Three-Day Faculty Development Program on Advancing Pedagogy and Professional Growth at BIT
Mangalore, January 21, 2025: A three-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Advancing Pedagogy and Professional Growth” was inaugurated on January 21, 2025,and concluded on 23rd January 2025 at the Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore. The event was jointly organized by the departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).
Dr. Nalini E. Rebello, Head of IQAC, delivered the welcome address, outlining the program’s goals and the need for adopting innovative teaching methodologies to meet the challenges of modern education. The event was graced by the presence of department heads and principals from affiliated institutions. Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, highlighted the importance of professional development programs in shaping faculty members for holistic growth and impactful teaching.
Day 1 Highlights
First Half: Mindfulness for Effective Teaching Proficiency
The day began with an engaging session by Mr. Ankith Kumar on strategies for stress management, integrating technology breaks, and fostering empathy towards students. Participants were introduced to mindfulness practices and self-care routines, coupled with interactive exercises that provided practical tools to enhance their teaching proficiency and overall well-being.
Second Half: Teaching Skills for Effective Learning
In the afternoon, Ms. Shwetha Bharath conducted a session that focused on innovative teaching techniques, such as activity-based learning, improving communication, and designing engaging lesson plans. Participants explored the importance of constructive feedback and creative strategies to boost classroom interaction and student engagement.
Day 2 Highlights
Day 2 featured an enlightening session on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) by Dr. Shankarnarayana Bhat, Professor of the ECE Department, MIT, Manipal. The session provided a detailed understanding of OBE’s principles, frameworks, and its role in bridging the gap between academic outcomes and industry expectations. Faculty members gained practical insights into aligning curriculum objectives with measurable student achievements.
Day 3 Highlights
On Day 3, Dr. Purushotham Chippar, Professor at SJEC, Mangalore, delivered a thought-provoking session on “Navigating Research Success: Insights into Publications, Ethics, and Funding.” Dr. Purushotham Chippar elaborated the need for doing Research. Research should be taken up as passion and to balance work and other academic duties there should be a fire within oneself. He emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical research practices, identifying funding opportunities, and producing impactful publications.
He gave ideas how to prepare Research paper starting from Methodology to Abstract writing the various steps were explained. The process of writing Research paper, Submission and Review of papers, and revising takes time but with focused approach and setting deadlines everything is possible.
Further he gave ideas to apply for research funding/ patents, and to select topics from the vast pool of resources using different search engines. The session also included strategies to improve research visibility and collaborative opportunities.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Imran Mokashi, IIC Coordinator, who acknowledged the contributions of speakers, organizers, and participants in making the event a success. The master of ceremony was , Prof. Joyson M. from the Basic Science Department.
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Argument over bike accident leads to murder, triggers mob violence, arson in Ahmedabad; 2 held
Ahmedabad (PTI): A man was killed in a violent altercation triggered by a motorcycle accident in Dhandhuka in Gujarat's Ahmedabad district on Saturday, after which several shops were set on fire, a police official said.
Two men from different communities clashed this afternoon after their motorcycles collided, which intensified when members of one group went to the house of the other individual involved in the accident, he said.
"During the confrontation, Dharmesh Gamara (30) was stabbed in the leg with a knife. He later died due to excessive bleeding. Following his death, tensions flared, and a group of people set ablaze seven to eight roadside shops. Several properties were damaged," Ahmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat said.
Videos circulating on social media showed small shops engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising in the area.
Police and fire brigade teams rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control, Jat told PTI.
"The fires have been doused," he said, adding that house-to-house combing and patrolling were underway in the area to identify those involved in the arson.
Two persons identified as Samir and Rizwan have been arrested for alleged involvement in the killing of Gamara, while 15-20 persons have been detained in connection with the arson, police said.
