Course Schedule
Course material (is available in self learning format: http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/books/index.htm
Class room briefing and introductory sessions at the beginning of the courses (5 days: During 1-5th September 2018) followed by first term test (covering 5 chapters, on 5th Sept 2018, 2-5 PM).
October and November 2018: Interactive session through internet (web and email) for two months. The course will be active only as online study through Internet and interaction with course faculty by chat sessions, Internet discussion forums and e-mail. Participation in online test and assignments are mandatory.
November and December 2018: Announcement of dissertation and implementation by participations.
December 2018: Final Contact session (23-28 Dec, interactive session, project presentations, guest lectures), Final exam (28th Dec 2018, 2-5 PM).
In all these modes of teaching, structuring of course is done to fuse all the three core components of competency like attitude behaviors, skills and knowledge.
Assignments: Assignment submission can be done through Internet or by post or by hand within the specified date.
Feedback: Participant who would like to have the feedback from the tutor can pose their queries in the discussion forum or through chat sessions or through e-mail or by post.
Tutors /Resource Persons: The tutors will act as catalysts, emphasized on participatory style of learning and providing ample scope for discussions, and the resource persons facilitate the learning process. Successful realization of Competence Based Education heavily depends on the teachers' contribution to the curriculum reform. Teachers involved here have wide scope from the lesson level to the level of curriculum development, and adapt new role of coach of the students' learning processes. Faculties and course coordinators are from Indian Institute of Science.
Venue: The classroom sessions and examinations will be held at CCE/CES Lecture Hall, IISc, Bangalore-560012.
