Dr Kanchan Batra is the Head of the Zoology Department at the Kalindi College, University of Delhi. She has a Ph.D. in Zoology (Ecology) and has been teaching at this college since 2014. She has a rich teaching experience of more than 15 years and is an extremely passionate academician. She is also the convener of the Zoological Society of Kalindi College, DU. She aims to provide the best in class education to her students and learners. 

Kalindi College

What are your responsibilities towards the students and faculty of this college?

“Impart knowledge, good values, modern-day challenges, and ways to resolve academic issues”

I am bound to act as an interface between the Principal office, students and faculties of the department. I have to ensure the smoother process of admissions, assessments, resolving student grievances, etc. I provide instruction and support at some level which facilitates the participation of students in their field.

Which is the latest course offered by your department for students’ benefit?

“Career-oriented courses in Zoology at the undergraduate program”

We are currently offering the B.Sc(Hon) Zoology course at the UG level for interested students. Through this course, we manage the student-centric teaching-learning methods such as experiential learning, participative learning, and problem-solving methodologies. We also share knowledge and resources for conducting interdisciplinary workshops, seminars, webinars, etc. for the better learning of our students.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

“Extensive study of core concepts and good practical knowledge”

We provide our students with the knowledge, scales currently used in the industry and Academia. 

We organize guest lectures, workshops and seminars at our Department in Association with the best of the corporate houses and the academic institute.

Check Kalindi College Courses & Fees

What will you say are the “best practices” offered by the program?

“Education trips, visits to research institutes and small research projects are executed”

Best practices offered by the department to the students which help them gain necessary skills:

  • Conducting regular doubt sessions.
  • Organizing Practical and lab classes effectively to develop skills.
  • By conducting a Personality Development class to develop soft skills and conversational English skills.

How do you strategize the curriculum and how often it gets updated?

“We religiously follow the curriculum set by the Delhi University”

Building curriculum strategy:

  • Assess and plan to respond to the various learning levels of students with learning difficulties.
  • Implement courses that include experiential learning through project work, fieldwork, and internships.
  • Implement add-on and certificate programs.
  • Share knowledge and resources for conducting interdisciplinary workshops, seminars, webinars, etc.

What do you see as the department’s greatest strengths?

“Experiential learning and a modern pedagogy are strengthening factors of the department”

The strong suit of the department is aligned with the institutional objectives. We control the flight of fancy by continuous interaction, inspiration and influence righteously. The recognizable strengths are the motivated team of Faculty with industrial expertise enabling us to drive the academic curriculum with discipline. We entrust our learners with creative and live projects to generate analytical and soft skills.

Click Kalindi College Placements

What valuable advice would you like to give the students for a prosperous career ahead?

“Students should be able to know the usefulness, feasibility and applicability of Information”

As an educator, our role is to motivate and direct students towards the right direction. There is a thin line between knowledge and information. We should understand this difference. Students should believe in themselves. Believe that they can succeed and will find ways through different obstacles. Try to learn from your mistakes, so you can move closer to success even though you initially failed.