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FUNDAMENTALS OF OUTCOME-BASED CURRICULUM IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

By Prof. Joshua Earnest   |   National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Bhopal
Learners enrolled: 1421
This course will prepare the teachers and aspiring teachers to understand the fundamental aspects of curriculum development i.e. curriculum planning, curriculum design, curriculum implementation and curriculum evaluation. For any given learning outcome, teachers may choose among a wide range of instructional methods in the total instructional plan, and effective teachers look for an appropriate match between the content to be taught and strategies for teaching that content. The selection of effective instructional method(s) depends on many factors such as learning outcomes, group size, its level, and time available.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Not Applicable
Duration : 4 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 2
Level : Continuing Education
Start Date : 17 Feb 2020
End Date : 10 Apr 2020
Enrollment Ends : 07 Feb 2020
Exam Date : 10 May 2020 IST

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

To prepare the participants (means teachers or potential teacher) to plan for design of outcome-based engineering curricula to fulfill the need of the industry/society by comprehending different curriculum approaches. 

Module - 1:   Introduction to Curriculum Development in Engineering Education

Module - 2:   Overview of Curriculum Development Process in Engineering Education  

Module - 3:  Outcome-based Curriculum (OBC) in Engineering Education.

A variety of instructional strategies and methods will be used in this course such as, videos, power point presentations, self-learning opportunities, examples and non-examples, discussion fora, doubt clarifications, and different kinds of learning activities. You will also be getting enough opportunities to assess your own learning on various aspects of curriculum development processes especially with respect to outcome-based engineering curriculum.

Books and references

  • Gupta, B.L. and Earnest Joshua; ‘Competency-based Curriculum’, Mahamaya Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
  • Earnest Joshua et al; Engineering Education and Curriculum, NITTTR Bhopal, July 2009.
  • Gupta, S.K. and Earnest, Joshua;  'Engineering Diploma Curriculum NITTTR-MSBTE Model 2016; Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference 16th Erie, Pennsylvania,USA 12-15 October, 2016
  • Gupta, B.L. and Earnest Joshua; 'Outcome Based Engineering Diploma Curriculum - 2012  Gujarat Experiment Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference 16th Oklahoma City, USA 23-26 October, 2013 
  • Gupta, S.K.. and Earnest, Joshua; Curriculum Audit for Technical Education Institutions –; The Indian Journal of Training and Development of ISTD, New Delhi, January-March 2008; Vol.30, No.1; pp.55-64
  • Earnest, Joshua; 'ABET Engineering Technology Criteria and Competency Based Engineering Education - Proceedings of the 34th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference; Indianapolis, USA; 19-22 October, 2005
  • Earnest, Joshua; Competency–based Technical Education – An Approach for Reform –The Indian Journal of Technical Education of ISTE; New Delhi; October-December 2003, Vol.26, No.4; pp.17-23
  • Earnest, Joshua; 'How to Assess Student Outcomes in an Engineering College Laboratory? - Proceedings of the International Symposium on “Best Assessment Processes V”, at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana; USA Session No.66. 24 -26 April, 2003
  • Earnest, Joshua; 'Competency-based Engineering Curricula – An Innovative Approach - Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education, at Oslo, Norway; Session No.439, 6-10 August, 2001

Instructor bio

Prof. Joshua Earnest

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Bhopal
Prof. Joshua Earnest is currently working as Professor in National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal. He is having an industrial experience of about 6 years and 31 years of experience in education, teaching, training, research, consultancy and research. He has published 2 technology books one targeted for the industry and other for the university system. 1 book related to curriculum development along with Prof. B. L. Gupta, and 2 modules related to engineering education along with other co-faculty of NITTTR Bhopal.  He has published several international papers related to engineering education over the past several years.
Prof. Joshua Earnest is B. Sc (Engg). in Electrical Engineering, an M.Tech. in Heavy Electrical Equipment, M. Tech Ed., and a Ph. D. in Technical Education.

Course certificate

The course certificate is provided after undergoing this online course.

Internal Examination - 30% 
  
(Assignments, Online quiz, Active participation in Discussion forum, Change Project)
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Final Examination - 70%


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