The 10 Best Educational Institutes in Bangalore for 2019

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he new age changes in technology and interactive methods play a very important role in how a student learns. With plenty more inventions coming up, it makes a huge difference in the learning capacity of the student. They also become capable of retaining information for a longer duration. The teachers also play a significant role in the students’ learning process. The ones who are observant, responsive to queries and also work on implementing innovative teaching styles, find that their students are more interested in the subject. It’s all about making things thought-provoking, fun and guiding the youngsters towards their goals.

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Teaching is an art that requires its own level of thinking outside-thebox. The utilization of resources available today such as mixed media, gamified content as well video clips all up the ante in a classroom. By doing so, the advantages are plenty and are ideal for the student’s mental and academic growth. When youngsters today are taught to use any form of interactive technology, the communication levels amongst their peers as well as the teachers rise. A whiteboard is the most basic thing one can use to share concepts with the entire classroom. The teacher can assign each student with a specific topic which they can hold a presentation about in class. This can initiate collaborative efforts among students and this way they also learn different perspectives about a single topic. These ideas and qualities are ideal for their future steps towards an independent life. T R

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Astute Thoughts Impact of Advanced Technology in Education

Institute of the Month Indian Institute of Material Management: Singular Professional Organization in the Country Supply Management

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Words of the Experts Problem-Solving Skills

Editor’s Special Metacognition – A Phenomenon worth Exploring

24 Editor’s Musing Providing a Motivational Medium to Unmotivated Students

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Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy Creating Better Individuals for Healthcare Enhancement

Al Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College Providing a Pathway towards Educational Brilliance

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JnanaVikas Institute of Technology Striving for a Symbiosis of Technological Excellence and Human Values

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Leading Institutions Bringing Forth the Best in Education

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he process of learning is one that never stops and helps a person become wiser. A person starts learning as soon as they’re born. Be it the ability to breath or to just plain see the world around them, it’s always a learning process. Educational institutes today are working towards making the journey of learning fruitful and interesting for the students. The implementation of various technological advancements has helped in this process, while also creating an ideal career path for the students.

The Knowledge Review, thus, introduces an issue of “The 10 Best Educational Institutes in Bangalore, 2019” which features some of the most advanced and premier institutes of the Garden City. These institutes bring forth an interestingly vast syllabus as well as proficient faculty who help the students secure their positions at a bright and fulfilling career.

This issue features pioneer institutions including Al Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College, Al Ameen College of Pharmacy, Indian Institute of Materials Management, JnanaVikas Institute of Technology, Harsha College, NITTE School of Management, K.S School of Engineering and Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore, South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, and Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya Colleg of Law. Additionally, this issue also contains insightful articles by industry experts Dr. Ashwini . R. Madgulkar, Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere and Himanshu Talwar. Our in-house editors have also come up with creative and resourceful articles titled “Providing a Motivational Medium to Unmotivated Students” and “Metacognition – A Phenomenon worth Exploring”. T R

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT Singular Professional Organization in the Country for Materials Management / Supply Management The institute aims to promote professional excellence in materials management towards National Prosperity through sustainable development.

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ndian Institute of Material Management (IIMM) has its Registered Office and Headquarters at Sector‐15, Institutional Area, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. It is a premier professional institute established in the year 1975 and has 52 branches and 18 chapters spread all over the country. It has around 11,000 members drawn from both the public and the private sector. It is registered as a professional body of materials management by ISTE and is a non-profit organization. It also conducts various approved accreditation programmes with different universities.

An Overview of the Institute In order to initiate an effective global interaction, the institute is a chartered member of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), Atlanta, U.S.A. which has members in over 44 countries. IIMM is also governed by a national council of members that are elected once in two years by the required necessary branches.

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institutes. Additionally, every branch is managed by a branch committee that houses four office bearers which are the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and other committee members.

The institute has a wide range of objectives and ethics that they value and follow promptly. Some of their objectives are as given below: • To secure a wider recognition and promote the importance of efficient Materials Management in commercial and industrial undertakings.

• To safeguard and elevate the professional status of individuals engaged in the Materials Management faculty.

• To constantly impart advanced professional knowledge and thus improve the skill of the person engaged in the Materials Management function.

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• To propagate and promote among the members strict adherence to IIMM Code of Conduct and Ethics Given below are also a list of multiple ethics that are given prominence at the institute.

Academic Provisions for the Students To achieve cost-effective, consistent, sector-specific education IIMM has introduced short term Certification courses. These courses provide technology-assisted training to students across India.

• To consider first the total interest of one’s organization in all transactions without impairing the dignity and responsibility to one’s office.

• To buy without prejudice seeking to obtain the maximum ultimate value for each rupee of expenditure.

• To subscribe and work for honesty and truth in buying and selling, to denounce all forms and manifestations of commercial bribery and to eschew anti-social practices.To accord a prompt and courteous reception so far as conditions will permit to all who call up on legitimate business mission.

• To respect one’s obligations and those of one’s organization consistent with good business practice.

By making the courses lower in cost, flexible and more convenient to attend, we aim to significantly enhance the employability prospects of several people in the field of supply chain management. We at IIMM believe that by increasing the supply of trained manpower, it will help both the public and private sector in improving their supply chain performance which can only lead to reduction of wastage and improvement of customer service levels In order to promote R&D, IIMM has also established its Centre for Research in Materials Management (CRIMM) in association with the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) Kolkata. IIMM also brings out monthly Journal, Materials Management Review

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(MMR) which contains contemporary & current articles on Supply Chain Management.

The noteworthy features of IIMM include:• IIMM has been active for about four decades and has track record of success in education in the areas of material management, procurement, logistics, taxation compliance and supply chain management.

• The Board of Studies of IIMM includes eminent professors from IIMs and IITs besides Practitioners from Corporates.

• IIMM conducts several conferences including: World Congress, Asia Pacific Conference and Annual India Conference on topics of current importance in addition to regional conferences • IIMM also provides in-house training and consultancy programmes for public and private sector companies.

• In order to reach larger audiences and deliver costeffective training, IIMM has launched a comprehensive programme of Foundation and Advanced courses and an Expert Certification Programme. With both general track and planned industry-specific modules, these courses seek to address the large gap that exists in supply chain education.

Availability of a Wide Range of Courses The institute provides a wide range of courses that the students can pick on the basis of their career goals. It has a graduate diploma course in materials management that’s recognized by the Govt of India after which the students can be appointed into superior posts and other services under the Central Government. It also provides a Post Graduate Diploma Course in Materials Management which has a duration of three years via correspondence and is also recognized by the AICTE. There are plenty other courses apart from these, available for the students. IIMM offers the following Educational Courses which are governed by Board of Studies.

• Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (GDMM) 2 Years (Accredited by IFPSM-USA) • Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (PGDMM) 2Years(Approved by All India Council for Technical Education – AICTE) • Post Graduate Diploma in SCM & Logistics (Approved by All India Council for Technical Education – AICTE) • Diploma in Stores Management – IIMM –Vadodara – National Level through IIMM NHQ • Diploma and Certificates courses in International Trade (Export-Import Management) • E-Learning Course (Advanced and Foundation Courses)

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Glimpse into the Skilled Academician Jayraman B is the Branch Chairman of IIMM, Bangalore and he holds past work experience as a general manager of Bosch Ltd. Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse, Foreign Trade Advanced Courses: Public Procurement, Logistics, International Business, Supply Management.

IIMM also conducts internal certification courses which are conducted in regular mode on Sundays. They all last 6 months and the courses are as below Six Months Certification Course on Supply Chain Management Six Months Certification Course on Materials Management Six Months Certification Course on International Trade A Host of Professional Development Activities IIMM is an institute that works towards developing the students professional skills simultaneously while focusing on their academics. The institute holds various seminars and workshops as well as study group meetings. There are also various events such as evening lecture programs, young material manager competitions, regional conferences, annual national conventions, world congress of IFPSM and complimentary journal from IFPSM and IIMM. One of the biggest events conducted was the Supply Chain and Logistics Exposition which has been a key highlight since 2000. So far there have been 400 speakers, 3000 participants, 200 exhibitors and 18000 business visitors so far.

By taking these measures, IIMM ensures students gain exposure to various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics/warehousing, mining, petro-chemicals, textiles, construction/infrastructure, IT/ITES, food and agriculture and healthcare. The institute also has its own publications The Materials Management Review (MMR) Monthly journal of IIMM and Branch News Letters – Published bimonthly basis). T R

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The institute aims to provide service to the society through excellence in education.

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nitiated in 1968, the Al Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College found its base in an old rented building on the grounds of the Government Medical College in the Garden city of Bangalore. In its founding years, it was home to just 33 students in the first year of its PUC course. A year post, full-fledged degree courses were started, which held affiliation with the Bangalore University Boards. It’s interesting to know that the name Al-Ameen stands for being trustworthy, which is one of the main qualities that the institute works towards withholding. The Al-Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College is a part of the Al-Ameen Educational Society. The various schools of knowledge available here range from College of Pharmacy, Institute of Management, Institute of Information Science and a Pharmaceutical College. It contains 19 affiliated branches with over 200 educational institutes under its name and has courses ranging all the way from nursery to post-graduation.

An Overview of the University’s Infrastructural Amenities Al-Ameen was recognized with an accreditation awards from the NAAC in 2001 and was re-accredited in 2009 and 2016 with “A” Grade. The institute has well-equipped classrooms and high quality seminar halls for the students to have an enriching learning experience. The library has plenty of books for students to research from along with a digital information centre for their convenience. The museum and laboratory provide a practical source of knowledge while enhancing the educational journey.

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Wide Range of Courses at the Institute The institute provides plenty of courses that the students can take up for their academic journey such as: • Bachelor of Commerce – As Per the Bangalore Central University syllabus.

• Bachelor of Arts – which comprises three combinations HES (History, Economics, Sociology), PyES (Psychology, Economics, Sociology) and JPE (Journalism, Political Science, Optional English).

• Bachelor of Science – This course has five combinations that the students can opt for such as PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PMCs (Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science), CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology), CMZ (Chemistry, Micro-Biology, Zoology) and PyBZ ( Psychology, Botany, Zoology).

The post graduate courses also contain interesting courses that tend to grab students’ attention. It comprises of M.Com, M.A-English, M.AEconomics, M.A-Urdu, and M.ScPsychology.

A List of the Multiple Achievements and Events Conducted by the Institute The institute conducts multiple sports events as the students are excellent at university, state, and national level.

The institute has also produced three former Olympians of the Indian Hockey Team. The Al Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College has also secured the Bangalore University Athletic Championship for 33 years, which is a global record. They have also won the SAIL Cup in 2015. In 2018, the university football team won the Runners Award, which was conducted by the Reliance foundation in Mumbai.

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A Resourceful Leader Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan is the founder of the Al-Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College. He is also responsible for pioneering the Al Ameen Movement in 1966. He is responsible for the immense success of the institute ever since its inception.

Born in the city of Trichy in Tamil Nadu on 6th September 1935, he always found his way in leading educational movements. He is a medical graduate from Madras University and initiated the Al-Amen Educational Society all over India and abroad as well. His movement, the Al-Ameen Movement is a part of a larger circle of humanitarian services to the society. He is an activist, a visionary, and a reformer whose list of awards dedicated to his incredible contribution to the field of education are plenty Al-Ameen All India Community Leadership Award- 1995 Ÿ Karnataka Rajyothsava Award -1990 for Education Ÿ Honorary Doctorate by Tumkur University in field of Education during 2011. Ÿ

Dr. Subhan Shariff is the Hon.Secretary of Al – Ameen Educational Society, Bangalore. He’s a commerce graduate and prior to Al-Ameen, has been the President of Roshan Educational Trust, Bangalore. He has also held the role of a Convener at M.M.I School and PU College which is managed by Majlis-eMillia Islamia, Bangalore. He has also gained various recognition for his contributions in the field of education such as an Honorary Doctorate with a specialization in Administration from the Indian Virtual University for Peace and Education. This was awarded to him by the then Queen of Mysore, Srimati Pramoda Devi Wodeyar in the year 2017.

Dr. B.M Zakir is the Principal of AlAmeen Arts. Science and Commerce College.

75% in arts and PG department results have always being 95% to 100%.

Plethora of Career Opportunities and Industry Exposure Al-Ameen is known to produce thousands of graduates and hundreds of post graduate students that are today occupying high positions in various professions. The annual results have constantly been encouraging enough and multiple ranks have been awarded to the students belonging to the PG courses. This gives students a chance at trying out their luck in the campus placements that the placement cell conducts called the Mega Al-Ameen Job Fair. The recent one conducted in April 2019, had more than 20 companies participate in the Job Mela and over 150 students from the various field found placements. T R

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Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere Principal

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Expert’s Viewpoint

About the Author Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere is a dedicated educational professional with 7 years of banking and more than 15 years of teaching experience in both a title and non-title school. She believes that teaching is just not a profession but a use of all your resources to push the community further.

In her many years of experience she has covered all aspects of school operations, including teaching, counseling and special program management. She holds a Masters Diploma in Journalism and Communication from Symbiosis Society’s Institute of Journalism and Communication. Rupali also has completed her PhD in Analytical Study of Teaching Pedagogy from the University of Tonga.

Her career started off as a program coordinator at the Mickey Mouse School in Pune after which she moved on to the role of a Principal educational consultant at Kidz Raft. In the year 2009 Rupali gained the position of senior coordinator at Vibgyor High and 2016 onwards she was the principal at CM International School also located in Pune. For her years of expertise and experience in the field she was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Principals of India, 2019, by World Education Congress.

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amaste! Hola! Bonjour! Salaam!

A big Hello to all.

So simple yet so complicated. Many of us know that the above are just greetings in different languages.Most of us know that each of those greetings belong to a different language, but maybe only a handful of us would be able to read and write fluently in each of the language.

It is said that almost 40% of the world population speak only one language, people speaking in two languages is close to 43%, so on and so forth but the people who can speak in 5 languages fluently is less than 1%. Isn’t it surprising that when language is an integral part of our existence then why only a few can speak in more than 3 languages? We are not born without a culture and culture is language, we need language to think, to express, to read, to

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write as a matter of fact even to dream we need language. It is the most earnest form of expression.

When a baby is born, it just needs to express and the mother knows exactly what the child needs without the child mentioning it in words. Language is not merely words or a pattern of letters put together; it is expression and expression from the soul. Thus the language reaches another soul. It is not just a way of communication as it never depends on a set pattern of letters it is a means to reach out to people to understand people.

The history of languages goes far beyond our research and imagination. No one can really pin point and say that this is from where languages came into existence. Yes there may be certain facts attaches to it. It all began with relating a sound to a symbol. A bird singing so the sound of the bird attached to the name of the bird. If we go by numbers and facts there are more than 6,000 spoken languages in the world today but 2,000 of the languages have less than a 1,000 speakers and Mandarin is said to be the most popular Then the question arises that is it possible to learn or know so many languages. not really but knowing more than one language gets you closer to understanding yourself and the other person with a better perspective.

It helps you think with a wider vision and opens the doors to other cultures. They say that until you know another language it is difficult for you to understand your own language. Adaptability is something that is deteriorating these days; with the growing presence of social media we are turning ourselves into shells and like living in the virtual world. But when you know the language you feel at home anywhere in the world. Knowing more languages or being multilingual has its own advantages. it helps you to get closer to the other person immediately without apprehension. Like very aptly said by Nelson Mandela“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head but if you talk to him in his language that goes to his heart.”

minds. A multilingual person can exactly do that . reach hearts. so is successful and has better adaptability. He is in a position to understand his culture better as he knows about other cultures. so in a way knowing other languages gets you closer to your own. Today we teach our children to speak in may be the language of the world, we want our children to be fluent in maybe English as it is the language commonly spoken by all outside, but while doing that we somewhere neglect our mother tongue and somewhat take pride to mention that my child speaks only in so and so language and does not understand the mother tongue as we do not speak the same at home.

It is very important for us to get our children familiar to our mother tongue as only through that the child will learn to appreciate other languages and prepare a roadmap for the future. Having the knowledge of multiple languages gives the child a strong base for his growth along with opening many opportunities for the future. A multilingual person has better memory, undoubtedly a better vocabulary, improves listening skills, better communication skills ultimately leading to prosperity.

Knowledge of more languages will always end up in long lasting and meaningful friendships as when you know the language you have a better understanding of the background and culture of the person….it is like possessing another soul and when the soul is connected the relationship turns out to be more meaningful and long lasting.

“Language exerts hidden power, like a moon on the tides.”

- Rita Mae Brown Let language break all the boundaries and bring the world together, make it a happier place for the generations to come. Let’s take a pledge to learn more than one language and make this world into a new world.

“Learn anything you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.”

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A PHENOMENON WORTH EXPLORING

METACOGNITION

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ur life is what our thoughts make it.” - Marcus Aurelius The human mind is capable of various things that are beyond imagination and till date, it holds various mysteries that are yet to be unraveled. The most impressive fact is that an organ such as the brain is capable of devising and developing every idea that exists in the world today. But these ideas are a result of a variety of thoughts and just pondering over those thoughts constantly. This quality is something that is naturally a part of the human mind’s design, but in a world automated with technology, everything is left to just that. People have been putting lesser efforts in thinking up ideas but are instead depending on the internet which is a result of technology. This very process is known as Metacognition which portrays an awareness of the cognitive process within the mind.

The Functioning of Metacognition On a normal basis, the brain and over a 100 billion neurons process a truckload of information at over 200 times per second which is incredible for the body. This is how the mind is able to multi – task while keeping itself alert.

The process of metacognition involves allowing students to find a spot where their thoughts can function better. And this can be implemented into every single aspect of life and any subject be it mathematics, problem solving or reading skills. The process of metacognition can help in developing and strengthening any weak points a person may have. Though varied, the learning strategies can be supplemented by making students aware of using their thoughts to acquire real knowledge.

Keeping these factors in mind can help the students in understanding how their strengths and weaknesses work. A lot of them tend to focus better in environments such as libraries or open grounds. Allowing them to do so, will encourage their thoughts to function effectively. Self-awareness is also an important aspect of metacognition as it plays a vital role in improving students

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learning due to the ability to think increasing with age. Research says that most of the youngsters metacognitive ability develops between the age 12 – 15.

Varied Levels of Thought Development Process When a popular author said that thoughts help in creating things, he knew the very power of human thoughts. These words speak of how thoughts if developed and used in the right way can create a plethora of positive opportunities. This will help in keeping change constant. The current shift in the way the education system works stresses upon how students need to work on their thoughts. It inspires students to be self-regulated learners and figure out the art of independently learning new things. Metacognition also urges youngsters to critically analyze their own thoughts in order to overcome adverse situations or occurrences. In a fluctuating world, we hear of how the future generations will be working jobs that are only just being invented. This will require students to put up extra efforts with regard to their mindset. In order to help boost metacognition levels, one needs to keep in mind the three stages.

The first phase involves planning, where the pupils are made to think about the educative goal the teacher has set. This is meant to enable them to find a way to approach the upcoming tasks along with different strategies to tackle them. Each stage of this phase is targeted towards maximizing one’s own productivity and in the process think of the preparation to be done in order to execute things effectively. The second phase known as the monitoring phase involves the learners implementing the plan thought of previously and observing its results.

They have to make sure to stay on the track in order to earn their goals. The final stage is the evaluation stage. This helps in determining if the strategy implemented was successful or not.

This gives people the opportunity to analyze how their thoughts could’ve been much better and what could’ve

been done to improve them. It will also allow them to adapt to different circumstances in the future.

The Knack of Enhancing Metacognition As mentioned, it is essential that students are taught that their minds are wired for growth. By teaching them to think over their thoughts, it helps them develop a flexible mindset and they engage in more positive thoughts. In order to help them upgrade this ability, it’s good to encourage students to keep thought journals where they can record their thoughts. This will help them filter through the positive and negative ones. They can also record a number of questions which speak of how their thoughts functioned in a particular day.

It functions as an analytical as well as empowering tool to help the students think better. A lot of research studies show that when a person develops a growth mindset rather than a fixed one, it results in reflective thinking.

Another method to augment one’s metacognition skills is to use what is called a wrapper. It’s a short break between an ongoing activity. For instance, prior to a lecture give the students a couple of tips on listening to the session actively. Post the lecture, test the students by asking them to recollect what was taught and ask them to write down the ones that they remember. This will allow students to analyze how accurately they remember their thoughts during the session. This technique not only reduces metacognitive skills but also increases learning. The teachers can then implement more of such activities pertaining to bigger issues such as politics or poverty. This will train them to think of social issues and causes in a positive light and ensure the right actions.

This quality if constantly worked upon can be a boon to people as individuals as well as a group. After all, as the saying goes, it’s always better to think twice before one acts which is much better than encountering an error in thoughts. T R August | 2019

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OF PHARMACY Creating Better Individuals for Healthcare Enhancement The college works as a grooming arena for individuals who will turn out to be efficient Pharmacists.

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he nurturing ground for pharmaceutical professionals known as the Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy was established in 1982. It is known for the most highly knowledgeable faculty who hold doctorates which enables them to gain high quality contemporary education. The institute also maintains constant interaction with the industry to ensure that the academic content remains relevant to the changing trends in pharmaceuticals.

The institute has maintained its pace of upgrading itself to become a ‘Continuous Education Centre’ where new concepts are constantly encouraged.

Overview of the Various Facilities The institute had accreditations from the NBA and AICTE in the year 2001 and 2006 but doesn’t hold any currently.

Al-Ameen has a wide range of facilities that the students can make use of while strengthening their academic skills.

A well equipped library with modern facilities as well as resources in various forms such as CDs, online databases, video cassettes, books, journals, thesis, e-books, WHO publications and many more. This makes it a key centre for information seekers for everyone in the institute. It is designed in a manner where natural light is used to its maximum potential along with providing comfortable seating positions. It also houses a seminar hall with a seating capacity of 70 people along with being fitted with the best quality audio-visual equipments such as slide and film projectors, cameras, LCD, built-in audio as well as cordless microphones.

The institute has hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

The girls hostel is located at a distance of 2 km from the college and has the ideal connectivity by bus or any other means of transport. They also have medical facilities available to them at any point of time along with counselors to constantly guide them. The kitchen also has a provision of well cooked vegetarian food. The library is also included

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in the premises along with a television set. The boys hostel has top quality facilities such as a mess with an ultra modern kitchen, a dining hall, indoor games facility or recreation room along with a broadband connection. AlAmeen also has a garden dedicated entirely to medicinal plants which help familiarize the students about herbal drugs. The plants are sourced from well known nurseries such as GKVK, ENVIS, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and more. The plants are also labeled to provide basic information about their origin and chemical constituents.

Variety of Academic Offerings Emphasizing on the aspect and specialization of Pharmacy the college provides 6 different courses namely: • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) • Pharm D Post Baccalaureate (Pharm.D, P.B) • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in 6 different specialities Awe-Inspiring Achievements of the Institute The college has collected awards and recognitions in various forms for a wide range of accomplishments. Some of them are as given below: • Excellence Award in Pharma Education, 2018 – HR Club, Mumbai.

• Best Pharmacy Institution in India, 2017 – HR Club, Mumbai.

• It has also received multiple research grants by AICTE, UGC, ICMR, VGST and RGHUS. • They also have several publications and presentations in both national as well as international journals.

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for successful research, planning and scientific writing. It also organized a workshop to which was based on ‘Exploring Future Trends in Clinical Research’. A national level conference on Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacovigilance was conducted at Al-Ameen in association with KSPOR, an association of community pharmacists of India. Another national level workshop was conducted to spread awareness about developing herbal monographs and was sponsored

by Pharmacopoeia Mission in 2009.

Career Opportunities and Exposure As a testimony to the method of Teaching-Learning, it has provided wonderful results during the students placements. Al-Ameen has an actively involved and career-oriented placement cell which provides a plethora of opportunities for students not only in India but overseas as well. Before the placement season starts, students are provided training in soft skills as well as in the technical skills development programs. Such initiatives have helped in enhancing the students chances at better job opportunities. There are various companies such as Indegene, Mylan Laboratories, Freedom Ophthalmic, Med Life and Med Plus that have visited the institute during campus placements and chosen many of the students to be a part of their company. T R

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Defining a Veteran Academician It was in the year 1966 that Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan founded the Al-Ameen Movement with the intention of imparting quality education to the underprivileged section of the society. Mumtaz Ahmed is the Founder and Chairman of the Al-Ameen Educational Society. It’s his vision and collective effort that led to the immense success of Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Subhan Shariff is the Hon.Secretary of Al – Ameen Educational Society, Bangalore. A commerce graduate, he has also been the President of Roshan Educational Trust, Bangalore along with the role of a Convener at M.M.I School and PU College. His various recognition for his contributions in the field of education are an Honorary Doctorate with a specialization in Administration from the Indian Virtual University for Peace and Education. This was awarded to him by the then Queen of Mysore, Srimati Pramoda Devi Wodeyar in the year 2017.

Dr. Shobha Rani. R. Hiremath is the Principal of Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy.

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Providing a

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ur greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -Thomas A. Edison

Motivation is a factor that depends on the day to day life of an individual. There are some days where situations just don’t agree to the current timeline. A lot of students maybe facing issues at home or at school or college that maybe making them feel a sense of being unmotivated. In such situations, teachers find it extremely difficult to bring up the levels of motivation in class. Such situations then tend to be contagious where the energy levels of the entire class may drop. It may also be observed that a lot of times, the error of mistaking motivation for convincing the person to push themselves, may not lead to improvements. So, to bring some change during such a time and to try and help the student loosen up a little, it’s essential to go into the depths of it and see why a student doesn’t feel motivated.

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Editor's Musing

The educator needs to consider three factors that maybe the cause of dropping motivation namely • Autonomy – This generally means the need to feel being or responsible for their own actions.

In case of an unmotivated student, they maybe feeling a sense of immense pressure or they may be feeling like they’re pushed beyond their capacity.

• Competence – The necessity of feeling capable or that they’re good at a task. There are various instances where a student maybe feeling like they’re lacking in some manner or aren’t able to properly complete a certain task. They maybe filled with doubt and constantly question if they’re up for the task.

• Relatedness – This is a factor

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where an individual feels like they’re valued members of a certain group. A student who is not feeling motivated enough may feel like he doesn’t belong and may feel disconnected from the group.

about providing inspiration which always stems from within an individual. The tutor needs to tap into an individual’s inner potential and try to re-ignite it which is where their inspiration will turn into motivation.

Understanding and trying to find any of the root cause of these above, can in turn assist in bringing out a solution that can help the student or the entire class.

There are various methods that can be used to build up a students’ motivation and maybe beneficial to not only the individual but the entire class as well.

Understanding True Motivation and it’s Implementation Real motivation, the one that comes from within an individual and not just externally may not build up through just convincing. After all, motivation isn’t just about elevated enthusiasm or compliments. It isn’t about harsh consequences either, it’s

1. Focus – The teachers can start by pulling away from the norms and shift their focus towards motivation. There are various classroom remedies or methodologies that are available in general to work on this cause. But if the students’ aren’t in a state to cooperate the efforts may be in

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vain unless the focus is primarily shifted onto motivation. This makes things simpler, helpful and effective.

2. Beating Records – There are various instances where a monotonous school or college routine may tend to feel just that – repetitive. But bringing in a small fun element into the same routine works in piquing a students interests. One of the ways can be by using a timer and asking the students to complete a part of the task. It may be finding a certain number of words or carrying certain calculations in a set time.

This can work as a shift in daily routine and instantly gain everyone’s attention.

3. Inspiriting Collaborations Between Students – Young students tend to be extremely social but there are various factors that may throw them off the grid. They may lower

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their communications between each other and this may disrupt the harmony in a classroom. One method that works the best in avoiding such situations and at the build the motivation levels is by conducted group activities or projects. This can help boost communication between each other and instantly build some positivity among them as well while boosting up their moods.

4. Encouragement – A key factor in motivating the students into something even bigger. The ideal work habits such as being attentive throughout class and increased productivity don’t entirely describe the true potential in a person. But, when a tutor sees them showing any of the above qualities, giving them a well deserved compliment maybe ideal, especially if a student has been

feeling unmotivated for a long time.

5. Physical or Practical Tasks – An activity that involves creating something such as art work or a clay figure can be fun once in a while. A history class can involve small skits to depict an important historical event. This brings some cheer and interest into class where students involve with each other, build their own source of inspiration and in turn find their motivation levels rising.

It’s important to note that motivation in may cases cannot be forced out of an individual. It builds up with time and shows up gradually which is ideally the best way to do so. This ensures that a person slowly comes out of their blocked mind space and finds their breakthrough moment. T R

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IMPACT OF ADVANCED

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

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dvancement in science and technology has affected every aspect of our lives. Right from newspapers (e-news) to business to social relations it has shown its presence everywhere globally.

Technology has captured almost every field, may it be our day to day life, education, social life or even traditions and beliefs apart from mainstream fields like engineering, medicine, administration law and management. The presence of advanced technology in the education has transformed the way we teach and learn to a great extent.With the help of technology , transfer of knowledge and information has become easy convenient and effective. Internet is a huge source of knowledge and information in every field and is a store house of the same. With high speed internet anyone can access any type of information on a click of a button.

ICT is a form of technology widely used in the dissipation of knowledge and successful implementation of this with various teaching aids has led to a positive impact on education. It has led to the promotion of active learning including learner engagement in contrast to memorization based or rote learning. These tools help a great deal in the circulation and analysis of information obtained by examining students’ performance and helps percolate the same to the students and their parents. It has eased distant learning making class room learning and old fashioned concept.Distant learning has helped students learn at their own pace any time of the day at any place. Creative learning through ICT haspromoted creation of new knowledge resources helping students to

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come up with novel concepts based on earlier research.

Integrative learning approach has led to eliminating separation between theory and practicals. Students can learn through examples or demonstrations shown to them in the classroom with aid of visual tools. Digital cameras, projectors, training softwares, power point presentations, 3D tools, models help grasp concepts easily. Since learning is process which involves three major organs, eyes, ears and the brain, visual explanations through audiovisuals have made learning joyful improving the imaginative power of learners.

Technology has led to globalization helping students of different states and countries meet their counterparts through video conferencing without leaving classrooms.

Online seminars and webinars allow learners and learned come on a common platform to exchange knowledge.

Distant learning has been a boon for many online courses offered by foreign universities wherein students enroll online and peruse course with relocating thus overcoming geographical limitations.In Pharmacy education, databases, simulatory models, analytical and statistical softwares have accelerated research many folds. Online data management and patient reports have facilitate doctors and pharmacists from distant places to discuss issues and put forward opinions for betterment of patients.Reporting ADR’s and checking of drug safety information data has become effortless due to various interfaces available online in the form of apps and websites. Technology has not only helped us grow in the technical field but also in the field of administration

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Astute Thoughts

Dr. Ashwini. R. Madgulkar Principal

through enterprise resource planning (ERP) .Handling and managing student information, collecting fees and filing exam forms has become effective, error free and simple due to advent of technology. Applying for scholarships, concessions and stipends has now become online and paperless omitting middlemen and corruption.

As every coin has two sides, technology also has affected negatively on productivity of human beings to a major extent. Writing skills of students have affected to a great extent making them dependent on digital communication and forgetting writing skills. With newer softwares and hacking tools incidences of cheating and frauds have increased many folds. Technology is money driven and cost of technology is high. In the field of education, dependence of students over technology is seen greatly, affecting their imaginative power. Students rely more on internet for ideas and incidences of copying ideas is more than getting inspired from ideas. Footfall in the libraries has got affected as students seem to prefer internet over actual referencing. Health issues related to eyes, obesity and emotional dependence is increasing in younger generation. However, counting the benefits of technology, rewards of technology are far greater than shortcomings, thus making technology a valuable tool in the field of education. T R

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Dr. Ashwini. R. Madgulkar (M.Pharm, Ph.D) Principal, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune She holds an extensive experience of 27 years. She has been awarded by Rajnibhai V. Patel PharmInnova Award for Best M Pharm Thesis Guide in Pharmaceutical Sciences then Indian Rheumatologist Associations for the best research paper and Best Principal of the year by APTI (Maharashtra). Till date, she has received grants worth Rs 30 Lakhs from AICTE & SPPU. She has guided more than 40 M. Pharm students and presently guiding 4 Ph.D. students. She has been an ExChairman, Board of Studies in Pharmaceutics, Subject Expert on Research and Recognition Committee for the subject of Pharmaceutics under the Faculty of Science and Technology of Savitribai Phule Pune University.

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JNANAVIKAS INSTITUTE

OF TECHNOLOGY Striving for a Symbiosis of Technological Excellence and Human Values

The institute aims to provide top quality education to its students by ensuring quality professional excellence, interactive learning environment and industry orientation teaching.

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rior to it’s establishment, JnanaVikas Institute of Technology (JVIT) possessed 25 acres of land dedicated to the Jnanavikas Vidya Sangha and with permission from AICTE the engineering college was set up on a small scale. It took a decade more for the institute to get to where it stands today in terms of infrastructure and list of courses. The institute has always functioned with faculty who are extremely motivated and skilled which also helps students set a benchmark for themselves. JVIT works towards turning individuals into outstanding engineers and managers while also building essential life skills. Extra-curricular skills and talents are endlessly encouraged so as to facilitate individual growth.

Infrastructural Provisions at the Institute Located close to the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway, with the industrial area of Bidadi close by, the institute has a list of facilities for the student on a boulevard of 25 acres of land. The institute consists a library which has a large collection of state of the art books, e-journals, and reference books for the students to utilize effectively.

There are also hostel facilities for both boys and girls which can house 150 students each. Jnana Vikas also gives students reprographic equipment to make things easier on the academic front. There is also a canteen facility within the campus where good quality food is available at an affordable price. In case of health emergencies, first aid is available within the campus at an ideal price as well. Finally, the campus also has internet connectivity along with a provision of sports facilities for the students and has dedicated grounds to each form of sport.

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Academic Choices Available JVIT provides six courses which students can choose from and find their footing in a certain industry.

• Basic science contains three subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and this course was established in the year 2001. It is meant for those who look at easing their journey in engineering. Every subject also has an individual department that works towards encouraging and molding new students.

• B.E Civil Engineering helps students learn the intricacies of civil engineering so that they find themselves capable of basic construction such as buildings, roadways, harbours, water resources structures and more.

• The fact that Bidadi is a fast growing area of Bangalore was enough to lead to the establishment of the Information Technology Branch of the institute. It is known that humans are capable of earning knowledge through plenty of efforts for long durations. This is where the IT sector comes into the picture, where the students are able to acquire in depth knowledge and enrich the country by earning foreign exchange.

• Electronics and Communication Engineering aims to spread quality education while keeping the environment lively with research and development in technology which generally impacts the key areas in electronics and communication.

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Descrip on of a Learned Personality C M Lingappa is the Chairman of JVIT and is also a Member of the Legisla ve Council. Speaking of educa on he states, “Educa on widens the individuality of the students, moulds their nature and expands ability to help them manage problems and challenges of the complex people.” He also believes that providing structured syllabus along with state of art infrastructure can help students become commi ed learners.

• Mechanical Engineering still holds prominence among youngsters and it helps educate them using the efforts of university, the industry and also professional bodies.

• Students also have the option of opting an MBA which is very much in demand and helps in development of their professional skills within the area of commerce and management. This also increases their chances of finding better job opportunities that may prove to be fruitful for their future.

Additionally, plenty of guest lectures, industrial visits and seminars are conducted so that students find firsthand exposure to workplace tactics and technological advancements. T R August | 2019

Emphasis on Extra-curricular Events JVIT is an institute that not only focuses on the academic aspect, but overall development of a student. This ensures that they’re prepared in every possible way and have multiple skills to their credit which is always an added benefit. There are various events that are conducted for the students’ benefits such as ethnic days, sports days as well as events that spread awareness such as world water day. The interests of the students are always a top priority and this is taken care of by multiple vibrant clubs and cultural forums.

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Himanshu Talwar

Management Consultant

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Words of the Experts

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hroughout our lives, we are faced by a number of problems on a day-to-day basis. Some of these are minor while some may turn into major dilemmas, which is why the solutions to these different problems also differ. The ability to solve problems as quickly as possible is a skill which is highly valued in the business and corporate world. It is a skill which resonates the personality of a leader who solves problems and makes good decisions that lead to better results.

Quick problem-solving ability is something that is essential to excel in all aspects of life especially in the professional world because it can help you get promoted faster and paid more. Fortunately, through practice, this skill can be polished to make you an asset for your organization.

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Analyzing possible solutionsOne problem can have many possible solutions, but the key is to find the quickest and the easiest solution which will help you save time and effort. Each possible solution needs to be thought of carefully in order to get the ideal solution.

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Implementing the best solutionAfter analyzing and selecting the best possible solution, create a plan to implement the solution.

Test and review the solution to make sure that you have made the right choice.

There are four major steps in solving a problem and the faster you apply these steps, the better you get. These crucial steps of problem-solving include1.

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Identifying the problemFor a problem to be solved, it is important to identify the problem and it’s magnitude. Once, you are clear about what really the problem is, you can go further to solve it. This process requires you to sit and map which areas are in trouble and need a solution.

Look for the causesThe next step to avoid the problem to expand is to identify its causes. Identifying the cause helps you to analyze what has created the problem in order to prevent it in the future. Once this is done, the next steps become clear.

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These are the tools of good problem-solving ability. The quicker you are at this, the better opportunities you have in the professional life. Problem-solving is a skill which is often stressed upon, in the business and corporate world. At times you can get under a tremendous amount of pressure, and at such times it is important to not give in and instead with a calm mind solve the problem. T R

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