Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Mukund V. Kavade ¹, Martand T. Telsang ¹, Sushma S. Kulkarni ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Civil Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Outcomes based education (OBE) is student centred education. In OBE at the beginning it is decided what is good or important for the students and then all the resources viz. Curriculum, faculty, library, laboratory, teaching and assessment methods etc. are arranged to achieve that. It is expected that implementation of OBE should improve performance of faculty or the learning satisfaction index of the students. In Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) OBE is implemented since academic year 2012-13. Students' feedback on the performance of the faculty is collected for all the courses in the semester. It is observed that through these feedback that there is improvement in overall performance of the faculty since implementation of OBE.

Keywords

OBE, Learning Satisfaction Index (LSI), NBA Accreditation.

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Mukund V. Kavade ¹, Sachin B. Khot ¹, Martand T. Telsang ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Mushrooming growth of engineering institutes in India has increased the demand for qualified and competent teachers in engineering education.Minimum eligibility for entry level Assistant Professor is post graduation in the concerned or equivalent engineering discipline. No formal education or training in the field of engineering education is mandatory. Comprehensive training program in engineering education was not available in India. Indo US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), USAin collaboration with IGIP, Austria has recently launched a program that is fully customized for the engineering educators in India. First author of this paper has successfully completed this program. Student' feedback on the teaching performance of the author, before and after undergoing this program is compared. It is observed that teacher training program has improved the teaching performance of the authors.

Keywords

Teaching Performance, Course End Survey, Student Centred Classroom, OBE, NBA.

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Martand T. Telsang ¹, Sushma S. Kulkarni ²

Affiliations
1 Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Sakharale, IN
2 Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale- 415414, IN

Abstract

The institutions for their survival and growth have to impart education that will meet the ever increasing demand of employers, coupled with the attitude of lifelong learning in students. This paper aims to discuss the case study of an engineering college situated in rural Maharashtra, which has made a mark at the National Level through the implementation of innovative and best practices like Academic Audit and Faculty Competency Mapping. The process of Academic Audit captures the classroom dynamics in an environment of ease and comfort. Class room dynamics here refers to delivery effectiveness, learning experience of students with different learning preferences and styles, factors that hinder the effectiveness of both teaching and learning. A detailed audit process is laid down including the guidelines to auditors and post audit counseling to faculty. The audit is designed to capture the five important dimensions of a teacher, namely-subject knowledge, preparation, communication, class control and concern for students and opportunity to interact. The audit process is going to map the individual teacher and the course on a 10 point scale with appropriate weights for the five dimensions. Weightages for dimensions are decided based on the opinions of the senior faculty and academicians Based on the scores, the faculty competency enhancement is planned and appropriate actions are initiated to train the faculty in the specified dimensions. The outcome of the audit is evident in terms of improved learning outcomes, enhancement of teaching deliveries and competency, collaborative learning, good academic environment. This process is a pre step in consolidating teaching learning process resulting in better quality.

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Mukund V. Kavade ¹, Sachin B. Khot ¹, Martand T. Telsang ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Mushrooming growth of engineering institutes in India has increased the demand for qualified and competent teachers in engineering education.Minimum eligibility for entry level Assistant Professor is post graduation in the concerned or equivalent engineering discipline. No formal education or training in the field of engineering education is mandatory. Comprehensive training programin engineering educationwas not available in India. Indo US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), USAin collaboration with IGIP, Austria has recently launched a program that is fully customized for the engineering educators in India. First author of this paper has successfully completed this program. Student' feedback on the teaching performance of the author, before and after undergoing this program is compared. It is observed that teacher training program has improved the teaching performance of the authors.

Keywords

Teaching Performance, Course End Survey, Student Centred Classroom, OBE, NBA.

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