Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education

“Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education”

INTRODUCTION:

The education system has witnessed dramatic changes recently. Developments both at the global and local levels challenge us to rethink on the innovation in education system. What is the role of students in this increasingly complex global process? The knowledgeable and thoughtful students who are the next generation of teachers/policy makers/leaders are the most important members of the education system. In the belief that the ideas and suggestions of the students are imperative, the “Prof.V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education” essay competition has been established by the Director, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. The prize will be awarded annually on the Foundation Day of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus starting from 23rd March 2012.

Prof.V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education: Promotes earnest thoughts among students on various ways to innovate the education process for the present and future generations Complements existing curricula and other scholastic activities Strengthens students’ research, writing, and reasoning skills

WHAT DO THE WINNERS RECEIVE?

The winners will be awarded a “Merit Certificate” and prescribed textbooks for an entire semester (On-campus students) or the book(s) of their interest (Off-campus students).

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS OF THE ESSAY?

1. Innovative teaching and learning processes

2. Disruptive technologies in education

How many prizes will be awarded?

For the year 2012, TWO prizes will be awarded, one each for the topics given.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Hyderabad Campus

WHO ARE ELIGIBLE? Open to all current full-time registered students of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, including those who are in Practice School II. Students of all backgrounds and ability are encouraged to participate in the contest. How will the essay be judged? Essays will be evaluated by a jury of experts constituted by the Institute. Short-listed candidates will be required to present the essay to the jury and open audience. The presentation will supplement the overall evaluation process. From the short-listed candidates, ONE student will be selected for each topic given above. The decisions of the jury are final. The Institute reserves the right to defer the awards or to reduce the number of awards if insufficient deserving entries are received. Your essay must: be in English must pay attention to grammar, syntax and punctuation have well researched ideas and facts must present logical, practical solutions to the problem have a descriptive title have no more than 1,500 words be in font type “Arial”, font size 14 point for the Title (Bold) and 12 point for the text with 1.5 line spacing. have your complete name, and ID number

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY?

The essay as a single file in “.pdf” format, should be emailed to vsrprize@gmail.com with the subject “VSR Prize 2012” or A hard copy may be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly specifying “Prof. V.S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education” at the Office of the Instruction Division. When is the deadline? Entries must be submitted online/in-person by 5:00 PM, 31st January 2012 Dr. P. Sankar Ganesh Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Convener, Prof. V. S. Rao Prize for Innovation in Education

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.bits-hyderabad.ac.in/news/Prof.V.S.Rao%20Prize.pdf