Mangaluru: “Teachers can win the trust of students through a positive approach,” said professor Sarfraz J Hasim, director of Sarfraz J Hasim, director of PA College of Engineering, Mangaluru. He was speaking as the resource person in the orientation programme for teachers at Valachil Expert PU College, recently.

"Efforts and an active mind are causes of every achievement. Teachers should realise it, give up negative attitude and make reinforce a positive mindset in students,” he said. He demonstrated several ways to achieve concentration.

Ushaprabha N Nayak, vice-chairperson of Expert Group of Institutions inaugurated the programme, and speaking on the occasion said, "Efforts to sharpen one's memory must be a continuous process. Teachers should climb the status of guru by excellent achievement.”

College principal Dr N K Vijayan was present on occasion. Human resources officer Janet Rosabel welcomed the gathering. Programme director Santhosh Prabhu proposed the vote of thanks. Anitha P Shetty compered the programme.