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Tuesday 20 February 2018

Workshop on “Research based pedagogical tools” - NUCSER

Nitte university centre for science education & research organises workshop on “research based pedagogical tools” 

Science education should empower students with the problem-solving skills that form a part of scientific methodology such as meticulous observation, analytical abilities, critical thinking and reasoning. A 3 day Pedagogy workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools” was conducted by the Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research from 14th to 16th February, 2018. The workshop sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Newton Bhabha Fund, India Bioscience and coordinated by the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune brought together a highly motivated group of 50 teachers and researchers from over 25 colleges. The welcome address was delivered by Prof. Indrani Karunasagar, Director (R&D). Prof. (Dr.) Smitha Hegde, the local co-ordinator introduced the Chief guest, Rev. Fr. Dr. Leo D’Souza, former Rector and Director of the Biotechnology Lab, St. Aloysius College who delivered the inaugural address. The Guest of honour, Dr. Apurva Barve, Co-ordinator of the Centre of Excellence in Science & Mathematics Education, IISER, Pune detailed the theme of the workshop. The Registrar, Dr. Alka Kulkarni considered it fortuitous for Nitte to be chosen by IISER to conduct this valuable workshop. The President of the function, Prof. Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary was appreciative of the Government agencies such as DBT, DST, Newton Bhabha Fund and India Bioscience for fostering the cause of pedagogy through innovative practices. The resource experts included the Chief trainer Dr. Tulasi, Government College for Women, Guntur; Dr. Jimmy Sebastian, Sacred Heart College, Kochi; Dr. Robinson T, Madras Christian College; Dr. Mallika Pathak, Miranda House, Delhi and Dr. Lyned D. Lasrado, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Smitha Hegde.



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