ITEP Admin
Date: 19 September 2025
Time: 9.10 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Venue: Audio Visual Hall
Resource Person: Mr. Sunesh Parayil, Programme Coordinator, Department of Media and Communications & NSS Programme Officer, Majlis Arts and Science College
Welcome Address: Dr. Naseerali M.K., Professor & Head, Department of Education, Majlis Arts and Science College
The fourth session of the Students Induction Programme (SIP) for the ITEP 2025–2029 Batch was held on 19 September 2025 in the Audio Visual Hall. The session, titled “The Art of Listening and Togetherness,” was led by Mr. Sunesh Parayil, Programme Coordinator, Department of Media and Communications, and NSS Programme Officer of Majlis Arts and Science College.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Naseerali M.K., Professor & Head, Department of Education, who greeted the resource person and participants. In his remarks, Dr. Naseerali emphasized the relevance of developing listening and interpersonal skills in teacher education, as these qualities form the foundation of effective communication and classroom relationships.
In his session, Mr. Sunesh Parayil highlighted the importance of listening as both an art and a social act essential for educators. Using an activity-based approach, he engaged students in a variety of interactive exercises that fostered collaboration, empathy, and reflective learning.
The major focus areas of the session included:
- Listen to Whom & What – Encouraging mindful listening not only to words but also to emotions, silence, and context.
- Social Beingness – Understanding that teachers are inherently social beings whose actions influence the moral and emotional climate of society.
- Teacher as a Social Endeavour – Viewing teaching as a collective and compassionate pursuit that connects individuals and communities.
Through experiential activities, students realized how listening cultivates togetherness and mutual respect, vital for building inclusive classrooms and nurturing democratic learning spaces.
The session concluded with reflective sharing by the students, expressing how the activities helped them perceive listening as a powerful pedagogical tool. The event successfully reinforced the idea that the art of listening lies at the heart of meaningful teaching and human connection.
