We visited APS Polytechnic, on 10th Jan as a part of the yearly training sessions we conduct there. Based on last year's feedback,we decided to have shorter sessions, focussed on particular topics. For the first sessions, we chose to concentrate on the basics of communication skills. Yet again, the nmber of students attending the sessions were far more than what we expected - nearly 80 students attended the session.
The session was also special ,due to the precence of Ms. Mahalakshmi from Katalyst who was there to talk to the students about higher education and the support provided by katalyst for pursuing it.
We were also attempting to teach through activities in this session. We had taken up some specific aspects of cummunication and we wanted to illustrate these aspects through activities.The students were very enthusiastic about the session. Several students volunteered to help out with the activities. Some topics we covered as a part of the session are
- importance of two way communication
- listening skills
- Non-verbal communication
- confidence building activities
The response for these sessions were overwhelming. The students thoroughly enjoyed the activities. We have promised to go back to APS with another session soon. Some of the student feedback are added at the end of this post.
Feedback
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This program was very different from other personality development programs i attended.it was very effective and easy to understand because of the games.
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The program was very interesting.there are lots of points which will be very useful.I request you to conduct this session again in our college.
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This program gave me confidence and got me thinking about myself.It was a very good experience.
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I liked this program.I learn about many things which i never thought about before.I am very happy to say that the program was very useful.Please give mores such programs in the coming days.
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The personality development was too interesting. It felt like we were on a picnic.I request you to conduct mores such classes.
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It was very interesting and enjoyable.Thanks for spending your time with us.Please conduct a session on interviews.
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The program was very interesting and made us think about ourselves.You have inspired me to know more about me and what i want to do in the future.
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