Lovely Professional University collaborates with PSEB.

In an attempt to train Adarsh School teachers towards latest school teaching techniques, Punjab State Education Board has collaborated with LPU, Jalandhar to conduct Instructional Workshops. The workshop aims at preparing teachers for technology oriented teaching programmes and improving the effectiveness of teaching with an emphasis on value inculcation, for the 9 Adarsh Schools which have been opened in Punjab. Adarsh schools, which have been opened with the motive of providing quality education to the rural populace, shall be targeted through this workshop. Through the use of latest technology, teachers shall be taught how class room teaching can be made valuable for the students. Through this workshop 43 lecturers teaching students of 11th and 12th, 89 teachers teaching students from class 1 to 10th and 6 primary level teachers will be trained to restructure the teaching methodology at the school level.

The first and second workshops which were held in February and April for the students of 10th and 12th were an eye opener for the teachers. “We learnt that through these modern techniques the students grasp the lectures very easily. I implemented them in my school and saw a drastic change in the understanding of the students,” said Mr. Prabhjot Singh, a computer lecturer at Bhago, Muktsar.

LPU is the first university which has taken an initiative in this regards. “The base should be formed for the students at the School level only. It is only when the fundamentals are clear, the students can grasp whatever is being taught in the higher classes,” said Mr. Ashok Mittal, Chancellor, Lovely Professional University. “LPU has got this opportunity to contribute at the grass root level for both Primary and secondary level.” After the success of this initiative he added that he is sure that the students as well as teacher will benefit immensely.

The workshop had been organized in 6 phases. The first and second session of the workshop was held in February and April, where in many teachers had been guided. The third session for which took place in Chandigarh today has been directed towards lecturers of >>>>>>>(place). Specialists in the field of Education, from LPU delivered lectures on various issues like synchronization of cognitive and effective domain in class room teaching etc.

“LPU has taken many initiatives to change the outlook and the teaching patterns at the grass root level. We are positive that through these small initiatives, a difference can be brought in,” said Mr. Mittal

About LPU

LPU is the largest University in India in terms of students studying in one campus. LPU is a technology driven University with campus spread over 600 acres of land at a well connected location near Jalandhar. With more than 25000 students enrolled in more than 150 programs, LPU provides a whole range of integrated, under graduate and post graduate courses in various disciplines. LPU is a progressive education provider focused on providing professional education to its students to fit well in the industry. The curriculum is revised continually by taking feedback from industry leaders and a host of trainings are conducted by professional training firms to evolve students into confident personalities.

The university displays a vast cultural diversity with students from 23 different states and seven countries. Innovative curriculum, unmatched Pedagogy and vast infrastructure has made LPU featured among top schools in various categories. Including, Management institutes has been ranked among the top B-Schools in India in the A++ category by the prestigious magazine, Business India (19 October, 2008 issue). LPU has been ranked 16 among private engineering universities in India by Times of India. LPU has also been ranked 3rd best university to be enrolled for further studies by business baron (March 2008) etc. Recently it has also been ranked as 1st in Infrastructure in India and 2nd Best University in North India by Financial Express. With the growth LPU has achieved in very short span and many more progressive ideas in mind, it plans to make India a global educational hub for all the students.