I used to read a lot of books when I was younger and loved reading and listening to stories. As a child, I would sit with my grandmother and listen to her narrate stories for hours. After my grandmother passed away, stories held a special place in my heart. When an Indian Short Stories course was offered in the first year as an elective, I jumped at the chance to rediscover my passion for stories.  When I signed up for the course, I expected that we would read different kinds of stories and discuss them. What I did not expect, however, was for it to change my entire perspective about stories. This course has allowed me to see the social aspects that authors address through their stories. One example of this would be partition literature, in which authors addressed the challenges faced by different kinds of people during the time of the India-Pakistan partition. It made me understand that stories are like vessels that carry experiences. One story that I found particularly interesting was, ‘The Sound of Falling Leaves’ by Qurratulain Hyder. The story, which was about how a young Muslim woman dealt with the hardships she faced during the time of partition.  Throughout the semester, as we read many stories of different genres, I understood how to read closely and look for the details in the stories – the details that help us understand the characters better or explore what the author strives to say through the story. Earlier when I read a story, it was just a storyline and characters. I would almost never think about the author or what exactly the author might be trying to express. After taking up this course, however, I learnt that there are finite details in a story that bring out the essence of the author as well as the message that is being conveyed by the author.   As this course involved quite a lot of interaction, discussing the characters and themes of the stories we read helped me learn so much. Reading the story before class and during class, sitting together and discussing our thoughts about the story as though we were in a book club – these aspects of how the course was conducted made it all the more enjoyable. Indian Short Stories also gave me many different perspectives. I understood that we can either look at an entire story or analyse every single line of a story separately. The fact that one simple line in a piece of literature can be interpreted in completely different ways is another major insight that I took away from this course. So many things in the world were right in front of me but I had been blind to them, but not anymore, thanks to this incredible course called Indian Short Stories.

With innovative and interesting teaching models emerging day by day, team teaching is now being pursued to make the classroom space dynamic and all encompassing. In a liberal education setup , when students are encouraged to take up courses across disciplines and indulge in Active Learning, team teaching is one such means to the end. So, what is Team Teaching and what does this mode of education entail? Let us dive right in! Team Teaching, an idea that perfectly complements the nature of a collaborative classroom, ideally means more than one teacher or professor collaborating towards one course for the same group of students. In team teaching, a group of teachers, work and plan class activities and evaluate students on an integrated level. Team teaching brings to students the ideas and potentials of many thought leaders towards courses that require a holistic perspective. Here are some of the reasons for why team teaching will benefit students: Enhance student learning: In a team-teaching system, the expectations of one professor may be different from another. However, the sheer variations in this system will enable a student to learn subjects from different angles. Students benefit by enjoying better retention of ideas, diversity, better interpersonal skills etc. Their learning outcomes will be vastly influenced by a convergence of strong teaching voices towards their subject. The combination of team teaching and active learning working in synergy is bound to benefit students for life. A multidisciplinary focus on the curriculum: With global challenges increasing by the day, a course material that is specifically engineered towards the future also needs expert handling. A liberal education system will focus on providing courses that tackle the Big Problems of today and tomorrow. As a result, through team teaching, thought leaders who are experts from their fields, take part in shaping the dissemination of that curriculum. Each of these aspects of the course material gains focus on this system. Due to the multitude of teachers, no part of the curriculum is left without attention. Build connections across disciplines: The foundation of a liberal education system is based on the interwoven nature of disciplines across courses. Team teaching enables teachers from other disciplines to impart their specific knowledge to students. This method of working across disciplines by shining light on what the students need, is what team teaching is all about. Team teaching builds connections across disciplines for both students and teachers across the board. Paves way for a global classroom: Thanks to the pandemic, Zoom lessons are dime a dozen these days. Using technology, teachers from across the world who are proven educators in their chosen field will now have access to classrooms spanning thousands of kilometres. A professor in USA and Europe can impart their skills to a student in India, thanks to the team-teaching idea. This progressive and radical ecosystem will pave way for a global classroom in the true sense. Better teacher-student relationship: Team teaching creates a smoother and collaborative ecosystem for the students in a classroom. By being taught by multiple teachers from different points of view and in different formats, students are exposed to various new ideas. The novelty of team teaching by itself makes a classroom more engaging and interesting. The interpersonal relationship in a team-taught classroom is cordial and exciting and leads to more attention given to students as well. As we move towards a more radical liberal education system, it becomes that much more crucial for us to embrace and accept new methods of teaching and learning. Teaching is a dynamic and corrective process while learning is evolutionary and pathbreaking. Team teaching is a system that aims to bridge gaps in knowledge transfer and benefit both the teacher and the student.

Young and ambitious students leave high school and walk into the portals of universities with myriad hopes, goals, and aspirations. As with any life change, this phase can be challenging and at the same time exciting at every step of the way. While some students adapt quickly, others are overwhelmed by the changes and challenges. Here are a few tips to make university life enjoyable and memorable. Asking for help is a sign of strength.  While it is necessary to learn how to be self-dependent, there is no shame in asking for help and seeking guidance, advice, and coaching to navigate unknown terrains easily. It will also save time by helping to avoid possible mistakes that others have made before. Parents, professors, friends, or an expert on campus are there to help and provide support. Preparation helps survive life-altering changes, and proper guidance can go a long way in making transitions easier.  Deriving strength from failures.   Everyone goes through their share of failures, but how to face them without getting discouraged is what matters. Every failure is an opportunity to learn lessons and move on to a position of strength. Instead of brooding over failures, it is essential to learn to be kind to oneself, avoid taking failures personally and keep the confidence level up. Embracing the idea of productive failure would mean drawing the lesson out of it and remembering it to avoid it in future Taste the fare before finalizing the major and minor.  SaiU prides itself in exposing students to a range of subjects  – Arts and Sciences, Technology, and Law – and gives them the flexibility to design their degrees. Hence, an open-minded approach will help in making the right choices. At the core of liberal education are choice and freedom. SaiUians have chosen this institution to avoid the trodden path of a predetermined course of study. The recommended way forward is to make the most of the first year, attend all the classes, and engage extensively with the content and faculty. It will help make considered decisions in the years that follow. Communication is the key to peaceful co-existence. Being paired with students whose lifestyles are different is not uncommon in a university hostel. It is an opportunity to move outside the comfort zone and make some life-long friendships. Communication, plain and respectful, will pave the way for great relationships. And laying down clear ground rules early on can help prevent conflicts to a great extent. Communication ensures transparency and trust, promotes loyalty, enhances engagement, improves productivity and teamwork, fuels innovation, resolves issues, and creates lasting relationships.   Sleep is the superpower. The newfound freedom can be exhilarating, and so is the temptation to chat the night away or binge-watch favorite shows. But 7-9 hours of sleep each night is imperative to function effectively. There is so much to do during the day – not just day-to-day classes but also the vibrant student life, filled with several activities. To be half asleep during the day means missing out on a lot of fun. A good night’s sleep makes for a happy and productive individual.  Good food choices are good investments.  Sensible eating can go for a toss in an environment where there is none to watch or advise constantly. Choosing healthy food and eating well on time is half the battle won in staying fit and cheerful. If it is not easy to make the right choices, students should consider speaking to the college health center team.  Time management is life management.  There is so much to learn inside and outside the classroom, and there is so much to enjoy. And there are also the many distractions that call out for attention. Hence students should learn to utilize time wisely without getting exhausted or feeling overwhelmed. Ironically, the university is also where you can learn how to manage time, make the right choices, stay organized, and avoid procrastination.  “Me” time is important for body, mind, and soul.   The demands of university life can be overwhelming, but it should never lead to burnout, meaning one should never feel overworked mentally and physically. Mental well-being is as important as physical health. When things become hectic, it is good to pause, perhaps take a step back by taking some ME time. It can be anything from indulging in hobbies, exercising, or catching up with old friends.  The transition from high school to university is a process that marks the transformation from adolescence to adulthood. It may be easier for some than others. But there are ways to prepare, get organized, and build a foundation for long-term success. It is all about learning from mistakes, getting guidance from the right people, balancing responsibilities, and setting priorities while making every step and every moment count.

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At Sai University, our enthusiastic educators act as devoted mentors, striving to connect academic theories with practical applications in the real world.” Our Leadership Meet Our Faculty All Core Faculty International Faculty Visiting Faculty Media Studies School Dr. Ajith Abraham Vice Chancellor and Dean, School of AI Ph.D., Computer Science, Monash University Prof. (Dr.) Xiao-Zhi Gao University of Eastern Finland Finland Dr. Varun Ojha School of Computing, Newcastle University UK Prof. (Dr.) Sabrina Senatore Università degli Studi di Salerno, Italy Dr. Pankaj K Jain Assistant Professor, School of Artificial Intelligence PhD in Biomedical Engineering, IIT, Varanasi Dr. Arunkumar M Assistant Professor, School of Artificial Intelligence Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied & Computational Mathematics National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Artificial Inteligence School Anand Shrivas Assistant Professor of Law LL..M. from Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur. 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About Education Research Interests Major Works Sarath Mohan Assistant Professor Ph.D. in Law | School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Dr. Sarath Mohan is an Assistant Professor of Law at Sai University, specializing in Constitutional Law, Democracy Studies, Technology Law and Mediation. A dedicated academic and researcher, he brings over six years of higher education teaching experience alongside four years of rigorous doctoral research to the University. Dr. Mohan’s pedagogical philosophy marries robust, practice-focused legal doctrine with a commitment to fostering free intelligence, fearless outlooks, and intellectual humility. At Sai University, he delivers advanced legal instruction and spearheads cross-disciplinary curriculum design, notably integrating cutting-edge AI-driven frameworks into modern legal education. Committed to shaping the next generation of legal minds, his work emphasizes critical inquiry, rigorous scholarship, and the ideals of global citizenship. Specialization: Constitutional Law, Technology Law, Law of Democracy & Mediation

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