St. Teresa's Institute of Education

Session on Mindfulness - Positivity Program

Names of Staff Members who supported
Date	05/03/2018 to 10/03/2018
Faculty	Arts
Department/Committee	Education
Co-ordinator name	Dr. Giselle D'souza
Time	12:00 PM to 4.00 PM
Venue	St. Teresa's Institute of Education - Lecture Hall
Activity for Class/Group with Total Number of Attendees	Organised for the student-teachers of both B.Ed. batches and Faculty Total number of participants - 49
Nature: Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Name & details of Resource Person	Dr. Megha D'souza Assistant Professor, Kapila Khandvala College of Education, Santacruz West, Mumbai.
Dr. Sr. Tanuja Waghmare Dr. Giselle D'souza Dr. Joan Lopes Dr. Sheela Philip Dr. Cindrella D'mello Dr. Cerena D'Cunha Mrs. Reshma Rodrigues Mrs. Shakuntala Nighot
Names of Students who Supported	90 B.Ed. student teachers of both the B.Ed. batches.

Objectives for conducting Activity
Topic/Subject of the Activity	Session on Mindfulness - Positivity Program
To build positivity in the student-teachers. To foster resilience in the student-teachers To help student teachers practice mindfulness in their personal lives
Methodology
The program comprised of 6 Interactive Sessions of 3 hours duration each. The methodology included the use of Presentations, Games, Meditation exercises and Simulation techniques. Worksheets were provided for self-reflection. Topics included: Life skills such as building Resilience, Mindfulness and Positivity.
Outcome
Student-teachers developed a better understanding of self. Student-teachers showcased greater resilience. Student - teachers were oriented towards positive thinking. Student-teachers exhibited greater mindfulness in their personal and professional activities.