Instructional pedagogy in Heritage Business School typically involves a multifaceted approach that aims to foster student learning, critical thinking, and practical application of business concepts. Here are some key aspects of the instructional pedagogy in HBS:

• Active Learning Strategies: We at HBS often employ active learning strategies to engage students and promote deeper understanding of business concepts. This includes case-based learning, problem¬solving exercises, group discussions, role-playing scenarios, and simulations that simulate real-world business situations.

• Experiential Learning: Experiential learning plays a significant role in instructional pedagogy at HBS. This involves providing students with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings through internships, industry visits, and experiential learning courses.

• Instructional approach: Instructional pedagogy at HBS often adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates knowledge from various business disciplines such as general management, marketing, finance, operations, and entrepreneurship. This approach helps students develop a holistic understanding of business issues and prepares them for diverse career paths.

• Technology Integration: The case method is widely used in instructional pedagogy here at HBS. Faculty use case studies from real business situations to stimulate class discussions, analyse complex problems, and develop decision-making skills among students.

• Case Method: Heritage Business School leverages educational technology to enhance instructional pedagogy. This includes the use of smart boards, encouraging students to take up online courses on platforms such as Swayam, NPTEL, Course Era, etc., online course materials, multimedia resources, ICT tools, and virtual collaboration platforms to facilitate interactive and personalized learning experiences.

• Assessment and Feedback: Effective assessment and feedback mechanisms are integral to instructional pedagogy at HBS. Faculty use a variety of assessment methods such as exams, quizzes, presentations, case analyses, and peer evaluations to measure student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback for improvement.

• Continuous Improvement: HBS is committed to continuous improvement in instructional pedagogy based on feedback from stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni, and employers. This may involve regular curriculum reviews for inclusion of new developments in the different areas of management, faculty development programs to keep the faculty updated with emerging areas related to their courses.

• Lecture Videos: Lecture videos offer students flexible access to course material, allowing them to review and reinforce concepts at their own pace, and accommodate various learning styles. To implement this, faculty records lectures using tools like webcams or screen software, edit the recordings for clarity, and distribute them via video platforms. Best practices include creating engaging content with visuals and examples, structuring the material logically, and incorporating interactive elements to enhance learning.

• Smart Board: Smart boards enhance teaching by making lessons more interactive and engaging, supporting multi-modal presentations, and fostering collaborative learning. Faculty sets up the smart board with the necessary technology, integrate its use into lesson plans, and ensure they keep themselves updated with adequate training. Effective use involves preparing materials in advance, utilizing interactive features to keep students involved, and regularly seeking feedback to improve its application.

• Quiz: Quizzes are a valuable tool for assessing student understanding, providing immediate feedback, and keeping students engaged with frequent assessments. They can be created using google forms, with a focus on aligning questions with learning objectives. To maximize their effectiveness, faculty ensures that questions are clear, use a variety of question types, and analyse quiz results to adjust teaching strategies as needed.

• Student Grouping: Diversified Student Grouping for mentoring, debates, discussions, presentations and exchange of ideas.

• Role Play: Role play is another effective teaching strategy that immerses students in realistic scenarios, enhancing their understanding and application of course material. By simulating real-world situations, role play encourages active participation and critical thinking, allowing students to practice problem-solving and interpersonal skills in a controlled environment. Successful implementation involves designing relevant scenarios, clearly defining roles, and providing structured feedback. This approach not only deepens comprehension but also fosters collaboration and communication among students.