Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana, organized a “One-Day Teaching Competition” on September 4, 2025, on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, with the objective of encouraging innovative teaching practices, developing communication and presentation skills, and building confidence among students.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and D.Pharm. The participating students presented short teaching sessions on topics of their choice and demonstrated their subject knowledge, creativity, confidence, communication abilities, and innovative approaches to teaching.
The participants were evaluated by an expert panel comprising Dr. A. A. Gawai, Ms. Manisha Jawale, Mr. A. D. Ghodke, Mr. S. P. Tarapure, Mr. Vikas Gawande, Mr. Prashant Ingle, Mr. Atul Pawar, Ms. V. Pawar, Ms. V. Patil, and Mr. Rohit Bairagi. The students were assessed on various parameters, including content knowledge, clarity of concepts, communication skills, effective use of teaching aids, presentation skills, creativity, and overall teaching effectiveness.
The evaluators appreciated the enthusiasm, creativity, confidence, and innovative teaching methodologies demonstrated by the students. They also provided valuable and constructive feedback, helping the participants identify their strengths and areas for further improvement.
The competition was successfully coordinated by Ms. Sangita Chavan , Prof Rohit Salkute and Ms. Manisha Jawale. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to the best performers, while all participants were appreciated for their active involvement and sincere efforts.
In the B.Pharm Second Year category, Ms. Tanaya Rindhe secured the winner position, while Ms. Sakshi Bendarkar was the runner-up. In B.Pharm Third Year, Ms. Saloni Soni emerged as the winner and Ms. Payal Awchar secured the runner-up position. In the B.Pharm Final Year category, Mr. Harshal Tale was declared the winner, while Ms. Komal Kalkar stood as runner-up. Among the M.Pharm Final Year students, Mr. Gopal Gawhale secured the winner position and Ms. Shivani Doifode was the runner-up. In the D.Pharm Final Year category, Ms. Khushi Kuchekar emerged as the winner, while Ms. Sakshi Tayde secured the runner-up position.
Following the teaching competition, the students organized a special Teachers’ Day celebration programme dedicated to all the teachers and staff members of the institution. The programme reflected the students’ respect, gratitude, and affection towards their teachers and mentors.
As part of the celebration, Dr. Shirish Jain, Principal of Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, along with all Heads of Departments, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff members, were felicitated by the students on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The felicitation programme created a warm and memorable atmosphere and provided students with an opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude for the continuous guidance, support, and contribution of the teaching and non-teaching fraternity.
Dr. S. P. Jain delivered the concluding remarks and appreciated the efforts of the students, faculty members, organizers, and evaluators for making the Teachers’ Day celebration meaningful and successful.
The event received very positive and valuable feedback from the participants. The teaching competition provided students with an opportunity to experience the role of a teacher and enhance their confidence, communication, presentation, and teaching skills, while the subsequent Teachers’ Day celebration strengthened the bond of respect and appreciation between students and teachers.
Overall, the celebration proved to be a meaningful and enriching experience, successfully promoting innovative teaching, student participation, creativity, and a culture of gratitude and respect towards teachers at Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy.
