Overview
The two-day event, Session on Course File Preparation, took place on 20th May 2024 and 21st May 2024 at St. Peter’s Engineering College. This session, held from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM on both days, was led by Dr. Venkata Subbaiah, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, St. Peter’s Engineering College. The primary objective of the session was to provide faculty members with in-depth insights into the structure, preparation, and importance of maintaining an effective course file.

Date: 20th and 21st of May 2024

Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Venue: St. Peter’s Engineering College

Resource Person: Dr. Venkata Subbaiah, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, SPEC

Topic: Course File Preparation

Day 2: 21st May 2024

The second session began with a quick recap of the previous day’s learnings, followed by a more practical approach to course file preparation.

Key Points Covered:

1. Sample Course File Walkthrough:
   • Dr. Subbaiah demonstrated a step-by-step process of creating a course file, using real-life examples from the Civil Engineering Department. He detailed how to organize documents, maintain records, and structure the file for easy access during audits or evaluations.
2. Software Tools for Course File Management:
   • Faculty were introduced to several digital tools and platforms that facilitate the efficient management of course files. This included LMS (Learning Management System) platforms and Excel-based tools that help in keeping track of course progress and outcomes.
3. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them:
   • Dr. Subbaiah shared common mistakes educators make while preparing course files, such as incomplete documentation, lack of coherence in lesson plans, or insufficient student feedback. He offered practical tips to avoid these errors.
4. Best Practices for Continuous Improvement:
   • Emphasizing the need for continuous improvement, he stressed the importance of regularly updating course files with new teaching methods, student performance data, and feedback.

The session concluded with feedback from the attendees, who expressed their appreciation for the in-depth and practical insights provided by Dr. Subbaiah. Many attendees mentioned that the session had clarified their understanding of the importance of course files and how they could apply the knowledge to improve their teaching methodologies.

Conclusion

The two-day session on Course File Preparation was highly insightful and well-received by the attendees. Dr. Venkata Subbaiah’s expertise and hands-on approach made the session engaging and practical. Faculty members left with a clearer understanding of the importance of maintaining detailed course documentation, both for personal teaching improvement and institutional requirements.

The event successfully fulfilled its objectives by equipping educators with the necessary tools and knowledge to prepare effective course files that meet both academic and accreditation standards.