Workshop conducted by Anon Foundation

Recreational activities play a major role in maintaining the mental and social wellness of individuals. In this pursuit, a workshop for teachers was organised on 21st June 2022 ,at Gyan Mandir Public School, by a South Delhi based NGO ,ANON FOUNDATION. The guest speakers for the workshop wereMs. Shammi Proothi and Ms. Davinder Kaur.

The workshop began with an introduction about their organisation and the purpose behind its establishment. The speakers, through simple activities and conversations, gave the answer to the questions related to our existence and our life's purpose on earth. A witty question, 'which block did you remove?', highlighted the core theme of the workshop that one must never compromise with his or her 'me' time. A juggler's concept of throwing glass balls and rubber balls in the air explained the importance of giving priority to,first of all ,our health, then our family and finally the spirit . The finger tussle activity highlighted the importance of mellowing found and peacefully resolving differences. The key note of the workshop was to take pride in one's being. It emphasised on the fact that we are all special and unique in our own way and we must remember our duties and responsibilities, that is to rationally choose quality over quantity in every sphere and aspect of life.

CBSE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME ON GENDER SENSITIVITY

Gyan Mandir Public School , Naraina Vihar , New Delhi , hosted the CBSE Capacity Building Workshop on Gender Sensitivity on Saturday, 10 September 2022.

The Capacity Building Programme was attended by the staff of Gyan Mandir Public School. A total of 53 teachers attended the one day programme.

The eminent resource person, Ms. Rajni Ashat , commenced the session with a discussion on ‘Gender Construct’. She emphasized upon the importance of gender sensitivity as gender bias is still prevalent in society and how society needs to undergo a change in overcoming stereotypes which define the role of men and women and vice versa.

The resource person discussed the role of power in gender relationships and instructed the teachers to not use any gender sensitive language in the classroom. She was of the opinion that the books prescribed in the curriculum must include topics on gender sensitivity and the same should be an integral part of the syllabus. She also suggested that study material on ‘Gender Sensitivity’ should be made available to the students and teachers. She urged the teachers to establish a congenial environment in the classroom and encourage discussions with students on topics related to sex and gender.

She shared her concerns on violence based on gender and remarked that historically, women have been treated as victims of oppression and violence. She recommended that steps should be taken to resolve conflicts based on these issues and equal status should be granted to all genders.

The workshop covered a huge range of topics towards understanding the importance of gender sensitivity – beginning from awareness about gender to strategies for integration of gender sensitivity in teaching.

The participants at the workshop played a proactive role as the entire workshop was conducted in an interactive style. Each participant took initiative to express his/her point of view .

The session concluded with Ms. Rajesh Bano Preeya , Principal , Gyan Mandir Public School , emphasising that people should not be discriminated against , on the basis of biological differences and that we, a society of educated individuals, must become the ‘change-makers’. Vote of Thanks was proposed by Ms. Babita Wason , Vice Principal , Gyan Mandir Public School . Certificates were given to all the participants in the end.