One-Day National-Level Workshop on Demystifying Outcome-Based Education Hosted by Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Thiruvalla

One-Day National-Level Workshop on Demystifying Outcome-Based Education Hosted by Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Thiruvalla

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Thiruvalla, successfully organized a One-Day National-Level Workshop on Demystifying Outcome Based Education (OBE) in association with ipsr solutions limited on 11th January 2025 at Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Thiruvalla, Kerala. The workshop aimed to empower educators with the knowledge and tools required to implement OBE effectively in alignment with modern accreditation standards and the National Education Policy (NEP).

Inaugural Ceremony and Welcome Address

The event commenced with a formal inauguration and welcome address. Distinguished dignitaries and academic leaders graced the occasion:

• Dr. Vikram Gowda N. R. (Vice Principal – Admin, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre) inaugurated the workshop.
• Rev. Fr. Aby Vadakumthala (Director, Pushpagiri College of Nursing) delivered the presidential address, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation in nursing education.
• Prof. Mrs. Vineetha Jacob (Principal, Pushpagiri College of Nursing) welcomed participants and highlighted the urgency of adopting OBE frameworks to meet global educational standards.

Resource Person and Contributions

The workshop featured Dr. Mendus Jacob, an acclaimed academician, entrepreneur, Director, MCA Programme, Marian College Kuttikanam and former Director of School of Applicable Mathematics at MG University. With over 35 years of experience in OBE, accreditation, and curriculum design, Dr. Jacob’s sessions were both theoretical and practical.

• Bloom’s Taxonomy and Learning Domains: Aligning cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains with OBE.
• OBE Architecture: Designing and mapping program outcomes, course outcomes, and assessment strategies.
• Attainment Calculation: Tools for analyzing outcome achievement and preparing accreditation reports.
• ICT and AI Tools: Innovative platforms for streamlining OBE implementation, including analytics and automation.

Dr. Mendus Jacob emphasized on hands-on learning, guiding participants through case studies and live demonstrations.

Key Topics Covered

1. Foundations of OBE: Principles, benefits, and alignment with NEP 2020.
2. Curriculum Design: Mapping outcomes to courses and assessments using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
3. Assessment Strategies: Developing rubrics, direct/indirect assessment methods, and continuous improvement cycles.
4. Accreditation Compliance: Data analytics for outcome attainment and NAAC/NBA readiness.
5. Technology Integration: Leveraging AI-driven tools and ICT platforms for efficient OBE execution.

Participation Highlights

The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from the participants from various institutions. Key highlights included:

• Interactive Sessions: Participants engaged in group activities to redesign question papers and syllabi using OBE frameworks.
• Breakout Sessions: Small group discussions and activities for deeper engagement.
• Storytelling & Real-Life Examples: Sharing of experiences by the Resource Person and Participants to make the session relatable and memorable.
• Collaborative Learning: Discussions and idea-sharing on challenges in OBE adoption and strategies to overcome institutional barriers.
• Interactive Presentation: Use of tools like Menti and Padlet to keep the audience engaged.
• Live Demonstrations: OBE attainment calculations and use of AI tools.
• Feedback & Next Steps: Participants summarised the insights gained and reflected on their learnings with special focus on their immediate and short-term plans to improve teaching-learning and implement OBE.

Outcomes of the Workshop

• Enhanced understanding of OBE’s role in fostering student-centric learning and accreditation compliance.
• Practical skills in designing outcome-aligned curricula, assessments, and analytics tools.
• Exposure to AI-powered platforms for automating outcome tracking and reporting.
• A network of educators committed to advancing OBE implementation in their institutions.

Workshop Conclusion

The event concluded with a valedictory session where participants received Certificates of Participation. Mr Renji George John, one of the faculty members, received gift as a token of appreciation for his active feedback and participation. in the session. Rev. Fr. Aby Vadakumthala and Prof. Mrs. Vineetha Jacob commended Dr. Mendus Jacob’s expertise and the active engagement of the participants.Prof Renjini Devi S delivered the vote of thanks.

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