SIBAR bEST pRACTICE: 1
TTT: TRAIN THE TRAINER
Train the Trainer (TTT)
SIBAR primarily is focusing on development of faculty to ensure building the institute as a Center of Excellence.
- The primary objective is to equip faculty tackle concepts and practical applications of course content.
- To equip the faculty members with necessary pedagogic skills to teach the youth who are a well-informed audience.
- The TTT enables faculty to better understand the needs of management graduates in terms of learning abilities.
- Among the other objectives is to help faculty develop self-confidence to face an audience that is mature to gauge the teacher’s skill.
- To enhance the effectiveness of the teaching learning process
The TTT program brings all faculty to a platform enabling collaboration and participatory learning. Faculty members both juniors and seniors holding a substantial amount of experience and expertise need to be abreast of contemporary frameworks of the courses they teach.
- The faculty members come from diverse backgrounds, such program aids as a tool to sync the teaching abilities to suit and to adapt to the culture of the organisation.
- Young faculty is a strength as they can be trained in an appropriate manner to adapt to the culture and standard of the institution.
- Management graduates are expected to know not just theory but also applicability and the TTT is one way in which exchange of ideas with one other takes place.
- Capacity building of faculty members is undertaken to raise the teaching quality of junior faculty members and to further strengthen the skills of experienced faculty members.
This program equips faculty with the desired level of content & teaching skills. The training program structure is divided into the following domains namely Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Assessment & Evaluation, Case Teaching, and ICT integration. The program is an ongoing process throughout the year starting with the 15-day Train the Trainer programme as outline below:
A. Train the Trainer Programme:
- The TTT is conducted is a well-planned and structured program that is conducted each year before the commencement of the Academic Term.
- We invite eminent Resource person for the Faculty Training. IIM Alumni such as Dr. Govind Apte & Dr. Sharad Joshi trained the faculty this academic term.
- They train faculty on teaching skills by demonstrating how to conduct session
- Case study session is conducted to apprise faculty to conduct cases
- Senior faculty members in each domain do a Case Mapping with course content and a well planned case pack is designed.
- Workshop is planned and conducted for the shortlisted cases, the faculty members are trained on the selected cases for content and delivery by senior faculty members.
- All faculty members are assigned topics and made to present the content in front of all faculty to assess and ensure learning outcomes are achieved.
- Case Schedule is prepared and accordingly all faculty members are advised to prepare teaching notes and submit to the Case Coordinator/Director for review and suggestions if any.
- Case schedule and case copies are communicated to students in advance.
- Case/Course content is conducted as per the schedule wherein senior faculty members attend the session as observers. Junior faculty members are then provided with inputs on their methodology and suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of session.
Other Initiatives:
B. Professional Development Programs: Faculty members are encouraged to attend programs for which the institute also sponsors the registration fee to motivate them to attend as many professional development programs as possible.
- Refresher Courses – faculty members were motivated to attend Refresher programs and quite a number of them have completed the course with A grade.
- Orientation Courses – Faculty members continuously attend Orientation courses such as those on Universal Human Rights, etc
- Short Term Training Programs
- Faculty Development Programs – AICTE FDP’s, NPTEL FDPs, etc
SIBAR has been conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation from NPTEL for having the Highest number of Domain Scholars in Pune Maharashtra.
C. NET/SET/Ph.D. – All junior faculty members are encouraged for progression, wherein most faculty have registered for their Ph.D. programme and some are also NET/SET qualified or appeared.
D. Course Work – The faculty members undergo coursework towards completion of their Ph.D. which also aids in effective training, the course work comprises of 4 modules covering Research concepts and domain specific training.
E. IP Ecosystem – The learnings through multiple efforts under Train the Trainer program enabled a higher success rate on the IP & Research Ecosystem awareness session on IPR wherein a whopping 110+ Copyrights have been filed by Faculty and students.
The TTT acts as an enabler to quality teaching learning mission of the institute.
- The faculty members develop a sense of confidence to handle the course content along with delivery strategies.
- Faculty feedback over time has improved and their own commitment to a course is more engaging than before. The faculty feel empowered to teach with the inputs and possess a higher confidence level to tackle the course content and queries arising thereof.
- The training program provided impetus to outcomes – Faculty members have been endowed with Awards for Teaching skills, contribution to the field of education as Resource Persons and also recognition from NPTEL as Domain Scholars.
- Faculty members have received awards for their teaching skills, also recognized as speakers at national levels for programmes of repute.
- The training outcome also reflects from the fact that faculty members have Patents, copyrights and several research papers to their credit. Dr. Dhananjay Mandlik has been instrumental in encouraging Faculty members that led to filing of 110+ Copyrights.
Faculty have proved their mettle in teaching abilities, wherein few faculty members have also received accolades for their efforts and initiatives in imparting quality education coupled with innovative teaching techniques by coming up with creative assessments to enable students imbibe learnings in a more meaningful way.
The Teacher Training Program is designed to provide faculty members with necessary skills, knowledge and pedagogical approaches to create optimal learning experiences for their students.
The major challenge faced are
- tailoring a program that imparts subject competencies in a unified manner, as learning ability and level of knowledge varies from faculty to faculty.
- To develop effective classroom management techniques through such training, this skill develops over time with practice and exposure to different students.
- Language proficiency is a barrier which may affect effectiveness of the training programme.
- Syllabus Revisions / updates lead to need for continuous learning that we can overcome through such programmes.
- Due to digital media and the overdose of use of IT, there is communication process challenge for teachers both fresh and experienced.
Testimonials
- Snehal Dhane, Assistant Professor MCA “I have attended the Train the Trainer program from the beginning and it has helped me in developing my teaching skills leading to boosting my confidence to handle course delivery effectively. Additionally, the Professional Development Programmes I undertook as a result of the motivation at SIBAR, helped me build on my technical expertise”.
- Amit Pise, Assistant Professor MBA “Being new to academics I had some fear, but thanks to the Train the Trainer Programme of SIBAR, I have gained confidence and guideline to teach management graduates in an interesting and efficient way, utilizing my industrial experience to the benefit of students. The instructional strategies discussed during the program enabled me to overcome some challenges”.
SIBAR bEST pRACTICE: 2
STP: Students Training Programs
Student Training Programme (STP).
Enabling students to be better individuals is the core.
- To enhance the employability skill of the students by providing all round grooming.
- To promote students for self-employability
- To inculcate professional manners & etiquettes
- To inculcate decent communication skills among the students since most of them come from vernacular background and have weak communication skills.
- To develop their aptitude in various domains such as numerical ability, logical reasoning, statistical aptitude, etc.
- To develop technical skills to ensure their fitment to industry for instance use of ICT tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint which are the most sought after basic IT tools.
- To hone their skills and help them develop those required to be good managers/entrepreneurs.
SIBAR has realised that over a period of time, especially post the pandemic it has become imperative to work on the overall grooming of the students. The admission process to the Master’s program is controlled by Directorate of Technical Education and the institute has no control in choosing students based on skills and abilities.
- Students SWOT analysis is conducted by the Mentors and student’s weaknesses are identified.
- The SWOT performed outlines the preparedness of students for Industry, which shows a gap, to bridge this gap the Students Training programme is conducted.
- Based on the weaknesses the module content is reviewed and aligned for identifying thrust areas accordingly.
- Employable graduate is one who may not be excellent at academics but has the right blend of attitude and desired skills.
Student Training Program is a well structure program/module designed by Faculty members, Training & Placement Officer, Placement Cell Representatives etc. keeping in mind the gap identified during the SWOT analysis.
The STP attempts in building this framework of a positive attitude and skill among students. The modules of STP are designed to encompass areas such as Reading, Writing and speaking skills; Aptitude in both quantitative reasoning and domain aptitude; softs skills to ensure better interpersonal communication; etc.
- A formal 45-hour module is chalked out each semester to cover various areas of training needed for the skill building of students. Various activities are undertaken as per the Execution Plan prepared at institute level.
- Several meetings are conducted to explore ways and means of taking up different activities to enable learning and skill enhancement for the students. Subgroups are then created to craft different session details and activities thereof.
- A review meeting is conducted to finalise the said session details and the STP session calendar is formulated and sent to Director for approval.
- Once approved the execution plan is shared with faculty members and students for conduct of the same.
- A Bridge course is also conducted especially for the accounting course as a lot of students come from non-commerce background.
- Expectations of Corporates from management graduates is communicated to students by Dean Placements in his address during Induction Programme.
Glimpse of STP module content:
- Communication, Personality Development and Soft Skills – Reading, Writing and speaking skills. Leadership and Team Building activities, Group Discussion & Mock Interview sessions, interpersonal skills, and personality development through Role Plays, etc. Writing skills – Resume writing and Job Application letters, Story writing
- Culture Sensitisation – Movie screening is done to apprise students of various cultures and work environment, sensitisation to work ethics etc., e.g.: Movie Coma was screened aiming to sensitise students to global culture (American setting) and also gender equality and professional ethics.
- Industry Insights and Guest Lectures, Company Profiling – industry experts share their practical experiences and insights into various business sectors. Students interact with professionals. Presentations by students on Companies and Industries aligned with their curriculum.
- Case Studies and Project Based Learning – analyzing case studies to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Project-based learning is a teaching method that encourages students to analyze problems, propose solutions, and make informed decisions while considering various factors and constraints. Students are expected to create a working project using tools and techniques learned in each semester. Internships expose students to different domains within the field.
- Aptitude Building – Domain Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude.
Students at SIBAR are gradually benefitting from these trainings as a result of which we have seen good placements for several students.
- Academic Performance – The programme saw improved grades / academic achievements among students who participated in the training programme. Better ability to grasp and comprehend the facts. Positive changes in standardized test scores or assessments over a period of time.
- Participation and Engagement: The student’s participation increased and also saw a higher engagement in class activities and discussions. Student reciprocation has increased during sessions, reflecting their willingness as also feedback from teachers regarding the level of student involvement in the learning process indicates a positive move
- Placements: The student training programmes primary goal is to enhance the employability of the student, be it self-employment or service. The training programme nurtures student in a manner that reflects in confidence to apply and crack interviews of good companies. Increased preparedness for future academic and entrepreneurial pursuits. Students feedback that the Mock GD & PI sessions enabled them to face the actual round effectively.
- Skill Development: Students have benefitted from these activities especially soft skills, reasoning etc. to overcome the challenge of facing an audience or pitching their ideas to others, in turn helping them in their entrepreneurial plans, by empowering them with desired abilities.
- Mentor Feedback: Over time students overall behaviour and interpersonal skills have improved as per the mentor’s feedback.
- Recognition during Excellence awards: The Institution provides every motivation and support to its students. The efforts observed as part of the STP training progress are rewarded by the institute in the form of Excellence Awards in categories such as Academics, Co-curricular activities, Extra-curricular activities, Placements, community service etc.
The Resource Requirement:
Training is a herculean task which when being done requires a lot of time, energy, efforts and also financial resources.
- As for resources SIBAR is well equipped both with hard and soft infrastructure, that aids in the conduct of all such activities.
- Experts availability as per training schedule
- The Human resource requirement too poses as a challenge but since most of the in-house faculty are now well trained, they handle these sessions with utmost care and efficiency.
- In addition the institute has also set up a language lab to enable students go and practice English language skills as and when required.
The Challenges:
- One of the challenges of STP program is the commitment of students for their own development.
- Communication skill level of the students.
- They fail to understand the time value and feel that they can manage to hone their skills in a short span of time, as and when required.
- Collaboration with peers to ensure participative learning.
