BEST PRACTICES 2019-2020 7.2 Best Practices Best Practice 1 Title of Practice: - ‘Each One Teach One’ Objectives 1. Assist teachers in strengthening the educational standards of KDMC School No.70 2. Arouse interest for learning among school students and to attend their school regularly. 3. Involve students in the learning process through book reading and other exercises. The Context One of the missions of our college is ‘To act as a catalyst in empowering learners to become better citizens by developing a sense of social conscience and commitment’. Under this mission, our College under NSS has adopted KDMC School Number 70 situated at Kanchangaon, Thakurli (E). The objective of this practise is to help the KDMC School students in their daily education. This school has nearly 71 students, mostly comprising of underprivileged family and first generation learners. The Practice In continuation of ‘Each One Teach One’ program, it was decided to help the KDMC No. 70 situated at Kanchangaon, Thakurli, to attract new students and retain existing strength. Students of our college visited the school on rotational basis to help the school teachers to teach students from 1st to 7th Stds. Interesting and interactive methods like showing educational videos, playing games related to identification of Marathi and English alphabets and puzzles along with songs and poems from the curriculum were undertaken to enliven the class and draw students to attend school regularly. Our students also created awareness about the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene. The college donated badminton rackets, carom board and puzzle sets. For setting up a mini library, we donated story books, academic books and a wooden cupboard. Funds from Alumni was utilised for re-electrification of school and installation of new fans and tube lights. Various festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Friendship Day, Diwali and Christmas were celebrated as per traditional rituals and by playing games and distribution of refreshments. During Navratri festival, Academic toppers, especially girls were felicitated to encourage their educational endeavours. Evidence of success Nearly 10 students who successfully passed their 6th standard exam were given more priority. This helped in continuing their education and getting admissions in a nearby Higher Secondary School. The improved facilities, celebrations, games and felicitations acted as an incentive to boost the morale of the students and motivate them to attend school regularly. Problems encountered and Resources Required: - Only two full time teachers are available at school and they also have many other duties assigned by the Education Department of Government of Maharashtra. Our students found that teaching to school students of class one to four was challenging. Fund-raising, a vital challenge, was overcome through our Alumni support and existing students who donated generously towards the same. ICT resources were needed to equip the students with modern skills and increase their attendance. Best Practice 2 Title of Practice - ‘PREPARE FOR FUTURE CAREER’ Objectives 1. To create awareness about various educational and career opportunities by inviting experts (Career Mantra) 2. To develop employability skill of students (Career-oriented Courses) The Context The Career Guidance and Placement Cell functions in line with the college mission: ‘To collaborate with industries for equipping learners with relevant knowledge, skills and attitude’. The Practice As part of IQAC initiative, the Career and Placement Cell conducted three different Certificate Courses. MoUs were signed in the previous year with Satyam Institute of Tax Accountants, Panvel, Technoserve and Anudip Foundation. In association with Technoserve, 32 students attended 80 hours’ training programme on personal effectiveness, Communication Readings, Career Reading and Work Readings. Out of 80 hours, 40 hours training was made available through online learning platform. The students were given individual counselling during the course and in pre-placement session which comprised of mock interviews. 17 students participated in Certificate Course on GST (45 hrs) organized by Satyam Institute. 25 students participated in certified course organised by Anudip Foundation on TALLY ERP 9 WITH GST for 65 days through online platform. Seventeen Institutes participated in Career Mantra on 25 February 2020. WhatsApp banners and invitation letters were circulated in different colleges. All the institutes created awareness about career opportunities through lectures and demonstrations. Students received knowledge of various competitive exams which would enable them in career planning and development. 50 students participated in the Field Visit to National Stock Exchange. Evidence of success 30 students were placed in several companies by Technoserve after successful completion of 80 hours course. Following are the details of their placements in the salary range of 1.5 lacs to 2 lacs: -5 students in ICICI, 2 students in AXIS Bank, 16 students in IIFL, 7 students in HDB Finance. After completion of The TALLY ERP 9 WITH GST Course, following appointments were done, Mr. Harshal Poyrekar and Mr. Gautham Chandan at Atos Syntel, Mr. Husen Sajjad Zakir at Axis Bank. CAREER MANTRA: There was an overwhelming participation of students. from our own college as well as from our neighbouring college. Problems encountered and Resources Required. - The recruitment agencies have recommended the need for courses on Soft Skills, Communication Skills, Personality and Confidence building Skills due to lack of proficiency of English language among students. The placement of the students was not as per their salary expectations as they were falling short of the demands of the job market. Best Practice 1: ‘EACH ONE TEACH ONE’ Our Students teaching in Adopted KDMC School No. 70 Distribution of Educational Books to children of 1st to 5th standards Celebration of Friendship Day Improving Hygienic Standards Distribution of Textbooks Confidence Building Activity Navratri celebrations Diwali celebrations Best Practice 2: KNOW YOUR CAREER (Glimpses of Career Mantra ) Inauguration by Chairman, Shri Diwakar Shetty Sir Lighting of lamp by Secretary, Shri Sukumar Shetty Sir Mementos to participating institutes Lighting of lamp by Treasurer, Shri Devdas Kulal Sir Principal felicitating ANUDIP foundation Students getting insights A bird’s eye-view Interaction with Parents Lucky Draw Gifts by IQAC Coordinator Stalls set up by Institutes Feedback on Career Mantra Feedback was received from students and the seventeen participating Institutes (1. Anudip Foundation 2. Brightwayz 3. Career Skills Academy 4. Indira Institute of Business Management (IIBM) 5. Institute Technology and Management (ITM) 6. Institute of Computer Accountants (ICA) 7. Machinfini 8. MIGA fashion Institute 9. POP 10. Prime Focus Academy 11. Silverjj Enterprise 12. Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management 13. SSB Institute 14. Swayam Siddhi College of Management and Research 15. Thane Janata Sahkari Bank 16. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research 17. Bedekar Institute of Management Thane during the Career Mantra organised on 25 February 2020 as under: Initiative taken by the college Stall arrangement /facilities Excellent 6% Excellent 24% Good 12% 47% 35% Good 29% Satisfactory 23% 24% Satisfactory Needs Needs Improvement Improvement Hospitality Lecture Management 6% Excellent 6% Excellent 12% 6% Good Good 53% 23% 59% 35% Satisfactory Satisfactory Needs Needs Improvement Improvement Responses from Students 7% Excellent 0% 20% Good Satisfactory 73% Needs Improvement 7.1.1 Gender Equity: Sensitization and Empowerment Poster Exhibition Peer to Peer Awareness Programme on Menstrual Hygiene Film Screening and Discussion by our Alumni Ms. Rupali Petkar from Vacha Trust 7.1.2 Environment Consciousness: Disaster Preparedness by Alumni Direct Demonstration on CPR Rescue operation - lifting techniques PPT on CPR 250 saplings planted at NRC Nylon Plant, Help to Flood Rescue and Rehabilitation Team, Ambivli Kolhapur Eco Friendly Ganpati Making Workshop Nirmalaya Collection during Ganapati Immersion Oath taken on Anti Meat Day Oath taken on Constitution Day 7.1.6 Activities Conducted for inculcation of Values and Ethics Celebration of World Yoga Day: Marathi Bhasha Diwas: Preserving and Eat Healthy and Stay Healthy Promoting Indian Languages Blood Donation Camp and Stem Cell Collection Drive Distribution of Toys and Crackers during Distribution of Clothes at NSS Camp, Diwali Celebrations Vangani Lecture on RTI and PIL by our Alumni, Social Value Addition – Navratri Advocate Chirag Vyas Celebrations Visit to Railway Workshop at Matunga, Mumbai. Energy Conservation and Green Initiative workshop 7.3 Institution Distinctiveness Skill Development through NSS Activities First and Second Prize Winners in Poster Competition, IGNITE by Birla College, Kalyan First and Fourth Prize Winners in Chess Felicitation of NSS PO, Mr. Pushkar Competition at V.K. Krishna Menon Deshpande by Prerna Shikshan Sahayak, College, Bhandup Sanstha, Dombivli Third Prize Winners in Street Play First Prize Winners in Rangoli Competition at R.J. College, Ghatkopar Competition at Saket College, Kalyan Winners of First Prize in Human Pyramid Competition and Second Prize in Street Play Competition at SIA College, Dombivli .