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Monday 27 March 2023

Studio Activities NEP CCFUGP


Studio Activities


University Grants Commission (UGC), with a 'Foreword' dated 7th Dec 2022, shared a guiding document entitled 'Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes'. It is mentioned in the 'Foreword' that 'National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 highlights that quality education must aim to develop good, thoughtful, well-rounded, and creative individuals. The way to achieve such capabilities is only through holistic and multidisciplinary education with the freedom for students to shape their studies'.
In this CCFUGP, under 3.2.4 - Credit hours for different types of Courses, it is suggested to adopt various types of activities to be adopted for the delivery of course content.
One of the suggested activities is 'Studio Activities'. 
Let us try to understand benefits of Studio Activities.

Benefits of Studio Activities:

What are the benefits of using Studio Activities in teaching pedagogy?

Studio activities are a type of teaching method that involves hands-on, experiential learning within a studio or workshop environment. Here are some of the benefits of using studio activities in teaching pedagogy:

Active Learning: Studio activities engage students in active learning by requiring them to actively participate in the process of creating or making something. This hands-on approach helps students to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Collaboration: Studio activities often require collaboration between students, which can help them to develop communication and teamwork skills. By working together, students can learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Creativity: Studio activities provide opportunities for students to express their creativity and explore new ideas. This can help to foster a love of learning and a passion for the subject matter.

Problem-solving: Studio activities often involve solving complex problems or designing solutions to real-world challenges. This can help students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Feedback and Reflection: Studio activities often involve feedback and reflection, which can help students to improve their work and learn from their mistakes. This process of feedback and reflection can also help to build self-confidence and self-awareness.

To sum up, the studio activities provide a dynamic and engaging learning experience that can help students to develop a range of skills and knowledge.
Can we say that studio activities help in skill enhancement and ability enhancement like concept drafting, story boarding, scripting, shooting, editing videos, uploading and sharing?

Yes, absolutely! Studio activities can help students to enhance a variety of skills and abilities related to the creation and production of multimedia content, including concept drafting, storyboarding, scripting, shooting, editing videos, and uploading and sharing content. By engaging in hands-on activities and receiving feedback, students can improve their technical abilities and gain practical experience in these areas. Additionally, studio activities can also help students to develop soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, which are valuable in a wide range of contexts.
Can we say that studio activities involve the engagement of students in creative or artistic activities? 

Yes, we can say that studio activities involve the engagement of students in creative or artistic activities. Studio activities often involve the use of creative tools and techniques to produce art or multimedia content, which can include drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, videography, and graphic design. These activities require students to think creatively and use their imagination to develop unique and original ideas. By engaging in creative or artistic activities within a studio environment, students can explore their own creativity and develop their artistic skills, while also learning how to use various tools and techniques to express themselves.
Can we say that studio-based activities involve visual or aesthetic focused experiential work?

Yes, we can say that studio-based activities involve visual or aesthetic-focused experiential work. Studio activities often involve creating visual or multimedia content that is designed to communicate a particular message or evoke a particular emotional response. This requires students to pay close attention to the visual or aesthetic aspects of their work, including color, composition, form, texture, and lighting. By engaging in experiential work within a studio environment, students can develop their visual and aesthetic sensibilities, and learn how to create compelling and engaging content that resonates with their intended audience. Additionally, by receiving feedback from their peers and instructors, students can gain a better understanding of how their work is perceived and how they can improve their craft.

Wednesday 19 August 2020

UGC-RPE: Research and Publication Ethics

 A Course on Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) - for Ph.D. Students

University Grants Commission (UGC) in its 543rd meeting held on 9th August 20-19 approved two Credit Course for awareness about publication ethics and publication misconducts entitled "Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)" to be made compulsory for all PhD students for pre-registration coursework. Click here to download the syllabus.

In view of the above, many PhD scholars as well as resource persons may be in need of the recommended books to carry out this coursework. All these resources are in public domain and can be downloaded from below given links:

UGC has prepared a booklet in which all these resources are compiles. Click here to download UGC-Academic Integrity & Research Quality 
  1. Beall, J. (2012). Predatory publishers are corrupting open access. Nature, 489(7415), 179-179. https://doi.org/10.1038/489179a
  2. Bird, A. (2006). Philosophy of Science. Routledge.
  3. Chaddah, P. (2018). Ethics in Competitive Research: Do not get Scooped; do not get Plagiarized. ISBN: 978-938748086
  4. Indian National Science Academy (INSA) (2019). Ethics in Science Education, Research and Governance. ISBN: 978-81-939482-1-7. http://www.insaindia.res.in/pdf/Ethics_Book.pdf
  5. MacIntyre, Alasdair (1967). A Short History of Ethics. London.
  6. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine (2009). On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition. National Academies Press.
  7. Resnik, D.B. (2011). What is Ethics in Research & Why is it Important. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 1-10. Retrieved from https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis/index.cfm

The Video Recording of the talk delivered in PhD Coursework (Gujarati): 

 

The Video Recording of the talk delivered in Ph.D. Coursework (Sociology):


Presentation Slides

 

Video Recording of the Online Session - Chandigarh (12 Oct 2021)


Video Recording of the Online Session - Chennai - International Online Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology (8 June 2022)

Thursday 9 January 2014

UGC - NET and Gujarat SET (English): Online Question Papers

UGC / CBSE - NET and Gujarat SET (English): Online Question Papers

This blog is for those students/scholars/teachers who are preparing for UGC (now CBSE) NET (English Literature) examination. The students of the Department of English, M.K. Bhavnagar University have prepared these online tests. All those who appear in this online test will get their grades with right answers in email. Scroll down for important links to know more about NET exam dates, notification and paper pattern.

You are requested to inform on dilipbarad (at) gmail (dot) com for grade-sheet after appearing in the test.

Please give correct email id, if you want to receive correct answers of these quizzes.

Click on these links to practice online test on previous years' UGC NET and GSET question papers:
  1. English Paper II - Sept.13/12

  2. English Paper III - Sept/13/12

  3. English Paper II - J3013

  4. English Paper III - J3013

  5. English Paper II - Dec 2013

  6. English Paper III - Dec 2013
  7. GSET English Paper II - Sept 2016
  8. GSET English Paper III - Sept 2016
  9. NET English Paper 2 - Jan 2017 (New)
  10. NET English Paper 3 - Jan 2017 (New)
  11. GSET English Paper II - 2002 (New)
  12. GSET Eng P-II Aug- 17/12 (New)
  13. GSET Eng P - III Aug - 2017 (New)
Please do not hesitate to write on above given email id, if you face any problem and report errors and omissions.

Saturday 9 November 2013

UGC NET, SET (SLET): Reading Resources: Books, Websites, Blogs

Reading resource and Information about CBSE - NET (UGC) and SET (CBSE-UGC) (English)




For official announcements of rules, exams, results etc, rely only on this website: https://cbsenet.nic.in/cms/public/home.aspx and for Gujarat State: www.gujaratset.ac.in
Download NET 2018 notification (This link will be updated very soon)
Download Information Booklet NET 2018 (This link will be updated very soon)

(Practice Online - Previous years' UGC NET Question papers)

Click here to download Syllabus

Paper 1 - Syllabus


Paper 2 - English Syllabus


1. Histories of English Literature
  • A History of English Literature - Arthur Compton-Rickett
  • English Literature - William J. Long
  • The History of English Literature - Edward Albert
  • A Short Oxford History of English Literature. Andrew Sanders
  • Indian Writing in English - K R S Iyengar
2. Companion Series by Oxford (http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/p2p/endecaSearch.do)



5. The New Critical Idiom - a series by Routledge(http://www.routledge.com/catalogs/the_new_critical_idiom_series/)



7. List of Books Useful for NET / SET Preparation
(Caution: These books are not reviewed and so do not guarantee about its quality. These books are available and can be useful for startup on preparation for NET / SET examination.)

1.     NET / GSET (English). Pub: University Granth Nirman Board, Gujarat State Patnagar Yojno Bhavan,Behind Gujarat College Compound, Old Shardamandir Cross Road, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006 Fax:26569074 - Phone: 26424268. Rs. 375/- Order online

2.     An Objective Approach to English Literature for NET, JRF, SLET and Pre-Ph.D. Registration Test - Ivan K. Masih,K. K. Narayan,Pandey Om Prakash,Rahmat Jahan,Neeraj Kumar. Publisher: Atlantic, New Delhi. Price: 394/- Buy online

3.     Popular Master Guide: UGC NET/SLET – English Literature – H.S.Bhatia. Published by R. Gupta’s: Ramesh Pub house, New Delhi. Price: 390/-. info@rameshpublishinghouse.com. 011-23261567/23275224.

4.     Cosmos Bookhives’s UGC NET/SLET – Paper II – English Literature – Dr. B K Sawlashwa. Price: 400 Rs. booksforall@bookhivesindia.com; indiamart.com/cosmosbookhive. 0124-4001086/1087/88.

5.     Trueman’s Specific Series UGC NET/SLET – English Literature – B P. Panigrahi. Pub by Dainik Pub Company. Price 475 Rs. dainikbooks@yahoo.com. 011-23278083, 011-30122482

6.     Upkar’s UGC – English Lit. – paper II – B B Jain. Price 80 Rs. publisher@upkar.in, 0562-4031570/2530966

7.     Jawahar/English/UGC-NET-ENGLISH-A-CRITICAL-HANDBOOK-OF-LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH UGC NET ENGLISH: A CRITICAL HANDBOOK OF LITERATURE IN ENGLISH Edited by :Shubhamoy Das
Publisher: Jawahar Publishers & Distributors Rs. 327/-

8.     Objective type questions on literature in English for UGC NET  (Paperback) by Bhim S. Dahiya. Rs. 250. Publisher: CEE BEE Publisher (2011) Purchase online

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Friday 8 November 2013

Ph.D. Research Writing - 'ONLY' in English Language: UGC, New Delhi, India