By now, the prediction that most jobs performed by humans today will be taken over by robots and artificial intelligence has ceased to be a surprise. It’s a fact that most of us are coming to terms with. After all, we’ve been seeing the replacement of human jobs with machines for decades now. Most jobs…
Education has traditionally been a unidirectional process. Students learn what the teachers teach, thinking—or hoping—that everything they are learning will enable them to contribute to the workforce, and in the process, have satisfying careers. Educators, partly directed by regulatory bodies, have been teaching students skills that they think would make them productive workers and…
Having a comprehensive knowledge of student strength, areas of development and interests helps educators to devise strategies that are measurable and impactful. For achieving this, several approaches are followed by educators, with the intent behind each approach is the same – launching students on a successful career trajectory. The student-driven approach is one of…
Today, not only a degree, but also interpersonal skills, critical thinking, leadership qualities, and self-learning is vital if a student aims to be hired by a recognized and well-established employer. Students having a perfect blend of academic and soft skills become strong ambassadors at the workplace. But not every student will have the same cognitive…
Performance has always been a quintessential indicator of the success and sustainability of any organization, business, or otherwise. The same applies even to educational institutions. If you’re a dean or a provost at a university or a college, you must be aware of the key performance indicators such as the enrollment, graduation, and retention…
Teaching is as much about understanding as it is about making others understand. A teacher, regardless of how talented and knowledgeable he might be, cannot teach a student if the student is not convinced of the value of what they are learning. In fact, this is the basis for all adult learning. Unless you’re a…
You’re probably reading this for the umpteenth time, but it cannot be said enough that academic success cannot necessarily equate to career success. Although getting good grades in graduating exams is a good indicator of college study skills, organizational ability, and learning capacity, but for your students to have truly successful and fulfilling careers,…
You’ve probably heard it said (or seen it written) a thousand times already, that learning is a lifelong process. It doesn’t apply only to students – leaders, engineers, doctors, scientists, businessmen, and even teachers and educators themselves must view learning as a continuous process (if they want to achieve sustained success, that is). Learning is…
Are community colleges beginning to lose relevance among employers? How do community colleges respond to stringent government policies? How do community colleges know what skills the employers want? How can they prepare their students for a dynamic job market? Are community colleges using data analysis in education? Find the answers to these and many more…
Without a curriculum that’s thought through, the smooth running of universities and colleges is impossible to imagine. As the development of syllabus is a daunting process, it is handed over to the most responsible authority in a university – the provost. Curriculum designers, course planners, and educators, all assist a provost in creating an impactful…