Monday, March 17, 2025
Date(s): 17th and 18th March 2025
Time: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Seminar Hall, DR.D. Y Patil B-School
Resource Person: Mr. Ajay Bhagwat
Participants: Faculties
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Tejashri Talla
Organizer: Center of Quality Assurance
Objectives
The primary aim of this program was to equip faculty members with the knowledge and skills necessary for designing an outcome-based curriculum that aligns with academic goals, industry requirements, and accreditation standards. The session focused on developing structured learning objectives, measurable outcomes, and practical strategies for curriculum enhancement.
The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Outcome-Based Curriculum Designing was successfully conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School on 17th and 18th March, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the seminar hall. The session was facilitated by Mr. Ajay Bhagwat, an expert in curriculum development and pedagogy.
The FDP aimed to enhance faculty members' understanding of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and its integration into curriculum design. The session emphasized the importance of structuring academic programs to align with intended learning outcomes, industry requirements, and accreditation standards.
Day 1: Fundamentals of Outcome-Based Education
Mr. Bhagwat initiated the session with an overview of OBE principles, highlighting its significance in fostering student-centric learning.
Key topics covered included:
1. Defining Learning Outcomes: Differentiating between Program Outcomes (POs), Course Outcomes (COs), and Graduate Attributes.
2. Backward Curriculum Design: Emphasizing how curricula should be structured based on desired graduate competencies.
3. Mapping Learning Objectives: Aligning course content with Bloom’s Taxonomy to ensure cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill development.
The interactive session encouraged faculty members to analyse existing curricula and identify areas for improvement.
Day 2: Implementation and Assessment Strategies
The second session focused on the practical aspects of designing and assessing an outcome-based curriculum. The discussion included:
1. Developing Assessment Rubrics: Establishing criteria to evaluate student performance based on learning outcomes.
2. Continuous Improvement Mechanism: Using feedback loops and data-driven decision-making for curriculum enhancement.
3. Case Studies and Best Practices: Real-world examples of institutions successfully implementing OBE.
Faculty members actively participated in group discussions, sharing insights on adapting these strategies to their respective courses.
The FDP provided valuable insights into designing an effective, student-centric curriculum aligned with industry expectations and accreditation benchmarks. Mr. Bhagwat’s expertise and interactive approach made the session highly engaging and informative.
The program concluded with a Q&A session, followed by a vote of thanks by Dr. Tejashri Talla expressing gratitude to the speaker and participants for their active involvement in this capacity-building initiative.
This FDP marks a significant step towards enhancing curriculum effectiveness at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, ensuring a structured and outcome-driven educational approach.