Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 Electrical Engineering, Technical Teachers Training Institute, Chandigarh 160 019, IN

Abstract

The concept of Educational Technology has undergone considerable change over the last three decades from the one largely concerned with transmission-reception problems to the one which is basically a problem solving approach.

This paper shows concerns of educational technology in the context of rapidly changing technological scenario, giving an account of present status of its use in the technical institutions and the future trends. The paper also makes suggestions towards enriching instructional processes for preparing students to face the challenges of the world of work through judicious use of educational technology.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 TTTI, Chandigrah 160 019, IN

Abstract

Efforts are being made in the development of polytechnic education through World Bank Assisted project where a huge sum of money is being pumped into the system. The thrust areas are Capacity expansion, Quality improvement, and Improvement of efficiency. While faculty are being sent for training, sophisticated equipments are being procured and buildings are being constructed, there seems to be very little change in the method of curriculum implementation. Teaching-learning in polytechnics in specific, and the overall academic climate of the polytechnics in general, seem to remain more or less unchanged thereby raising a very pertinent question as to whether this huge investment would bring the desired change in the system I This paper has suggested a strategy for curriculum implementation where teaching, research, and developmental activities are integrated so as to make polytechnic job more challenging, motivating and satisfying and as a result create a better academic climate within the polytechnics. Although the strategy suggested is aimed towards polytechnics, it should be equally applicable to other institutes of same or higher level.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 Hindustan Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, IN

Abstract

Engineering Education in India has witnessed tremendous growth during the past decade. This sudden expansion has led to the problem of maintenance of desired quality. External controlling authorities have been making some effort through their "equality inspectors" having only marginal result. Internal motivation only can lead to achievement and maintenance of quality. While TQM techniques call be tried in education by taking a holistic view of the system, the critical components of the system, viz faculty development and the student evaluation system need to be given priority. Factors which would influence internal motivation have also to be looked into.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹, V. V. Mandke ²

Affiliations
1 Electrical Engineering Department, T.T.T.I., Chandigarh-160019, IN
2 School of Enginering, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

This paper suggests four alternative teaching-learning models which are interactive in character. In view of the requirement of preparing students to face the fast changing technological scenario in the world of work, these teaching-learning models assume importance. In this paper, the need for introduction of interactive teaching-learning and description of four interactive teaching-learning models have been presented. The models suggested in this paper have been field tested through independent experiments for their validity.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹, M. Adithan ¹, B. S. Rathore ¹

Affiliations
1 TTTI, Chandigarh, IN

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Industry Institute Interaction has extensively been discussed on many platforms in the recent past. Many useful recommendations and suggestions have come up during the deliberations. Certain institutions have achieved success in this regard whereas many institutions are yet to reap the benefits of Industry-Institute Interaction. This paper highlights the experiences the Technical Teachers Training Institute (TTTl) Chandigarh in designing curricula for new programmes, revising and improving the existing programmes, in organizing training programmes in industry, in preparation of instructional materials, and in training of teachers, with active involvement of industry. Interactions with industry in these activities have been found to be mutually beneficial.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 TTTI, Chandigarh & Former Director, NITTTR, Kolkata, IN

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Shortage of good faculty in most of the technical institutions has become a major factor affecting the quality of education and training offered by these institutions. Efforts are being made by AICTE to create training facilities f or the teachers at different locations. However, there has been low internal motivation in the management of most of the institutions towards faculty training. The training programmes conducted by various training institutions have also their limitations in respect of their duration, lack of follow up of training at institution level, no objective evaluation of outcome of training. etc.

This paper highlights the initiatives taken by the Management of a Progressive Technical and other Professional Education group towards Faculty Training and Development by allocating a certain percentage of their revenue, with a view to provide quality assurance to the stake holders as also create examples for others to follow.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

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1 TTTI, Chandigarh, IN

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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE:Technical Teachers' Training Institute, Chandigarh is one of the four regional institutes established by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, in 1967. Large scale industrialisation during the two decades since independence created the need for competent engineers and technicians in a variety of areas of production, manufacturing, construction and services.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 Technical Teachers Training Institute Sector 26, Chandigarh, IN

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The paper presents findings of an experimental study on the effectiveness of ETV programmes as against conventional teaching of certain engineering subjects. The results showed no significant difference in either achievement of students in learning or in their attitude towards the two methods of teaching - learning used. On the basis of experimental study, suggestions have been made for effective ETV course material development and their use.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

Affiliations
1 NITITR, Chandigarh, IN

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The ultimate purpose of education is learning by students and not teaching by the teachers. However, most often we teachers take full responsibilities of teaching by way of "Covering the Syllabus" within the stipulated time.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹

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1 National Institute of Technical Teacher Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, IN

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Practical Work is one of the vital components of any Engineering Curriculum. Its importance has, over the years, been realised by both the curriculum designer and the teachers. There has been an argument in favour of increasing the time allotted for practical work. The ratio of time allocated for theory and practical work has been debated as 40:60, 50:50, 60:40, etc.

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S. K. Bhattacharya ¹, P. D. Kulkarni ¹

Affiliations
1 TTTI, Chandigarh, IN

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This book by Dr S. K. Bhattacharya on "Quality assurance in Technical Education" is written as a reference book for teachers, HODs, principals, state level managers handling Technical Education (TE).

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