Schools as Sacred as Religious Places: Anita Rajendra

Hyderabad, April 25 (Maxim News): Schools are as sacred as religious places, said Mrs. Anita Rajendra, Secretary Department of Home, Government of Telangana.

Addressing the College Day program of Ghulam Ahmed College of Education (GACE), she went on to advice the passing out teachers saying ‘teaching is the most sacred profession, and of great societal value while referring to the historical ways when classrooms meant teaching sessions under a tree’s canopy.

Mrs. Anita emphasized that an effective “teacher will help the child imbibe whatever is taught” adding that young students, children in particular, should be supported by their teacher and easily accessible to them. In fact, “students must be given the choice to choose their field of study, a dimension, according to her, that will help “reduce the suicidal tendency among teenagers when educational choices are imposed upon them and against their will”.

She advised the B.Ed and M.Ed students to be bold and dynamic as teaching is generally linked with women, and it warranted greater responsibility and discipline.

Speaking on the occasion, Sultan ul Uloom Education Society Secretary Mr. Zafer Javeed said that “excellent teachers are required to help India achieve tremendous development with its dynamic younger generations” while adding that the two-year B.Ed course at Ghulam Ahmed College was started in 2015-17 with the objective of helping achieve the same goal. The college has delivered many good teachers to the society since its inception, he added.

Mr. S A Wahab Chairman Governing council of the college, Dr. Mir Akber Ali Khan, Treasurer SUES, Prof. Vibha Asthana, GACE Principal, Mr. Mohammed Jaffer, Mr. Naseem Nathani, Mr. AmerJaweedand members of Board of Governor SUES were also present at the occasion.

Earlier, meritorious students were rewarded with medals and certificates. A gold medal was presented to the student alumni of the institution Ms. Qamar Sultana by the SUES for having secured 1st rank in M.Ed – Osmania University (2013-14 batch). Ms. Rahmatunnisa Faheem was awarded 1st prize for B.Ed. 2013-14 batch while alumni of the institutions were also felicitated for their excellent achievements in studies and sports.

Principal of GACE Ms. Vibha Asthana presented the annual report while Prof. N. Saroja presented a vote of thanks. (Maxim News)