🌍 Six-Day International FDP on Active Learning Methods – Transforming Classrooms for the Future

The Department of English, Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai, is proud to host a Six-Day Online International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Active Learning Methods in Teaching-Learning Process”, scheduled from 7th to 13th August 2025.

This forward-looking FDP is designed to empower educators with the pedagogical tools and techniques required for modern, engaging, and student-centric classrooms.

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🎯 Objectives of the FDP

• Introduce innovative active learning strategies to boost student engagement.

• Equip faculty with practical classroom techniques for implementing active learning.

• Promote collaborative best practices in 21st-century teaching approaches.

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🏛 About the Host Institution

Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, an Autonomous Institution in Chennai, is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade and several departments are NBA accredited. The Department of Science & Humanities has been a consistent contributor to academic excellence, focusing on research, communication, and soft skills alongside core science education.

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👩‍🏫 Eminent Resource Persons

An illustrious panel of national and international speakers will guide participants, including:

• Dr. G. Sivarajani, Holmes Institute, Australia

• Dr. P. Nehru, Sambhram University, Uzbekistan

• Dr. G. M. Joseph Dunston, Eudoxia Research Centre, Mumbai

• Dr. P. Arul Nehru, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

• Dr. P. Boopathi, Central University of Tamil Nadu

• Dr. S. Karthik Kumar, Annamalai University

• Dr. D. Sundar Singh, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

• Dr. V. Rajasekaran, VIT, Chennai

• Dr. Cheryl Antonette Dumenil, Holy Cross College, Trichy

• Dr. P. Revathi, Vel Tech R&D Institute, Chennai

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📅 FDP Details

• Date: 7th – 13th August 2025

• Session Timings:

  • Forenoon: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Mode: Online

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💡 Expected Outcomes

Participants will:

• Master dynamic active learning techniques

• Create interactive, tech-integrated lesson plans

• Engage in peer learning and collaboration

• Enhance their teaching effectiveness and student outcomes

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💰 Registration Details

• National Participants: ₹177 (incl. GST)

• International Participants: $2.03

Bank Details:

• Account Name: The Principal

• Bank: Bank of Baroda

• A/C No.: 75330100008020

• IFSC: BARB0VJVELT

🔗 Registration Link: Click here to Register
🗓️ Last Date: 6th August 2025

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👥 Organizing Committee

Chief Patrons:

• Col. Prof. Vel. Dr. R. Rangarajan, Founder & Chairman

• Dr. Sakunthala Rangarajan, Foundress & Vice Chairperson

• Dr. K. Rangarajan Mahalakshmi, Chairperson

Convenors:

• Dr. T. Thangeeswari

• Dr. U. Sreerekha

Coordinators:

• Dr. S. Maria Baptist

• Ms. E. Pavithra

Committee Members:
Dr. S. John Joseph Raj, Dr. S. Anand Gnanaraj, Ms. C. Abinaya, Mr. R. Senthilkumar, Ms. R. Sowmiya, Ms. D. Kiruthiga

📞 Contact for Queries:

• Ms. D. Kiruthiga: +91 87787 27568

• Dr. S. Anand Gnanaraj: +91 63807 85406

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Join us to reimagine teaching with active learning that inspires, engages, and transforms.