Home | MSFDA – Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy

Shri. Chandrakantdada Patil

Hon'ble Minister

Department of Higher & Technical Education,
Government of Maharashtra

Message from the Desk of
Hon'ble Minister

"It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the newly designed digital portal of the Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA). As we march toward a future defined by rapid technological shifts and evolving academic landscapes, the role of our educators has never been more pivotal.

Maharashtra has always been a torchbearer for educational reforms in India. MSFDA stands as a testament to this leadership;it is a unique, first-of-its-kind initiative in the nation. We are the pioneers in establishing a dedicated state-level academy focused solely on the continuous professional upgradation of our higher education faculty. This academy was born from a vision to not just teach, but to transform the way we learn...."

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Vision & Values

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AIM

"Quality higher education to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded and creative individuals"

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VISION

"Transforming higher educational landscape, through continuous professional development of teachers in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) of Maharashtra"

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Learning beyond Knowledge

Promote critical thinking, co-learning, congenial learning environment, free from fear and competition.

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Scientific and Rational Thinking

To develop scientific temper, humanism, spirit of enquiry and reform.

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Diversity and Inclusion

To promote diversity and inclusion as a non-negotiable fundamental principle in all aspects of higher education.

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Multidisciplinary Education

Recognise & promote creative art and integration with vocational education towards correcting social status hierarchy.

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Experiential Learning, Creativity & Innovation

Adopt pedagogies that promote discovery, questioning and experiential learning by the students.

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Networking with Practitioners & HEIs

Act as a collaborative institute, serving as a facilitative platform with best practicing individuals, practitioners, institutions and resources.

Testimonials

What Participants Say

We were given an activity to click 5 photos and use them to explain a concept from our subject — it struck me that assets and investment can be taught through photos of the natural environment.

Takeaway of my training is to bring interdisciplinary approach to each cyber security awareness in cyber psychology.

On coming to this program, I realised that art may have limitations, but ideas go beyond limits.

As a teacher, we learned about a new pedagogy and learning theory. It has given us the confidence to implement constructivism.

On coming to this programme, the first thing I realised is the responsibility of the teacher to connect with students and develop their abilities.

After going back, I will definitely be able to give not only interdisciplinary, but also multidisciplinary exposure to my students.

This programme exposed us to different leadership styles and gave understanding of various dimensions in gender along with multidisciplinary approach.

In this workshop, we learnt teaching techniques that make learning comfortable for students.