Teaching is not everyone’s cup of tea and requires utmost sincerity and dedication on the teacher’s part. The teacher acts like the building blocks in the life of a student. The teacher’s job is one of the most respectable jobs in the country and has been considered equivalent to god. They are the ones who create the next scientists, engineers, and CA’s therefore there is ample responsibility on their shoulders. Teachers have the power to make or break someone’s career. Correct guidance by the instructors can inspire the students to achieve a lot in their life.
Interior design is one such course that requires the maximum dedication on the part of the teacher. The faculty should be able to motivate the students to bring out their creative side. Every student should be able to communicate freely with their instructors. The communication barrier should not be prevalent in the course so the creativity flows in both directions.
It becomes highly evident from the student’s conduct and behavior how connected and respectful they are with their teacher. There are certain qualifications and credentials that an instructor or faculty for teaching should possess before conducting formal teaching in an institute or college:
- A professional degree in the field of Interior Design- MA, MS, or MFA is preferred and practical experience in the interior design field is mandatory to be able to teach the students
- A bachelor’s in interior design with extraordinary work experience and a zeal to teach students should be prevalent before getting hired as a faculty
- Must possess knowledge about recent trends and practices in the field of interior designing and architecture and must be able to inculcate the same in the study material
- An experienced architecture and interior design practitioner who have sufficient knowledge to impart to students and can communicate clearly about the industry expectations with the students
- Must be committed to the subject and field of work i.e. interior design
- Must be willing to teach a diverse population of students and must be able to spare extra time to clear the student’s doubt
- Must be trained in CAD i.e. Computer Aided Design software and can teach the same to the students easily
- Must be passionate about research in the interior designing field and motivates students to keep conducting research all the time for all the topics
- Must possess experience in lighting design as it is a major part of interior designing any space
- Must be able to communicate well the thoughts and study material
- Must be willing to adapt as per students’ language understanding and puts in the extra effort with students who need a little more attention.
Teachers’ job is not a one-day job and they have to keep themselves up to date to be brilliant at their work. The methodology that is used by instructors to keep up with emerging trends and developments are:
- Be a student always- There is always scope for improvement in the conduct of our behavior and knowledge has no limits. Therefore, learning on part of instructors should never stop, and should always be keen to learn as much as possible.
- Attend Seminars and workshops- The workshops and seminars are a brilliant way to add to the current knowledge well and help in brushing the skills. The seminars are usually conducted by the masters of their field hence a good revision and addition can happen through it.
- Revamp the curriculum- The Curriculum of the subject taught by an instructor should be revamped to make it interesting and engaging. The same chapters and topics being taught over the years become monotonous for the teacher as well therefore it is better to revamp.
- Technology advancements- During Covid, the benefit of technology was evident to teach students. The teachers were trained to conduct classes by the means of technology and students were able to attend their classes virtually. The instructors should use technology in their teaching methods like projectors, sound systems, and the use of the internet for research.
- Industry knowledge- Instructors should keep them updated in their field of work by reading the latest industry books and magazines. These books can act as a guide for teachers in sharing advanced knowledge with their students and briefing them about the current trends and what are the expectations from the students by the industry.
- Brainstorming- The benefit of brainstorming is not only for students but also for teachers. The teachers should brainstorm with other educators in the same field. The methodology of all the teachers is different and it is always great to learn a point or two from each other. The knowledge level is also different due to the exposure each has experienced therefore it is vital to discuss their field.
- Training- The management of colleges, institutes, and schools often arrange for training for their faculty. The training is usually generic but if there is something industry specific they nominate the names of the concerned faculty for the same.
There are an ample number of institutes in India that are offering various courses to students at high fees and lower output. However, HIITMS is vice versa it offers quality education to all the applicants who have enrolled for the course with them. HIITMS pays special attention to the faculty or the teaching staff of its institutes by hiring the best of the best lot for each course. The faculties are kept on close watch to improve and guide them throughout.
HIITMS holds astonishing knowledge of the market trends and scope of growth in each industry. The students get the most comfortable experience studying with HIITMS. HIITMS conducts classes for working-class students on the weekends where they have the liberty to continue studying while being on the job on the weekdays. The students and faculty both share a friendly bond which removes all the communication barriers and makes the subjects of study easier to understand. HIITMS has the best infrastructure facility for its students and the latest technology which acts as an aid for faculty in teaching the students.