Faculty Development Program

7 Day Faculty Development Programme on Qualitative Research Methodologies
Date: 11 December 2023
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized a Faculty Development Programme titled “QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES” from 11/12/2023 to 16/11/2023 through online mode. The objective of this Faculty Development Programme was to enlighten the educators seeking to delve into the significant realms of qualitative research. This programme has provided the participants with a comprehensive understanding of qualitative research methodologies. The educators and researchers were engaged in expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, exploring the significance and practical applications of qualitative research. The programme not only aimed at enriching participants' theoretical knowledge but also fostered a collaborative environment for networking and knowledge exchange. Embarking on the intellectual journey, the FDP promised to be a transformative experience, equipping faculty members with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of qualitative research in academia.

Workshop On Outcome-Based Education
Date: 07 January 2023
The Department of Professional Accounting & Finance conducted a workshop on Outcome-Based Education and the calculation as well as the measurement of Outcomes. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Gokilavani S.

The session was conducted on the 7th of January 2023 at the M2 Auditorium, Main Block from 9:00 am to 10:00 a.m. The workshop was highly informative as the session entails lays emphasis on the clearly articulated idea of what students are expected to know and be able to do, that is, what skills and knowledge they need to have when they leave the campus. Outcomes are defined at three levels program outcomes (POs), program-specific outcomes (PSOs), and course outcomes (COs). The most important aspect of an outcome is that it should be observable and measurable.

The attainment levels of the courses and Programmes and the significance levels were also discussed. The workshop was informative and useful.

FDP on Personal Finance and Tax Planning
Date: 05/12/2022 to 10/12/2022
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance, Kristu Jayanti College, has organized “One Week Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Personal Finance and Tax Planning from 05/12/2022 to 10/12/2022 from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm through the zoom platform.

The faculty members and students from the college have participated in the programme. The resource persons were Mr. Suresh Kumar Mani, CA, CPA, Accounting Director, APAC, C.G.Systems International, Mr. Kamal Vora Rajnikant, CPA Instructor, Miles Education Bengaluru, Ms.Rajyashree Sharma, CA, CPA, Instructor, Miles Education Bengaluru, Ms.Neethu S Thottammariyil, IRS, Deputy Director, Training, National Academy of Direct Taxes, Regional Campus Bengaluru as well as Mrs.T.N. Srividya, Income Tax Officer, Ministerial Training Institute Bengaluru.

The resource persons enriched the knowledge of the participants, academic researcher, students and teaching community and shared their expertise on matters concerning tax. The basic concepts of direct tax were discussed followed by various tax planning saving schemes. The e-filing or returns procedures and the details pertaining to tax administration were also discussed during the sessions. What happens after one file a return conveying the assessment procedure, Search and Seize provisions of the Income Tax Act were also introduced at the session.

The perspective of the Income Tax Authorities on assessment procedures and the approach followed in tracking the tax evaders were also discussed during the session.

The session provided a great opportunity for the participants to learn and acquaint themselves with the practical aspects of the Income Tax Department. The session was well appreciated by the participants.

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Course Plan And Lms Presentations
Date: 25 July 2022
A course plan is an essential ingredient of designing the delivery of the content in alignment with the objectives and desired outcomes of the course. The three primary components of a course plan are the learning objectives, assessments and instructional strategies. The plan entails a birds’ view on the course contents, objectives, outcomes, teaching pedagogy, skill enhancement activities, blueprint of the summative assessment and the references list.

The course plan assists in the initial vision and scope of a course before actually embarking on the design and development. A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of courses. LMS act as a repository for subject related content and give room for asynchronous and synchronous activities. The LMS acts as a reservoir and goes hand in hand with teaching and managing the learning needs of the learners.

With the onset of the new academic year, Course plan as well as LMS presentations were made by the faculty members to chalk out the plan for effective content delivery and attaining the course outcomes alongside a holistic approach to prepare the learners for the competitive world.

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Role of Teachers in Enhancing Academic and Administrative Excellence
Date: 23-30 November 2021
The Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organised an In-house FDP on Role of Teachers in Enhancing Academic and Administrative Excellence. Seven Sessions were conducted from 23/11/2021 to 30/11/2021 and all the 17 faculty members of the Department attended the sessions. The objective of this FDP was to enrich the faculty members on the various roles played by the teachers both in academics and administration process.

Dr. Gokilavani. S, 2. Dr. Saranya. S, Dr. Reenu Mohan, Dr. Annie Stephen FCA, Prof. Aasha,

Dr. Kiran Kumar and Prof. Lourdanathan. F were the Resource persons for the sessions.

Overview on Programme outcomes and Course outcomes, Blended Learning Platform, Teaching Pedagogy, Documentation Process, E- Governance, Examination and Evaluation Process and Role of Teachers in inculcating Human Values and Ethics among students were discussed during these seven days in house FDP sessions. The outcome of this FDP was faculty members understood and realized that excellence can be attained by performing various roles as a teacher both in the teaching as well as administrative work.

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Orientation on “Academic Aptitude Assessment”
Date: 29 October 2021
Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized an orientation talk on “Academic Aptitude Assessment” on 29th October 2021 at 10.00 am in Conference Hall 1. Dr. Manikandan Kathirvel, Assistant Professor, Department of Life Science and Member was the resource person. The programme was organized for the faculty members of the Department of Professional Accounting and Finance.

The main focus of the discussion was the need and importance of assessing the learning levels of students. The students can be assessed formally and informally to determine their current knowledge level. Dr. Manikandan stated that a teacher needs to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student and develop their talents through various activities. To identify and assess the learners the college has developed a strategy called AAA. Under this strategy the assessments will be conducted three times in a semester viz., pre-course, midcourse and post course assessment. Dr. Manikandan explained about the activities that may be conducted by the teachers to engage the slow learners and advanced learners. The session concluded with an open discussion wherein the queries raised by faculty members were clarified by the resource person.

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Orientation on “Outcome Based Education”
Date: 28 October 2021
Department of Professional Accounting and Finance organized an orientation talk on “Outcome Based Education” on 28th October 2021 at 10.30 am in Pane Room II. Dr. Aloysius Edward, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management was the resource person. The programme was organized for the faculty members of the Department of Professional Accounting and Finance.

The main focus of the discussion was the need and importance of Outcome Based Education in preparing the students procure necessary attributes and skills required to obtain a career. Each programme has a programme outcome and porgramme specific outcome which are based on domain related skills and domain unrelated skills. Dr. Aloysius Edward explained the OBE policy of the college by giving an overview of the concept “Attainment Level” specific to the course and programme. The session concluded with an open discussion wherein the queries raised by faculty members were clarified by the resource person.

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