Faculty Development for Teaching Engineering

by Rajnish Prakash, T.V. Prasad

There are numerous challenges in India in handling the higher education system. The most compelling challenge is the shortage of effective teachers. This book covers almost all aspects required for bringing out 21st century engineers. values, multi-disciplinary knowledge, working in a group, working in international scenarios, knowledge of project management, good written and communication skills, and many such characteristics are required by engineers for successfully performing in their professions. The advent of information technology tools in all spheres of life is another dimension to the essential characteristics. The book will motivate and inspire the readers to take advantage of new emerging technologies and use the same in their projects or research. This book discusses methods and techniques for becoming an effective technical teacher since just teaching is not sufficient in view of the global trends. The book will particularly be useful for conducting faculty development and faculty induction programmes Key Features of the Book The book covers the topics on effectively imparting technical education to the students both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels of all Indian universities/engineering colleges/institutes/ directorates of distance education, etc. Every chapter covers the contents up to a reasonable depth necessary for the intended readers in the field. The text is well supported with suitable tables and diagrams. Examples and illustrations have been provided, wherever necessary, to make the explanation clearer. Supporting literature such as relevant books, papers, websites etc. that have been used or referred in the sections are included as references/suggested readings. Practitioner s opinions are also provided at various places of the text, which may provide a totally different view of the aspect being discussed

446 pages, Hardcover

Published June 7, 2012