GOVERNMENT KOLASIB COLLEGE
TWO BEST PRACTICES SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED BY THE INSTITUTION DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
BEST PRACTICE - I
Title of the Practice: Online Teaching-Learning-Evaluation during Covid pandemic Objectives of the Practice:
- Conduct teaching- learning and evaluation to the fullest extent as possible
- Prepare the teachers and students for the Semester examinations in online mode
- Prepare the infrastructure and supporting staff involved in examination process adequately.
The Context: Since the onset of the Covid pandemic and the stringent measures to protect citizens were put in place, the College also adopted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with the Government directives in this regard. Keeping in mind the timeline of the Academic Calendar of the University, and the additional infrastructure required for online teaching-learning and evaluation processes, the College sought ways and means to ensure adequate flow of the process.
The Practice: The College resorted to a strategized planning and implementation of measures to ensure that maximum numbers of students benefited during modified teaching-learning and evaluative processes:
- Teachers and Students details were collected and added to Google Classroom Suite
- Teachers and Students were given training on use of Google Suite for distribution of study material, conduct of tests, and evaluative strategies using Google Forms.
- Teachers were provided training on use of Google Meet, Zoom and other online platforms for conducting teaching.
- Whatsapp/Telegram groups were also made Classwise for easy dissemination of information, such as topic distribution, daily routine, study material, and other information.
Evidence of Success: The strategized planning and implementation of the academic processes showed positive impact on the student attendance in classes, participation in online examination and submission of assignments. All these were conducted in the online environment.
Practical Classes, however, had to be conducted offline for the concerned subjects, but only after the required theory component was taught online.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Due to the remote location of some teachers and students, and occasional poor cellular network, some difficulties were faced at some times. The District Administration also took steps to improve the internet network throughput by requesting the internet service providers.
BEST PRACTICE-II
Title of the Practice: Outreach programs under National Service Scheme (NSS)
Objectives of the Practice: The College is actively continuing its commitment in community/ social services. The National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers serve an important aspect of the College, through which community development programs are conducted. Besides this, the NSS activities inculcate in the volunteers a sense of social responsibility, and helping to develop and maintain socially-friendly facilities in our local community.
The Context: Since the area of Kolasib District is wide compared to the number of Institutions with NSS, and number of NSS units, there are many activities that can be conducted. However, during the reporting timeframe, issues such as the Covid pandemic and lockdown measures, road distances to the various locations, availability of materials, etc., all contribute to challenges of the community service of the NSS. Besides, the College bus was requisitioned by the District Administration for transporting the Covid positive suspected patients.
The Practice: The Program Officers (PO) of the NSS Units of the College and the student volunteers make a schedule according to the activity list of the NSS, keeping in mind the daily class routine and examination schedule. Several programs have been conducted despite the Covid pandemic:
- Cleanliness Drive
- Blood donation
- Tree plantation
- Special Camping
- Observance of important days
- Training and Seminars
- Other miscellaneous activities
Evidence of Success: The community outreach programme by the NSS units of the College are very successful. Despite the pandemic and sporadic lockdown measures, the NSS have contributed much to the local community, not only within Kolasib Town but also throughout the Kolasib District.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required: During the reporting timeframe, issues such as the Covid pandemic and lockdown measures, road distances to the various locations, availability of materials, etc., all contribute to challenges of the community service activities of the NSS. Besides, the College bus was requisitioned by the District Administration for transporting the Covid positive suspected patients.
