Five-Day Workshop on "Curriculum Development for Outcome-Based Education"
The School of Pharmacy, Vishwakarma University, Pune, organized a five-day workshop on "Curriculum Development for Outcome-Based Education" from August 5th to 9th, 2024. The workshop aimed to equip educators with the necessary tools and strategies to design curricula aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles.
Day 1: Inauguration and Introduction to Outcome-Based Education:
The workshop began with an inaugural session addressed by Dean Prof. (Dr.) Sampathi Sunitha and Vice President Dr. Vasudev Gade, who highlighted the importance of aligning educational frameworks with OBE. Following this, Dr. K.V.S. Krishnamohan delivered a session on "Introduction to Outcome-Based Education," providing a comprehensive overview of OBE principles and their significance in aligning educational objectives with measurable outcomes.
Day 2: Curriculum Design using OBE Concepts:
Mr. Ajaiy Bhagvvat, Director of Inpods India Pvt Ltd., led a session on "Curriculum Design using Outcome-Based Education Concepts." He focused on the practical application of OBE in curriculum design, emphasizing the integration of technology to enhance educational outcomes.
Day 3: Key Components of OBE and Accreditation:
Dr. Manvi Arora, Chief Compliance Officer at GD Goenka Group, conducted a session on "Key Components of OBE and Accreditation." She discussed critical elements like Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Program Outcomes (PO), highlighting their role in aligning educational goals with institutional objectives and the accreditation process.
Day 4: In-Hand Training on Educational Planning:
Prof. (Dr.) Nitish Bhatia led a hands-on session on "In-Hand Training on Educational Planning," focusing on integrating OBE principles into curriculum design. The session included engaging activities, with prizes awarded for participants' performance.
Day 5: Pedagogical Approaches and Conclusion:
The final day featured a session by Dean Prof. (Dr.) Sampathi Sunitha on "Pedagogical Approaches." She discussed innovative teaching methods aligned with OBE principles to enhance teaching effectiveness in pharmaceutical education.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Poonam Taru. She expressed gratitude to all the speakers, organizers, and participants for their active involvement, which contributed to the workshop's success.





