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KIET: View of an Outsider Transitioning In

KIET: View of an Outsider Transitioning In. Hasan A. Rizvi October 12, 2011. Two Views: ‘Participant Observation’. KIET as a generic institution KIET as an educational institution of higher learning in technology, business and media. Initial Holistic Impression.

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KIET: View of an Outsider Transitioning In

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  1. KIET: View of an Outsider Transitioning In Hasan A. Rizvi October 12, 2011

  2. Two Views: ‘Participant Observation’ • KIET as a generic institution • KIET as an educational institution of higher learning in technology, business and media

  3. Initial Holistic Impression • KIET, overall, is a healthy institution, still in its growth phase and future-centric to a great degree • Processes are fairly well defined but traditions have not set in • Traditions that create belongingness and pride • Striving hard for recognition and distinction among its peers

  4. Culture and Environment • People generally are polite and helpful • Teachers are sufficiently empowered • Students are: • disciplined and well behaved • Don’t suffer from a high sense of ‘entitlement’ • Are made to work hard • But lack spark and enthusiasm • Aspirations are not high • Initiative, drive and energy below par • Barring a few exceptions, lecture rooms are well equipped and have adequate space

  5. Some Novel Mechanisms • Mentoring sessions • Peer review at various levels and stages • A great focus on practical, project-based learning • Faculty meetings with a difference

  6. Some Issues • Lack of orientation for the new faculty members • Cynicism about the main objective of the mentoring sessions • Lack of interaction/synergy between different faculties • Lack of time for teacher-student interaction outside the class room • Form over content

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