Ushering Creativity into the Learning Process
Dr. Sister Pearl attended a faculty training workshop the United Board supported at the Asian University for Women in February 2019, where she heard Mercy Pushpalatha’s presentation on Bloom’s taxonomy.
South Asia
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Mercy Pushpalatha
An Enduring Guide for Teaching and Learning
As a chemistry professor, principal, and advocate for whole person education, Mercy Pushpalatha has relied upon Bloom’s taxonomy as a guide for teaching and learning.Now, as a program consultant for the United Board, Dr. Mercy introduces Bloom’s taxonomy at faculty development workshops for South Asian educators.
Nirmala Rao, Asian University for Women
Sound Governance, Strong Foundation
Nirmala Rao, Vice Chancellor of Asian University for Women, believes that good governance is what underpins a well-run university.
Kennedy Andrew Thomas, Christ University
Building Competencies of the Faculty
Dr. Kennedy Andrew Thomas describes a range of faculty development programs that are part of quality assurance at Christ University.
Lakshmi Priya Daniel, Stella Maris College
A Commitment to Being Inclusive
Priya Daniel describes ways to ensure faculty members feel a sense of inclusion in the quality assurance process.
Lady Doak College
Placing Content in the Hands of Students
Dr. Angayarkanni and Dr. Sridevi Venkatachalam decided to build on students’ ease with technology and incorporate augmented reality into a module for a chemistry course.
Father S. Xavier Alphonse, S.J.
Empowering the Underprivileged
“Community colleges are in the people-building business,” Father Alphonse, director of the Indian Centre for Research and Development of Community Education, believes.
Tony Sam George, Christ University
Leadership and Self-Awareness
With the support of a generous alumnus, Dr. Tony Sam George and his colleagues in the psychology department at Christ University are developing new training programs to prepare and sustain leaders.
Juby Thomas, Kristu Jayanti College
Socially Involved and Culturally Rooted
Dr. Juby Thomas describes herself as a “socially involved and culturally rooted academic” who believes the purpose of education is “to make our young citizens better people.”
Rev. Thomas John, Union Christian College
Connecting with Alumni
Rev. Thomas John believes a development officer must be able to connect with alumni in an emotional way and to enthuse constituents through stories.