Amritsar, October 10 : A “Three Weeks Refresher Course in Research Methodology in Social Sciences” was concluded here today in the Academic Staff College of the Guru Nanak Dev University. As Many as nineteen teachers from various Universities and Colleges of the Country participated in this course.
Prof. Rajinderjit Kaur Pawar, Dean, Academic Affairs presided over the valedictory session. Prof T.S. Banipal, Director, Academic Staff College welcomed the chief guest. Prof. M.S. Gill, an Eminent Sociologist and Course Coordinator detailed about the course. Dr. Mohan Kumar, Deputy Director proposed the vote of thanks.
Prof. Pawar in her valedictory address underlined the importance of research methodology in Social Sciences. She said that the social scientists had to rise to the occasion to meet the challenges of the present day society. She said that the fast declining moral & ethical values especially in the younger generation is the cause of deep concern for all of us.
She exhorted the participants to inculcate good moral & human values like politeness, honesty, humility, good character etc. in their students to make them good citizens apart from imparting from teaching.
Prof. Gill said that the participants were supposed to collect data & to analyze it. He said that participants were also familiarized with the practical approach of research methodology rather than theory only.
Prof Banipal exhorted the participants to disseminate the knowledge gained by them in order to ensure the holistic development of the society.