DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE


Kannur University UGC – HRD Centre aims at imparting continuation of cutting edge innovative and motivative training to Academic Professionals across the country enabling them career advancement and ultimate excellence in moulding the young generation susceptible to be receptor of world of information with intellectual and emotional contentment and to nurture the true potential hidden in every individual to its peak for exploration of the same for the humanity.

We strive hard to make the best resources and facilities available to the participants covering the widest realm of subjects and ensuring the inclusion of latest developments and proven methods in the areas of career guidance and pedagogy .

Prof.(Dr.) K GANGADHARAN,

Director

About Human Resource Development Centre-Kannur University

The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kannur established on 13.08.1987, has been imparting professional training through Orientation Programme, Refresher and Short Term Courses of a large number of College and University teachers within and outside the state. HRDC is also organizing Professional Development course for the Non-Academic staff, Interaction Programme for Ph.D Scholars, Short Term Course for the Professional Development for Academic staff of Universities / Colleges and National level seminars in various topics in different disciplines. The Human Resource Development Centre is fully facilitated with sufficient number of techno savy class rooms, well maintained computer lab and a resourceful library. We have a fullfludged Guest House exclusively for the participants of HRDC. It is certain that the Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kannur can defenitly play a vital role in achieving the real goal of higher education.

Objectives

Understand the significance of education in general, and higher education in particular, in the global and Indian contexts Understand the linkages between education and economic and socio-economic and cultural development, with particular reference to the Indian polity where democracy, secularism and social equity are the basic tenets of society
Acquire and improve art of teaching at the college/university level to achieve goals of higher education Keep abreast of the latest developments in their specific subjects
Understand the organization and management of a college/university and to perceive the role of teachers in the total system Utilize opportunities for development of personality, initiative and creativity and Promote computer literacy as well use of ICT in teaching and learning process.