Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 22 Sep: A five-day Faculty Development Programme on integrating human values into education began today at Graphic Era. Experts in the programme will guide on ways to blend human values with teaching and learning.
On the first day of the FDP held at KP Nautiyal Block of Graphic Era Deemed University, discussions centred on seamlessly connecting human values with education. Chief Guest Vice Chancellor Dr Narpinder Singh, Graphic Era Deemed University, said that values are the foundation that guide students to become responsible, ethical, and compassionate professionals. He emphasised that good human values are essential not only for students’ personal lives but also for their workplaces and society.
AICTE Expert Dr Himanshu Kumar Rai said that human values are like seeds from which priceless qualities such as honesty, empathy, and mutual respect grow. These values enrich individuals from within and bind society with the thread of peace and trust.
On this occasion, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Santosh S Saraf, Graphic Era Deemed University, said that technology, especially Artificial Intelligence, is deeply influencing every aspect of our lives. At such a time, the inclusion of human values is essential for building a balanced and sensitive society.
This FDP is being organised by the Universal Human Values Cell of Graphic Era Deemed University. The event was attended by Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Department Dr Pratibha Lama, Engineer Ashuvendra Singh, Dr Akash Mishra, Dr Santoshi Shah, UHV Coordinator Dr Richa Thapliyal, Dr Anurag Vidyarthi, Dr Chandra Kishore along with other faculty members.
