Model Examination II – June 2022

• Date: 29-07-2022   Time: 8.30 am   Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Chief Guest: Rev.Fr.Michael Pugazhendhi, SJ, Director, JEMCEM (Jesuit Media, Ministry of Chennai Province), Keezhakottaiyur.
Homage to St.Ignatius of Loyola was organized by the Campus Ministry LCE. The theme of the programme was ‘,dpNfh topapy; ,dpNj nry;y’. The chief guest was Rev. Fr. Michael Pugazhendhi, SJ, Director, JEMCEM (Jesuit Media, Ministry of Chennai Province), Keezhakottaiyur. The event began with lighting of the lamp and praying homage to St. Ignatius with flowers. The welcome address was given by the Principal, followed by a special talk on "the lessons learned from Inigo, the soldier by Dr.Y.Elin Shibi, Asst. Professor, Pedagogy of Physical Science and ‘Lesson learnt from Ignatius the saint, by Mr. Francis Xavier, Student, Pedagogy of Mathematics. The secretary felicitated the gathering and introduced the chief guest. After which, Rev.Fr.Michael Pugazhendhi, SJ, addressed the gathering with his insightful thoughts on St.Ignatius.

University Examinations

• Date: 15-07-2022 to 20-07-2022 (1st Year) , 25-07-2022 to 29-07-2022 (2nd Year)   Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm am   Venue: IASE Saidapet

The students from both 1st year and 2nd year faced their university examination in the respective dates at their allotted exam center.

Etiquette on Action Research

• Date: 08-07-2022   Time: 1.15 pm to 2.00 pm   Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Dr.T.Ponmalini, Asst. Professor of Perspectives in Education.
The main objective of the programme is to make the students aware of the concept of action research and to enable them to carry out research for analyzing and solving any problems they might face in school in the future. The programme gave much-needed awareness about the role of action research not only in the academic domain but also in the use of holistic development. It was an interactive and engaging session on action research.

Seminar on Action Research

• Date: 06-07-2022   Time: 1.15 pm-3.30 pm   Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Mrs. I.R. Carmeline., Senior Lecture at SCERT, DPI Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai.
The objective of the programme is to give an introduction to Action Research and to make prospective student-teachers more research minded. The programme gave awareness about action research and instilled the importance of nurturing & guiding young students in school.

Model Examination II – June 2022

• 20-06-2022 to 25-06.2022 Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

The Model examination was held by the examination committee of LCE for 1st and 2nd year students simultaneously.

15th Annual College Day

• 28-05-2022 Time: 3.30 to 6.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Chief Guest: Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister of school education, Tamil Nadu.
The 15th annual college day was celebrated in a befitting manner on the theme “Champions of desirable change” at the Arrupe Auditorium. The evening program started solemnly with the prayer song followed by Thamizh thai vazhthu sung by LCE Choir.
The chief guest of the occasion Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister of school education, Tamil Nadu gave an inspirational talk on how good societies are created by teachers. He briefed about the recent implementation in the education system of Tamil Nadu - the Ellam Thedi Kalvi Thitam, which serves as an opportunity for the children to learn and for the youngsters to come forward and serve the society to reach great heights. Then, the prizes for the meritorious students were given by the chief guest.
The guest of honor Rev. Dr. Francis P Xavier, S.J. Rector and Vice-President, Loyola Campus, Chennai felicitated the gathering on how to approach the realities of the world with determination and courage. To be a professional learner by heart and mind always and that the teachers are the foundation of the new world to keep the spirits of learning alive. Next, the college annual report was presented for the year 2021-2022.
Followed by it, the much awaited cultural program began with a mesmerizing classical dance. Then the melodious group singing captured the hearts of the audience. The skit was performed on the title “Switch” followed by a dance which portrayed the rich culture of Kerala was a treat to eyes. The street play on the title “Creating Awareness” made the audience think and enjoy. At last, the enthusiastic dance performance was given by both girls and boys of LCE.
The program came to an end with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Deborah Sharon, Chairperson student council. The evening was signed off with the National Anthem.

Model Examination I– May 2022

• 20-05-2022 to 25-05.2022 Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

The Model examination was held by the examination committee of LCE for 1st and 2nd year students simultaneously.

Two day International Webinar on ‘Enhancing Creativity in the New Classroom Environment Challenges and Prospects’.

• 13th & 14th May 2022 Time: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Venue: Online

Platform: CISCO Webex
IQAC of Loyola College of Education has organised an Online International Webinar in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia on the topic “Enhancing Creativity in the New Normal Classroom Environment: Challenges and Prospects” on 13th & 14th May, 2022. Eight input sessions were given by 3 speakers from abroad and 5 speakers from India. The webinar was live streamed in YouTube also. Overall, more than 342 participants through Cisco Webex and YouTube as well as 350 prospective teachers and faculty members of Loyola College of Education were participating through smart board projection for both days. Altogether, 692 participants were for two days. Feedback was collected after each input session and it was analysed and reports were sent to concerned speakers on the same day. The participants who have attended all 8 input sessions were provided with an e-certificate. The feedback analysis revealed that all participants have gained some productive inputs from the international seminar.

Accompanying the Migrants

• 02-05-2022 Time: 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Rev. Fr. Arul Henry Williams, SJ. Director, Jesuit Migrant Services, Chennai.
The 1st year & 2nd year students were the audience for the talk on accompanying the migrants. The resource person gave many real life incidents explaining the reality of the migrants. He gave several insights and solutions to help such migrants. The session ended with a question answer session where the students participated enthusiastically.

Phase II - Campus Interview

• 30.04.2022 Time: 9.00 am to 3.00pm

The Placement Cell of LCE plays a significant role in offering the best Job opportunities for the student- teachers. The advertisements for various recruitments in school and also private consultancies (in need of prospective teachers), from newspapers are collected, filed and put up on the bulletin board for the students to get the best employment facilities. Phase II campus interview conducted on 30th April 2022 in which 32 schools participated. I placed on record that 88.5% of the students were selected and got their appointment order, 54 students are going for higher studies, 3 religious and the rest of them declined the offer for family reasons.

14th Annual Sports Meet

• 29-04-2022 Time: 8.30 am to 11.30 am

Chief Guest: Ms. P. Narmadha
Guest of Honour: Rev. Dr. Francis P. Xaxier
The sports committee of LCE organized the 14th Annual sports meet for both 1st & 2nd year student-teachers. The students were segregated under 4 teams namely Kurunji (Blue), Mullai (White), Anicham (Red) and Vaagai (Green) respectively. The sports day started with the special note given by the guest of honor followed by March fast. The torch was lit and it was ignited by the celebrated athletes & players of LCE. Several field events were held on the spot and the prizes were distributed by the chief guest. The following are the details of the winners. Overall Championship Cup – Anicham(Red) Team; Individual Championship (Women) : Mariya Rasathi. D; Individual Championship (Men) : Francis Xavier. K; March Past : Vaagai (Green) Team.

CIA – I April 2022

• 20-04-2022 – 26-04-2022 Time: 9.30 am to 11.00 pm

The first Continuous Internal Assessment was held on 20-04-2022 to 26-04-2022 by the examination committee of CCE for both 1st and 2nd year student-teachers.

Transformational Leadership

• 19-04-2022 Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Rev. Dr. Francis Xavier. P, SJ, Rector, Vice Principal, LCAS.
The special talk on Transformational Leadership was hosted by the IQAC of LCE. The resource person gave various enriching thoughts and inputs regarding the transformational leadership and being a transformed leader as teacher in the classroom and as a staff for the school.

Time Management

• 8-04-2022 Time: 10.00 am to 12.10 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Rev. Dr. Francis P.Xavier, Rector, Loyola College Campus.
The resource person explained the importance of effective time management and various strategies of effectively managing the time, especially in the class being student-teachers. He gave several quotes and short stories emphasizing the importance of having time management skills.

Energy Conservation and Waste Management

• 07-04-2022 Time: 1.05 pm to 2.35 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Dr. P. Thomas, PRO, Loyola Campus
The NSS & Eco club of Loyola College of Education had arranged for a special talk on Energy Conservation and Waste Management by Dr.P.Thomas. The resource person explained all the different methods of conserving energy conservation strategies that are followed in the Loyola Campus. The students made a visit to all said places such as ERP, Biogas plant and solar installation in the Campus.

Interaction with the Transgender

• 07-04-2022 Time: 9.15 am to 12.10 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Dr. Captain Simon Ajusudhakar, Vice Principal, Shift-II, Loyola College Ms. Nalina Presitha, Alumni, Loyola College.
The 1st year students had a session on the life of transgender, their difficulties, challenges and journey of how they overcome all their problems. The students received insight on the real situation of scenario of being a transgender and how they were treated. Ms.Nalina clarified all the doubts and questions posed by the student-teachers through open-forum.

Phase I - Campus Interview

• 26.03.2022 Time: 9.00 am to 5.00pm

Campus Recruitment Programme began in the month of December 2021 with the series of meetings with Rev.Fr. Dr. S. Sebastian, SJ, Secretary, LCE , Dr. L. Kulandai Theresal, Principal and the Placement Cell coordinators. 186 Schools were approached to conduct the campus interview through letter of intent, phone call and mail. The pamphlets, brochures and hoardings from different schools were filed and put up on the Placement cell bulletin board for the students to view the various requirements of the schools. Phase I campus interview conducted on 26th March 2022 in which 62 schools participated. Some students received offer letters and many students called for the next round of interview.

Orientation on Campus Interview

• 24.03.2022 Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource person: Ms. R. Sridevi, Assistant Professor, Pedagogy of Mathematics, LCE
The resource person gave a detail picture about the campus interview and she explained the DO’S and DONT’S of the interview and what things should take into account when it comes to the interview. She gave us a broad picture of schools of different institutions and explained the expectations of the educational institutions.

Campus Drive

• 23.03.2022 Time: 1.00pm to 5.00pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The Placement cell, Loyola College of Education organized a Campus drive for second year students, Department of English of the batch 2020-22 in collaboration with Training and Placement Cell and Student support, Welfare & amp; Grievance, Redressal Cell of Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai and Senthil Public School, Salem. The coordinators and representatives from Senthil Public School introduced themselves and presented a video of infrastructure, working atmosphere of Senthil Public school.
Number of students attended the campus drive = 45
Number of students from LCE = 36
Number of students from Stella Matutina COE = 1
Number of Students from IASE = 8
Later, they conducted a written test for the students and selected 15 students for second round of the interview after scrutinizing the written test. Second round was a face-to-face interview which was conducted in two rooms. From that, 8 students were selected and given appointment orders.

Communication Skills

• 22.03.2022 Time: 3.35pm to 4.15pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The Resource person Dr. E. Karthikeyan, Assistant. Professor, Pedagogy of English, Loyola College of Education, Chennai, gave a detail description about the communication skills and the importance of Communication skills, and how to improve your communication skills.

Interview Skills

• 22.03.2022 Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource person: Dr.M.Caroline Maria, Assistant. Professor, Perspective in Education, LCE.
The resource person gave a detailed picture about the interview skills and she explained the DO’S and DONT’S of the interview and what are the things one should take into account when it comes to the interview. She gave us a broad picture of what all the things we should know before attending the interview .She gave us questions what we should know before stepping into the institution like history, and management of the institution, vision mission of the institution, objectives of the institution and what is the uniqueness about the institution.

Introduction to Interview

• 21.03.2022 Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The Resource Person Dr. C. Beulah Jayarani, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Science, gave a detail speech about the Introduction to the Interview, and gave a detail picture of the interview and types of interview and what are the frequently asked questions in the interview. She gave the required skills like communication skills, leadership skills, organizing skills, problem solving skills, and teamwork.

International Women’s Week Celebration

• 21-03-2022 to 25-03-2022

The student-teachers were encouraged to put food stalls on 21st to 23rd March on the campus, sell their food items and reimburse the profit to the Women’s cell. Each pedagogy student planned their stalls and food items in the food mela and everyone participated in it enthusiastically. Series of competitions were held both onstage and offstage to encourage the students to show off their skills and talents. The valedictory function was held on 25th March with Ms.Adline Andrews, Psychotherapist as a chief guest, who gave a special keynote address and distributed the prizes to all the competition winners. This was followed by the cultural program presented by the LCE boys.

Dare to Dream

• 18-03-2022 Time: 2.30 am to 3.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Resource Person: Ms.Elsi Rani. P, 2nd Year, Pedagogy of Biological Science
The women’s cell organized a special talk on ‘Dare to Dream’ for the 1st and 2nd year students. The resource person being an entrepreneur herself explained the importance of perseverance and the different steps to be taken in order to have a successful business. She spoke about her own life experiences and challenged them to dream for a successful business venture.

Teaching Competency Test – 2nd Year

• 14-03-2022 to 17-03.2022 Time: 9.00 to 3.30 pm

The second year students were tested on their teaching competency skills before their University Practical Examinations. This helped the students to perfect their lesson plans, TLMs and their teaching methodology before facing their B.Ed. practical examination.

Resume Writing - 2nd Year

• 14.03.2022 Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Mr. K. Nandha, Asst Professor, Pedagogy of English, gave a clear picture of a resume and the essential things one should check in a good resume. He also gave a clear distinction between resume and curriculum vitae, which helped students to be more clear on the view of using a resume professionally .He spoke about the purpose of writing the objectives in the resume and gave instructions about writing the objectives. He later explained the chronological order of contents that should be presented in a resume. Then he explained the headings that a good resume should possess like Education, activities, interest, work experience, honors and awards, skills and abilities etc. He gave the do’s and don'ts of writing a resume in a precise manner. He ended by showing two models of resume for the students which was helpful for them to understand.

Women’s Day – Special Prayer/Assembly

• 08-03-2022 Time: 8.50 am

The morning assembly was conducted by the women’s cell to commemorate the International Women’s Day celebration. The student coordinators from both 1st year and 2nd year conducted the morning assembly which included the prayer song, bible reading and special prayer. All the female students and staff take an oath after the prayer. The theme – ‘Break the bias' was elaborated to all the students.

Ash Wednesday – Holy Mass

• 02-03-2022 Time: 11 to 12.00 pm Venue: Christ King Church

Chief-celebrants: Fr. Sebastian, SJ and Fr. Amalraj, SJ

I Year Semester I - University Examination

• 28-02-2022 to 04-03.2022 Mode: Online

Creative Assembly – Pedagogy of Biological Science

• 24.02.2022 Time: 8.50 to 9.50 am Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Theme: Prakriti (Save Nature)
The students from the pedagogy of Biological Science exhibited their talents and artistic through their creative assembly. The students showed a video, conducted a quiz, presented a skit and a dance centered on the theme.

Investiture Ceremony

• 16-02-2022 Time: 10.00 to 11.00 am Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The student council members were honored and were presented to all the students. The leaders took their oaths in front of the Secretary, Principal, Staff and Students.

Creative Assembly – Physical Science

• 16-02-2022 Time: 8.50 am to 9.50 am Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Theme: Vector to Victory.
The students from pedagogy of Physical Science exhibited their talents and capacities through the creative assembly under the theme, ‘Vector to Victory’. The programme started with a prayer song followed by readings from Bible, Quran and Bhagavad Gita. There was a skit about Albert Einstein, Quiz, Poem reading and a dance based on the theme.

Student Council Election

• 11-02-2022 to 04-03.2022 Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The Student Council members were elected through polls received by all the 1st year students. The elected student council members were announced the same day. The council members are as follows,
Chairperson : Vignesh Vanan B.K
Vice Chairperson : Serlin D.P
Secretary : Sahaya Anto Messibun X
Joint Secretary : Jose Yazhini. K
Treasurer : Meghana. D

I Year University Examination

• 10-02-2022 to 17-02.2022 Mode: Online

Virtual Republic Day Celebration.

• 26-01-2022 Time: 10.00 am to 11.00 am Mode: Online

Chief Guest: Mr. Veera Chozhan K.S Thrumavalavan
The Republic Day celebration was held online due to the lockdown restrictions. The event started with a prayer song and Tamilthai Vazhthu sung by LCE students. Many students gave speeches and read poems honoring Republic Day. Then our maintenance staff Mrs. Kumari was given the pride of hoisting the flag at the LCE premises. The Chief Guest gave his speech on being truthful to the motherland and being a responsible citizen. Secretary Fr. Sebastian, SJ felicitated the gathering. The event ended with the National Anthem.

Quiz Competition by Higher Education Commission, Jesuit Chennai Province

• 20-01-2022

The Higher Education Commission of the Jesuit Chennai Province conducted a quiz competition for all the Jesuit Institutions that come under Jesuit Chennai Province. Sr. Parimala Rani, I year, Pedagogy of History won the third place.

Orientation on Students Council & Election

• 05-01-2022 Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

The students’ council committee members gave an orientation on the purpose of the student council, its members and roles for each function. Dr. Beulah Jayarani explained the rules and criteria of the student council election for different roles.

Christmas Programme - 2021

• 22-12-2021 Time: 10.00 am Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Chief Guest: Rev.Fr.William, SJ., Director, Jesuit Migrant Service.
The Christmas programme started with a prayer song & Tamilthaivazhthu sung by the LCE choir. The chief guest, Fr.William, SJ spoke about the love and care that has to be exhibited like our light should shine on others. He gave fun and simple stories to elaborate on his topic. Each department provided a cultural item such as Nativity Play, dances, songs. The programme ended with the National Anthem and the students were given refreshment.

Women’s Cell Programme - “Chalk and Duster”

• Date: 20-12-2021 Time: 1.05 to 3.30 pm Mode: Offline

The objectives of the activity is to help the student-teachers to understand the role of a teacher in the classroom and in every students life, to look forward to the real teaching-learning classroom scenario and to acknowledge the selfless effort of the teachers in serving the students. The prospective teachers relished the movie, its usefulness and the choice of time the movie was previewed.

God Experience – Retreat (1st Year B.Ed. Students)

• Date: 18-12-2021 Time: 9.00 to 4.00 pm Mode: Offline

i)Catholic and Christian Students & Staff
Venue: Loyola Church
Resource Person: Rev. Fr. Darwin, S.J, Superior, Dhyana Ashram, Chennai.
The first year Catholic and Christian students and staff attended the retreat at the Loyola College Church, Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam. The objectives of the retreat were to line with spiritual values, to spread love, to examine the innerself and to show empathy to others. At the end of the retreat, the spirituality of the student-teachers were strengthened. They had a good learning experience on handling problems in life and were able to renew their spiritual life effectively.
ii)Non-Christian Students & Staff Venue: Arrupe Auditorium
Resource Person: Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Arulraj, S.J, Director, IDCR, Chennai. The first year Non-Christian students and staff attended the retreat at the Arrupe Auditorium at LCE. The objectives of the retreat were to live with moral values and to show empathy to others. Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Arulraj, S.J helped the students to obtain a learning experience on handling problems in life and he made sure that the student teachers feel rejuvenated in their innerself.

Talent Search Competition (TCS 202)

• Date: 06-12-2021 to 14.12.2021 Mode: Offline

Chief Guest: Dr. K.S. Antony Samy, Head, Department of English, Loyola College, Chennai-34.
The objectives of the competition is to identify various talents of the students, to provide a platform for budding prospective teachers, and to inculcate team spirit and to account for overall personality development of students. The student-teachers were able to discover their potential & talents in various domains along with their academics. A total of 21 competitions were conducted and the prospective teachers participated with great enthusiasm.

Indian Constitution Day Celebration

• Date: 25-11-2021 Time: 02.45am to 03.45 pm

Resource Person: Dr.Bernard D’ Sami, Director, LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai.
The main aim of the programme was to create awareness on Indian Constitutional Values and to help them understand the significance of the constitution of India. The resource person provided insights on the following concepts: a. Evolution of Constitution, b. Features of Constitution, c. Importance of Constitutional Values. He motivated the students with good real life examples and cases. Some of the activities that were followed for the constitutional day: 1. Copies of Preamble were installed on all the notice board, 2. The Preamble was taken as a pledge during the prayer session, 3. A short video on Constitution was posted by all the students and staff of LCE as their WhatsApp status.

Content Enrichment Course for the 1st year B.Ed. Students

• Date:22.11.2021 to 01.12.2021 Time: 09.00 to 03.30 pm Mode: Offline

7 Content enrichment sessions were handled by the pedagogy staff for the respective pedagogy students. All the staff gave activities based on their respective pedagogy teaching methods. This course is aimed at sharpening the knowledge of the students with respect to the content & the methods of teaching. This helped the students to explore their subject and recall their previously gained knowledge. The course was truly enriching for the students.

Foundation Course for the 1st year B.Ed. students

• Date: 22-11-2021 Time: 9.00 to 03.30 pm Mode: Offline

A total of 10 foundation sessions were given to the students on the topics. 1. History of Schools/Education system, 2. Meaning, scope, types of education, 3.Schools/Education system – India & Abroad, 4. Different boards in Indian Education system, 5.Teaching & Technology, 6.Online teaching tools. All the sessions were handled by the perspective staff; Dr.M.Caroline Maria, Dr.T.Ponmaini, Mr.Antony Joseph, Mr.RegisGnanaraj and Mrs. CathereNithya.S.
The main objective of the course is to create awareness among the new student-teachers on the various aspects of education and help them gain basic technical skills.

Orientation on Jesuit Education

• Date: 20-11-2021 Time: 11.00 am to 12.20 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Person: Rev. Dr. S. Sebastian, SJ., Secretory, LCE.
The main objective of the session is to make the students to acquire knowledge on the different aspects of Jesuit Education and their society. It was important for the students to know the evolution of Jesuit Education, its characteristics and its scope. Overall, the students found the session to be very useful and inspiring.

Orientation Programme on Teaching Profession and B.Ed. Programme

• Date: 20-11-2021Time: 9.00 amto 10.30 am Mode:Offline

Resource Person: Dr. M. Caroline Maria, IQAC Coordinator, Asst. Prof. in Education, LCE.
This session was conducted in order to create awareness of the different aspects of Teaching Profession & B.Ed. programme. The students actively participated and enjoyed the session. They found it very useful and effective for their preparation towards their B.Ed. course.

Parent-Teachers’ Meeting

• Date: 17-11-2021 Time: 11.00 pm to 12.00 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Person:Dr. L. KulandaiTheresal, Principal, LCE.
The objective of the programme is to strengthen the relationship between the parents, faculty, management and the institution. The parents were given a session on the various aspects of LCE such as Academic activities, Co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities and the role of the parent in their child’s life towards this B.Ed. programme.

English Proficiency Test

• Date: 17-11-2021 Time: 1.40 pm to 2.40 pm Mode: Offline

Organizer: Pedagogy of English
The English Proficiency Test was conducted to identify the level of English Proficiency and segregate them for Spoken English Classes.

Teaching Aptitude Test

• Date: 17-11-2021 Time: 1.20 pm to 1.40 pm Mode: Online

Organizer :Dr. M. Caroline Maria, IQAC-Coordinator, Asst. Prof. in Education, LCE
The test was conducted in person using Google form with an Aptitude Scale Questionnaire consisting of 25 items in students’ Whatsapp group. The student-teachers actively participated and enjoyed the test and expressed their genuine aptitude on teaching. Student-teachers became aware of the different aspects of teaching aptitude.

Inauguration of the Academic Year (2021 -2022)

• Date: 17-11-2021 Time: 9.30 to 10.40 am Venue: Arrupe Auditorium

Chief Guest: Rev.Dr. Francis P.Xavier, SJ, Rector, Loyola College Society.
The inauguration event started by invoking the presence of God through a prayer service done by LCE campus ministry committee. This was followed by the welcome address and the introduction of the staff by the Principal, Dr.L.KulandaiTheresal. The chief guest gave thought provoking Inaugural Address to the students. The parents and the students were felicitated by the college secretary Rev.Dr.S.Sebastian, SJ. The event ended with Vote of thanks and Nathional Anthem.

God Experience- 2021

• Date: 29-10-2021 Time: 9.00 to 04.00 pm Mode: Offline

i)Catholic and Christian Students & Staff Venue: Loyola Church
Resource Person:Rev. Fr. Darwin, S.J, Superior, Dhyana Ashram, Chennai.
The second year Catholic and Christian students and staff attended the retreat at the Loyola College Church, Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam. The objectives of the retreat were to line with spiritual values, to spread love, to examine the innerself and to show empathy to others. At the end of the retreat, the spirituality of the student-teachers were strengthened, had a good learning experience on handling problems in life and were able to renew their spiritual life effectively.
ii)Non-Christian Students & Staff Venue:Arrupe Auditorium
Resource Person: Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Arulraj, S.J, Director, IDCR, Chennai.
The second year Non-Christian students and staff attended the retreat at the Arrupe Auditorium at LCE. The objectives of the retreat were to live with moral values and to show empathy to others. Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Arulraj, S.J helped the students to obtain a learning experience on handling problems in life and he made sure that the student teachers feel rejuvenated in their innerself.

Creative Assembly – II Year pedagogy of Mathematics

• Date: 25-10-2021 Time: 8.50 to 09.50 am Mode: Offline

Theme: Never Give Up

Creative Assembly – I Year pedagogy of English

• Date: 18-10-2021 Time: 8.50 to 09.50 am Mode: Offline

Theme: Unity in Diversity

Visit to Special Schools – I Year

• Date: 22-10-2021 Time: 8.45 to 02.00 pm Mode: Offline

The first year B.Ed. students were divided into three batches to visit the following special schools as part of visit to innovative schools. 60 students visited the Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for deaf and dumb, 57 students visited the Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for blind located in G.N.Chetty Road, Chennai. Both the batches had a chance to visit both the schools. 60 students visited St. Louis Institute for the deaf and blind, located in Adyar, Chennai.

Youth Awakening Day- 2021

• Date: 15-10-2021 Mode: Online

An online essay writing competition on the topic “Role of Teachers in Fulfilling Kalam’s Vision” was conducted commemorating the youth awakening day celebrating Dr.A.P.J.AbdulKalam’s birthday on 15th October 2021

Sapling Plantation Programme

• Date: 08-10-2021 Time: 3.00 pm Mode: Offline

As part of Eco club and NSS team, Ixora plants were planted in the LCE campus garden by the Principal, Mrs.V.Mary Hilda, Mr.J.Arul Martin, Mr.S.RegisGnanaraj along with trainee teachers Ms.Deepika and Mr.Bharath. The plantation was done as a part of Eco club & NSS activity to maintain the greenery in the campus and have a sustainable environment

Model Examination II for First Years

• Date: 04-10-2021 to 13.10.2021 Time: 9.30 to 12.30 pm Mode: Offline

As part of Eco club and NSS team, Ixora plants were planted in the LCE campus garden by the Principal, Mrs.V.Mary Hilda, Mr.J.Arul Martin, Mr.S.RegisGnanaraj along with trainee teachers Ms.Deepika and Mr.Bharath. The plantation was done as a part of Eco club & NSS activity to maintain the greenery in the campus and have a sustainable environment

Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration Programme

• 01-10-2021 Time: 2.00 to 3.30 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Persons: Dr. Mary Sornambhal, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Loyola Arts and Science College.
A Tamil debate was conducted on the topic “Are Gandhiji’s Principles suitable for present day scenario”, “மகாத்மா காந்தியின் கோட்பாடுகள் இன்றைய சூழலுக்குபொருந்துமா? பொருந்தாதா?”. ”. The student-teachers, Mrs. Ramya, Ms. Samyuktha, Ms.Deborah Sharon and Mr.Anbarasan shared their thoughts and arguments for the topic, which were opposed by Ms.Pavithra, Mr.JoshuaSamual and Mr.Balamurugan who argued against.

Seminar on Action Research

• Date: 30-09-2021 Time: 1.15 to 3.30 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Persons:Mrs.I.R.Carmeline, Senior Lucture, NCRT, DPI Campus, Chennai.
The objective of the seminar was to give the trainees an introduction about action research and make them more research-minded. They learnt how to take up and utilize action research to analyze problems & situations effectively. It provided an awareness about action research to future teachers and instilled the importance of nurturing and guiding young students in school.

Seminar on Prospects of NEP 2020

• Date: 23-09-2021 Time: 2.00 to 3.30 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Person:Sri.P.B.PrinceGajendraBabu, General Secretary & Founder, State Platform for Common School System, Tamil Nadu.
This seminar was to enable the students to critically evaluate the mere purpose of NEP 2020 in different perspectives. The resource person grabbed the attention of all the students through his insightful interaction and reflective questions which made all the student-teachers think. He insisted and motivated the students to read the NEP 2020 document completely for more understanding. He clarified the queries of the participants with clarity and reflective thoughts.

Seminar on Orientation to NEP 2020

• Date: 21-09-2021 Time: 2.00 to 3.30 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Persons: Rev. Dr. S. Sebastian, S.J, Secretary, LCE.
Dr. C.BeulahJayarani, Asst.Prof. Pedagogy of Biological Science.
Dr. M. Caroline Maria, Asst.Prof. Pedagogy of Perspective in Education.
Ms.R.Sridevi, Asst.Prof.Pedagogy of Mathematics Education.
The orientation programme was organized with an aim of enabling the prospective teachers with the knowledge of NEP 2020. The overview and purpose of NEP 2020 was given by Rev.Dr.Sebastian, S.J, Secretary, LCE, followed by Dr.C.BeulahJayarani, Asst.Prof. Pedagogy of Biological Science who gave an input session on School Education in NEP 2020. Further Dr. M. Caroline Maria, Asst. Prof. Pedagogy of Perspective in Education, shared the aspects of NEP 2020 with regard to Higher Education, followed by Ms.R.Sridevi, Asst.Prof. Pedagogy of Mathematics Education, who gave an input on curriculum and other focus areas of NEP 2020.

Seminar on “Contemporary School Education System in Tamil Nadu”

• Date: 18-09-2021 Time: 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

Resource Person: Mr.H.MohammadAslam State Coordinator – Quality Wing SamagraShiksha State Project Directorate, DPI Campus, Chennai-06. The program enlightened the prospective teachers with the knowledge about the school education system at the present day context. The resource person shed light on all the basic terms and indicators used within the school education system and also helped the students to understand how education system in school is throwing in both Government and Private schools across Tamil Nadu.

Valedictory of Talent Search Competition - 2021

• Date:20.09.2021 Time: 02.00 to 03.30 pm Mode: Offline

Resource Person:Rev. Fr. S. Sebastian S.J., Secretary of LCE.
Fine Arts Committee of Loyola College of Education conducted the TSC – Valedictory Function on 20th September 2021.Rev. Dr. S. Sebastian, S.J., Secretary, LCE, gave the felicitation and distributed the prizes to the winners of TSC 2021. Overall winner trophy was bagged by Captain Marvel group and the runner trophy by Thor group. Winners of TSC 2021 showcased their talents and passion via exciting and thrilling dance performances and singing. It was then followed by the video presentation and e-content presentation. The event was a grand success and the students enjoyed the event in offline mode. The Valedictory program came to an endwith National Anthem.

Model Examination I for First Years

• Date: 09-09-2021 to 20.09.2021 Time: 9.30 to 12.30 pm Mode: Offline

Independence Day Celebration

• Date: 14-08-2021 Time: 04.00 pm to 05.30 pm Mode: Online

An alumni meet was organized via Cisco Webex and it was also telecast live on Youtube. The meet involved sharing of experiences in LCE by the alumni of various batches. Several alumni from India and abroad attended the programme and shared their experiences and knowledge.

Independence Day Celebration

• Date: 14-08-2021 Time: 11.30 am to 1.00 pm Mode: Online

Resource Person: Rev.Dr.A.MariaArulraja, S.J., Director, Institute of Dialogue with Culture and Religion.
The programme was hosted by the student-teachers. The chief guest delivered his periodic speech on the title ‘In to that Heaven of Freedom, Let my country awake’. He inspired the students by providing short stories from History, relating it with the present day context. Student performed special extempore speeches on the topic ‘Rje;jpuk;’, which was appreciated by all the staff and students. T.R.Annapriya, N.Pavithra and B.Deborah Sharon voiced out their thoughts about ‘சுதந்திரம்’.

Mini Teaching Workshop - Internship for I Years - Online

• Date: 12-08-2021 to 26-08-2021 Time: 9.30 amto 12.30 pm Mode: Online

Webinar on “Yoga and Pranayama for healthy living”

• Date: 27-08-2021 Time: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm Mode: Online

Resource Person: Mr.A.Ganesan, Physical Director, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College, Coimbatore.
The resource person explained the basics and the introduction to yoga along with the steps involved in it. He focused on the benefits of yoga and pranayama in order to lead a healthy life. He demonstrated the art of yoga with basic steps of breathing to relieve oneself from stress.

Four - Day Online Workshop for First Year Student-Teachers on‘Assessment, Reflection and Enhancement: Exploring Educators’ Role for Connected Generation through Psychological Lens.’

• 27.07.2021 to 30.07.2021 Time : 11.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m

Resource Person: Ms. Kiran Tevtiya, Child Behavioral Psychologist and Parenting Counselor, Mumbai.
The Workshop happened in two sessions. For the first session, Ms. Kiran helped the student-teachers to introspect their own attitudes and behaviours on facing challenges and solving the same. She provided them with hypothetical situations that could help with self-assessment and self- realization. She highlighted the importance of knowing oneself for better teaching-learning scenarios in the classroom. For the second session, the focus was on the different ways for handling difficult situations while dealing with the ‘connected’ generation. Ms. Kiran stressed how ‘Digital Literacy’ is very essential in today’s context for a good teacher - student relationship, and how curriculum modifications need to be put in place to cater the growing needs of our current and future generations. This was an interactive session as the resource person was able to solve and shed light on the critical psychological issues when student-teachers came up with their own cases & scenarios. Thus, it helped the student-teachers to assess themselves, reflect on their thoughts & attitudes and was able to enhance themselves with different strategies to deal efficiently with their future students.

Webinar on “Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

• Date: 10-07-2021 Time: 11.30 am to 1.00 pm Mode: Online

Resource Person: Dr. JeraltinVency, Educational Consultant, Marathan Academy, Trichy.
The resource person gave a head start on the concept of “CLIL” by elaborating its elements, benefits and how it can be used in a classroom. The PPT used was very well prepared and it enhanced the webinar. After the session the students were given chance to get clarified with their doubts regarding teaching techniques.

Webinar on “Student-Teacher Relationship”

• 08-07-2021 Time : 11.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m

Resource Person: Dr.P.CarolineJebaSorna, Assistant Professor, Stella Matutina College of Education, Chennai.
She spoke on the importance and necessity of teacher student relationship and also how it has become essential during the digital era. She gave importance to the idea of a teacher being a mentor, guide and a companion to the students. The necessity of how the role of a teacher has changed through the ages was also insisted upon.