Two-Day Teaching Academy Workshop at Veterinary University Enhances Pedagogical Practices

LUDHIANA: College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana hosted a two-day Teaching Academy Workshop. The event was part of a twinning project on "Twin the Veterinary Programs at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Forging a competency-based curriculum for better veterinary services in India” funded by World organization of Animal Health.

The eminent guests included Dr. Baljit Singh Gill, Vice President (Research), Dr. Loleen Berdhal, Professor and Executive Director and Dr. Jay Wilson, Professor from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. Dr. Kent Hecker, Professor, University of Calgary, joined the workshop in online mode. Their presence added a global perspective to the workshop, providing valuable insights and expertise in veterinary education. Under the Wings of a Worlds Organization for Animal Health (WoAH) twinning project, the workshop facilitated an interactive session involving 20 faculty members from different departments of the College. The focus areas of discussion revolved around curriculum mapping, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), interactive teaching strategies, and the development of teaching philosophies.

Dr. Sarvpreet Singh Ghuman, Dean of the College, was pivotal in coordinating the workshop, ensuring a seamless exchange of ideas and experiences among the participants. The collaborative effort aimed to enhance the teaching ecosystem within the College of Veterinary Science.

Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, highlighted the importance of such initiatives in fostering a better teaching and learning environment. He conveyed his optimism about the positive impact of this workshop on the faculty's pedagogical approaches and, ultimately, on the quality of education provided to veterinary students.

The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and enthusiasm among the participants, paving the way for continued collaboration and implementing innovative teaching practices in veterinary education.