Examination patterns have to change along with pedagogy
by DebriN Synergy Business Simulation ServicesTalking on futurism of education and the need of a complete
disruption in existing education system, Dr.
Jitendra K. Das, Director at FORE School of Management, New Delhi, cited
the likelihood of Google glass or similar wearable intelligent device, being
used by students while writing an exam is imminent in the future.
“Along with innovation in
pedagogy, transformation in teaching methodology, evolution in examination
pattern is also a crying need. Open book examination system, where all
resources are made available to the students, can be looked upon as an option as
an alternative to the existing conventional pattern of Read, Recollect and
Reproduce”, said Dr. Das who was the session chair at the recently held seminar
- The Asia Pacific Summit on Teaching
Learning Content and Process on Higher Education, organized by Federation
for World Academics (FWA).
Other panelists in the session were Prof. M. J. Xavier – COO, Karunya University, Coimbatore; Ms.
Anjali Singh, SVP & COO Financial Services, Genpact; Dr. Irfan A.
Rizvi, VP-FWA, Ms. Pria Warrick, President, Pria
Warrick Finishing Academy.
Prof. M. J. Xavier, mentioned about the highly polarized job scenario and said,
“There is a complete mismatch in the compensation slabs with either a highly paid
job or a low level one. Employability has to address the concept of universal
basic income. If you want to be an entrepreneur you are either in a high tech
or Finmart business else end up being in a ‘pakoda’ business. How do you
balance this? New models and reforms are needed where students can learn ‘Just
in time’ as they need to be equipped with the different types of market demands
which will eventually address this polarization.
Ms. Anjali Singh, mentioned about the significant gap in ‘Talent
Readiness’ as by the year 2030 an estimated 1/3rd of the jobs will
change typically and what a student learns in the 1st year will
probably become redundant when he is in the 4th year. “Talent
Readiness is a CXO top priority among the corporate. Genpact has come up with
modules and tying up with universities to avoid the initial training period for
fresh recruits. More of these programs are needed which eventually could
address the issue and be a win-win-win situation for the university, student
and corporate”, she said.
Dr. Irfan A Rizvi, stated that
higher education programs rolled out should be in sync with the market and
outcomes should be well-defined. He recommended a
5 P guideline to be followed for designing any
program:
1.
Purpose 2. Products and services 3. Process and People 4. Partners and stake
holders 5. Purchasers or Market
Delegates from academia, industry and government attended the
seminar. Speakers from Universities, Business Schools, NASSCOM, NSDC and CII
deliberated on challenges and futurism of education with Vision of 2030.
Earlier during the day, Dr. Sandhya
Chintala, Vice President, IT-ITeS Skill Council at NASSCOM, shared
thought-provoking insights on the
changing scenario and impact of Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, 3D
printing or Nano technology. She mentioned how the new age technology will be
creating more avenues and said, “While India becomes a trillion dollar economy
by 2025, the single largest challenge country will face is creating talent
readiness for the immense opportunities and changing job roles. For an MBA
student, the administrative or project management skills may not be that
critical anymore as it would be something which is expected to be an inherent
skill-set in every candidate. Similarly, future-ready master faculty would also
be in high demand”.
Prof. Suresh Advani, President- MODY University, resonating
similar sentiments said, “We educators have to inculcate a culture where
student is inspired to learn and acquire knowledge instead of pushing down
their throat some classroom theories and encourage rote learning to score
marks”.
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