About Us BIMS
Institutional Distinctiveness
BIMS
7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words:
Overview
BIMS has always been a student centric institution; all of our practices have been directed towards holistic development of the students which further promotes the concept oflifelong learning.Lifelong learning refers to the process of gaining knowledge and learning new skills throughout your life. It crosses sectors, promoting learning beyond traditional schooling and throughout adult life. It covers learning at all ages and subsumes formal, non-formal and informal learning that is flexible, diverse and available at different times and in different places. It is believed that learning is neither age-bound nor classroom-bound, but it takes place throughout life and in all kinds of situations. It not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development, but also self-sustainability, rather than competitiveness and employability. India has a rich and long tradition of learning throughout life. In fact, the philosophy of Lifelong Learning is embedded in the Indian society, culture and education. There is a main role of higher education into three domains: teaching, research and community service. In each of these three areas, the purpose is to induce or facilitate learning.The role and importance of Lifelong Learning in India have increased in recent times due to several socio economic factors. In a technology driven knowledge based competitive economy; the landscape of learning is fast changing in India.The Process
“A lamp can only light another lamp when it continues to burn in its own flame.”-Rabindranath Tagore
This is the base or philosophy behind the concept, we as the institution believe in and this can be brought into practice if a student and a teacher continues to gain knowledge and skills throughout their life.BIMS mainly focuses on providing quality education which promotes and prepares them for future life, through which students’ overall development could be achieved. Along with the curricular, Co Curriculum inputs are given to the students to enhance their soft skills.Institute focuses on developing a value based education system. In BIMS the focus is not only to achieve excellence in education but we work on to make an enhancement in promoting the knowledge of social perseverance and environmental sustainability. In BIMS we have three courses in running - Commerce, Management and Teacher Education, in all these the main focus is to promote good learning skills.The Practice Ongoing Education is now being viewed as increasingly vital to students, teachers, employers and to the future growth and development of the further education and skills sector. We as an institution aim at focusing on all of the above stakeholders. For students it has become increasingly important to ensure competitiveness and the development of employability in the long term. A commitment to learning and professional development is a highly sought-after quality by employers. • Apart from providing the curricular knowledge and practice to students we provide them with wide range of activities to engage them with co curricular practices to make them learn throughout life
• Development of Innovation skills- by providing them opportunity to enhance their creativity by participating in activities like best out of wastes, paper dressing, innovative TLM making, project based learning, brainstorming sessions, debates on current issues, group discussions, poster making, web page designing etc.
• Encouraging Critical thinking-Exposing students to an array of ideas and information, and asking them to consider their opinion, will inspire their interest and curiosity and give their inner critic food for thought for a lifetime. Our college has well equipped library, where we promote our students to read newspapers and to critically analyze the content. Books in library include biographies, auto biographies and great work of eminent authors, students are asked to read, write and present a book review.
• Encourage Independent Learning-The traditional classroom is being turned upside down, with many teachers now placing more emphasis on students’ independent learning, The traditional classroom is being turned upside down, with many teachers now placing more emphasis on students’ independent learning. Students are given opportunity for observing and expressing, they are requires to do case studies, prepare child observation reports, library visits and industry visit reports.
• Setting SMART goals-SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. They help both teacher and student keep learning on track. The skill is developed through problem solving and project methods used while teaching.
Specific: what do I need to do?
Measurable: how will I know I have been successful?
Achievable: can I do it on my own or with a little help?
Relevant: will it help me be better at (subject)?
Time-bound: when do I need to complete it?
Asking our students to set their own learning goals helps to motivate them and focus on their learning.
• Use technology-Continuous learning is about gaining and developing abilities, interests, knowledge and qualifications from school to retirement. From the moment your students enter the workforce, they will constantly be learning to keep up to date with the latest technological developments, for this they are updated with latest technological advancements.
• For Faculty- As long as the student, teacher also needs to be learning throughout the life for lighting other lamps, for this our teachers are undergoing faculty development programs organized by various Universities and government educational bodies.
Learning is not a destination it is a continuous process, there continous learning is the ongoing voluntary and self motivated pursue of knowledge.