TQI ULLAS Summit: 7 Inspiring Life Skills for School Students
Introduction
The PG and Research Department of English (SF), Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi, successfully completed the first session of the TQI ULLAS Summit for the students of Tharuvaikulam Government Higher Secondary School and Kulathur Government Higher Secondary School.
The TQI ULLAS Summit was organised to promote life skills, active learning and personality development among school students. The session encouraged participants to develop positive habits, improve decision making and understand the importance of managing responsibilities effectively.
Interactive Learning Environment
The TQI ULLAS Summit began with an engaging warm up activity conducted by the student volunteers.
The activity created an energetic and interactive atmosphere that encouraged every student to participate confidently. It also helped build rapport between the volunteers and the school students, making the learning process enjoyable and meaningful.
Session on Balancing Priorities
The highlight of the TQI ULLAS Summit was the session on “Balancing Priorities.”
The volunteers explained the concept using simple language, real life examples and interactive discussions. Students learned how to identify their daily responsibilities and understand the importance of prioritising academic, personal and social commitments according to their goals and responsibilities.
Group Activities and Storytelling
To reinforce the learning objectives, the volunteers organised group activities and storytelling sessions.
These activities encouraged students to think critically, communicate effectively and work together as a team. Through active participation, students developed valuable life skills such as decision making, time management, problem solving and cooperation.
Active Student Participation
The TQI ULLAS Summit witnessed enthusiastic participation from the school students throughout the session.
Students actively shared their opinions, participated in discussions and collaborated during group activities. Their enthusiastic involvement made the session lively, interactive and highly productive.
Reflection and Motivation
At the end of the TQI ULLAS Summit, the volunteers summarised the key learning points and encouraged students to apply the concept of balancing priorities in their daily lives.
The reflection session motivated students to manage their time wisely, make responsible decisions and maintain a healthy balance between academic, personal and social responsibilities.
Benefits of the TQI ULLAS Summit
The programme offered several valuable benefits to the school students.
- Developed awareness about balancing priorities effectively
- Enhanced decision making and problem solving skills
- Improved time management and organisational abilities
- Encouraged teamwork and active participation
- Promoted communication and critical thinking skills
- Inspired positive attitudes towards personal and academic growth
- Strengthened confidence through interactive learning activities
Outcome of the Programme
The TQI ULLAS Summit was successfully conducted with enthusiastic participation from the school students.
The major outcomes of the programme were:
- Students understood the importance of balancing priorities in daily life
- Life skills such as decision making and time management were strengthened
- Interactive activities promoted teamwork and communication
- Students gained confidence through active participation and reflection
- The programme encouraged students to apply positive life skills in their academic and personal lives
The TQI ULLAS Summit effectively promoted holistic development by equipping students with practical life skills essential for their future success.
Conclusion
The TQI ULLAS Summit organised by the PG and Research Department of English (SF) was an informative, engaging and highly successful initiative that promoted life skills and active learning among school students.
The interactive activities, group discussions, storytelling sessions and the lesson on “Balancing Priorities” enabled students to develop essential skills in decision making, time management and problem solving. The TQI ULLAS Summit successfully inspired students to manage their responsibilities effectively while preparing them to become confident, responsible and socially aware individuals.
Internal Link
PG and Research Department of English | Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi