Curriculum Revision and Syllabus Development of Online BBA Programme for Quality Learning
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New Delhi, April 10, 2018: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) in collaboration with Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka conducted a workshop on Curriculum Revision and Syllabus Development of Online BBA Programme for Quality Learning from24-27 March 2018 at Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The objectives of the workshop were:
- To develop capacity of Content Writers and Experts
- To revise the existing course structure of BBA (Online Program) to bring it in harmony with the contemporary and relevant needs of the Society and Industry.
- To help develop the detailed curriculum for the courses through active involvement of participants.
- To increase participants' awareness about the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and help them integrate the same in their e-contents.
- To develop a future Roadmap with established deadlines to facilitate the timely completion of project activities.
The inauguration of the workshop was held on 23rd March 2018 at 6.00 pm at Hotel Oak Ray Regency Kandy. Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake presided over the inaugural function. Main Resource person of the workshop Prof. Karunesh Saxena, Director, IQAC, ML Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan India, presented the bird's eye view of the contents to be covered and activities to be conducted during the 4 days workshop. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dissanayake was very happy to note that CEMCA decided to support his University in this noble venture. He exhorted all the participants to gain maximum benefit from the workshop and work with full devotion and dedication to make this project a great success. In the end, vote of thanks was given by Dr. W. D. Chandrsena, Deputy Director Learning Resources, who left no stone unturned for organizing this workshop.
Professor Karunesh Saxena made the 4 day workshop a major takeaway of learnings. He motivated all the participants to become an active partner in the development and delivery of Online BBA Program of University of Peradeniya. He made the participants familiarized with the terminology of open and distance learning. Also, the participants were given practical exposure to the art of writing Self Instructional Material (SIM). Specific instructions in terms of Do's and Don'ts of content writing was also a part of give away from Prof. Saxena. A practical session in which the participants learnt how to develop videos for the courses they are going to develop and how to prepare educational videos for the same was conducted by the trainer, Prof. Saxena.
In the motivational lecture on Stress Management practical and doable tips for managing stress both at physiological and Psychological levels were given.
Trainer delivered a capacity building of 21 Content Writers and 03 Content Experts through rigorous training spread over 4 days. Existing Course structure of BBA (Online Program) was revised for the entire 3 years Program i.e. Certificate, Diploma and Degree level. Strategy was formulated for the development of e-Contents for 1st year courses. To interact and create one to one connection with the participants a template was designed by Prof. Saxena which was given to the participants for presenting the Instructional Design of the course allotted to them.
Before the valedictory session the participants were asked to fill up the Feedback form. The valedictory session was presided by Vice Chancellor Prof Dissanayake. Ms. Heshani presented the workshop report. Prof Saxena in his speech personally acknowledged the efforts of many persons for making this workshop a grand success. He motivated all the participants to march forward with full confidence so that they can develop an excellent quality curriculum contents for online BBA Program particularly for first year. Prof. Mallika Director CDCE and Dr. Tilak Deputy Director also spoke on the occasion.
