Event Title: Faculty Orientation Program “Incorporating new tools and technology into pedagogical approaches”
The Faculty Orientation Programme, which incorporated new tools and technology into pedagogical approaches, was organised on 4 August 2025 by the Departmental Internal Quality Assurance Cell (DIQAC) of the Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. During this orientation session, practical approaches to lesson planning, Bloom’s taxonomy, teaching differentiation, and engaging students were discussed. By promoting collaboration among teachers, a culture of continuous development is nurtured. UIPS organised a session focused on integrating innovative tools and technology into pedagogy. The initiative aimed to equip faculty members with the knowledge and skills to adopt modern teaching strategies aligned with NEP 2020. The programme aimed to inform faculty members about their roles and responsibilities while sharing effective, high-quality, outcome-focused teaching strategies, with the overall goal of enhancing the institution. Significant academic challenges were highlighted to the faculty by Prof (Dr) Vikash Jakhmola, Director, UIPS who also provided guidance on how to address them effectively. Moreover, he summarised the organisation's policies and protocols along with expectations for outstanding research and collaboration.
Dr Yogita Tyagi, Head of Department, UIPS, emphasised that integrating new tools and technologies into pedagogical approaches is not merely an enhancement but a necessity in modern education. She highlighted the regular use of ICT tools and stressed the importance of achieving quality-based education.
In addition to discussions on NAAC accreditation and NEP 2020, QCI accreditation was also addressed, underscoring key aspects such as multidisciplinary learning, holistic development, flexible curricula, and multiple exit options in degree programmes. The session concluded with a discussion on the articulation matrix and the Course Outcomes–Programme Specific Outcomes (CO–PSO) mapping, led by Dr Yogita Tyagi. Mr Krishna Kumar provided an overview of examination-related issues.
Mr Sanjay explained the functioning of the ERP system, while Mr Arun Thakur discussed access to e-books and e-journals, library operations, and content management procedures. The event was successfully coordinated by Mrs Deepika, Mr Abhishek Singh, and Mr Manoj Dalabehera.
