OBE

A WORD ‘OBE – The Implementation Experiences of a Higher Education Institution’ is OFTHANKS the result of the efforts of several people. Gratitude is said to be the attitude of the heart. Sincere thanks to all of you. • The Patron, Governing Body and all authorities of the college • The Principal and the IQAC Coordinator who were instrumental in initiating the book • Prof N. V. Varghese, Vice Chancellor NIEPA, New Delhi for gracing us with the foreword • All the contributors of articles, including teachers and students • The Wincos Publications Pala for being its publisher • Mr Jojin Jojo of 3 B Com B for drawing the 22 cartoons • Artist Siju Punnekkad of crea@ design art hub, the colourist of the cartoons • The faculty and students who supported in the audio recording of the book and Ms Claris Annie John who coordinated the audio recording. • Voice: Dr Michel Puthethara, Dr Blesson Siby Abraham, Dr Midhun H., Dr Shintu Dennis, Mr Arun George Joseph, Mr Allen George Podippara, Ms Sona Mary Francis, Ms Assanu Augustine, Ms Keerti Eric, Ms Sherin B. Joseph, Ms Irene B. Joseph. • Fr Sobi Kannalil, Mr Joby N.J. and all at Marian Studio • All the students of Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous who were the most important stakeholders in the implementation of OBE • Mr Jelit Mathews Joseph, faculty member of the college for designing the book • Mr Kiran V. Nath and Mr Jelit Mathews Joseph for cover Page designing • Ms Jeena Joseph for technical help • Ms Pauline Joseph, the language editor of the book • Ms Jyothylakshmi B. for releasing of the Book • Ms Neethu Anil who coordinated all the pre and post production works • Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous, a place I love to work in, with its openness to innovation, its culture of positivity, support and encouragement - a place where work never ends With a grateful heart, Dr Chackochan J. Njavallil, Coordinating Editor 202

The OBE model pays attention to The book is an enduring testimony of Marian College’s commitment what the courses and the programs to the cause of education, its unflinching determination to battle all provide to the student, but more odds during the implementation of OBE, and the success that importantly, it also focuses on ensued. This book will certainly inspire many academicians to make making the student demonstrate significant efforts to implement OBE. what he/she is able to do on successful completion of the given - Professor N.V. Varghese, Vice Chancellor, NIEPA, New Delhi learning experience. The transition from the traditional method of “teaching and testing” Prof. Jose James PhD, DSc to implementing outcome-based learning curriculum framework Former Registrar,  was the most exciting journey in the academic career of the college. Mahatma Gandhi University, - Dr Roy Abraham P., Principal Kottayam, Kerala, India OBE thus became the buzzword on the campus, and there were more questions than answers.  - Dr Chackochan J. Njavallil If we happen to go through the course outcomes framed by institu- tions, it is evident that these outcomes are merely the objectives of the course. - Dr Binu Thomas, Coordinator IQAC