We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our Three-Day Capacity Building Program held at Women Polytechnic Srinagar from August 17th to August 19th, 2023. The program aimed at enhancing the professional skills and knowledge of our esteemed faculty members to foster a more enriching learning environment for our students.
DAY 1 | 17 AUGUST 2023 | THURSDAY
🕤 Session 1 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM): Topic: Professional Ethics Instructor: Prof Bijoy Boruah
Prof Bijoy Boruah kick-started the program with an engaging session on the importance of professional ethics in academia.
🕦 Session 2 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): Topic: Digital Tools for Increasing Productivity Instructor: Mr. Parmveer Nandal
Mr. Parmveer Nandal shared valuable insights into utilizing digital tools to boost productivity effectively.
🕒 Session 3 (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Topic: Know-how of the open-source learning management systems. Important features to manage the classroom. Live Demo and Discussion Instructors: Dr. Lakhvinder Singh and Mr. Ankit Gupta
Dr. Lakhvinder Singh and Mr. Ankit Gupta enlightened the participants about open-source learning management systems, classroom management features, and demonstrated their practical applications.
DAY 2 | 18 AUGUST 2023 | FRIDAY
🕤 Session 4 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM): Topic: Pedagogical skills: How to engage students during a lecture and increase the effectiveness of a lecture Instructor: Prof Rakesh Singhai
Prof Rakesh Singhai shared valuable techniques for engaging students during lectures and enhancing the overall effectiveness of teaching.
🕦 Session 5 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Topic: Approach to Undergraduate Research Instructor: Dr. Ankit Kathuria
Dr. Ankit Kathuria discussed effective approaches to undergraduate research, encouraging a culture of academic inquiry.
🕒 Session 6 (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Topic: Lab Experiments: Effective Demonstration Techniques, Lab Manual, Lab Practices, Report Writing/ Lab Manual/ SOP for Machines (For different Departments) Instructors: Dr. Vijay Pal and Dr. Ankit Dubey
Dr. Vijay Pal and Dr. Ankit Dubey delved into the intricacies of lab experiments, covering demonstration techniques, lab practices, and the importance of meticulous report writing.
DAY 3 | 19 AUGUST 2023 | SATURDAY
🕤 Session 7 (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM): Topic: Communication Techniques: With Authorities, Peers, and Students Instructor: Dr. Barnali Chaudhary
Dr. Barnali Chaudhary explored effective communication techniques for interactions with authorities, peers, and students.
🕦 Session 8 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Topic: Writing Skills, Interviews, Placements. Students CV, Networking Instructor: Dr. Barnali Chaudhary
Dr. Barnali Chaudhary returned for another session, this time focusing on writing skills, interviews, placements, crafting students’ CVs, and the importance of networking.
🕒 Session 9 (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Topic: Thinking out of the box: Creativity and Critical Thinking Instructor: Dr. Amitash Ojha
Dr. Amitash Ojha encouraged participants to think creatively and critically, fostering innovative approaches to teaching.
🎓 Closing Ceremony and Certificate Distribution (4:00 PM)
The program concluded with a closing ceremony, where certificates of participation were awarded to all attendees.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated instructors and enthusiastic participants for making this Capacity Building Program a resounding success. We look forward to seeing these newly acquired skills and knowledge reflected in our classrooms, benefiting the education of our students.
Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! 🌟📚