S.G.S.ARTS College

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2.2: Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1: The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners

Students with varied degree of learning capabilities and diversified background get admission in the college. Therefore the level of challenge faced by them is also different. The college is empathetic to this aspect and takes maximum measures to optimize learning outcomes of all the students.

In this direction the college undertakes two proactive exercises on regular and continuous basis.

I. Identification and classification of the students into advanced learners, less advanced learners and slow learners based on their performance in internal assessment and University examinations and also by observing and assessing their participation in regular classes.

II. Organizing various activities and exercises to enhance attainment levels of the students.

A. Following measures are implemented to enhance intellect of all students.

· Orientation programmes are organized by all departments at beginning of every academic year aiming at inculcating better learning environment.

· Robust mentoring system is introduced where the faculties interact with students and help them with their personnel and academic challenges.

· Ensured interactive teaching-learning process through group discussions, quizzes, seminars,field visits, invited guest lectures by eminent scholars.

· Intensive coaching is offered by senior faculty.

B. Measures in force for advanced learners

· Students are encouraged to participate in value added courses.

· Offered additional library cards

· Selected for student council and assigned responsibilities in organising Teachers Day, Independence Day, Republic Day and College Annual Day Celebrations.

· Coaching classes are conducted for competitive and other PG CET examinations like JAM, Central University entrance Examinations for admission in higher studies.

· Motivated to refer standard books, magazines, journals, newspapers to upgrade their knowledge

· Encouraged to participate in various competition like Elocution, Essay writing, Quiz etc. to enhance communication skills, analytical and problem solving abilitiesand presentation skills.

· Provided career guidance’s.

· Extract lab sessions and special classes are conducted whenever required.

· Various departmental clubs are constituted and students are advised to participate in club activities.

· Motivated and inspired towards university ranks.

· Surprise test and assignments are conducted

C. Measures in force for slow learners

· Bridge courses are conducted.

· Remedial classes, tutorials assignments, home assignments are conducted regularly.

· Defaulters are assigned extra assignment and encouraged to solve previous year’s question papers

· Robust mentoring system is introduced to mitigate irregulars becoming slow learners.

· Inter-departmental lecturers are conducted on difficulty topics.

D. Other measures taken to enhance the performance of slow learners.

· Simple lecturer notes and chapter wise important questions are provided.

· Continuous Motivational classes are conducted.

· Important concepts are revised in a viable manner.

· Extra test and extra assignment are conducted to strengthen their learning.

· Peer group study is encouraged.

· Periodic interactions are conducted.

E. Measures in force for less advanced learners

Mentoring, Remedial classes, tutorials, assignments and intensive coaching classes are conducted to strengthen their academic standards.Encouraged to participate in seminars and field visits.