Kohima College, Kohima hosts state-level programme on faculty development

Resource persons and participants during the one-day state-level faculty development programme at Kohima College in Kohima on Friday.

• DIMAPUR — The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Kohima College, Kohima (KCK) hosted a one-day state-level faculty development programme (FDP) on Friday the theme “Curriculum planning and development in line with NEP 2020.”
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• An update from the college stated that the event brought together 82 participants from various higher education institutions across the state to engage in meaningful dialogue on curriculum transformation in line with the National Education Policy 2020.

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• The event commenced with the chairperson’s address by Dr. Ziuziu Iheilung, assistant professor of Functional English, who offered a contextual explanation of the National Education Policy 2020. He explained that NEP is a transformative and evolving policy that seeks to redefine the Indian education system by focusing on inclusive, flexible and forward-looking academic frameworks.
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• In his welcome note, the principal of Kohima College, Dr. Vitsosie Vupfu, described NEP 2020 as a dynamic educational reform adopted in 2020, which continues to evolve and adapt. He highlighted the importance in which the policy places on reviving and integrating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and stressed the need for producing knowledge rooted in indigenous traditions and the local context of the state.
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• He pointed out that collective academic contributions are necessary for the uplift of higher education, not just for individual benefit but for the advancement of the college and university system as a whole. Such efforts, he added, would enrich students’ knowledge bases and elevate institutional standards—a true win-win situation.
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• He further expressed confidence that the FDP would play a key role in helping faculty shape curriculum ideas and equip themselves better.
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• The first technical session was led by Dr. Neizekhonuo Liezietsu, assistant professor at the State College of Teacher Education, Kohima, wherein she explored the concept of curriculum as a comprehensive set of learning experiences designed to achieve specific educational goals. She spoke in detail about the need and significance of curriculum, elaborating on various foundational principles such as learner-centric approaches, psychological and logical sequencing and the importance of flexibility, creativity and utility.
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• Dr. Liezietsu elaborated on curriculum development process by explaining each phase—planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation. She emphasised that curriculum development is not a static process but a structured and dynamic one that plays a vital role in shaping the educational experience and ensuring that students are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills.
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• In the second technical session, Dr. Sandip Ratna, associate professor at the State College of Teacher Education, Kohima, offered an in-depth presentation on course design for the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) as envisioned by NEP 2020.
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• He began by comparing the previous academic system with the new structure and provided an overview of key developments introduced in NEP 2020, the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFYP 2022) and the FYUGP 2023. He explained the shift from marks to credits and grades and clarified the distinction between major, minor and elective subjects.
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• Dr. Ratna also discussed credit requirement, programme structures, subject choices and offered examples of course design under FYUGP.
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• Concluding his session, he offered insightful recommendations tailored to institutions, students and policymakers.
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• For institutions, he emphasised the importance of clear academic advising and building research guidance capacity at the undergraduate level, while to students, he advised beginning with an open mind, exploring interdisciplinary electives and planning early for research or dual majors and also utilising exit options strategically in case of financial or personal constraints.
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• For policymakers, he recommended support for credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and greater encouragement for collaborative projects, internships and community-based learning as part of credit-bearing courses.
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• The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, assistant professor of English.
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• All participants were given FDP kits and certificates.