Pedagogy

Pedagogy in School of Management and School of Finance

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Program conducted by DCSMAT is aimed at producing the following results among our Alumni.
PEO1) To exhibit the quality of global standards in the competitive environment in whichever endeavors they are engaged in.
PEO2) To showcase team spirit and leadership capabilities in order to help the organizations to achieve their goals.
PEO3) To contribute towards social development through ethical and moral practices to become better citizens.
PEO4) To think innovative and strategic ideas to become successful Entrepreneurs.

To this theDCSMAT Institutions focus on student centered approach where the faculty use case studies, capstone projects, role plays, group assignments, computer-based activities, simulations etc. to facilitate learning. Apart from university curriculum, interactions with eminent personalities from the industry, workshops, project work etc. provide rich practical experience.

Our faculty use the best medium to convey complex cutting-edge information and insights, including case studies, case writing, lectures, role plays or simulations and have created many curricular innovations, some emulated even by other top B – Schools in India. Within DCSMAT Institutions, new initiatives, knowledge and ideas constantly evolve. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship, social impact management, business ethics, health care economics real estate, retailing, sports business and leadership and change management.

DCSMAT Institutions attempt to achieve the following through their innovative pedagogy and teaching practices:

Continuous industry interaction A high level of corporate input will be the aim for Business as well as Architecture Schools We invite business leaders, cream of academia and entrepreneurs throughout the academic year, for guest lectures, seminars and workshops , so that students get exposure to current trends.

Experiential Learning Students are given the opportunity for internships in companies, participation in International Book Fairs, organizing and hosting events such as HR Conclaves, Latitude, Kerala Architecture Festival, and Kerala Literary Festival, which help to provide l ‘Experiential Learning’, to the students.

Student Centred approach to Teaching Our pedagogy focuses on student-cantered teaching methodology, which encourages intense participation, which enable students to present their perspectives,

Pedagogy in School of Architecture and School of Interior Design

The School of Architecture to promotes experiential learning rather than studying formulas for designing. The academic programme is designed to create core architecture professionals to address the challenges of the emerging world. Development of the art professional skills, awareness in allied creative fields, social and environmental responsibility are the focuses of the program. A tailor-made academic program exclusively developed and used by the institution makes sure that these goals are achieved.

A student centred approach facilitates learning and imbibing by students. Innovative approaches for effective teaching are the hallmarks of the teaching learning process in the School of Architecture and the School of Interior Design. Education is not just confined to classrooms but consists of varied interrelated parts- theory, design studio work, case studies, field visit, workshops, architecture tours, talks and interactions with authors, designers, architects, artists etc.

Some of the essential aspects of the pedagogy in School of Architecture and the School of Interior Design include the following:

Fostering creativity – through specific programmes and activities conducted as part of the curriculum and beyond.

Academic collaboration with the University of Valladolid, UVa, Spain, the historic, leading Spanish university through academic interaction, exchange programs, opportunity for higher studies, residency programmes and visits.

Extensive use of case studies as a pedagogy for quality architectural education.

24 x 7 studios – an advantageous fall out of a fully residential campus

Architectural visits and tours leading to documentation and subsequently being developed into architectural books. The Schools have already published a book “ Synagogues of Kerala” and co-published “Wooden Architecture of Kerala” written by the famous architect Miki Desai.

Frequent and varied workshops – paint workshop, bamboo workshop, clay workshop, etc

In addition continuous exposure to our in-house design and innovation labs – carpentry, painting, lithography, weaving, pottery, photography, ceramic and terracotta etc

Interaction with leading artists, architects and authors

Incorporation of reading of architecture related fiction and architectural movies in the syllabus

City Campus camps – in our city campus at Trivandrum for exposure to leading architects and architecture sites in around the erstwhile Travancore State § Development of thinking and making skills in the would-be architects

Promoting the concepts highly efficient and environmentally sustainable building designs