4. Higher Education : Some Statistics
World Turnover in Higher Education 10,00,00,00,00,00
USD
18,00, 000 International Students
70% of the above belong to Asia
50% are from India and China
1,50, 000 students of USA go to other countries for higher
education except India
World Ranking of Indian Universities starts at 454
13. Causes of Inferior Quality
Absence of S. O. P.
‘All is Well’ Approach
Substandard Benchmarking
Lack of Will Power
Lack of Knowledge
Lack of Skill
Generalization of a problem
Fear of Criticism
Lack of confidence
14. Causes of Inferior Quality
Procrastination
Poor Coordination
‘Not me but you’ approach
Lack of faith
‘Sheep walk’ Approach
Fear of failure
Inferiority / Superiority Complex
Self Containment
Frustration
Lack of Institutional Integrity
Spoiled interpersonal relation
15. Do I really need to improve myself??
Do I say this very often?
16. Or, Do I say this often?
Yes, I need to work on myself.
This can be bettered
We can improve this
This is my responsibility
I shall do this in addition to my regular work
17. Are some of these my habits?
Reaching class late
Not preparing for lectures
Poor class control
Discuss personal problems in class
Encourage irrelevant discussion in class
Always jump deadlines of submission of
reports etc.
Always busy in work; but no results
Detest for learning new skills
Acts like a dictator in the class
Unable to work independently
18. Consequences…
Poor performance and result
No personal growth
Lack of exposure
Mental dissatisfaction
Health related issues
Poor rapport with students and colleagues
21. Effective Teaching
Try completing these sentences.
Out of my school teachers, I remember ___
Sir / Madam, Because………….
I used to like a particular subject in school
because…..
I would like to visit my school if _____ Sir/
Madam invites me because…..
I used to get maximum marks in _____
subject because……
22.
23. PERSONALITY
Personality doesn’t mean you should have good looks
Be yourself
Learn to communicate effectively
Adapt to change
Respect yourself
Be unbiased
Be genuinely interested
Be courteous
Challenge your limits
24. Before you start…
Know your students
Know your curriculum
Prepare for that ‘Extra Input’
Involve students
Be a researcher, always…
What student learns related to the subject, is merely a
byproduct
Empowering is imparting
25.
26. A Good Teaching Plan
Explain purpose of the chapter, Its utility and relevance
How it will be taught
Always start a chapter with a small and interesting
activity
Plan the audio video aids well in advance
Be techno savvy
Obtain feedback regularly on effectiveness of the
delivery system
Accept individual differences
Change instructional methods, if necessary
Watch the cues given by students
Teach skills ‘beyond classroom’
27. Teaching Plan
Live in the present; if possible, in future
Remember… you are a learner too….
Make maximum use of resources
Empower students
Document everything…
Be Proactive
Focus on uncovering the syllabus, rather
than covering it !!!!!
29. Specimen of a Teaching Plan
(Conventional)
Sr.No. Chapter
Contents to be
taught
Period
Total
Lectures
From To
1
2
3
30. Specimen of a Teaching Plan
(Attachment to the earlier one)
Sr.
No.
Chapter
Title
Contents
Print
material
YouTube
video links
Websites Visits Projects
31. Retaining students interest
Assign students to monitor Teaching Plan
Invite free discussions
Allow use of mobile
Ask students to collect material
Encourage seminars by students
Be open to change
Encourage students to ask questions
During class test, allow self evaluation
34. Improves understanding of the subject
Understanding students in a better way
Understanding problems in a better way
Innovative methods in teaching and learning
Better results
Individual growth
Teachers and Research
35. ISSUES IN RESEARCH
Complacent teachers
Ignorance about the procedure
Research Ability
Internal motivation
Technical knowledge
Busy schedule
37. To be a Good Researcher
Don’t start unless you are ready
Be prepared well in advance
Understand the process
Be creative
Be independent
Avoid outsourcing
Enjoy What you do!
40. Are some of these your habits?
Regularly Irregular
Have strong excuses for your mistakes
Messy office
Cluttered table
Always stressed
Missing documents
Late submissions
Seeking sympathy
Adverse feedback from students
43. Why Academic Calendar?
Gives an idea about your future activities
Time Management
API Compliance
Even justice to all the parameters
Stress free working
Improved performance
Job satisfaction
52. Be Smart.
Adopt ‘One Touch Approach’
Question Answer Action
¤ Is it necessary to do?
¤ Can anybody else do it?
¤ Is it necessary to do it Now?
¤ Is it necessary to do ?
No Delete
Yes Delegate
No Defer
YES Do it !