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Promotion of Values and Ethics
Objectives
- To Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
- To Practice national integration and social harmony
- To promote the practice of cultural values and ethics
- To organize events like competition and presentations etc
- To enhance students participation in state and national level events
The Context
Values are backbone of any personality, religion and society. Ethical values can bring in peace of mind, better quality of life and tolerance. Concerns to promote human values in students are not taken seriously at most of the home as well as in society which results in continuous destruction of moral values and social relations. Hence, there is an imperative need to take serious action for the repair of moral values.
The Practice
1. Course on Value Education and Professional Ethics
- Education is a method of developing one's disposition and not just gaining certificates and skills; but it is a process by which strength of mind is increased, brainpower is expanded and one learns to be independent. While Value education can offer moral sense and contented life it boosts up the cultural factor within human beings. In the educational philosophy of great scholars like Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. S. Radha Krishnan, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam it is insisted that education without moral values would lead to anarchy, agitation, and psychological as well as social ailments.
- Keeping these views in mind, Moral Education has been provided as a part of our educational curriculum in the name of "Value Education".
- Having felt the need to instil moral guidelines for the future professional career of the students, our college has incorporated Professional Ethics in OBE curriculum.
2. Part – V of the Curriculum – Extension / Social Work
In order to inculcate Civic sense and societal obligation it is made mandatory that every student must participate in the extension activities of the institution through any one - NSS, NCC, YRC and Physical Education. While NCC and NSS inculcate social values, Physical Education provides physical fitness, health body, mind and sprit.
3. College Assembly
- College assembly is a good source of inculcating moral and Human Values to students through motivational talks by teachers.
- It is the best platform to encourage the students who have achieved in academics and extra-curricular activities. When the achievers are awarded in front of everyone, they feel encouraged. This encouragement gives them the enthusiasm to achieve more.
- Unlike the formal announcements, students are encouraged to participate in a messaging activity about the special topic like self-confidence, leaders message and higher education system.
4. Various Clubs and Activities
Establishment of Clubs and their functions are great ways to develop students' character and the skills that will benefit them in their career and in life. By their active participation in Club activities, skills and values like Commitment, Leadership, Effective Communication, and Team Work are identified and honed. Our college has established various Clubs to empower the students' skills and to provide them moral values.
4a. Arul Neri Mandram
Under the banner of Arul Neri Mandram lectures and competitions are conducted to develop self-control, spirituality, humanism and unity among students.
4b. Gandhian Study Centre
The Major objectives of the Centre are envisaged as
- To expand and spread the thoughts and works of Mahatma Gandhi
- To bring about social change through Gandhian Philosophy
- To create awareness about Gandhi's work among deprived classes
- To disseminate Gandhi's Non-Violence for world peace
4c. Madura College Cultural Academy
The institution promotes Extra-curricular activities like painting, music, fine arts, elocution, recitation, poem writing etc., to develop human values. Participation in cultural activities make the students aware of rich culture and heritage via Cultural Academy. All these practices are integrated in such a way that they are given equal importance and rating among academics and other intellectual activities. The role of institution is to provide an environment that support and reinforce the adoption of positive values.
4d.Vivekananda Peravai
Establishment of Vivekananda Peravai is to develop self-confidence among the students and make them feel good about their past achievements, and set themselves achievable goals for the future
After formation of clubs, the activities are planned for a semester. While making plandifferent suggestions from students and faculty members are considered in a meeting. Forevery activity a team is formed including faculty members and students. The team is responsible for conducting the activity. The following is list of activities conducted by above mentioned club during 2019-20 academic year.
| S. No | Date | Programme Name | Venue | Beneficiaries | No of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-01-2020 | National Youth Day Celebrations in collaboration with JCI, Lions Club of Madurai COSMOS, Madurai | TMC | Students | 300 |
| 2 | 26-09-2019 | Mahatma Gandhi 150th Birth Day Celebrations - Competition between various college Students in collaboration with DesiyaValiami Weekly Magazine | World Tamil Sangam Conference Hall | Students | 45 |
| 3 | 18-09-2019 | விவேகானந்த பாறைநினைவுச்சின்னத்தின் பொன்விழா ஆண்டுதுவக்கவிழா in collaboration with விவேகானந்தகேந்திரம், கன்னியாகுமரி, மதுரைகிளை | TMC | Students | 250 |
| 4 | 26-07-2019 | முன்னாள்ஐனாதிபதிடாக்டர்.A.B.J.அப்துல்கலாம்நினைவுநாள்கருத்தரங்கம் in collaboration with JCI India | TMC | Students | 250 |
| 5 | 30-09-2019 to 02-10-2019 | Mahatma Gandhi 150th Birth Day Celebrations | TMC | Students | 300 |
| 6 | 20-02-2020 | Andhipookkal-2020 (A Cultural Bonanza) | TMC | Students | 300 |
| 7 | 19-02-2020 | Pulari-2020 (The Ultimate cultural event) | TMC | Students | 1000 |
Evidence of Success:
- Students involvement: Students are actively participating in different activities, which makes a positive improvement in their personality development, communication skills, management skills, programming skills etc.
- Teamwork: As students and faculty members work together, it builds team spirit among students. Bonding is formed among students and faculty. Moreover, the innovative ideas and perspectives of the students are complemented by the experience and the expertise of the teachers.
Challenges Encountered:
Participation of students along with the academic work is a prime challenge.
