ABOUT US

A unique initiative of the Government of Maharashtra towards ensuring quality higher education to develop good thoughtful, well-rounded, creative individuals and nurturing colleges as safe and vibrant spaces through capacity building programs for teachers and other stakeholders from universities and colleges.

13124

Participants

1773

Colleges

58

Programs

36

Collaborators

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PROGRAMS

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  • Centre for Cutting-edge and Innovation Technology
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  • Centre for Leadership Development
  • Centre for Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Centre for Resources
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Pradnya Parisar Prakalp
Emotional Friendly Campus
Yuva Manasrang
Mental Well-Being on Campus
Gender Sensitization
Gender Safe Campus
Ethics and Values for Stakeholders in HEIs
Enabling Ethical Leadership
Rational Thinking Cell
Sceintific Temperament crucial to Learning
Tribal Pride Journey
Immersive Programme for Leaders

VISION & VALUES

AIM

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

VISION

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

VALUES

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

VALUES

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

VALUES

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

VALUES

Multidisciplinary Education
Recognise & promote creative arts & integration with
vocational education towards correcting social status hierarchy associated with vocational education.

VALUES

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

VALUES

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

 TESTIMONIALS Rashmi Hirlekar
Shri S H Kelkar College
Program: Value and Position of Art in Human Life "We were given an activity to click 5 photos of the place and use them to explain a concept from our subject. I gave it a thought, and it struck me that the concepts from commerce, such as assets and investment can be taught through photos of the natural environment around." Prof. Dr. Alpana Vaidya
Symbiosis, Pune
Program: Foundation in Cyber Security Intervention & Investigation TESTIMONIALS "Takeaway of my training is to bring interdisciplinary approach to each cyber security awareness in cyber psychology." TESTIMONIALS Aparna Wagh
New Arts, Commerce & Science College
Program: Introducing Performing Art as a Pedagogy "On coming to this program, I realised that art may have limitations, but ideas go beyond limits." Ashok Kadam
Shri Shivaji Mahavidylaya
Program: Sensitisation on Innovation & Cutting -edge Technology "As a teacher, we learned about a new pedagogy and learning theory. It has given us the confidence to successfully implement constructivism." TESTIMONIALS Minakshi Bhandakkar
Late Madangopal Mundhada Art, Commerce & Science College
Program: Creating Constructive Classroom "On coming to this programme, the first thing I realised is the responsibility of the teacher to connect with the students, develop their abilities, and address their problems." TESTIMONIALS Mrunal Jogi
PSCVPM's Arts, Science & Commerce College
Program: Ethics & Values for Stakeholders in Higher Education Institution "After going back, I will definitely be able to give not only interdisciplinary, but also multidisciplinary exposure to my students." TESTIMONIALS Capt. Nitin Sonjhe
Government Polytechnic, Miraj
Program: Leadership through outdoor based experiential activities "This programme exposed us to different leadership styles. Also, gained understanding of various dimensions in gender along with multidisciplinary approach." TESTIMONIALS Pratiksha Borase
Sonopant Dandekar Shikshan Mandali (SDSM) College
Program: Manasrang emotional & mental well-being "In this workshop, we learnt teaching techniques that make learning comfortable for students." TESTIMONIALS Vaijantimala Jadhav
Modern College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Program: Value & Position of Art in Human Life "We have very clearly understood the teaching-learning process through many diverse activities conducted here." TESTIMONIALS

NEWS & EVENTS

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      PARTNERSHIPS

       ACE-IUCAA is a unique programme that introduces participants to the close connection of Science, Astronomy and Society through activities like star gazing, bird watching…

      Saikia Dhruba       TISS Mumbai designs programmes that focus on a learning-based approach to assessment and evaluation. The programme enables teachers to build a perspective and develop skills related to formative assessment.

      Anusha
      (TISS Mumbai)       Consultant Psychiatrist & Managing Trustee of:
      Institute for Psychological Health (IPH-Thane)       IPH initiated Pradnya Parisar Prakalp – emotionally friendly campuses programme – in selected colleges by way of building their capacity over a period of three-years.

      Anand Nadkarni       riddl conducts programmes for teachers in order to facilitate entrepreneurship and setting up of Startup Incubation Centres in colleges and universities.

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