance

17/03/2021 NUMMADE SWANTHAM PUTTUM BEEFUM

 17/03/2021

I reached college by 9.00 am. Today our seniors had their commission. Due to Covid 19 seniors are not able to have their commission in the schools so we juniors should listen to them as their students. Seniors are allotted to take classes for 10 minutes, some of the students from our class selected as time keepers need to ring the bell after this every ten minutes to end the class. The commission started at 10.00 am. I felt that all of my seniors were so dedicated and had a great passion for teaching. How brilliantly they took the class. The charts, models, explanation skills, interaction with the students, the reinforcement they give everything was outstanding.

After the lunch break Maya ma’am took the class. once ma’am asked us to write down our strength and weakness and hand it over to her. Maam said that the common problem mentioned in those letters was lack of self confidence and poor self esteem so today we will discuss this too and present a slide with the caption “Self confidence and Self esteem”. 

While she was explaining she asked us how many of you are sure that at least 5 people around you will support you when you are in a condition where you are in abad state of life or mentally or emotionally completely weak. I put up my hand because I live in a joint family consisting of 8 members and am sure that they will support me in every critical situation. Teacher moved to Fathima and asked the same question. She burst out of tears, I was sitting beside her, I turned with a shock. I didn’t expect that she would cry. But the reason she said also made me cry. She had to face severe emotional and mental torture from the the part of her PG project co-guide. He treated her so badly, he behaved so nice with others and totally opposite to her. She needed to suffer for 2 years, no one believed her as he was a wolf in a lambs coat. She put her maximum effort to successfully do all the experiments but he never appreciated her and he only focused on the minor mistakes she was making. He made her completely hopeless and no one trusted her when she shared her experience with him. She lost her confidence and she started to think that she can’t do anything. but after getting admission in theophilus college she started to recognize that the power and strong faith in her is increasing day by day and she started to regain self confidence and cultivate self esteem. I think she is now totally relaxed and happy, because she threw out all the burden within her. Maya mam put confidence in her and she said that no one can handle this situation like Fathima done, and she is very bold and courageous. So always develop an attitude of gratitude.

Last hour was taken by Gibi ma’am and we had a fun activity. Teacher asked us to take 2 small pieces of paper and asked half of the students in the class to write a pair. For example Dosa in one paper and Chatni in the next paper , then fold it and mix it and ask each of us to take one folded paper. Then we have to find out our pair from the 90 plus students. We ran calling our name. I got “Putt” I am not able to find any pazham, payar, kadala or pappadam. I found Varsha Chechi with the slip ”beef” in her hand as a revolutionary combo we joined together to make a new history. Those who are bored out of eating conventional currys with putt can try putt with beef and we will be an outstanding tasty pair. True love story of puttu and beef will never end, the sacrifice of beef and putt expectation to reunite…….

Nisarga and Thelaya 24/03/2021

Today Repercussions of beatitude and Unity of 200 Theophilians is going to sound overall the Bethany Hills. Yes, things happened like the same. All the union women reps had to wear set saree, I reached the college early because we needed to complete the remaining decoration of the stage. After decoration I moved for a photo session with dear union members, dear teachers and chief guests. 

By 10.00 am the inauguration ceremony started. Welcome speech was given by Vice Chairperson Aleena. After that Dr Rajan Varghese sir our chief guest gave a speech and officially inaugurated NISARGA by lighting the lamp. 

Kumari Nayana cine artist inaugurated our arts program. Next was a beautiful power packed performance by Nayana together with the union members and teachers. All of them really performed well and I am so happy to see that wonderful moment.  Next program was the Pooja dance. Then after our college band “THELAYA” performed akkabala. Then with big bang seniors rocked our stage. Between these sessions, former students of our college handed over Laji Sir Memorial Trophies to the college and shared their experience with Laji sir. In the afternoon also seniors flawless dance welcomed us. After that first years had their movie scene enacting competition “DRISHYAM”.

Students from each optional participated, we realized that this year we had so many great actors. Joju sir and Deepthi miss also enacted one of the scenes from movie VANDANAM. Fathima from our class was mentioned as the best actor by the Jury. Special congrats to you Pathoo… First prize was grabbed by Physical Science, Mathematics was the first runner up and Natural Science grabbed the 3^rd position. Another beautiful day ended with a mesmerizing performance by our whole Theophilus family….

23/03/2021 Glucose💙💙💙💙💙And Nisarga💚💚💚💚💚

Today started with a practising for flash mob on behalf of revealing our Union name to students and as a startup of the inaugural function of our union and it was a funny session. Our dear loving seniors were preparing to give us a beautiful memorable day. The 64^th College Union of MTTC Ekayana organized a wonderful fresher’s day for us. The name of the function is itself interesting “GLUCOSE- to energize the Juniors”. They gave us glucose when we entered the auditorium. Inauguration ceremony started as soon as we entered the auditorium. Our guest of honour was RJ Unni from red FM. He talked about the confidence he had achieved and shared his experience at schools and college and the teacher who inspired him the most. I feel happy about choosing teaching as my profession. Then masterpiece of this event was the talk given by our Joju sir, I don’t have any words, that talk was amazing. That was a powerful spellbound talk. After the official inauguration the senior’s masterplan revealed they arranged a session named as “CHAKKAPAZHAM” for us. That was a preplanned trap for us (innocent juniors). Before that to energize us they gave us a sweet box to fill our stomach. They have all juniors' names in lotts. They call the name of the students; we have to go to the stage. Either we get an individual task or will have to perform a group task they give. I got a group task, and the topic was to make a fight for Dosa at Big Boss house. It was full of fun.

 After the fresher’s day program, all the union members and MTTC hostel members run down for the flash mob. Rather than we expected we danced very well and officially announced the Union name “NISARGA”and Motto “THROUGH THE THORNS TO THE STARS”. Afternoon section was given for practising for the program that will be held tomorrow. Me, Vineetha and Hima got assigned with decoration duty, but majority of the stage decoration was done with the help of our dear friends- Roshna, Aleena, Greeshma, Athira, Ashna, Sreekesh, Deepa, Subinjith and other hostlers. A great thanks to them.

Tomorrow the official inauguration of NISARGA will take place, So, WAIT AND WATCH………

25/03/2021 Women are Warriors

 

I had a fabulous Thursday. First hour was taken by Maya Mam, English optional students continued their seminar presentation. In between teacher shared about women’s position in ancient times, Melmund proclamation and Devadasi concept etc. In ancient ages women is considered as goddess. And students shared their different opinions on women status on ancient and todays. People talked in light on historical concepts and present day situations faced by women. Finally, the class turned to a debate room. Uthara, Fathima, Gayathri, Subash, and Albin Father were main debaters, and Maya miss cleared all doubts of them and questions put forward by them. Albin father and Fathima shared their life experiences.

 Second hour was optional class Shiney ma’am taught us taxonomies of educational objectives, aims and objectives. Bloom’s taxonomy on educational objectives. We discussed about cognitive domain. 

After the lunch break students from our department took seminar presentation on technology paper. Next hour was taken by Maya teacher, English optional students continued taking seminar on “The Characteristics on Indian Society”.

Then students from natural Science took seminars on Joju sir's period.

hour the principal sir and other teachers arrived at the auditorium. First year and Second year students were divided into four groups for the literary and art fest organized by 64^th union Ekayana. I belonged to group number 2. After that group members had a meeting. We selected a senior as our captain and Albin Father was our wise Captain and Caran from English department was selected as time manager.

29/03/2021 In Colourfullness of Holi

 

On 29^th March Ekayana 64^th Union Literary and Arts fest had begun. Literary events were conducted on this day. Today we had essay writing, story writing, poetry writing, pencil drawing, watercolour, craft, collage, and finally cartoon competition.

I participated for Malayalam story writing, English poem writing, and pencil drawing. But practise sections for group items were going on in-between and seniors were in busy of decorating auditorium and for making necessary arrangements for Art fest. Then after students celebrated Holi. 💜💛💚💙❤

31/03/2021 Pushpithagra💜💛💚💙❤💛💚💙❤💜💛💚💙💙❤💜💛💚💙

The stage is ready, 

Let’s rock the stage, Let’s make this day awesome that was the thought we had in our mind. 

We reached the college earlier for the group photo and for last minute practice. Unexpectedly one of the participants who had given name for lyrical narrative from our group was absent. So I got a chance to participate. I have never done that before, I don’t have any idea what I had done on the stage. 

After that we participated in Vanchipattu and we got 2^nd prize. Then our Thiruvathira dance performance we got 1^st. I got another opportunity to do a Monoact. The last items were the skit performance and folk song. We got first and second for it respectively. Our group Pushpithagra was the 1^st runner up and Aby and Aparna Chechi from our group were selected as Kalprathibha and Kalathilakam. Varsha Chechi from our group became the literary champion. I am so happy and glad to be a part of this team. Special thanks to our captain Riyasa Chechi and Albin Father. The dedication put by each student should be appreciated. And a heartfelt thanks to Ekayana, especially Abhirami Chechi, Roshni Chechi and to all our seniors for these 3 wonderful days.

30/03/2021 Samasthavum Kayyeri Avanijayunarthiya Geetham Shankholiyayi muzhakki 1st years

 Today was a beautiful day. Started with practising Thiruvathira. Then Inauguration of our Arts fest “AVANIJA” began with a lamp lighting ceremony. Well known Indian Poet Murukan Kattakada and Cinema-Serial actor Jeevan Gopal were Chief guests. Murukan Kattakada sang the famous poem RENUKA for us, what a soulful singing, those who lost their love can’t control their tears while he was singing. Then after Jeevan Gopal had his speech. Then after Individual items started. Kuchuppudi, Bharatanatyam, Nadodinritham, Fancy Dress, Lelithaganam, Mappilapatt, Shasthreeya sangeetham, Padyaparayanam, Prasangam and mimicry were those competitions conducted on that day. 

26/03/2021 DREAMS TO PLANS

 

I was absent today, but from the words of my friends I got a complete picture of what had taken place on this day, the day had begun with a prayer at the college chapel. In the first hour students of English optional completed their seminars on “Characteristics of Indian Society”. Maya teacher shared about the benefits of Nellikka. After that she taught about National integration. Thiruvathira and NCC Anthem played during the class also made the class more interesting and the patriotic song made a thought on happiness in unity and felt so much love to our Bharatham.

Third hour was taken by our respected principal K.Y Benedict Sir, sir continued explaining about Micro Teaching skills such as Skill of Explanation, Skill of Demonstration and Skill of Blackboard writing. For understanding more about the Skill of Blackboard writing sir asked to refer to the book Educational Technology written by Dr. Sampath. After the lunch break students from my class collected notes regarding optional subject then we had group discussion for the Literary and Arts fest. Four groups were assigned with very interesting names. 1^st group was named as Panchachamaram, second group was named as Pushpithagra third group was named as Praharshini, fourth group was named as Pallavini. And we assigned students for each items and preparations of group items started. The day ends with a great desire to win the fest and bear the winning crown by our Pushpithagra team.

22/ 03/2021 World Water Day

Mondays always start with a hope of getting good experiences, hope to discover myself, hope not to repeat the mistakes again, hope to be a better person… etc. After the prayer I reached the general hall. Maya teacher took the first hour. 22^nd March is WORLD WATER DAY mam talked about some facts regarding water.

 Initial half-hour we discussed Cultural Diffusion, Cultural lag, Enculturation, Acculturation, Cultural Inertia, Sanskritization and Role of education with regard to culture. English optional continued their seminar. 

Next hour was engaged by the principal sir. Sir first gave a gist of the previous class and brushed up our memory. Sir talked about Heterogeneous thinking- heterogeneity of thinking means that in any culture and in any individual, there exists no one, homogeneous form of thinking, but different types of verbal thinking. So a teacher needs to focus his or her students into a homogeneous process of thinking while they are ready to deliver concepts. Then discussed different types of questions. First one was a Developmental question here the teacher uses this question to develop the learner’s thinking beyond simple recall or knowledge and experience make teachers to form this kind of questions.

Next one was Evaluation questions. It can be Summative, Formative and Diagnostic.  Formative questions or assessment used during the learning process in order to enhance learning. Summative questions used at the end of the learning process. Used to make judgement on the student learning process. Diagnostic questions are designed to help identify and crucially understand student’s mistakes and misconceptions in an efficient and accurate manner. Prognostic assessments act as a means of estimation and prediction of the future career. Another term is aptness which is depending on the age group.

Next sir taught about Probing and Redirection. Probing means the ability of a teacher to provide some clues to the students so that the thought process of the student will be focused and generation of correct response will take place. Redirection means shifting from one student to another student to get the correct response. Another term appreciation which means giving a kind of recognition at the end of the successful response of the student, an act of reinforcement. Then we discussed the 4^th sub skill: Skill of Explanation.

All the union members were called for a meeting. Principal sir talked to us and provided valuable information for the proper conduction of the union inauguration ceremony. And enquired about all the plans and preparations we had in mind. We discussed the programs and presented the program schedule with the teachers. They gave us different suggestions and ideas. Gibi ma’am, Shiney ma’am and Rakesh Sir also talked to us regarding their experience from previous college unions. We got tea and snacks at the end of the meeting. As a surprise Albin Father brought Snickers in happiness of having his priesthood ordination. I think the whole nature was so happy today, beautiful rain drizzled over the earth and gave mother earth a beautiful fragrance once again. We took photos in the rain in different poses. 23 year old grown up babies always wish to play in rain…….