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Faculty Induction Training/Orientation Programme Report 1
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION
ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING
TEACHING LEARNING CENTRE
RAMANUJAN COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
in collaboration with
MAHAMATA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, MOHIHARI (BIHAR)
SMT. CHANDIBAI HIMATHMAL MANSUKHANI COLLEGE,,
ULHASNAGAR MAHARASHTRA
GANGADHAR MEHER UNIVERSITY (GMU), SAMBALPUR (ODISHA)
Online Induction Training/ Orientation Programme
For Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutions
of Higher Education
10 December - 08 January 2020
Faculty Induction Training/Orientation Programme Report 2
5th Faculty Induction Training/Orientation Programme for Faculty in
Universities/Colleges/Institutions of Higher Education (Online)
10th December 2020- 8th January 2021
The higher education sector has been impacted in unforeseen and unprecedented ways
due to the lock-down and other measures that were necessitated due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Teaching-Learning seemed paralyzed since March 2020, with sudden
closure of educational institutions. As the academic community grappled with the
dramatically changed circumstances, there arose a distinctive need for e-learning and
continuance of teaching-learning over remote and digital platforms. The incorporation
of information communication technology (ICT) in education had already been on a
high growth for quite some time now. However, the global pandemic brought a
certain urgency to adopt online teaching-learning strategies, which are likely to
continue even post-COVID-19.
In the present circumstances, when the teaching fraternity is missing out on the lively
and interactive programme, the academic community, needs to evolve, more than
ever, an innovative approach to equip themselves with the skills necessary for
creating a holistic learning environment in these circumstances. Hence, the MHRD
and the University Grants Commission (UGC) have intensified efforts towards a
strong virtual engagement to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and adopt
technology enabled teaching practices.
Unprecedented situations call for unprecedented responses. We at Ramanujan College
accepted this challenge of disruption and discontinuity and turned them to our
advantage by exploring imaginative and innovative application of technology to
engage with teachers and students meaningfully and productively. The Teaching
Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, carried out the fifth Faculty Induction
Training/Orientation Programme, 10th December 2020- 8th January 2021, through the
online platform to prepare and enable teachers to deliver excellent teaching practices
in a digital space, precluding the physical constraints.
The primary objective of the Programme has been to empower and motivate the
teachers for enlivening the learning process by adopting novel pedagogic approaches
which are collaborative and participant centered, to integrate learning and teaching
with ICT, and to equip them with the latest assessment tools in higher education. It
focused on teaching and research methodologies, curriculum structure and design,
gender sensitization, social diversity, professional ethics, sharing of best practices and
also the updating of developments in specific disciplines in which the teachers are
engaged. The training modules also laid emphasis on the personal development of the
teachers in terms of interpersonal skills, career development, and life planning issues.
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It provided the teachers with the tools for curriculum design and assessment,
accessing technology for effective teaching learning and the organizational skills
required to initiate and improve the institutional environment. The large part of the
Programme has been centered on empowering the teachers to perform multiple roles
of teaching, research, and service in a more effective and meaningful manner.
The Online Faculty Induction Training/Orientation Programme has strictly adhered
to the MHRD’s Four Quadrant Approach
(http://ugcmoocs.inflibnet.ac.in/ugcmoocs/download/Guidelines.pdf).
Quadrant-I is e-Tutorial: Video and
Audio Content in an organised form,
Animation, Simulations, video,
demonstrations, Virtual Labs, etc.
Quadrant-II is e-Content: PDF, Text, e-
Books, illustrations, video
demonstrations, documents and
Interactive simulations wherever required.
Quadrant-III is Web Resources:
Related Links, Wikipedia Development
of Course, Open source Content on the
Internet, Case Studies, books including e-
books, research papers & journals,
Anecdotal information, Historical
development of the subject, Articles, etc.
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Quadrant-IV is Self-Assessment: Problems and Solutions, in the form of Multiple Choice
Questions, Fill in the blanks, Matching Questions, Short Answer Questions, Long Answer
Questions, Quizzes, Assignments and solutions, Discussion forum topics and setting up
FAQs, Clarifications on general misconceptions.
The Modules of the Programme were meticulously designed to reflect all the four
Quadrants specified by the MHRD and the topics covered in each of the sessions were in
sync with the content outlined by the Ministry. Expert guidance was provided by the
Resource Persons who are eminent academics and specialists, through pre-recorded
lectures, hands on training sessions, live interactive sessions, multiple-choice based
responses, assigning descriptive tasks, collaborative learning, and assessment of learning
outcomes.
Inauguration (Live session)
The inauguration ceremony of the Faculty Induction Programme started on a formal note, with a
welcome and introductory message delivered by Ms Nirupama Yadav, to all the members of the
meeting, including the Principal of Ramanujan College and Director of the Teaching Learning
Centre, Dr S.P. Aggarwal. Dr Aggarwal gave a short welcome message, followed by a brief
introduction about the various esteemed guest speakers. In his brief speech, Dr Aggarwal spoke
about the need of acamedicians in today’s growing knowledge economy and the importance of
the FIP (Faculty Induction Programme) to train newly recruited faculty members, and the need
of ICT tools and MOOCS to develop in-depth knowledge of a particular subject. He also spoke
about his own experiences when he joined as the Principal of the college, and the various things
he learnt throughout his journey. His speech on Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission,
TLC’s and FDC’s enlightened all the present faculty members and participants about the
structure, goals, pedagogies, curriculum and an overall idea about the programme.
Following this, was another imminent speaker, Prof N. Nagaraju, Vice Chancellor of Gangadhar
Mehar University, Sambalpur, Odisha. His speech highlighted the present ceremony with the key
notes and ideologies of the National Education Policy, 2020 and its advantages to the country.
Mr. Vikas Gupta, Registrar, University of Delhi, thereafter, enlightened the gathering with his
thoughts about how a teacher should go about building his/her philosophies in the pre-service
and in-service phases. He also hoped that all the teachers joining this FIP would be able to gain
valuable insights about various aspects of teaching, and self-improvement strategies.
Dr Manju Lalwani Pathak, Principal of Smt Chandibai Himmatala Mansukhani College,
Ullasnagar, Mumbai, shared her heartfelt and earnest gratitude for her introduction, association
and collaboration with the FIP, and gave her ideas on the concept and advantages of hosting
FIP’s. Prof S.K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari,
Gujarat, enlightened the gathering about how programme such as FIP’s would help in creating
better teachers and better students. He used famous historical stories and Sanskrit shlokas to
better support his statements, thus giving the discussion a philosophical touch, and making it
even more vibrant and wonderful. Mr A.P. Padhi, Former Vice Chancellor, NAAC and
Executive member of various UGC and HRD committees, recognized the importance of
Aristotle’s theories and Newton’s laws in the fields of education and learning. He quoted Lord
Krishna’s sayings from the Bhagwata Gita, and mesmerized the gathering with important
thoughts he had about a good teaching and learning association.
Finally, Dr. Alok R. Pandey thanked all the esteemed guests present in the ceremony. He briefly
discussed some basic ideas and methods which will be used in the 30 day FIP, including what all
would be covered and some other details. The ceremony ended with cheerful and heartfelt thank
you messages from all the guests.
Role & Responsibilities of a Teacher in Institutions of Higher Education
Dr. Shruti Jain
(Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
For a progressive India, an understanding of new roles and responsibilities of teachers-cum-
educators is required. In the ever-evolving contemporary progressive world, teachers need
to learn to create, co-create and disseminate knowledge and values to the students which
should be a meaningful addition to what they already know. When the role of higher
education in the society itself has been redefined, the teachers have to transform themselves
into educators who have to build and adapt new pedagogy, perform roles of counselor and
mentor, design curriculum, build content, and be digital citizens. By doing so teachers will
be able to assist their student to strive harder in the knowledge-based world where skills and
wisdom have become the global mantra of success.
Google Classroom
Ms. Bhavya Ahuja
(Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi)
The first session helped to understand
Google Classroom which is a free web
service developed by Google to let the
teaching-learning process go uninterrupted
forever.
The second session explained how the
virtual space called Google Classroom is a
perfect place to let the students and
teachers enjoy the joys of classroom setup.
Be it thoughts, discussions, assignments,
standardized test, MCQs, evaluation or
feedback, Google Classroom is a
photocopy of the 'real' classroom.
Teacher Performance: Measuring through NAAC Assessment Criteria
Dr. Aparajita Mazumdar
(Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The session is about the different criteria to measure the teacher’s performance through various
criteria such as i) curricular aspects, ii) teaching, learning & evaluation, iii) research innovation
and extension iv) Governance, Management & Leadership v)Student Support & Progression vi)
Governance Leadership & Financial management and resource mobilization vii) Institutional
values . These criteria are discussed in detail on how it’s helpful and effective to measure teacher
performance in the institution.
Graduate Attributes
Prof. Joseph A. Dorairaj
(Former Vice Chancellor, Gandhigram Rural University)
Prof. Dorairaj talks about the 12 keys Graduate Attributes such as excellent communication
skills, emotional intelligence, digital literacy and fluency, mental flexibility and resilience,
ability to work in a team, leadership skills, entrepreneurial skills, & learning to learn.
The session is divided into four section, unit one covers 12 key Graduate Attributes and its
classification, unit two covers definition of Graduate Attributes, unit three covers emotional
intelligence and mentoring and unit four covers critical thinking and its promotion in students.
Creating Video Resources
Dr. Nikhil Rajput (Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The lecture is about on how to create videos and the software available to create video resources.
It mentions about some steps such as write a storyboard and script, record your narration, record
your screen, make a few edits, and add a video intro and produce and share. The speaker
mentions about the two software such as open shot Video Editor and open broadcaster software.
Qualitative Research
Dr. C. S. Sharma
(Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Shri Ram College of Commerce,
University of Delhi)
Dr. Sharma talks about the contemporary changing world and there is a need to build a
body of knowledge that is rooted in and caters to the needs of our country, our India.
Qualitative research methods have the right potential to create the required concepts
and theories. The session gave us an opportunity to embark on the journey of
understanding these fruitful methods.
Innovative Pedagogical Practices
Dr. Harpreet Kaur
(Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of
Delhi)
When in today's world, knowledge is about understanding, building up, destabilizing and
reconstructing new dimensions, and then there has to be new and innovative pedagogies.
The session equipped us with some interesting pedagogies that could help and provide
support to teachers to apply innovative teaching pedagogies in class.
Google Sites
Dr. Nikhil Rajput
(Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi)
The session provided hand-on training on creating
Google Sites, which can be used to create individual
Profile Page, Course Home Page and for any event
publicity. It's free and can be learnt quite easily.
Understanding Research - Quantitative Analysis
Prof. Vikas Nath
(Director & Dean ( Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management of Research)
The lecture mentions that Quantitative analysis (QA) is a technique that uses mathematical
and statistical modeling, measurement, and research to understand behavior. Quantitative
analysts represent a given reality in terms of a numerical value as quantitative analysis is applied
to the measurement, performance evaluation, valuation of a financial instrument, and predicting
real-world events such as changes in a country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Systematic Literature Review and Meta – Analysis
Ms. Dr. Jaspreet Kaur (Pearl Academy Delhi)
In the session, Dr. Kaur presented that a systematic review is a research study of research
studies. To qualify as a systematic review, a review needs to adhere to standards of transparency
and reproducibility. She also mentions that it will use explicit methods to identify, select,
appraise, and synthesize empirical results from different but similar studies. Overall, while a
systematic review must comply with set standards, you would expect any review called a
systematic literature review to strive to be quite comprehensive. A systematic literature review
would contrast with what is sometimes called a narrative or journalistic literature review, where
the reviewer’s search strategy is not made explicit, and evidence may be cherry-picked to
support an argument.
Curriculum Design
Prof. Vikas Nath
(Director and Dean (Academics) & Professor of Marketing, Bharati Vidyapeeth
Institute of Management and Research)
Curriculum design is very important in ensuring a dynamic teaching-learning environment.
The session clarified the objective, purpose and ways of designing curriculum. Curriculum
design focuses on the creation of the overall course blueprint, mapping content to learning
objectives, including how to develop a course outline and build the course. Each learning
objective is met with assessment strategies, exercises, content, subject matter analysis, and
interactive activities.
Gender Sensitization
Dr. Aparajita Mazumdar (Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The importance of Gender Sensitization was explained in this lecture as it is a basic requirement
to understand the sensitive needs of a particular gender. It helps us to examine our personal
attitudes and beliefs and question the realities that we thought we know. Educational spaces
instill thought and make one have a perception that one believes. India's Prevention of Sexual
Harassment Act 2013, which specifically addressed the issue of workplace sexual harassment,
came after a long struggle by various women organizations. The lecture discussed the historical
genesis of this act and how this has shaped the discourse around workplace sexual harassment.
Further, the act was discussed with special reference to the higher education sector. Using the
experience of those who have clearly associated with the working of internal complaints
committee in educational spaces, it had been argued that sexual harassment at workplace can
only be tackled by adopting "Preventive" Measures and having in place an effective redressed
mechanism.
Plagiarism and Advanced Research
Prof. Ramesh Gaur
(Director (Library & Information), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts)
Plagiarism is academic dishonesty. Taking someone else’s work, be it an idea, concepts or
research, and claiming it to be one's own is plagiarism. This has been lately an issue of
discussion. The session also imparted an in-depth understanding of plagiarism and how
one can avoid committing it. The sessions also discussed the predatory journals floating in
the market along with explaining reference management tools.
The Science behind Art of Presenting
Dr. Deepakshi Sharma (Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The speaker talked about the art of presentation that it can be a long and enduring journey. There
are two parts of a good presentation. One is about speaking, and the other is the actual
presentation itself. it was stated by the speaker that the mindful presenter considers very carefully
and consciously how they want their audience to feel during each specific element of their
presentation.
Online Research Methods: Publishing Journal Article
Dr. Nikhil Rajput
(Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi)
Publishing a journal article is a process which
can be understood using various online sources
available. The session explained the process in
detail.
Assessment Tools
Ms. Sheetal Singh (Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The speaker mentions about the five assessment tools Socrative - quizzes and questions with
real-time grading, Google Forms - easy to use and COPPA/FERPA compliant, mentimeter - pre-
built education templates, Poll Everywhere, Kahoot - game-based assessment tool.
Stress Management
Dr. Surabhika Maheshwari
(Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College for Women, University of
Delhi)
A relaxed atmosphere intensifies learning. Methodologies like counseling, mentoring can
help to build up a stress-free environment which is a very important requirement to ensure
good learning. However, not being a professional counselor, teachers cannot offer solutions
to every problem, but by listening to the problems of the students, understanding how
stress surfaces and helping them build resilience, teachers can assist them to emerge out
stronger.
University Administration and Governance
Prof. Joseph A. Dorairaj
Former Vice Chancellor, Gandhigram Rural
University
The session was about the ways institutions of
higher learning are governed and managed, three
models of higher education, and issues like
funding and infrastructure were also discussed and
various techniques and strategies were discussed to
handle university administration.
Google Docs, OER and Creative Common License
Dr. Nikhil Rajput (Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
The speakers talks about the CC license as it is used when an author wants to give other people
the right to share, use, and build upon a work that the author has created. CC provides an author
flexibility (for example, they might choose to allow only non-commercial uses of a given work)
and protects the people who use or redistribute an author's work from concerns of copyright
infringement as long as they abide by the conditions that are specified in the license by which the
author distributes the work.
Qualities of an Emotionally Intelligent Teacher
Dr. Pooja Anand (Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi)
The speaker mentions that EI is very important for a teacher as it is The ability to accurately
identify your own emotions, as well as those of others, the ability to utilize emotions and apply
them to tasks, like thinking and problem-solving and the ability to manage emotions, including
controlling your own, as well as the ability to cheer up or calm down another person.
Outlining Steps in Effective Research Writing
Dr. Vibhash Kumar
(Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi)
The speaker discussed about the various strategies that would lead to effective academic and
research writing. He mentions the following step such as to Identify and develop the topic as
selecting a topic can be the most challenging part of a research assignment. Next is to do a
preliminary search for information, locate materials, evaluate various sources, and make notes by
writing the paper with proper citations and the last step is to proofread before sending for
publication.
Developing E-content
Ms. Bhavya Ahuja (Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Ramanujan
College, University of Delhi)
The session covers a lecture on how to develop e –content on various platforms which could
provide effective aid in the teaching learning process. Analysis is usually the first step when it
comes to eLearning development process followed with creating the Instructional Design
Document (IDD) with scripting and prototype development followed with developing the course
without including audio and then developing the course with audio and then creating The
Learning Management System Version.
Best practices in college environment
Dr. S.P. Aggarwal (Principal, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi)
In this lecture the various practices that makes the smooth functioning of the administration is
discussed so that the college and the students along with the teachers get benefitted from it. The
sessions is about conflict management, group cooperation and many more group dynamics
practices best for college environment.
Valedictory Session Live
Ramanujan College, University of Delhi organized the Valedictory Program of the fifth
faculty induction Program in association with Teaching-Learning Centre under the aegis
of Pandit Madan Malviya National Mission of Teachers and Training Ministry of Human
Resource Development in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Central University,
Motihari, Bihar, Shrimati Chandibai Hematlal Mansukhai College, Ulhasnagar,
Maharashtra and Gangadhar Nehar University Sambalpur Odisha.
The Chairperson of the program was Dr. Jitendra Kumar Tripathi (Joint Secretary UGC), the
Chief Guest was Dr. Balram Paani (Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi), Special Guest was
Prof. Dinesh Panchwani (Vice- Chancellor Hyderabad Sindh National Colligate University), and
Guest of Honor was Dr. Manju Lalwani Pathak (Principal, Shrimati Chandibai Hematlal
Mansukhai College, Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra). They were joined by our honorable Principal Sir,
Dr. S. P. Aggarwal.
The purpose of the Faculty
Induction Program is to train
young teachers prior to their
commencement of teaching
positions in colleges. Due to its
popularity and helpful training programs, the FIP now also helps train teachers already holding
teaching positions in various colleges to assist them in improving their skills. The program also
aims to help teachers become better leaders, both academically and otherwise in educational
institutions.
The program started with brief feedback information shared by Dr. Rajiv Nayan (Course
Coordinator of FIP). Further data was shared by Prof. Sachin Tomer.
Our Principal, Dr. S. P. Aggarwal welcomed the guests and participants and highlighted the need
and importance of the FIP. He stressed that now, during the times of the Covid-19 Pandemic, an
online training program is extremely beneficial for the teachers, not only because it helps them
adjust to the online mode of teaching but also be able to hone their skills from the comfort of
their homes. He also stated that teaching should be learner- specific, employable, should
encourage knowledge and creativity, boost leadership and team building in an inclusive manner
along with sustainability. He also shared the various pro-environmental initiatives undertaken by
our college. He also stressed the need of multi-disciplinary and skill-based learning.
The special guest, Prof. Dinesh Panchwani took forward the program. He congratulated
the organizers and appreciated the initiative. He shared his personal experience of how
the first two months of the Covid-19 Pandemic taught us the importance of online
interactions and greatly, the need to respect nature and realize the importance of the
nature as well as the
environment. He suggested that
all the participants of the FPI can
prepare a report based on their
implementation of the strategies
acquired by them in this program
into classroom teaching and try to
convert it into a research paper.
He also hoped that the situation
would improve in the near future
so that there could be a return to
normalcy.After his address, the floor was open for some of the participants involved in
the FPI. Dr. Anil Kumar from Kerala University, Dr. Akhtar Rasool from Jammu
University and Dr. Neeraj Nautiyal from Uttarakhand University shared their experiences
and expressed their gratitude for the
initiative.
Our Chief guest Dr. Balram Paani then
addressed the gathering. He
appreciated the initiative and remarked
on the importance of innovation as
well as orientation of the teachers
which enable them to better translate
their knowledge to the students, in a
better way. He highlighted the
important of positive feedback by the
participants in any initiative. He suggested that programs such as FPI should be
conducted more often so that they can further help increase the skills of the teachers so
that they can deliver their best in their classes.
Our Chairperson, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Tripathi, then shared his thoughts. He appreciated
the initiative and mentioned the importance of the initiative especially in the times of the
pandemic. He congratulated Ramanujan College on their success and appreciated the
efforts the college has made in the month-long training program. He gave his best
wished to the young teachers which are the future of the education sector. He once again
appreciated the initiative and expressed his hopes for further such initiatives. He also
suggested that similar initiatives should be organized for non-teaching staff as well.
The program director Dr. Alok Ranjan Pandey,
then presented the vote of thanks. He thanked all
the guests for taking the time to attend the
induction and make it a success. He shared the hard
work the members involved in the initiative and
appreciated their efforts. He further shared the aim
of the program to make a teacher a “guru”. One
who provides not only textbook knowledge but also provides their students with
knowledge beyond books, reaching all hemispheres of life. He thanked the enthusiastic
participation of all the teachers and congratulated the FPI team on the success of the
program. He ended with the thought that a teacher is the one who lights the amp of
knowledge in their students, driving away the darkness of ignorance.
The program was concluded with our Principal once again congratulating all the
members of the FIP and congratulated them on its success.
Key highlights of the program
850 Registered Participants
350K YouTube viewership
450 Queries received
434 answered
3 Live sessions
23 recorded sessions
10 Assignments
21 Quizzes
Participants Feedback