EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
In most of the core courses, learning is facilitated by hands-on laboratory experiments, fieldwork, activity-based learning, exhibitions and projects. In addition, Value Added Courses (VAC) are the special courses provided to make the students gain the knowledge of a given course with industry requirements through practical and theory sessions. The technical skills of the students are enriched by their active participation in hands-on workshops and training. 30 MoUs signed with industries, research organizations assist the students for internships, expert lectures, as well as industrial visits. Case studies and real-time projects (funded by TNSCST) enable the students to test their problem-solving skills through experiential learning.


Problem - Solving
The science students are obliged with project-based learning while case presentations are mandatory for arts students. As a member of the Institution's Innovation Council, conducted a minimum of 10 programs each per year on Innovation, Start-up, Entrepreneurship and IPR for the benefit of the students. The Ideation camps conducted on campus support the students to create designs out of their critical thinking. Boot camps are conducted to support students in converting their concepts to prototype. Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Science has its own Pre incubation center and iFocus incubation unit powered by AIC RAISE The Product Development Center offers training for skill enhancement to incubate prototypes to product. Students learn and practice their own ventures in the college campus through the Students Centric methods apart from the classroom learning. Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Science has signed a MoU with AIC RAISE, Rathinam campus, Coimbatore to provide the training for the students in the field of Innovation, Start-up and Entrepreneurship.


Participative Learning
Active learning methods like interactive sessions, student seminars, group discussions, assignments, problem-solving exercises, quizzes, model building, chart preparation, animation, brainstorming sessions etc., help the students to gain learning style in sync with Participatory Learning. Teachers as mentors facilitating the students to take up massive open online courses through COURSERA and NPTEL. The group projects handled by the students provide an opportunity for the students to learn with their peers, encourage teamwork and also instill self-confidence. Clubs and Associations create an engaging environment to develop new competencies by organizing seminars, interdepartmental competitions and inter collegiate symposiums. The Management department students conduct market expos and exhibitions to understand event planning, product promotion and business skills. Role and Street Plays stimulate students learning skills using real world scenarios. Besides, the Technical Club conducts activities like webinars on mobile application development, Photoshop and workshop on 3D printing technology by the students for the student. The Capability Maturity Model followed for teaching, support sharing and delivery of educational resources to the students anywhere, anytime. Web and mobile-based applications such as interactive puzzles, Kahoot, Mind Mapping, Hot Potatoes, e-cards, Flashcards and Google Classrooms support learning through participation.


