In an effort to upskill the faculty and to align them with the contemporary methodologies and classroom management techniques, the Teaching Learning Centre has launched a five-day faculty Development Programme.
The five-day upskilling session will see the presence of eminent educationists and trainers, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Ch Satish Kumar; Prof. Edamana Prasad, Head-Teaching Learning Centre, IIT Madras; Dr S Mannathan, Associate Director-Teaching Learning Centre, SRM AP; Ms Rupa Murghai, Head-Wellness Centre, B M L Munjal; Dr Karthik Rajendran, Associate Director-QAR; Dr Srabani Basu, Associate Professor; and Dr Manikandan V M, Associate Professor.
The inaugural session featured Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora, who delivered a compelling presentation on “Introduction and Goal Setting for Teaching & Learning.” Prof. Arora began the session on a reflective note, asking, “What is education, and why is it important?” In his remarks, Prof. Arora emphasised that students today are exceptionally smarter, and as a teacher it is important that we rise up to the challenge, not just by staying informed, but also by staying ahead of them.”
He also referenced an important question by a student, which he implored every educator to work upon and which encapsulates the concept of inclusive and adaptive teaching and learning:“If I can not learn the way you teach, will you teach me the way I can learn?”
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, during his session on “Leadership and Teachers” analysed leadership styles among teachers. He also quoted the Gurukul system, where the teacher used to be at the centre of power, the roles have now been reversed; However, the influence of a teacher continues to surpass generations. He remarked, “Leaders do not just lead, they have this power to influence people, a teacher is the same, their influence goes beyond the classroom.”
The five-day event touched upon relevant topics such as Multiple Intelligence,Learning Outcomes,Technology in Teaching,Active Learning Strategies,Student Mental Health, the Use of AI in Education, and Storytelling in Teachin to name a few.
The SRM AP aims to facilitate such constant upskilling in order to promote innovation, adaptability, and long-term career growth for individuals in an ever-evolving job market.
