Events Details

Programme : EDU LAUNCH – Orientation Programme
Date : 10 August 2026
Time : 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue : Conference Hall,
Organised by : CICS College of Teacher Education, in association with IQAC
Resource Person : Dr. Anees Mohammed C,
Associate Professor,
Farook Training College, Kozhikode

On 10 August 2026, an orientation programme titled “EDU LAUNCH” was organised at CICS College of Teacher Education, M.G. Nagar, Mathara, Kozhikode, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The programme was conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Conference Hall of the institution. The programme was organised as part of the academic activities for student teachers and was intended to provide them with a meaningful and motivating beginning to their teacher education journey.
The programme was led by Dr. Anees Mohammed C, Associate Professor, Farook Training College, Kozhikode, who served as the resource person. The session provided the student teachers with valuable ideas and guidance regarding teacher education and the teaching profession. His experiences and insights helped the students to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of a teacher and the importance of developing themselves as competent and responsible future educators.
During the session, various aspects related to the teaching profession and the qualities of an effective teacher were discussed. The importance of effective communication, confidence, creativity, commitment, patience, empathy and continuous learning in teaching was highlighted. The students were encouraged to view teaching as a profession that requires dedication and a willingness to understand and support learners. The session also emphasised the importance of developing a positive attitude and professional outlook during the period of teacher education.
The orientation programme was interactive and engaging, providing the student teachers with opportunities to listen, reflect and actively participate in the session. The ideas shared by the resource person encouraged the students to think about their own responsibilities as prospective teachers. The session also helped them realise that academic knowledge alone is not sufficient for effective teaching and that a teacher should continuously develop professional skills, interpersonal qualities and an understanding of the needs of learners.
The programme created an encouraging atmosphere among the student teachers and helped them approach their academic journey with greater enthusiasm and confidence. It also provided them with motivation to make effective use of their teacher education period by actively participating in academic activities and developing the skills required for their future profession. The interaction with an experienced teacher educator was particularly useful in giving the students a broader perspective on teaching and learning.
Overall, the EDU LAUNCH orientation programme was an informative and enriching experience for the student teachers. The programme successfully provided valuable guidance and motivation at the beginning of their teacher education journey. It helped the participants gain a clearer understanding of the responsibilities of a teacher and encouraged them to develop the qualities and competencies required to become effective educators. The programme concluded as a meaningful and inspiring academic experience for all the participants.