Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Balakrishna Palanki ¹

Affiliations
1 AAR Mahaveer Engineering College, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad 500002, IN

Abstract

The teacher can teach well only when he also takes up his own continuous learning as his mission. In modern times resource availability has widened enormously to the teacher as well as to the student. For example, in addition to several articles published on the internet, video lessons are available on the YouTube. Students remember those teachers who were setting an example, who emphasised on student centred learning, cooperative learning and problem based learning. For the student, the teacher is also the mentor, the friend, philosopher and guide.The task of the teacher is to develop the student's capacity for research and enquiry, capacity for creativity and high technology, entrepreneurial and moral leadership. The private industry needs to play a proactive role by opening their doorswider for student trainees and interns. College managements have to be more concerned about the problems faced by the teachers and students and support them in their endeavour. The industry needs to open its doorswider for student apprentices and collaborate with engineering colleges for technical issue resolution. The colleges in turn,may provide flexible educational opportunities to industry employees.

Keywords

Autonomous Learning, Cooperative Learning, Interns, Conscientious Student, Empowerment.

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Balakrishna Palanki ¹

Affiliations
1 Mahaveer Educational Society, Bandlaguda, Keshavgiri Post, Hyderabad 500002, US

Abstract

The college teachers have been aware of the industry requirements of students such as knowledge of latest engineering developments, ethical practices, good communication and team play, flexible and lifelong learning and multitasking. However, a neglected aspect by the teachers, but essential for the industry, is their role in the development of critical thinking skills in the students. In particular, the students need to be made aware of numerous errors of the intellect while still at the college. Published literature on Engineering Education has missed this important aspect. The author recollects what his teacher taught him fifty five years ago at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay where he was a student. The memories are supplemented with information and examples from a later period.

Keywords

Errors of The Intellect, Reasoning Skills.

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