Professor Shruti O. Sarode is the HoD- Electronics and Telecommunication at Alard College of Engineering and Management. She has over 7 years of experience in the field of teaching. She is also a published scholar with 1 research paper under her name. Her main area of interest lies in Microcontrollers and embedded systems.

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You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What keeps you connected with the Education Sector and how has your experience been so far with the institute?

“Constant learning and having to upskill for the current trends” 

As Head of the E&T Department, I can say that the college is a wonderful place to work and an ideal environment to be a part of. For students, it is fertile ground where they can experience the synthesis of academic and professional best practices. In our distinguished leadership series, we invite industry speakers and academicians, among others, to interact with students, and our full-time faculty is of the highest calibre.

Teaching and research are my passions. Since finishing my M.TECH., I’ve been associated with the education sector. As an educator, I don’t just teach students, I also have to keep upskilling and learning the current trends.

Being the Head of Department – E&TC Engineering of Alard College of Engineering & Management, what are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

I look after day-to-day activities related to practicals and theory lectures. I report to the Principal regarding all the students requirements of library books, lab equipments, books & journals, maintenance. Some of my other responsibilities are- 

Students' expectations for their academic performance must be met in a variety of ways, including the cultivation of an imaginative learning environment and the demonstration of the ideals of teamwork and togetherness.

Being Punctual & Respectful, Students can help keep the classroom free from disruptions and disciplinary actions by treating one another with respect. They're also expected to arrive on time. Students who are chronically tardy suffer not only socially, but also academically. Therefore, it is crucial that they learn to control their time effectively and keep order in the classroom.

In terms of making new friends, college is crucial. That's why it's important to create a conducive learning atmosphere where children can get a good education. In any event, they need to conform to social norms of behavior and exhibit qualities like politeness, friendliness, compassion, generosity, sympathy, and respect in order to thrive in such a setting.

Do you have any extracurricular activities/ programs to enhance the skills of the students or expose them to real-world challenges?

"Being a part of a Young Enterprise organisation allowed me to hone my skills and explore the business sector because I have a passion for creative ventures"

Being a part of a larger community allows you to not only share your knowledge and abilities, but also to learn from others and expand your horizons. Membership in a club, organisation, or society may indicate a significant gain in your social skills.

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How does the curriculum of Alard College of Engineering & Management ensure that the students are being prepared for the future?

"Our College focuses on developing creativity and innovative thinking for the student to make them future ready"

Teachers need to give serious thought to the optimal sequence for mastering curriculum objectives before launching into implementation. Successful education programs equip students with the information and abilities essential for thriving in the modern world. An excellent curriculum also lays out a plan for pupils to follow as they progress through the program. Creating a cohesive whole out of the little things you teach each day is why curriculum preparation is so crucial. It serves as a roadmap, detailing the desired results of the learning process and the steps to take to get there.

How do you try to bring in a practical approach towards subjects and make it industry oriented?

In practical learning, students gain knowledge via independent observation and practice. For some children, it can be a new experience, distinct from reading and listening. It's a great way to gain practical knowledge by participating in the exercises. You can learn to trust in yourself and your abilities.

Several students in today's society are unsure of their professional paths because they lack real-world experience and rely too heavily on classroom instruction. The value of hands-on experience should not be underestimated. Freedom in learning with authentic contexts is essential for students. In order for them to take in the data, process it, and draw conclusions.

The classroom and the real world need to become inseparable. Having solid practical experience is essential for academic success. They can benefit theoretically and academically from gaining practical experience. They will always remember the knowledge and abilities they gained in school. With these abilities, they'll be able to pursue whatever profession they like and succeed at it.

What are the interventions and approaches you bring in apart from curriculum to train/teach the students?

Intervention, You will hear this term repeatedly throughout the day if you work in a university. Interventions in education are now standard practice in the K-12 and higher education sectors, allowing instructors and aides to close learning gaps when they emerge. As soon as a problem is recognized, appropriate interventions can be implemented to help the youngster learn more effectively.

A departure from conventional methods of instruction, the concentrated classroom session. The college setting allows for both individual and group interventions. The program's goals will have been developed by a teacher or a teaching assistant with a keen eye toward meeting a critical area of need. Inference in microcontrollers and the communication process, for instance. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) frequently benefit from supplemental interventions in addition to Quality First Teaching.

Many of the problems kids have in school are linked to one another. A child may be demonstrating worrying behavior and falling behind intellectually; therefore, each intervention must target the unique requirements of the child in question.

So, certain interventions are tailored to fix a specific problem. Some of these interventions will be more rigidly supervised in order to keep tabs on the child's development, while others will be more malleable in order to meet the student's evolving needs.

Certain interventions may be time-consuming and expensive. Interventions need to be structured strategically if they are to have any observable effect.

What would you like people to know about your institute they may not know?

We try to Provide student-focused information for the benefit of students. We devise the curriculum by engaging Alumni in the process and using the right online admission tools. Our college is dedicated to provide the best facilities to the students and we have well equipped labs. We also host free aptitude tests so that our students are always prepared. Apart from providing the best learning environment, we also strive to provide best placement opportunities to our students. 

What do you see as the greatest strengths of Alard College of Engineering & Management? 

Teamwork, presentation skills, good communication are all important. Our discipline and dedication towards the students makes the students more confident. Being creative and introducing new ideas makes the students' future ready in unseen situations. This creates an environment of trust and care between the faculty and students. 

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What are some of the biggest challenges you see, both for higher education in general and for Alard College of Engineering & Management specifically?

Certain big challenges in the areas of sustainability, health, vulnerability, and quality of life await engineering answers. Engineers around the world will work to find practical solutions to these enormous problems.

Using tools like machines, systems, materials, and processes, engineers attempt to find practical solutions to societal issues. Although there are several subfields within engineering, they all have one thing in common: they all have an impact on society.

The current pandemic of coronavirus is one of our greatest difficulties. We are moving from traditional classrooms to online learning, which has been both a challenge and a fascinating opportunity. We have reworked our course offerings to include discussions on this topic, and we even had a special introductory program called Teams Class, Classroom, with talks by experts in the field before the start of the semester. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

Encourage kindness and cooperation amongst others. Don't give up; if you're as smart and patient as you can be, there's no way you won't succeed. You have more luck on your side than you give yourself credit for, so believe in yourself and good things will come your way.

As far as students are concerned, the most crucial skill is the capacity to mentally shift into "survival of the fittest" mode. They need to quickly adapt, reskill rather than learn new abilities, and overcome challenges. Students, given current patterns, need to adapt quickly to the changes imposed by COlVID or other future shock events.