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Program Overview:

The goal of the program is to create a dynamic ecosystem of high-quality education through training and up-skilling of UG/PG teachers from higher education institutes (HEIs) in Maharashtra over the period of 3 to 5 years. It introduces science and math pedagogy which is also open to faculty from humanities, interdisciplinary studies and engineering from Maharashtra. The program aligns with NEP 2020 with its focus on concept-based learning and emphasis on pedagogical innovation by and for teachers.

Program Content:

Level 1: This introductory workshop includes general module on topics such as active learning, defining learning outcomes, inquiry-based teaching, and assessment methods etc. followed by subject wise breakout sessions focusing on the subject-specific pedagogies and activities in laboratories. There are pre-and post-workshop activities to engage the participants and help assess the motivation, capacities, and skills of these teachers to be trained as Master Trainers during the intensive Level 2 component of the program.

Level 2: This is an intensive training (includes theory and lab sessions) for invited participants from the cohort of MS-DEED Level 1 workshops. The participants are introduced to modifying and blending theory and lab courses to promote student engagement and critical thinking skills. The focus is on developing the selected educators as Master Trainers in a cascade model. Level 2 workshops introduce participants to effective classroom engagement as well as laboratory-based inquiry-oriented pedagogies.

Knowledge Partner:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. It was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed Ministry of Education in August 2020). In 2012, it was declared as an ‘Institute of National Importance’ by an Act of Parliament. IISER Pune has dedicated itself to learn, teach and serve society through excellence in education, research and public service. IISER is committed to creating learning and a working environment based on integrity, fairness, dignity, and professionalism, thereby providing equal opportunities for all. The Institute strongly believes that there is a larger commitment towards society, and it should develop and engage with the local and global community in order to sustain the social, ecological, environmental, technical, and economic development.