Best Teaching-Learning Process in Shri Shirdi Sai baba Ayurved College& Hospital
1. Competency-Based Learning
➤ Curriculum focused on core competencies: knowledge, skills, attitude, and communication.
➤ Clearly defined learning outcomes per subject/year.
➤ Use of logbooks, reflective journals, and skill assessments.
2. Blended Teaching Approach
➤ Explanation of classical texts (Samhitas) with Shloka recitation, meaning, commentary.
➤ Use PowerPoint presentations, whiteboard diagrams.
➤ Interactive Learning.
➤ Group discussions, Socratic questioning, debates.
➤ Problem-solving sessions based on Ayurvedic clinical scenarios.
➤ Reflective & Clinical Learning.
➤ Application of knowledge in OPD/IPD rounds, case discussions, prakriti analysis, roga-nidana
dosha-vyadhi exploration.
3. Practical & Clinical Integration
➤ Hands-on training in procedures: Agnikarma, Ksharasutra, Panchakarma.
➤ Early clinical exposure from 1st year.
➤ Skill labs and simulation for training (c.g., Basti administration, Nasya techniques).
4. Modern Pedagogical Tools
➤ Use of audio-visual aids, models, charts, and 3D animations.
➤ Smart classrooms
➤ Online platforms for quizzes, assignments, MCQs.
5. Sanskrit & Classical Text Proficiency
➤ Dedicated classes on Sanskrit, especially Ayurvedic terminology.
➤ Regular shloka memorization, translation, and application.
6. Use of Bloom’s Taxonomy
➤ Teaching strategies must progress through:
➤ Remembering: Shloka, definitions, sutras
➤ Understanding: Commentary, Vyakhyana
➤ Applying: Use in diagnosis/treatment
➤ Analyzing: Dosha-Dushya-Vyadhi relationships
➤ Evaluating: Comparing modern and classical treatment options
➤ Creating: Formulating chikitsa plans, research projects
7. Formative & Summative Assessment
MCQs, short/long questions, case-based discussions.
Practical exams, Viva Voce, and spotting tests.
Peer and self-assessment for continuous improvement.
8. Research and Innovation
➤ Encourage student-led surveys, clinical audits, and dissertation work.
➤ Training in Ayurvedic research methodology, data interpretation.
9. Ethics and Soft Skills
➤ Training in Ayurvedic ethics (Achara Rasayana), doctor-patient communication.
➤ Include counseling skills, empathy, and professionalism.
10. Feedback-Based Improvement
➤ Regular feedback from students on teaching methods.
Use feedback for faculty development.