Β π§βπ« Teaching & MentoringΒ
Β π§βπ« Teaching & MentoringΒ
As an IARI Academic Council-approved faculty for Postgraduate (PG) and Doctoral (PhD) programs in Agricultural Extension, I am actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum design at the ICAR-IARI Patna Hub. My teaching philosophy emphasizes practical relevance, interactive learning, and capacity building aligned with the evolving needs of students and rural communities.Β
With My Students, Punarji, Rein at Aam Mahotsav Patna
Visit with Intern Students at Custom Hiring Center at KVK Buxar
π§βπ Undergraduate (UG)
Extension Education
Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology
Communication and Comprehension Skills
Ethics and Human Values
Agribusiness Management
π Postgraduate (PG)
Research and Publication Ethics
Professional Development Courses
Technical Writing and Communication Skills
I integrate teaching innovations such as smart classrooms, case-based learning, digital storytelling, participatory simulation exercises, and scenario-based problem solving to enhance student engagement and retention.
At IARI Patna Hub, I have contributed to the design and delivery of course modules tailored to the specific needs of students from diverse regions, especially Eastern India. My focus has been on bridging theory and field practice, incorporating real-time datasets, extension case studies, and innovation diffusion models in teaching frameworks.
I have mentored MBA and research interns from leading national and international institutions on diverse research themes:
Punarji Gayath Damboragama, Sri Lanka
Topic: Adaptation of Precision Agriculture by Farmers through FPOs
MBA (Sustainable Development & Management), Nalanda University
Ren Kearin, Cambodia
Topic: Perception and Attitude of Farmers Towards Climate Change and CSA in Buxar District
MBA, (Sustainable Development & Management), Nalanda University
Srivats, KIT, Bhubaneswar
Topic: Impact Assessment of Integrated Watershed Management Programme β 6, Gaya District, Bihar
Virat Kashyap, Nalanda College, Patliputra University
Topic: Assessment of Competency and Skill Gap of Scientific, Technical and Administrative Staffs of ICARβRCER, Patna
I actively encourage interdisciplinary student research and help them link field realities with academic rigor.
Delivered expert sessions on:
Climate Resilience and CSA Extension Models
Role of FPOs in Agri-Marketing
Ethics in Agricultural Research Communication
ICT Tools for Rural Advisory Services
Use of Smart Classrooms and Audio-Visual Content
Role Plays and Field-based Simulations
Case Study Method and Problem-Based Learning
Integration of AgMOOCs, NPTEL & SWAYAM content in coursework
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