Deen Dayal College Of Education

Dr. Purnima Gupta, Principal, Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education has more than 17 years of experience in teaching in Teacher Education Institutes and 7 years at the school level. She has published more than 20 research papers in Journals and conferences of repute. Her areas of interest are Language Education, Educational Research, and ICT in Education. She has also authored a book on ESL Instruction at Secondary Level.

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“The satisfaction acquired by shaping so many lives in the profession of education”

The satisfaction I acquire in this profession is most satisfying than any other profession. As a teacher, I have a great influence over young minds and can mold them in the right direction so that they can be responsible and productive citizens and can lead the nation forward. The experience of mentoring young would-be-teachers gives me immense joy and satisfaction. Education is an area where this contribution of ours increases manifolds, as each teacher we influence, in turn, influences hundreds of young minds. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Democratic leadership to enhance the potential of the team by motivating them with good leadership”

I pursue Democratic leadership to provide each member with participation in decision making for a better settlement of institutional goals. The leader should be a nurturer and a motivator. He/she should be a team player. Enriching teamwork always comes best with participative leadership. I give my entire faculty feel responsible for the fulfillment of the objectives of the college. Leadership is all about inspiring people to realize their potential, to motivate them to put forth their best effort to achieve their objectives.

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How does the curriculum of Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education ensure the best practice of industry?

“The practical associations for various activities inside and outside the college for gaining experience”

  • The College has the best of infrastructural facilities and the best of Faculty, always willing to put forth an extra effort to produce quality teachers. 
  • We have tie-ups with different educational institutions at the school level and at the higher education level,
  • We have regular discussions, need analysis, appraisals, and feedback to ensure that the teachers we produce are best equipped to work in every sort of educational environment. 
  • Regular training is imparted in the area of communication skills. 
  • The college encourages students to pursue and acquire necessary problem-solving skills and to experiment with and innovate new teaching strategies and teaching styles.

Any insights into how your university could be more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“The college provides no biasness due to races, caste among the students of the institute”

The college values the perspective of students from diverse backgrounds. The college believes in diversity and multiculturalism, diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, and economic status. The college provides welcoming and progressive environments where the students from various backgrounds can express themselves in a manner, they find fit and are better prepared for a global society. The college also helps financially weaker students to apply for various scholarships to enable them to pursue their desired courses.

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“To direct, lead and coordinate for improving what we aim and maintaining what we acquire”

My responsibilities include paving the right direction of careers for the students of my institute, to maintain a great atmosphere of learning and great coordination between our team of faculties and students. The focus is on creating an environment that promotes the improvement of teaching and learning for students and the faculty and leads to their holistic development. My role is to provide strategic direction, leadership, and coordination. 

What do you see as Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education's greatest strengths?

“The sorted and classified learning approach with all the modern concepts of learning”

The greatest strengths of Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education are 

  • Its democratic environment, 
  • Student-centric learning approach, 
  • Integrity of faculty members and 
  • Institutional leadership positions and career progression based on teaching, research, and service. 

What are some of the biggest challenges you see for higher education?

“Lack of innovation and improvement in Educational policies and sector of knowledge”

The biggest challenge is the lack of emphasis on creativity and innovation. The other challenges are a rigid curriculum and the absence of employer engagement in course content and skills development. At Deen Dayal Rustagi College of Education, we have initiated various programs that focus on learning outcomes; faculty development to improve teaching; increased integration between research and teaching; better links between industry and institute to ensure skill development.

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Suggestion to the current youth and aspiring students?

“Never leave your passion when you choose a path for life, it should always be your passion”

While choosing any career path the students should be guided by their interest and passion and not by peer pressure. There are no short cuts to success. Success is 100% guaranteed if the commitment and the efforts made to succeed are 100%.