| Course Name: | FDP on Curriculum Development, Pedagogy & Assessment |
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| Introduction: | "Advancing Curriculum Development, Pedagogy, and Assessment Strategies for Enhanced Teaching and Learning" Overview : This Faculty Development Program (FDP) at YCMOU aims to empower educators with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum development, innovative pedagogical techniques, and effective assessment strategies. The program focuses on the holistic development of faculty members to enhance their teaching practices, align with contemporary educational standards, and ultimately improve student learning outcomes. By integrating new pedagogies, diverse teaching models, and comprehensive assessment methods, this FDP seeks to create a robust framework for educational excellence. Curriculum Development The curriculum development component will emphasize designing and structuring courses that meet the needs of diverse learners. Faculty members will learn about various curriculum development models, the importance of aligning curricula with learning objectives, and strategies for creating engaging and relevant course content. This segment will also cover the integration of technology in curriculum design, ensuring courses are future-ready and adaptable to changing educational landscapes. Pedagogy The pedagogy section will introduce innovative teaching strategies that cater to different learning styles and environments. Faculty will explore new pedagogies, such as blended learning, problem-based learning, and collaborative and cooperative learning, which promote activ |
| Objectives: | Enhance teaching effectiveness through innovative pedagogical strategies. • Create adaptable learning environments using various teaching models. • Foster critical thinking and problem-solving with problem-based learning. • Promote teamwork and communication through collaborative and cooperative learning. • Combine traditional and digital methods with blended learning approaches. • Encourage student autonomy and lifelong learning with self-learning techniques. • Support reflective practice with self-evaluation using portfolios and rubrics. • Streamline evaluations and provide timely feedback using e-assessment tools. • Structure and assess learning objectives with Bloom’s Taxonomy. • Enhance student engagement with interactive tools like Nearpod. • Ensure curriculum relevance and coherence using development models. • Leverage technology to create engaging and comprehensive e-courses. |
| Start Date: | 13. 01. 2025 |
| End Date: | 19. 01. 2025 |
| University/College: | UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, SPPU,Pune |
| About Instructor: | Emeritus Prof. Kavita Suresh Salunke currently serves as the Director of the School of Online Learning and the Prof. Ram Takwale Research Center at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik. She holds an impressive array of academic qualifications including a M.Ed., MA in Economics, MA in Subject Communication, MADE, and a PhD. Born on July 12, 1963, in Nampur, she is married to Suresh salunke and has two sons. Her educational journey spans prestigious institutions like Pune University and YCMOU. Prof. Salunke has held several significant positions, including Director and Professor at the School of Education, YCMOU, Nashik, Ex-Director of the School of Education, and Executive Director of Sanwad Patrika at YCMOU. She is a Life Member of the All India Association for Educational Research and the Economic Council of India, and a member of the Distance Education and Global Educational Research Council Association. She has also been associated with the Maharashtra State Secondary Teacher Educators Association and serves on various advisory editorial committees such as Shikshan Mitra, Mumbai, and Marmadrushti, Nashik. Her contributions extend to national committees, including the Zonal Committee of RCI and the NCTE VT team, and she is an active member of the Board of Studies in Jalgaon University, School Council, Academic Council, and Board of Studies at YCMOU. Her academic contributions are extensive, having supervised 15 completed PhDs, with 4 in progress, |
| Weekly Plan: | Day 1 Session1 - New Pedagogy in Teaching- (3 hrs) Session2 -Models of Teaching (3 hrs) Day 2 Session3- Problem Based Learning (3 hrs) Session4- Collaborative & Cooperative Learning (3 hrs) Day 3 Session5- Blended Learning (3 hrs) Session6-Self Learning (3 hrs) Day 4 Session7 -Self Evaluation, Portfolio & Rubrics (3 hrs) Session8 -E-Assessment (3 hrs) Day 5 Session9 -Bloom’s Taxonomy (New) (3 hrs) Session10 -Nearpod (3 hrs) Day 6 Session11 - Curriculum Development & Development Models (3 hrs) Session12 -E-Course Development (3 hrs) |
| Instructor Name: | Prof. Sanjeev Sonawane (Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjivani Mahale (Dir, School of Education, Dr. Jignesh Patel (Professor, Centre of Education,Dr. Lesan Azadi (Dir, Baha’i Academy, Panchgani)Dr. Madhavi Dharankar (Professor, Dept. Of EducatiProf. Vijaya Patil (Ex. Faculty, School of EducatiDr. Shashi Gaikwad (Retired Prin. Phonda B.Ed. ColDr. Vaibhav Jadhav (Dir, School of Open & DistanceDr. Amit Gautam (Prof. Dept. Of School & Non-FormaDr. H.N. Jagtap (Retired Prin, Kasturbai B.Ed. ColProf. K. Srinivas ( Dept. Of Educational Finance, |
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| Certification: | By MMTTC, SPPU, Pune |
| Duration In Weeks: | 1 Week |
| Instructors Photo: | 1 Week |
| Assessment Plan Method: | The participants are required to be evaluated for 100 marks as per UGC guidelines and graded according to their performance. The grading system provided by UGC is: A+ (85% and above), A (70% to less than or equal to 84%), B (60%to less than or equal to 69), C (50% to less than or equal to 59%) Those participants who score less than 50 marks will not be given a certificate. Participants have to repeat the course at their own expenditure. Standard evaluation criteria that can be implemented are listed below. (For Online Courses) o Two Tests of MCQ’s (15 Marks each) 30 marks o Assignments 20 marks o Presentation 20 marks o Case Study 20 marks o Active Participation 10 marks |
| Language: | English |
| Course Style: | Self-paced |
| Length Hours Per Week: | 36 hrs |
| Level: | Beginner |