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Besides this a check list is provided at Appendix 1 to help concerned staff organise Induction
Programme.

3. Daily Activities

The following activities during Induction Programme would fully engage the students for the entire duration of
the Programme.

3.1 Physical Activity
This would involve a daily routine of physical activity with games and sports. There can be games in the
evening or at other suitable times according to the local climate. These would help develop team work. Each
student should pick one game and learn it for the duration of the Induction Programme and hopefully, continue
with it later.

3.2 Mentoring

Mentoring and connecting with faculty members is the most important part of induction. Hopefully, it would
set up a healthy relationship between the students and the faculty.
Mentoring takes place in the context and setting of universal human values. It gets the student to explore oneself
and allows one to experience the joy of learning, stand up to peer pressure, take decisions with courage, be
aware of relationships, be sensitive to others, understand the role of money in life, and feeling of prosperity, etc.
Human values as enshrined in our constitution like justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, human dignity and the
unity and integrity of the Nation can also be part of this discussion. Focus should be on inculcating values of
equality and responsibility towards one’s fellow citizens of any caste, class or creed. During discussion issues
and requirements of SC/ST/OBC students should be assessed and addressed. Mentor-mentee relationship can
help students form a bond with faculty members which can be of great help during various tough times in study
courses.

Methodology of mentoring this content is extremely important. It must not be through do’s and don’ts, but by
getting students to explore and think by engaging them in a dialogue. It is best taught through group
discussions and real life activities rather than lecturing. The role of group discussions, however, with clarity of
thought of the teachers cannot be over emphasized. It is essential for giving exposure, guiding thoughts, and
realizing values. The teachers must come from all the departments rather than from only one department or from
outside of the Institute.
The following topics may be discussed during the Mentoring sessions.

1. Day 1: Student aspirations, family expectations
2. Day 2: Gratitude towards people helping me
3. Day 3: Human needs of (a) self and (b) body

4. Day 4: Peer pressure
5. Day 5: Prosperity

6. Day 6: Relationships
Small groups of preferably 20 students with a faculty mentor each can be used for discussions and open
thinking towards the self. Discussion on Universal Human Values could even continue for rest of the semester
and not stop with the Induction Programme. A follow up in a later semester could even be considered.

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