Avani Institute of Design held “The Avani Learning and Teaching Colloquium 2023”

Kozhikode : “The Avani Learning and Teaching Colloquium 2023” was held at the Avani Institute of Design. The Avani faculty cohort, Avani advisors, the governing council, and Avani students all meet twice yearly at the Avani Learning and Teaching Colloquium (ALTC) to discuss ways to improve the school’s educational offerings and the community at large.

The purpose of ALTC was to empower educators by elevating their collective voice, visibility, and policy influence. Throughout the five years of architectural education at Avani, everyone contributes to the development of depth and coherence to learning goals and objectives through the sharing of experiences, participation in debates, iterations and integrations of courses, continuous peer learning, and the sharing of roles and responsibilities. ALTC is a place to find mentors and make progress in one’s profession. The Avani Academic Council is made up of professors like Neelkanth Chhaya, Roger Connah, Tony Joseph, and Vivek P P.

The tasks were never boring and always sparked new ideas. We were able to sharpen our communication skills and learn to give and take constructive criticism in the context of informal juries and critiques. According to Ar. Tony Joseph, Chairman and Principal of Avani Institute of Design, “it has helped to foster appreciation for the work we put our heart, soul, and sweat into, as well as a better understanding of teamwork.”

The ALTC’s chosen theme for this year was “Teacher as a reflective learner.” The session included interactions with both administrative staff and students, and all faculty members took part. Many people had never experienced studio learning or its experimental culture before. which required overcoming numerous challenges, including staying up late, functioning on coffee, and drafting, redrafting, and further drafting only to be given another chance.

Avani Institute of Design is affiliated with the University of Calicut and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). It is governed by a Council chaired by celebrated Architect Tony Joseph and some of the best-emerging practitioners. The Institute has a very hands-on Advisory Council consisting of some of the best national and international architectural, design, and art practitioners and educators. The Institute promotes a holistic approach to design education which will develop well-rounded professionals equipped with the sensitivity, empathy, social, and technical skillsets to address the ever-evolving concerns of our environment. Avani aims to expand into an interdisciplinary Art and Design program exploring new horizons in education, collaborative research, and creative thinking.

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