The Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages at Desh Bhagat University recently hosted an enriching Expert Lecture on the topic “Revising Curriculum: Preparation for the NET”. This event, featuring renowned Professor Emeritus Dr. Satish Kumar Verma, emphasized the importance of curriculum design and its impact on preparing students for the National Eligibility Test (NET).

Inauguration of the Event

• The event began with a warm floral welcome for the distinguished dignitaries:
  • Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh
  • Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur
  • Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice President of DBU
  • Other notable dignitaries
• A traditional lamp lighting ceremony marked the formal beginning of the event.
• Prof. (Dr.) Sharanpal Singh, Director, delivered the formal welcome address.

Key Highlights of Dr. Verma’s Lecture

Dr. Satish Kumar Verma, the esteemed guest speaker, shared valuable insights on several crucial aspects of curriculum revision:

Importance of Curriculum Design

• Dr. Verma emphasized that curriculum plays a critical role in shaping the educational journey of students.
• He outlined strategies for aligning curriculum design with academic and professional standards, particularly focusing on NET preparation.

Integration of Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Dr. Verma highlighted how Bloom’s Taxonomy can be used to enhance cognitive skills, thus improving student performance in competitive exams like NET.
• The effective use of Bloom’s Taxonomy can foster deeper understanding and critical thinking among students.

Regular Assessments and Stakeholder Feedback

• The need for continuous assessments was stressed, with an emphasis on the role of feedback from stakeholders, such as faculty and students, in improving the curriculum.
• Dr. Verma also discussed how regular feedback helps refine educational frameworks to meet current and future academic needs.

Desh Bhagat University’s Commitment to Quality Education

Desh Bhagat University, which has received a prestigious NAAC Grade A+ accreditation, is dedicated to implementing feedback-driven improvements in its educational systems.

Feedback Mechanisms

• The university actively gathers feedback from stakeholders to evaluate and improve the curriculum.
• This feedback guides the update of teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, and learning practices, ensuring they are in line with evolving educational trends.

Collaboration for Success

• Dr. Verma highlighted the importance of collaboration with experts to create a curriculum tailored to the specific requirements of the NET examination.
• The university’s commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration was reaffirmed throughout the lecture.

Conclusion and Acknowledgements

The lecture was well-received, with both faculty and students actively engaging in discussions.

• Dr. Jyoti Sharma and Dr. Renu Sharma played a pivotal role in the successful organization of the event.
• Dr. Kanwaljit Singh delivered the vote of thanks, bringing the session to a gracious conclusion.

The event underscored the university’s dedication to fostering academic excellence and preparing students for success in national exams like NET.