Events/

This are the events we have!

I. Visits / Excursions:

Sr.No Events
1 Educational visit of student-teachers along with faculty members to ADIT, G.J Patel Ayurveda College, Indukaka-Ipcowala College of Pharmacy, of New Vallabh Vidyanagar and Sardar Patel Memorial, Karamsad was organized on 20th June, 2008
2 A team of Teacher Educators from Navrachana College of Education, Vadodara visited Waymade College on 27th June, 2008.
3 An Educational visit of student-teachers along with faculty members to SPRERI and University Museum, Vallabh Vidyanagar was organized on 11th July, 2008
4 A group of student-teachers along with Dr Bharti Rathore visited Pavagarh, a place of religious, historical and cultural importance on December 4, 2008
5 Student-teachers of Social Science, along with their method master, Ms.Varsha Thakker visited Swaminarayan Vidhyapith, Valasan on 11th December, 2008
6 An Educational visit of student-teachers along with faculty members to Science City, Ahmedabad and Akshardham, Gandhinagar was organised on 30th December, 2008
7 Four teachers from Amrit Vidhyalaya (kalol) visited WMCE to have guidance on teaching of social science from Ms. Varsha Thaker on 10th January, 2009

II. Other Activities:

Sr.No Events
1 Results of student-teachers at the Annual Examination announced by S.P. University for the academic year 2007-2008. 6 student-teacher secured First Class with Distinction, 17 First Class, 10 Second Class and 3 Pass Class. Result was 100% .
2 New Academic year commenced from 16th June 2008.
3 Peer Council was formed on 19th June, 2008.
4 A candidate (Ms. Arunduta R. Patel) under the guidance of Dr. Sulabha Natraj submitted M. Phil(ELT) Dissertation on the topic ‘Effectiveness of Authentic Materials to Develop Functional Competence for Standard VII Students-Second Language’ to S. P. University in June, 2008.
5 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was the Chief Guest at the valedictory function of a three-day training programme for secondary school teachers of Khambhat Taluka, Khambhat College of Education, Khambhat Kedavni Mandal on 11th July, 2008.
6 Selection of peer leaders and Election of the General Secretary was done on 14th July, 2008. Mr. Shimbhu Shekhavat was elected as the General Secretary.
7 Dr. Sulabha Natraj rendered services as a mentor at a three-day Karmayogi Talim for Principals of Colleges of Kutchch and Saurashtra Universities from 25th July to 27th July, 2008.
8 Dr. Sulabha Natraj delivered a Talk to the faculty of N & A Arts College on “Quality in Education and Excellence in Education” on 8th August, 2008.
9 Dr. Sulabha Natraj addressed the parents of the students at Kalrav School, on “Significance of English in 21st Century on 9th August, 2008.
10 An Exhibition on “India’s Freedom Movement” was organised by Social Studies Club of the College from 4th September toth September 2008.
11 Dr. Sulabha Natraj, Ms. Rachna Patel and Ms. Varsha Thaker went for EI Project (3rd visit) to Bhagwati international Public School, Patan on 21st and 22nd October, 2008.
12 Dr. Sulabha Natraj Chaired a meeting of Board of Studies at S.P. University on 2nd December, 2008.
13 Waymade College of Education experimented with Open Book Examination for all Methods. This examination was conducted during 20th and 22nd September, 2008
14 Dr. Sulabha Natraj conducted a series of lectures for the students of M. Phil. At HMPIETR during October-November 2008
15 Dr. Sulabha Natraj chaired a session on ‘Female Foeticide’, in a State Level Seminar at I.J. Patel B.Ed. College, Mogri on 12th October, 2008
16 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was a part of the NCTE inspection team for Colleges of Education in Madhya Pradesh
17 Dr. Sulabha Natraj conducted a series of lectures for lecturers of Engineering Colleges of S. P. University on “Language in Communication” during November-December 2008
18 MITRA sessions with the objective of helping needy students started from 22nd December, 2008 and will continue till their Annual Examination
19 A "Sanskrit Sambhasanam Shibir" was jointly organized by Waymade College of Education and Sanskrit Bharti from 22nd December, 2008 to 5th January, 2009.
20 Community Outreach Programme was conducted by the students of WMCE in Mahivas and Ambikavas throughout the year 2008-09.
21 Official launching of the Women Development Cell was done on 23rd january, 2009. Prof. Rema Subhas, Head of Home Science, Department of S.P. University and the director of Women Studies Cell of S.P.University was the Chairperson
22 Dr. Sulabh Natraj participated at the Regional consultative meet for National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, IASE, Hydrabad from 29th to 30th January, 2009
23 Dr. Sulabha Natraj presented the Summative Report of the EI Project on “Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement programme (TEEP)” for Bhagwati International Public School, Patan before the Trustees on 2nd Feb, 2009
24 Dr. Sualbha Natraj presided over the valedictory session of a One Day State Level Seminar on “Hanging Business Communication in the Knowledge Era” at C. P. Patel and F. H. Shah Commerce College, Anand on 4th Feb, 2009
25 Women Development Cell at the College launched “Women Empowerment through English”, a resource book to learn English authored by Dr. Sulabha Natraj and Ms. Deepalee Mahida on 7th Feb, 2009. Ms. Nusrat Kadri, Principal of I.J Patel College of Education, Mogari was the chairperson of the programme
26 Dr. Sulabha Natraj visited 5 Colleges of S. P. University as a member of the peer team to inspect the institutions as a part of Swarnim Gujarat (NAAC) Celebrations from 7th Feb, 2009 to 12th Feb, 2009
27 Student-teachers along with faculty members took out an Awareness Rally on 4th March, 2009
28 Annual review cum planning meeting held on 1st April, 2009 to overview the activities and programmes conducted during the academic year 2008 - 09 and to plan commencing academic year
29 Researcher's forum held on 4th April, 2009. Ms. Rucha Desai faculty of Mathematics of WMCE presented Ph. D. proposal on "Designing, Developing and Implementing an Educational Programme on Child Rights"
30 A workshop on ‘Training & Development and ICT in Education’ for Alumni was held on 19th April, 2009. 25 Alumni attended the workshop.
31 5th Annual Day Celebrations held on 20 March, 2008 wherein Dr. Bhalendu Vaishnav, Chairperson, Sri Aurobindo Chair of Integral studies, Sardar Patel University blessed the teachers-to-be. College Magazine "Roots & Wings" launched
32 98 students appeared at the Annual University Examination: 76 passed First Class with Distinction, 18 in First Class and 04 in Second Class. Ms Aartiba Ravalji was awarded the C L Patel Anupam Gold Medal for securing the highest marks at the final external examination of Sardar Patel University in the academic year 2087-09

III. Newsletters / Publications:

Sr.No Events
1 A book on “Methods of Teaching English” jointly written by Dr. R P Jadeja and Dr. Sulabha Natraj for PTC (Eng. Medium) students has been published by Gujarat State School Textbook Board.
2 Different clubs of Waymade College of Education launched Newsletters. Enviro-Nuts club and Sunshine club came out with seven editions of Newsletter.
3 The Waymade College English club launched four issues of Newsletter called “Way Made to English”.
4 WMCE’s ECom Club came out with three issues of Newsletter.
5 Sanskrit club launched its Newsletter.
6 Social Science club launched its Newsletter.
7 Mathematics club launched two newsletters

IV Interviews and Placements:

Sr.No Events
1 Mock Interviews were conducted for the student-teachers of Waymade College on 17th and 18th December, 2008
2 Dr. Sulabha Natraj and Ms. Shamsha Emanuel were the part of the Interview Panel at H M Patel English Medium School, Dharmaj on 27th December, 2008.
3 Campus Interviews were conducted by Swaminarayan Vidyapith, Valasan on 2nd January, 2009
4 Dr. Sulabha Natraj, Mr. Rohit Valand, Ms. Varsha Thaker and Ms. Rucha Desai were part of the Interview Panel at I. B. Patel English medium School, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 9th January, 2009.
5 Campus Interviews were conducted by Vrajbhoomi International School, Mogar and Sunrise English Medium School, Bhavnagar on 10th January, 2009
6 Campus Interviews were conducted by Smt. S. R. Patel Pulhashram International Residential School, Dakor and Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram Songadh School on 31st January, 2009
7 Dr. Sulabha Natraj conducted interviews for CVM’s V. C. Patel English Medium School on 10th Feb, 2009
8 Campus Interviews were conducted by Shreevallabh Ashram’s Residential School, Valsad and SKR Memorial School, Kachchh and Kripalu Vidya Mandir, Panchmahal and Nalanda International School, Vadodara on 10th February, 2009
9 Campus Interviews were conducted by Vatsalya International school, Borsad and Omkar English Medium School, Bhavnagar on 2ndMarch, 2009

V. Seminars/Workshops Attended:

Sr.No Events
1 Dr. Sulabha Natraj attended a two–day brain-storming session cum interaction programme on “Technology in Education: Further Course of Action” organised by Intel® on 10th & 11th June, 2008 at Bangalore.
2 Dr. Sulabha Natraj attended a three-day Karmayogi Training Programme for the Principals at Ganpat University, Kherva organized by Govt. of Gujarat from 5th to 7th July, 2008.
3 10 student teachers attended the ‘Gandhi Katha’ by Mr. Narayanbhai Desai at Lion’s Hall, Anand from 19th December to 23rd December, 2008.
4 5 student teachers attended “Creativity Development Workshop” at N. H. Patel College, Anand on 24th December, 2008.
5 Dr. Sulabha Natraj attended a National Conference on "Renewing Teacher Education: Towards a Policy Initiative" organised by NCTE at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi during April 29-30 2009.

I. Visits / Excursions:

Sr.No Events
1 A ten day programme on "Introduction to Computer and Microsoft Word” was held from 1st May, 2008 to 10th May, 2008 for the students of class IV employees of CVM where in Mr. Keval Thaker was the facilitator. Since it was a free of cost for participants a large number of students participated.
2 A workshop on Leadership in ICT for the principals of various B. Ed. Colleges of Sardar Patel University was held on 29th July, 2008 in Collaboration with INTEL
3 One day interactive workshop on Process Skills in Science for school teachers was organised by Science Club of the College on 2nd August, 2008
4 Dr. Sulabha Natraj conducted the workshop on ‘English in the Knowledge Era: Pedagogies for Competence Development’ for Teachers of Katchch University at Tolani Commerce College, Adipur on 29th and 30th August, 2008
5 Dr. Sulabha Natraj along with Ms. Mohini Bachani and Ms. Rachna Patel conducted a three day workshop on ‘Current Trends in Classroom Interaction’ for the teachers of Vidyakunj High School, Navsari from 16th to 18th October, 2008
6 Dr. Sulabha Natraj along with Ms. Rachna Patel and Ms. Varsha Thaker visited Bhagvati International School, Patan on 21st and 22nd October, 2008 as part of the Teacher Enhancement Programme
7 A workshop on “Recent Trends in Classroom Teaching" for Alumni was held on 13th November, 2008. Alumni were presented with a CD of class room teaching learning material
8 Mrs. Varsha Thaker gave guidance to teachers of Bhagwati International Public School, Patan
9 Ms. Varsha Thaker conducted a workshop on Teaching of Social Studies for the teachers of Amrit Vidyalaya, Halol on 10th January, 2009
10 A workshop on Oral Communication Skills was conducted by the student-teachers of WMCE for students of Thamna Education Institute, Thamna on 3rd December, 2008 under the guidance of Dr. Bharti Rathore
11 A workshop on Value Education was conducted by the student-teachers of WMCE for students of H. M. Patel English Medium School, Dharmaj onth December, 2008 under the guidance of Mr. Rakesh Ranjan

VI Workshops Conducted:

Sr.No Events
1 A ten day programme on "Introduction to Computer and Microsoft Word” was held from 1st May, 2008 to 10th May, 2008 for the students of class IV employees of CVM where in Mr. Keval Thaker was the facilitator. Since it was a free of cost for participants a large number of students participated.
2 A workshop on Leadership in ICT for the principals of various B. Ed. Colleges of Sardar Patel University was held on 29th July, 2008 in Collaboration with INTEL
3 One day interactive workshop on Process Skills in Science for school teachers was organised by Science Club of the College on 2nd August, 2008
4 Dr. Sulabha Natraj conducted the workshop on ‘English in the Knowledge Era: Pedagogies for Competence Development’ for Teachers of Katchch University at Tolani Commerce College, Adipur on 29th and 30th August, 2008
5 Dr. Sulabha Natraj along with Ms. Mohini Bachani and Ms. Rachna Patel conducted a three day workshop on ‘Current Trends in Classroom Interaction’ for the teachers of Vidyakunj High School, Navsari from 16th to 18th October, 2008
6 Dr. Sulabha Natraj along with Ms. Rachna Patel and Ms. Varsha Thaker visited Bhagvati International School, Patan on 21st and 22nd October, 2008 as part of the Teacher Enhancement Programme
7 A workshop on “Recent Trends in Classroom Teaching" for Alumni was held on 13th November, 2008. Alumni were presented with a CD of class room teaching learning material
8 Mrs. Varsha Thaker gave guidance to teachers of Bhagwati International Public School, Patan
9 Ms. Varsha Thaker conducted a workshop on Teaching of Social Studies for the teachers of Amrit Vidyalaya, Halol on 10th January, 2009
10 A workshop on Oral Communication Skills was conducted by the student-teachers of WMCE for students of Thamna Education Institute, Thamna on 3rd December, 2008 under the guidance of Dr. Bharti Rathore
11 A workshop on Value Education was conducted by the student-teachers of WMCE for students of H. M. Patel English Medium School, Dharmaj onth December, 2008 under the guidance of Mr. Rakesh Ranjan

VII Courses Offered:

Sr.No Events
1 WMCE offered a Certificate Course in Proficiency in English for the students of G. J. Patel Ayurveda College, New Vallabh Vidyanagar during 2008-2009. Dr. Bharti Rathore, Ms. Mohini Bachani, Mr. Rohit Valand, Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, Ms. Varsha Thaker and Ms. Shamsha Emanuel were the resource persons for this course
2 WMCE offered a Basic Course in Spoken English for the students of S.S.Patel College of Physical Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar during the month of February, 2009. Mr. Rakesh Ranjan coordinated the course
3 WMCE offered a course on ‘Language Enhancement and Personality Development Programme’ for the students of Anand Pharmacy College, Anand. Dr. Bharti Rathore, Ms. Mohini Bachani, Mr. Rohit Valand, Mr. Rakesh Ranjan Ms. Varsha Thaker and Ms. Shamsha Emanuel were the resource persons for this course
4 WMCE offered a course on Teaching Methodology for the post graduate students of Physiotherapy College Anand. Dr. Bharti Rathore, Ms. Mohini Bachani, and Ms. Shamsha Emanuel were the resource persons for this course.
5 WMCE offered a ‘Course for Developing Communication Skills in English for Office Personnel’. Mr. Rohit Valand coordinated the course

VIII. Papers Presented:

Sr.No Events
1 Dr. Sulabha Natraj and Mr. Rakesh Ranjan attended a national level seminar called Navyavichar – Intel Teach seminar on Best Practices in Integration of Technology in education on 12th & 13th September, 2008 in New Delhi.
2 Mr. Bhavin Prajapati, Asst. Librarian presented a paper on “Changing Role of Librarians in the Emerging Knowledge Society” in the International Conference on Knowledge for all: Role of Librarian and Information Centers organised by Indian Librarian Association (ILA) & Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai during 12th –15th November, 2008
3 Mr. Nilesh Patel and Mr. Pragnesh Kavaiya, Student-teachers of WMCE presented papers on ‘Role of Teacher in the 21st Century’ at Anand Education College on 22nd November, 2008
4 Seven student teachers participated in the state level seminar competition organized by Petlad Education Trust, Petlad on three themes- commerce, English and Technology on 3rd January, 2009
5 Dr Bharti Rathore and Ms. Mohini Bachani presented a paper entitled ‘Challenges of Translating Poetry’ in an International Conference and Workshop on Translation jointly organized by Gujarat Sahitya Academy and H. M Patel Institute of English Training and Research during 9-11 January 2009
6 Mr. Rakesh Ranjan presented a paper on “Peace Education: What and How?” at the National Level Seminar at Navarachana College of Education, Baroda from 9th January to 10th January, 2009
7 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Mr. Rakesh Ranjan presented a paper on “Sensitizing Students towards Peace Education: A Theoretical Perspective” at the National Level Seminar at Navarachana College of Education, Baroda from 9th January to 10th January, 2009
8 Mr. Tanmay Naik and Mr. Nilesh Patel presented papers entitled ‘Listening Skill Development through Multimedia’ at the National Level Seminar on ‘Technology in ELT organized by Changa Institute, Changa on 29th and 30th January, 2009
9 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Mr. Rakesh Ranjan presented a paper on “Problems and Issues of Teacher Education: Some Reflections” at the State Level Seminar on Effective Academic Management of Teacher Education at P.G. Department of Education, S.P.University from 2ndMarch, 2009 to 4th March, 2009
10 Mr. Rohit Valand and Ms. Mohini Bachani presented a paper on “Developing Affective Domain of Student-Teachers: Need and Practices” at the State Level Seminar on Effective Academic Management of Teacher Education at P.G. Department of Education, S.P.University from 2th March, 2009 to 4th March, 2009
11 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel presented a paper on “Developing the Affective Domain through Community Service” at the State Level Seminar on Effective Academic Management of Teacher Education at P.G. Department of Education, S.P. University from 2ndMarch, 2009 to 4th March, 2009
12 Ms. Rucha Desai presented a paper on the theme “Problems and Issues of Teacher Education” at the State Level Seminar on Effective Academic Management of Teacher Education at P.G. Department of Education, S.P. University from 2nd March, 2009 to 4th March, 2009
13 Dr Sulabha Natraj presented a paper on ‘LITE: ENGLISH, IT AND ECONOMY’ at a National Seminar at Shirpur, Maharashtra between 22nd and 23rd Marsh

IX. Guest Lectures:

Sr.No Events
1 Guest Lecture on ‘Environmental Awareness’ by Ms. Rita Basu from Bombay University on 18th June, 2008.
2 Guest Lecture on ‘Teaching as a Profession and Teacher in a Contemporary Society’ by Mr. R. R. Joshi, Former Head of the Dept. of Mathematics, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 21st June, 2008
3 Guest Lecture on ‘Teaching Mathematics’ by Mr. R. R. Joshi, Former Head of the Dept. of Mathematics, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 21st June, 2008
4 Guest Lecture on ‘Memory Improvement’ by Mr. Manish and Ms. Sejal from Zenus(Pinkhealth, a division of Sahajanand Biotech Ltd) on 26th June, 2008
5 Guest Lecture on Communication Skills by Rima Chaudhary
6 Guest Lecture on "Education System in USA" by Ms. Yatri Shukla on 15th July, 2008
7 Guest Lectures by Prof. N. Krishnaswamy and Mrs. Lalita Krishnaswamy on “Current Trends In Education” on 8th,9th&10th September, 2008
8 Open discussion of Prof. N. Krishnaswamy with all the faculty members on ‘Becoming an Effective Teacher’ on 10th September, 2008
9 Guest Lecture by Prof. Swaminathan of Mumbai University on “Empathetic Communication Developing Affective Domain” on 23rd September, 2008
10 Guest Lecture on “Human Rights” by Mr. Kiran Bharatiya and Mr. Ankit Mehta from Girnai Nari Seva Charitable Trust onth January, 2009
11 A Training Programme was organized on “Web 2.0 technology” by Mr. Tarun Patel on 20th January, 2009
12 Local Inquiry Committee visited the college for M. Phil. on th January, 2009
13 Ms. Urvi Patel from Planet Education visited WMCE to deliver a talk about the scope of further education in Australia and other Commonwealth countries on 7thJanuary, 2009
14 A Training programme was organized on “First Aid” by a team of medical practitioners from Shree Krishna Hospital, Karmasad on 12th January, 2009.

X. Competitions At WMCE:

Sr.No Events
1 Essay writing Competition was held on 28th July, 2008
Topic: “Commercialization of Education”.
2 Rangoli Competition (Theme: Independence day) was held on 12th August, 2008 as a part of Independence Day Celebrations.
3 ‘ Boomerang’- A debate competition for school teachers in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association, Anand was organised at WMCE onth September 2008
4 Poetry Recitation Competition was held on 11th September, 2008.It was co-ordinated by Dr. Bharti Rathore and Ms. Mohini Bachani
5 Shloka Recitation Competition was held on 12th September, 2008. It was co-ordinated by Mr. Rohit Valand
6 Carrom and Chess Competitions were held on 11th September, 2008
7 Many students participated in the Inter Collegiate Youth Festival of S.P. University in different events in September, 2008.
8 Pragnesh Kavaiya and Priyanka Jani participated in the debate Competition (Gujarati) on the topic ‘Role of Mass-Media in breaking joint Families’ at Dept. of Gujarati on 10th December, 2008
9 ‘Kite Making Competition and preparing Best out of Waste’ Competition was held on 13th January, 2009
10 Seven students participated in Inter Collegiate Patriotic Song Competition (group & solo) at N. S. Patel Arts College, Anand on 26th January, 2009
11 Ms. Arwa Kashif and Mr. Nilesh Patel Participated in the Gandhi Quiz Competition at I. J. Patel B. Ed College, Mogri on 30th January, 2009
12 Inter Collegiate Volley Ball Tournament was held as a part of Swarnim Gujarat Celebration at Shastri Maidan on th February, 2009
13 State Level Essay Competition for the teachers and student-teachers of Gujarat was organized on 16th February, 2009 as a part of Swarnim Gujarat Celebration

XI. Celebrations At WMCE:

Sr.No Events
1 Sports day was celebrated on 30th July, 2008
2 Independence Day was Celebrated
3 Teacher’s Day was Celebrated on 5th September, 2008
4 Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated
5 Navratri was celebrated on 30th September, 2008
6 Celebrations of Christmas on 24th December, 2008
7 Kite flying day was celebrated on 13th January, 2009
8 Value Week was Celebrated from 27th January to 3rd February, 2009 by all the peer groups
9 Science week was Celebrated from 9th February to 14th February, 2009 by Sunshine Science Club and Enviro-Nuts Club
10 WMCE celebrated Annual Sports Day onth February, 2009 at Shastri Maidan
11 Student-teachers celebrated Days like Appreciation Day, Peace Day, Green Day, etc. from 2nd March, 2009 to 7th March, 2009

XII. Achievements:

Sr.No Events
1 Mr. Nilesh Patel won the Second prize in Solo Instrument at (Non percussion) in Inter Collegiate Youth Festival of Sardar Patel University held in September, 2008.
2 Ms. Priyanka Jani won the first prize in the Debate Competition at Department og Gujarati on 10th Dec, 2008
3 Three Students won the prize at the state level seminar competition organized by Petlad Education Trust, Petlad on three themes- commerce, English and Technology on 3rd January, 2009.
Commerce: Deepa – 2nd position, Pragnesh – 3rd position and English: Nilesh – 4th position
4 Mr. Nilesh Patel and Ms. Arwa Kashif secured third position in the Gandhi Quiz Competition at I J. Patel B. Ed College, Mogri on 30th Jan, 2009
5 Three student teachers Ms. Purbi Patel, Ms. Payal Shelat and Ms. Krishna Parikh won the awards for the Best Technology Integration in Education at the state level Competition in the year 2008-09