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@article{182519,
        author = {Mrs.Twinkle R and Divya P},
        title = {CAPACITY BUILDING IN HIGHER EDUCATION EMPOWERING TEACHERS AS CATALYSTS FOR A POSITIVE CAMPUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2472-2476},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182519},
        abstract = {In the crux of the 21st century, the education system has taken leaps and bounds in preparing the student fraternity to have an all-round holistic development to face the world. This study discusses about empowering the facilitators to fulfill that humongous task as they are the beacon of light. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes a transformative shift in India’s education system, placing teachers at the brink of this change. NEP Syllabus is wholesome, multifaceted, and practical based learning. Key areas of focus include Greater autonomy, dignity, and career progression for teachers and Target to ensure 50% of students have vocational exposure by 2025. First and foremost a survey is conducted to understand continuous teacher training, competency- based education, and the integration of technology in classrooms to enhance learning outcomes. The objectives starts with the study highlighting the role of ‘The power of tiny grains’- 1% better every day and 1% worse every day to anticipate the change and move with the change (embrace the change)- started by optimizing the things one might expect: the weekly training program, the ergonomics of the work area, and the right comprehensive syllabus. The methodology continues with a 2 day aggressive activities on terms of the book written by” Dr Spencer Johnson who moved my cheese? An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life1”. Aggregation of marginal gains abundance mentality & growth mindset, competition versus collaboration, interpersonal relations and emotional intelligence, Values and culture of the institute, Empowerment of faculties, knowledge about how to keep students engaged both mentally and physically in the college. Once the group discussions, outdoor activities are completed a survey for feedback is conducted where it is exhibited to the participants. Discussions are assessed through the Questionnaires and tabulated in the form of bar graphs and pie charts.},
        keywords = {Abundance, growth mindset, collaboration, interpersonal relations and emotional intelligence, Higher Education, Capacity Building, Faculty Development, Institutional Strengthening, Quality Assurance, Research Innovation, Policy Reforms.},
        month = {July},
        }