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B. Subbulakshmi ¹, S. Amutha ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition,home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai T.N., IN
2 Department of Human Development, Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai, T.N., IN

Abstract

Food insecurity and hunger affect over 900 million people globally each year with the most at-risk populations living in poor, underdeveloped and developing nations. More than 200 million of the world's children are hungry and at least 5 million die each year from nutrient-deficiency diseases. Maize (Zea mays) is a major cereal crop for human nutrition worldwide with its high content of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, some of the important vitamins and minerals. Maize acquired a well deserved reputation as a poor man's nutria- cereal. However, in spite of several important uses, maize has an inbuilt drawback of being deficient in two essential amino acids, viz., lysine and tryptophan and the same has been overcome by developing quality protein maize (QPM) which contains twice the quantity of lysine and tryptophan, thus, making it rich in quality of protein in maize. With this background an attempt has been made to process the maize into local south Indian foods in which nutrients are more readily available and optimally utilized. Quality protein maize (QPM) was substituted with different proportions in traditional foods (Idli, Dosa, Pittu and Adai), convenience foods (Papad and Noodles), bakery foods (Cookies and Bread) and snack foods (Vada and pakoda) which were organoleptically evaluated using 9 point hedonic scale. The entire products were scored maximum acceptability. This contributes food and nutritional security by meeting energy and protein needs of consumer. Value added products prepared from maize can help in increasing food availability, adding variety to it and make the diet rich in micronutrients with affordable price and helps to eradicate hunger and poverty.

Keywords

Maize,quality Protein Maize, Lime Treatment, Sensory Evaluation

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S. Padmavathi ¹, B. Subbulakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of CSE, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, IN

Abstract

To refrain from the constant crisis on lack on competent engineer's, it is vital for the educators to evolve a tailor-made Educational Model that custom suits the aspirants and help attainment of Programme Educational Objective. Clear alignment begins with Identifying what a student will be able to do, Planning & Organizing the curriculum delivery, and Strategies towards Teaching- Learning&Assessment ensuring realization of intended skills. The basic principles that facilitate and drive the above starts with clear definition on intended learning outcomes guided with set performance standard towards engaging deep learning and strive for expanding opportunities. Custom-designed educational model is essential for creation of learning atmosphere that supports appropriate learning activities to attain the desired learning outcomes. By effectively identifying the learning outcome for each topic in a course with proper implementation help us to achieve Course outcome (CO) of a course. This paper is a micro level initiative towards the achievement of COs and thereby visualizing the learning skill as well as the cognitive skill of a student through each and every topic taught in the course. The proposed approach was practiced in third semester B.E (CSE) for Data Structures and Algorithm Course. The effectiveness of the above model is implemented and measured using standard tools.

Keywords

Effective Teaching, Interactive Classroom Practices, Learner Centric Approaches, Intended Learning Outcome.

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