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The course content and the syllabus followed by GTS is as per the prescribed ones from GTS affiliated awarding bodies. A week before the beginning of the course, the instructor is given certain documents which includes course syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plans, course material and course material file, that includes handouts, sample papers, model answers case studies. The instructors organize their classes as per the given information, however, in case any instructor feels to value add to the course in any manner in terms of delivery, it is discussed with the Academic Head and subject to approval is recorded in the course material file for future reference.

Potential new courses, their content and instructional techniques are reviewed and updated each quarter at a “Quality Table”. It is to promote both compliance with instructional standards and continuous upgrading of program offerings to suit the requirement of the job market.

At the outset of each new course, students are invited to introduce themselves using a technique, which is unique to each instructor. The course is mainly delivered through lectures, which is a prepared, formal presentation of information. It is used to effectively convey factual knowledge rapidly to students. As a rule, lectures should include question/answer and discussion elements and should not exceed in general 80% of the overall class time, however, exceptions may be made depending on the nature of the course or the lesson.

Other learner-centered methods are also used to promote higher order thinking such as evaluation synthesis, analysis and application. As a guideline, these methods forms minimum 20% of the class time. The intent is not to bring additional material into the course but rather to deliver the existing course material in more effective and interesting way. Some of the learner centered methods which are used by the lecturers at GTS includes