Global Citizenship Club

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In global era, education should help students to meet the challenges of today’s world. Education for Global citizenship is essential in providing knowledge, understanding, skills and values to cope up with these challenges. To impart the education for Global citizenship, future teachers should be empowered to do so. With this objective Global citizenship club is formed for our student teachers. Through this club student teachers will be prepared to shoulder the responsibility of being social agent.

OBJECTIVES

  • To develop critical thinking about global issues and to equip students with knowledge, skill and values to be an active global citizen.
  • To foster international mindedness among student teachers.

ACTIVITIES

  • The club organizes LibreOffice tutorials for the student teachers to help them acquaint to open source software.
  • Discussion of national and world news during assembly.
  • Celebration of International days.
  • Viewing and discussion on topics using TED talks, from YouTube, illustrations, story narration.

2023-24

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Saramma Mathew
Student Council MemberMs. Ruchita Kadu
Ms. Maliya Hanfi
Student RepresentativesMs. Shraddha Gujjar
Ms Manju Nair
Ms. Nikita Gujjar
Ms. Bhakti Mandhare

Activities 2023-24

International Food Day
The Global Citizenship Club at Pillai College of Education and Research organized an engaging International Food Day celebration on 18th October 2023. Hosted by Ms. Ruchita Kadu, the event began with an explanation of the significance of International Food Day, celebrated annually on 16th October. This year’s theme, “WATER IS LIFE, WATER IS FOOD, LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND,” highlighted the essential role of water in food production and the importance of equitable access to resources.

A visual presentation featured diverse cuisines from around the world, offering a virtual culinary tour. The highlight of the event was a fun interactive game where students enacted famous dishes, and others guessed their names and countries of origin. This activity fostered a deeper understanding of global culinary traditions and provided an enjoyable learning experience. The event concluded with a thank you note from Ms. Ruchita Kadu and a reflective quote: “THE ONLY WAY TO EAT WELL IS WILLING TO WASTE NOTHING.” The celebration successfully raised awareness about global food issues and celebrated the rich diversity of International cuisines.

International Non-Violence Day
The session on International Non-Violence Day at Pillai College of Education and Research (PCER) aimed to promote the power of non-violence for peace and conflict resolution. The event highlighted the significance of non-violent communication and its impact on creating a positive classroom environment.

Mrs. Shruti Nair, Assistant Professor at PCER, commenced the program by emphasizing the importance of 2nd October, which marks the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. She focused on the celebration of International Non-Violence Day, which aligns with Gandhi Jayanti, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s commitment to the practice of non-violence. Mrs. Nair elaborated on the concept of non-violent communication in the classroom. She discussed how teachers should communicate clearly and peacefully with students, highlighting the importance of fostering positive behavior and creating a harmonious teacher-student relationship. Her emphasis was on encouraging peaceful interactions and the constructive impact of non-violent communication on classroom dynamics. An educational video was shown to the students, illustrating various examples of non-violent communication in classroom settings. The video provided practical insights and reinforced the principles discussed during the session.

The session concluded successfully, leaving a lasting impression on the students about the significance of non-violence and peaceful communication in education.

Educational Visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and RBI’s Monetary Museum
On 20th December, 2023, students from MES Pillai College embarked on an educational journey to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj VastuSangrahalaya and RBI’s Monetary Museum in Fort, Mumbai. The purpose of the visit was to explore India’s rich cultural, social, and economic heritage and understand its relevance in contemporary society.

Upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, the students waited patiently for entry and then immersed themselves in a diverse array of ancient sculptures and exhibits from various civilizations. The museum’s intricate artifacts, paintings, and historical items captivated their attention. The students explored every nook of the museum, from Krishna’s murti to stone fabric prints and weaponry, documenting their journey through photographs. The emotional connection felt in front of Krishna’s murti underscored the profound impact of the museum’s exhibits. Following this enriching experience, the students proceeded to RBI’s Monetary Museum, where a video on the evolution of money set the stage for an insightful exploration of currency history. The museum’s exhibits provided a profound understanding of the monetary system’s evolution and its role in shaping the economy. The educational visit left an indelible mark on the students, broadening their understanding of India’s cultural heritage and economic significance. The rich collection of artifacts and engaging exhibits at both museums provided a unique and unforgettable experience. The students expressed their gratitude to their college and professors for organizing this enlightening and enriching opportunity.

French Language Day
On 20th March 2024, Pillai College of Education and Research celebrated International French Day, highlighting the significance of the French language and culture. The event began with participants greeting each other with a cheerful “Bonjour,” setting a lively tone for the day’s activities. The celebration aimed to promote cultural appreciation and linguistic diversity, emphasizing the richness of the French heritage.

Throughout the event, various activities were organized to showcase different aspects of French culture, including its art, music, cuisine, and traditions. Presentations and performances highlighted the historical and contemporary influence of France on global culture. The participants engaged in interactive sessions that encouraged the exploration of French linguistic nuances, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the language.

International French Day, established by the United Nations, underscores the importance of preserving French heritage and promoting global unity through language diversity.

The celebration at the college succeeded in reinforcing these values, creating an environment of cultural exchange and mutual respect. The event not only celebrated the beauty of the French language but also inspired participants to embrace and respect linguistic and cultural differences worldwide.

Global Cultural Showcase
As part of Cultural Fest 2024, Pillai College of Education and Research organized a Global Cultural Showcase on 9th May 2024. The event was a vibrant display of cultural diversity, with students grouped to represent various countries, including African nations, Sri Lanka, Spain, and Korea. Each group delivered presentations that highlighted the unique aspects of their assigned cultures, fostering a spirit of global understanding and appreciation.

The Global Cultural Showcase successfully highlighted the beauty of cultural diversity and provided students with a platform to explore and share global traditions. The event underscored the importance of cultural exchange in fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities. The enthusiastic participation and well-researched presentations left a lasting impression on all attendees, making it a memorable part of Cultural Fest 2024.

2022-23

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Saramma Mathew
Student Council MemberMr. Nirmit Dhuri
Ms. Ruchita Kadu
Student RepresentativesMs. Kanchan Mashilkar
Ms. Supreet Duggal
Ms. Manju Nair

Activities 2022-23

Global Cultural Showcase
The Global Cultural Showcase during the Cultural fest 2023 was a vibrant and enriching event organized by the Global Citizenship Club of Pillai College of Education and Research. The event aimed to celebrate cultural diversity and promote global understanding among students and faculty. The showcase featured an array of performances, exhibits, and presentations highlighting various cultures from around the world.

The Global Cultural Showcase, hosted by the Global Citizenship Club, was an engaging event that celebrated diverse world cultures through a vibrant ramp walk. Students represented Spanish, Korean, Mexican, Arabian, and Japanese cultures, each showcasing traditional attire and customs.

  • Spanish: Featured colorful Flamenco dresses and traditional dance, highlighting Spain’s
    lively cultural traditions.
  • Korean: Showcased elegant Hanbok attire and traditional dance, offering insight into Korea’s rich heritage.
  • Mexican: Presented vibrant costumes and the lively Jarabe Tapatío dance, reflecting Mexico’s festive spirit.
  • Arabian: Displayed flowing traditional attire and Middle Eastern dance, illustrating the elegance of Arabian culture.
  • Japanese: Highlighted the timeless beauty of Kimono and traditional Japanese movements, emphasizing Japan’s cultural grace.

The showcase provided valuable educational experiences, fostering cultural awareness and global citizenship among participants and attendees. The event successfully celebrated cultural diversity and promoted a deeper understanding of global traditions.

Global Glamour: A Fusion of Cultures on the Fashion Runway


Joy Of Giving Event
Our lives are fulfilling when we give and share, and that great inner joy comes from helping others to better their lives. Following this mantra, a jumble sale was organized by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) from 6th to 8th October, inviting the community to bring in useful, unused, or gently used items such as clothes, school bags, kitchen utensils, casseroles, etc., of utility value for the use of the underprivileged section of our society. The students were encouraged to collect these items from their households, neighbours, friends, and family members. All the goods brought in by our college students and also from the extended community were put on sale in an exhibition organized at the Mahatma Education Society’s New Panvel campus. These goods were sold at a price range of Rs. 10-100 with the intention to provide an opportunity for economically less privileged people to purchase useful goods and also to instil a sense of pride in ownership.

The money collected from this sale was further utilized for the benefit of the underprivileged group. The students of Pillai College of Education and Research are always imbued with the value that giving is far more valuable than receiving. Our students responded wholeheartedly to this wonderful initiative and packed their items in a very presentable manner to be further donated during the exhibition. In conclusion, the jumble sale organized by Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur (SIBC) from 6th to 8th October served as a testament to the power of community and compassion. Through the collective effort of our college students and the extended community, valuable items were collected and made available to the underprivileged at affordable prices. This initiative not only provided essential goods to those in need but also fostered a sense of dignity and pride in ownership. Moreover, the proceeds from the sale were reinvested back into the community, further amplifying the impact of this altruistic endeavor.

Investor Awareness Program
An enlightening session on investor awareness was conducted on 26th April, 2023, by Mili Paul Ma’am from CDSL, a leading depository service provider in India. The webinar aimed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about investment planning, deposits, passive income, stocks, mutual funds, and gold investments. As finance-related information often remains inaccessible to many until they encounter it during their academic journey, this session served as a valuable opportunity for students to gain insights into safe investment practices and financial literacy. Mili Paul Ma’am’s expertise and guidance provided a solid foundation for students to navigate the intricacies of investment, empowering them to make informed financial decisions for their future.

The interactive nature of the webinar allowed students to actively engage with the material, asking questions and seeking clarification on various investment concepts. Mili Paul Ma’am’s comprehensive explanations and real-world examples resonated with the participants, demystifying complex financial topics and instilling confidence in their understanding. Moreover, the session fostered a sense of responsibility among students towards their financial well-being, encouraging them to adopt prudent investment strategies and cultivate a habit of financial planning from an early stage. Overall, the investor awareness program proved to be an invaluable resource for students, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the financial landscape with confidence and foresight.

2021-22

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Saramma Mathew
Student Council MemberMs. Kanchan Mashilkar
Student RepresentativesMs. Aastha Pandey
Ms. Priya Alphonso

Activities 2021-22

International Friendship Day

On 30th July, 2021, International Friendship Day was celebrated by asking students to share their feelings, emotions, experiences, incidents, care and concern we give and receive from our friends in the form of ‘Literary Expressions’. The students were allowed to express creatively through a small write-up or poem dedicated to their friend. The theme of this friendship day was “Sharing The Human Spirit Through Friendship“.


2018-19

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta R. Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Enpreet Arora
Student RepresentativesMs. Neha Gupta
Ms. Manju Varadattil

Activities 2018-19

Workshop on Integrating Technology in Education

On 9th March, 2019, the Global Citizenship club with faculty member Mrs. Namrata Saxena, as resource person conducted a workshop on Integrated Technology in Education. The workshop introduced various applications which can be integrated while teaching the pupils. The importance of technology in the teaching learning process was very well explained. The students had hands-on-experience on their laptops which made the session truly enriching!

Session on “Financial Planning for a Better and Secure Future”
The Global Citizenship Club of PCER-Panvel organized a session on “Financial Planning for a Better and Secure Future”. The resource person Mr. Mathews shared the basic principles of Wealth Creation, and the three phases of investment planning. He elaborated on the easy steps to build an investment plan by asking the participants to think on questions such as- what’s my current net worth? What are my goals? How much money do I need and when? How much risk can I take? Where should I invest? He explained the different types of investments, the liquidity and risk levels associated with them. In conclusion, he urged the audience to be disciplined, save more and be regular, be patient, and to invest with an objective in mind.

2017-18

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta R. Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Kanchan Sharma
Student RepresentativesMs. Sanjana Gandhi
Ms. Renu Devi

Activities 2017-18

  • Students were given various countries along with their uniqueness. Students read about it and collected relevant information. They presented in groups followed by discussion. This seminar was helpful to students to widen their perspective about the globe.
  • Countries, regions or tribes were selected by students. Students collected information about the respective country, region, flora fauna, geographical features, economic condition, education system and culture. Further they made presentations based on their country/region and its culture. Students got to know about different countries all over the world.

  • Students were given access to online free classes and were encouraged to complete it. It is very essential to develop new skills to cope up with changing technology.
  • Students made surveys on some social issues like women hygiene, child marriage, internet addiction, dowry, gender inequality etc. These studies made them sensitize about the global issues.
  • Dr. Geeta R Thakur took a session on Education system in Finland and Singapore to make the students aware about the good education system worldwide.
  • A national level seminar was organized on “Designing 21st Century Classroom” to equip teachers to face 21st century challenges, with the capacity to think critically, solve problems and respond to a changing society.

2016-17

Composition
PrincipalDr. Sally Enos
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta R. Thakur
Student Council MemberMs. Sanjana Gandhi
Student RepresentativesMs. Christy Joy
Ms. Priyanka Sreekumar

Activities 2016-17

Fancy Dress Competition on different cultures of the world
Culture is the sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another. Culture is transmitted, through language, material objects, ritual, institutions, and art, from one generation to the next. In today’s multicultural society it becomes very essential to get familiar with the various cultures all over the world. Keeping this as objective, fancy-dress competition was held in our college on 9th March, 2017 at the seminar hall. The theme of the competition was different cultures of the world. The students from F.Y.B. Ed and S.Y. B.Ed. class participated in the competition. The participants dressed up in different costumes and styles which represent different countries. The participants depicted their respective countries through clothing, accessories, artifacts, language, songs, dance etc. They gave introduction of the country and its culture they were showcasing. The fancy dress competitions improve the socialization skills and communication skills as they are pushed out of their comfort zone and made to mingle with others in different costumes.

Session on Greetings in various Culture
Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention or social status. Ms. Teena Johny from S.Y. B.Ed. has wonderfully presented the way in which the people of other countries greet others when they meet them, their culture difference, attitude difference etc. She showed the different ways to say hello in many languages. It really gave us an insight about how the people greet each other around the world and the precautionary tips while communicating with people from other culture.

Collection of Information about various countries
A person armed with good knowledge can give his confidence a solid boost before and during a public speech. The students of F.Y. B. Ed.: Priyanka, Swetha, Sanika, Sammiya and Princy had prepared the details of different countries. The students enjoyed collecting the information about different countries which helps on academic and teaching front. The students were actively participated in the work. It encouraged team work and mutual support in students.

Be familiar with international languages
Every morning the students of F.Y. B.Ed. introduced simple vocabulary of various international languages during Assembly. This was helpful for students to make familiarize with different languages used all over the world. It is helpful to understand and embrace the diversity of our world. It provides an insight about how the people of different countries treat each other. It is essential for a teacher to communicate with students of multicultural classroom.

Online sessions to develop digital skills
In technology era, it is a need of an hour that teachers should have required digital skills. To make student teachers competent to face global challenges of technology-oriented world, Dr. Geeta R Thakur conducted online sessions for B.Ed. students through two-way video conferencing. They learnt various tools, techniques which are useful in education. Student teachers learnt to use Dropbox, Google doc, video making software, mind mapping software etc. students also learnt to make multimedia presentations, using video conferencing software, creating worksheets, games, crosswords etc. They enjoyed learning creation of blog and spoken tutorials. Students were also made aware about various educational websites, free software. They developed the skill of web surfing.

Technology Tip of a day
Every morning students share tips related to using technology in the classroom. This practice helps them in increasing knowledge and skill of ICT in education.

2015-16

Composition
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta R. Thakur
Student RepresentativesNeelam Tripathi
Litty Varghese

Activities 2015-16

Workshop on Life Skills Development

‘Life is not about waiting for the storm to last,
it is about learning to Dance in the rain’

It is said that to lead life happily is an art; it is a blessing and is to be cherished and nurtured till our last breath. To do justice to our lives, we must be open to learning and upgrading ourselves with various set of values, approaches and positive attitude. To imbibe some of the qualities on how to live merrily, great efforts were taken by our M.Ed. students who conducted the session on life skill development for our B.Ed. student teachers very enthusiastically. They began the session with a brief introduction to Life skills and its importance in ones’ life and proceeded with activities related to creative thinking, empathy, problem solving and interpersonal skills. They were successful in conveying the importance of life skills in one’s life through these activities.

Workshop on Digital skills

Digital skills are of great importance to new generation teachers to make learning interesting. College organized a workshop on using application software to improve their digital skills. Students were trained to use advanced features of Microsoft word, Microsoft excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. They were also taught how to search internet effectively.

2014-15

Composition
Teacher in-chargeDr. Geeta R. Thakur
Ms. Namrata Saxena
Student RepresentativesPayal Sarawgi
Sherly Kachapilly
Ramesh Thapar

2013-14

Composition
Teacher in-chargeMs. Geeta R. Thakur
Ms. Bindu Tambe
Student RepresentativesShaily Shah
Shamshad Begum
Reshma Prakash

Activities 2013-14

Taking forward Swami Vivekananda’s Mission
Teachers are nation builders as they shape young minds in the classroom. In order to carry out this role successfully, the teachings and the philosophy of Vivekananda could be a milestone. Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, who is associated with Ramakrishna Math in Pune, came to inspire our young teachers through the divine journey of Swami Vivekananda.
He quoted three important teaching of Swami Vivekananda…

  1. “Today’s thought is what makes your tomorrow”. We all know our thought shape our future. Our thoughts form experiences of tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. So think good, think positive and see the difference.
  2. The second philosophy he talked about was “Do not fear anything.” Be fearless. When you are determined to attain your goals, you might face many obstacles. But face all these obstacles with a brave heart, and success will be yours. According to Swami Vivekananda, “Fear is the root cause of every trouble in life.” Every soul is a divine soul. When your motives are good and you have faith in yourself, you will get divine strength from within. You are the POWER. Go ahead and take charge of your life.
  3. “Work is Worship” What is worship? It is offering something to God. Here, we are offering our work to God. We all normally work for our own benefit, for our own profits. When we are ready to give up this benefit and accept anything and everything that comes our way as a blessing from God, then, and then only work becomes worship.

Lastly, he ended his speech by making us repeat the following statement loudly, “Strength is life, and Weakness is death.”

He said that today’s education system lacks in addressing basic moral and ethical values, which leads to problems of youth. Confusing social events, and fierce competition, bewilders today’s youth. They lack tenacity, patience and tolerance. A small failure, and they are disillusioned. That is the reason, the cases of students committing suicide has become so common. Without proper guidance and counseling , they find darkness everywhere. We, as teachers, need to provide a ray of light in their life. Since he was here to talk about the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, he urged us to use thoughts of Vivekananda as lights to brighten the darkness of our life.