MLMCE – Collegewide Best Practices

To enhance academic quality and institutional effectiveness, the following best practices are proposed for college-wide implementation.

1. Assignments Based on MOOC Videos / Virtual Labs

• All assignments must be based on high-quality MOOC videos (NPTEL, SWAYAM, MIT Open Course Ware, EdX) or Virtual Labs.

• Videos or experiments must be by reputed faculty and must align with syllabus content—preferably on tough and high-weightage topics.

• Faculty should frame a set of questions that students can answer after watching the video or completing the virtual lab activity.

• Assignments must be CO-mapped, and CO attainment must be documented accordingly.

2. Assignment Submission via Turnitin

• All assignments should be submitted through Turnitin.

• Faculty must create Turnitin class groups and ensure students submit their work individually through the platform.

• This promotes self-learning, integrity, ethical practices, and academic honesty.

• Ensure to download similarity reports and necessary records before the license expiration for documentation purposes.

3. University Question Paper Analysis by Subject Teachers

• Each subject teacher should answer previous years’ university question papers and include:

  • Source textbook and page/module reference

  • Relevant Course Outcome (CO)

  • Taxonomy level (as per Bloom’s taxonomy)

  • Answers in prioritized point format

• This process enhances familiarity with the syllabus and textbook references.

• Compiled data should be made accessible to students via the department webpage.

4. Class-Wise Supplementary Count with Subject and Faculty Details

• Maintain a sorted list of supplementary subjects per class, including subject name and faculty who handled it.

• Purpose:

  • To improve pass percentages

  • Encourage accountability and responsibility among faculty

  • Create awareness of academic impact

  • Enable coordinated efforts to enhance results

5. Textbook Usage Among Students

• A prescribed list of textbooks should be provided to all students.

• Students should be encouraged to purchase and bring textbooks regularly to class.

• Faculty must ensure usage of textbooks during tutorials, labs, and regular classes to enhance familiarity and engagement.

6. Implementation of Flipped Classroom

• Encourage students to pre-learn content through textbooks, videos, or online resources.

• In-class time should focus on:

  • Active learning (discussions, debates)

  • Problem-solving (case studies, technical challenges)

  • Collaborative assignments

  • Peer learning

• Benefits: Enhanced engagement, deeper understanding, personalized learning, improved communication, and collaboration skills.

7. Permanent Year-Wise Class Teachers

• Assign permanent class teachers for each year to ensure continuity, better mentoring, and focused support.

Focus Areas for Class Teachers:

• First Year:

  • University orientation, curriculum familiarization, student portal usage, induction programs, bridge courses, rules and norms.

• Second Year:

  • Core technical orientation, workshops, seminars, IDEALab, inter-college events, MOOCs, internships, industrial visits, resume building, placement training.

• Third Year:

  • Mini-projects, hackathons, ideation, entrepreneurship/startup culture, industry-collaborated internships, placement preparedness.

• Fourth Year:

  • Final projects, advanced hackathons, paper publication, patent filing, placement assistance.