Initiatives in Teaching and Learning Process
Adopted Teaching & Learning Processes
- Classroom / blackboard teaching: Mainstay of traditional college education, a verbal transaction with the use of blackboard and chalk so that students get a clear picture of the topic.
- Tutorials: Tutorials are a way of better interaction with students. Problem-solving and discussion about earlier topics are done with a small number of students in batches.
- Projects: The B. Pharmacy final semester students are given minor projects to create their interest in research and motivate them for higher studies.
- Laboratory teaching: The laboratories are used as a good source of educating students in a practical way.
- Presentations (through slide projectors): Ideas and concepts taught during lectures are reinforced in the minds of students with the aid of presentations—both videos and pictures.
- Assignments: Assignments make the students self-reliant in solving problems through understanding of theory through practice.
- Demonstrations: Demonstrations are given by faculty to the students before they perform experiments.
- Continuous assessment: Regular evaluation of the student performance during practical classes.
- Study Material: Available in the library, journals, e-journals, books & e-books.
- Museum: Knowledge about history and present scope of pharmacy.
- Medicinal Plant Garden: A variety of species of plants are available in the garden for knowledge of students.
Initiatives in Teaching / Learning Methods
- Provision of computers with internet connection to faculty as well as students.
- Multi-media projectors in classrooms.
- Smart classrooms and e-learning.
- Conduction of Value Addition Courses.
- Example-based teaching.
- Peer groups, small discussions, and support groups.
- Use of sophisticated instruments during practical classes.
- Organizing industrial visits and industrial expert talks.
- Software training (ChemDraw), preparation of models, herbarium, etc.
- Encouraging students to participate in conferences at the graduation level.
- Students are encouraged to take GPAT, CAT, GRE exams by providing special classes.
Collaborative Learning
Following initiatives have been taken:
- Experts in various fields both from industry and institutions/universities are invited to deliver lectures.
- Expert faculty in the subjects of Mathematics, Communicative English, Computers, Accountancy, and Biotechnology are invited to deliver lectures.
- Faculty is encouraged to attend workshops and seminars.
- Students go for industrial training projects after the third year during their graduation.
Quality of Laboratory Experiments
Experiments as per curriculum are performed in the laboratories by students individually or in small groups using sophisticated instruments and equipment for effective practical learning of the subject.
Assisting Weak Students
Peer Groups: To assist weak students, the class is divided into small groups, with each student with higher grade caliber responsible for teaching and understanding of other students in the group and each contributing a unique piece to the group performance.
Encouraging the Strong Students
The students who perform well and also play a role in peer teaching and other contributions in reaching out to the weaker students, a policy of providing extra books from the library has been made. Such students can take 7 books instead of 5 as for the normal students and a similar policy also exists for the students having 90 – 100% attendance in classes. Such students are also felicitated annually during college events through certificates & trophies.
Implementation and Monitoring
Strategies are implemented within the teaching-learning environment. Continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are established to track progress towards CO and PO attainment. Regular reviews allow for adjustments to be made promptly, ensuring alignment with predetermined objectives.
Faculty Appraisal
A structured faculty appraisal mechanism is in place to evaluate faculty performance based on academic results, student feedback, research contributions, professional development activities, and industry engagement. This appraisal process supports faculty growth and ensures high-quality teaching standards.