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Department of History, U C College, Aluva
Minutes of the Board of Studies Meeting
Date: 4th April 2025
Time: 9:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: Reading Room, Department of History

Members Present

  • Dr. Marikutty P J – Chairperson & Head of the Department
  • Dr. K. Manikandan (Online)
  • Dr. Zakkariya K A
  • Fr. Edward George (Online)
  • Dr. Tissy Mariam Thomas (Online)
  • Dr. Justine K James (Online)
  • Dr. Malini R
  • Dr. Seena M Mathai (Online)
  • Dr. Neelima Ranjith (Online)
  • Ms. Syna Soosan Abraham
  • Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan
  • Ms. Shema Elizabeth Kovoor

Agenda and Proceedings

1. Selection of Member Secretary

  • Ms. Shema Elizabeth Kovoor was unanimously selected as Member Secretary.
  • Proposed by: Ms. Syna Soosan Abraham
  • Seconded by: Dr. Malini R

2. UG Syllabus Revision

  • The Four-Year UG Programme was introduced in 2024–25.
  • It was decided to retain the BSc Psychology syllabus without changes.

3. PG Syllabus Revision

  • Cognitive Psychology Texts:
    • Update reference textbooks.
    • Use 5th edition of Galotti (recommended by Dr. Tissy).
    • Module-specific referencing suggested.
  • Practical Exposure:
    • Emphasis on real-world training and internships.
    • Practical experience should reflect in internal assessment.
    • Suggestion to include digital and computer-assisted testing.
  • Curriculum Alignment:
    • PG syllabus to align with the new 4-year UG program.
    • Skill development focus with value-added and certificate programs.
    • Inter-disciplinary approach with University credit norms.
  • Regulation and Evaluation:
    • Add internal exam details in Clause 5 of the regulation.
    • Maintain title heads of evaluation for internal assessments.
  • Teaching & Evaluation Enhancement:
    • Use holidays and breaks for internships and visits.
    • Introduce named psychological tests in practicals.
    • Rename the Psychopathology course for clarity.
    • Merge psychometric modules and include qualitative research.
  • Paper-Specific Suggestions:
    • Include test-retest reliability, observation, and case study.
    • In Personality and Personal Growth, relate theories to real-life growth.

4. Teaching Methodology

  • Encourage faculty-led innovations in teaching.
  • Institutionalize value-addition as departmental culture.
  • Propose workshops (for both faculty and students) each semester.
  • Convert teaching hours into workshops with credit-based rewards.

5. Teacher-Specific Content

  • Module 5 contains unique teacher-specific topics.
  • Feedback from students is essential for refinement.

6. Add-on, Certificate, and Diploma Courses

  • Proposed Programs:
    • PG Diploma in Counselling (with government’s lifelong learning program).
    • Diploma in Dementia Care (with Pragna Care).
    • Short-Term Courses: De-addiction, Parenting, Family Therapy, Autism Management.
  • Workshops:
    • Linked with research progression phases.
    • To be scheduled in the academic calendar.

7. Question Bank & External Examiner List

  • BOS approved the prepared list of examiners.
  • The Chairperson is authorized to finalize and circulate the list.
  • Recommendations:
    • Include university faculty from outside Kerala.
    • Maintain the question bank with systematic documentation.
    • Implement best practices: flipped classes, LMS platforms, training aligned with course content.

Meeting Adjourned at: 11:00 AM

Prepared by:
Ms. Shema Elizabeth Kovoor
Member Secretary
Dr. Marikutty P J
Chairperson