Organised by the Presidency School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (PSOLAS), Presidency University, the FDP is designed to enhance pedagogical competencies through theory-driven and practice-oriented experiential learning models. The programme brings together faculty members from humanities, sciences, commerce, management, and professional programmes, encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaborative learning.

The FDP features expert sessions by distinguished resource persons from Presidency University:

• Vidya Shankar Shetty, Pro Vice Chancellor
  Designing Classrooms that Think: Building Experience-Rich Learning Spaces

• Saba Inamdar, Head, Presidency School of Commerce
  Beyond Chalk and Talk: Experiential Learning Strategies in 21st Century Classrooms

• Nandini Sinha, Associate Professor, Presidency School of Commerce
  Assessing the Unseen: How to Evaluate Reflections, Creativity and Growth

• Prachi Beriwala, Associate Professor, School of Commerce
  Tech-Driven Experiences: Simulations, AI Tools, Games and Digital Storytelling for Experiential Learning

• Umashankar K, Head – Learning and Development
  From Content Delivery to Cognitive Ownership: Strengthening Attention and Memory through Experiential Learning

Dates: 31 January – 28 February 2026
Venue: Seminar Hall 2, F Block
Who should attend: In-house faculty members of Presidency University