Outcome Based Teaching & Learning (OBTL)

VISION

The vision of the out come based teaching learning center is to facilitate the faculty and the students in achieving processes that enable implementation of outcome based education (OBE) and state-of-the-art pedagogy and using latest technology

MISSION

Assist Course Coordinators in Designing Course Description /Template.
Provide Training To The Faculty Members In Delivering State-Of-The-Art Lectures By Improving Pedagogy And Using Latest Technology.
Support The Students In The Self And Peer Learning Process To Ensure Conceptualization And Meaningful Learning.

Teaching-Learning Process

The teaching-learning process of the institute is comprised of the following:

Innovative Teaching Approaches and Methods

In order to strengthen the teaching-learning process, the institute follows the following teaching approaches and methods:

The faculty members make use of Bloom’s Taxonomy in teaching to test the student cognitive learning skills.
The latest technological advancements and innovations are discussed in the classes and are made to present for evaluation.

Faculty Training Programmes

Faculty Training programmes are organized by TEET (Teaching Effectiveness and Educational Technologies) of the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning

Teaching learning methods / approaches
Cognitive level of learning using Bloom’s Taxonomy
Effective Outcome based education implementation

Outcome Based Education (OBE)

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) had been implemented in the Faculty of Engineering since 2013, in accordance with the directives of National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi, India. NBA has been accorded permanent signatory status of Washington Accord on 13 June, 2014. As per Washington Accord agreement, recognition of graduate studies in the field of engineering and technology / management programs applies only to programs accredited by NBA, Tier - I institutions.

The Washington Accord is an international agreement to mutually recognise accreditation levels as equivalent. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares its graduates.

OBE is an internationally practised educational model that focuses on the measurement of student outcomes and the implementation of corrective measures to overcome deficiencies in teaching – learning process / course delivery methods / assessment / student attitude, etc. Curriculum is designed with course outcomes (COs) to prepare the students to achieve the graduate attributes / programme outcomes (POs) and program specific outcomes (PSOs) at the point of graduation. The POs / PSOs are designed to produce graduates who are well-prepared to achieve the programme educational objectives (PEOs). The PEOs and POs / PSOs had been formulated in consultation with all major stakeholders (employers, alumni and students) to meet the demands of a challenging and globalized workplace.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

Program educational objectives (PEOs) describe the career and professional accomplishments that a program would prepare the graduates to achieve in 3 to 5 years after their graduation. Three PEOs formulated for the B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program in line with the institute / department vision and mission.

PEO1 - Professionalism

Graduates establish themselves as practicing professionals in engineering related fields.

PEO2 - Continuous Personal Development

Graduates engage in life-long pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning appropriate for industrial and academic careers.

PEO3 - Societal Engagement

Graduates contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of society.

Performance Indicators and Achievement Criteria

Three defined PEOs have definable key competencies in three major areas, which are professionalism, continuous personal development and societal engagement.

PEO	Performance Indicators	Performance Target
PEO1: Professionalism Graduates will establish themselves as practicing professionals in engineering related fields.	Engaged in Engineering or related work.	PEO1 is achieved if at least 50% graduates achieved at least 2 in PEO1
	Are a member of professional bodies or professional learned societies (IEEE, IETE, IE, ISTE).
	Applied / attained professional status.
	Registered as a certified or qualified person in a related engineering field.
	A consultant and technical adviser in the related field.
PEO2: Continuous Personal Development Graduates will engage in lifelong pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning appropriate for industrial and academic careers.	Have obtained or current pursuing postgraduate degree.	PEO2 is achieved if at least 50% graduates achieved at least 2 criteria in PEO2
	Have obtained or currently pursuing other professional certification / qualification.
	Participate in learning activities to keep updated / improve competency as required in careers (technical documents / seminars / courses).
	Have published in academic/technical publications /report.
	Are involved in R&D activities.
	Participate in activities to further develop skills in other interest.
PEO3: Societal Engagement Graduates will contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of society.	Are involved in volunteerism/ community / NGO.	PEO3 is achieved if at least 50% graduates achieved at least 2 criteria in PEO3
	Involve in charitable or philanthropic activities.
	Are involved in environmental/sustainable development activities.
	Involve in health and safety activities.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to be able to do by the time of graduation. POs are expected to be aligned closely with Graduate Attributes.

NBA has adopted 12 program outcomes. With this in mind, the B.Tech program in engineering and technology has the following 12 Programme Outcomes (POs):

A graduate of B.Tech program in engineering and technology will demonstrate:
PO1	Engineering knowledge	Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2	Problem analysis	Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3	Design / development of solutions	Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4	Conduct investigations of complex problems	Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5	Modern tool usage	Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6	The engineer and society	Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7	Environment and sustainability	Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8	Ethics	Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9	Individual and teamwork	Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10	Communication	Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11	Project management and finance	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12	Life-long learning	Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

In addition to program outcomes, the department publish two to four program specific outcomes (PSOs) based on the inherent strengths and competencies of the department. These are what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

Programme Specific Outcomes are what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation with reference to a specific discipline.

A graduate of B.Tech program in engineering and technology will demonstrate:
PSO1	Design, develop, fabricate and commission the electrical systems involved in power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization.
PSO2	Focus on the components of electrical drives with its converter topologies for energy conversion, management and auditing in specific applications of industry and sustainable rural development.
PSO3	Gain the hands-on competency skills in PLC automation, process controllers, HMI and other computing tools necessary for entry level position to meet the requirements of the employer.

The POs / PSOs are directly mapped to relevant courses and explicitly mapped to the course outcomes (COs) of the related courses. The POs attainment of individual students will be continuously measured throughout the period of study based on the performance in each course.

Course Outcomes (COs) are the expected outcomes of each course, and it is what student should be able to do upon the completion of a specific course. Each course has course outcomes which are explicitly linked to specific POs / PSOs. COs are assessed and evaluated through various measurement/assessment tools. At the end of the measurement, the COs attainment will directly contribute to the achievement of specific POs linked to it.

Benefits of OBE

The adoption of OBE is perceived as:

Clarity: The focus on outcome creates a clear expectation of what needs to be accomplished by the end of the course.
Flexibility: With a clear sense of what needs to be accomplished, instructors will be able to structure their lessons around the students' needs.
Comparison: OBE can be compared across the individual, class, batch, program and institute levels.
Involvement: Students are expected to do their own learning. Increased student involvement allows them to feel responsible for their own learning, and they should learn more through this individual learning.

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