I strongly believe that learning is not a one-way street. Every one of my classes is an opportunity for me to gain a deeper understanding of the topic along with my students. I try to achieve this by balancing content with activity-based learning. I strive to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, discussing ideas, and feeling validated rather than judged. I try to connect theoretical concepts to everyday experiences and real-world issues to make the content relevant to the students.
As a faculty of Psychology, I encourage students to engage in critical thinking and real-world application. Students can expect a mix of theory and activities like debates, discussions and case studies to facilitate learning. I try to experiment with unique assessment formats to gauge student learning in non-traditional ways. Ultimately, I strive for my students to be curious, critical thinkers who will continue to be lifelong learners.
Dr. Silvia Fernandes boasts a diverse background in the realm of Psychology. Her journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree, followed by a Master’s degree in Psychology, which laid a strong foundation for her in the field of Clinical Psychology. Subsequently, she successfully completed her Ph.D., focusing on Internet addiction and its associations among adolescents from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Over the last ten years, she has assumed significant roles in various domains of Psychology, encompassing research, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and teaching Psychology for the IB Diploma Program. She has also contributed as a Visiting Faculty of Psychology at Flame University, Lavale. Presently, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (Pune). Here, she assumes multiple roles including teaching, and dissertation and seminar mentorship and guidance.
Notably, Dr. Fernandes has contributed to the field by presenting her work at various conferences through published articles centered around factors linked to Internet addiction and its effect on adolescents. Additionally, she has channeled her creative talents into writing by authoring a book chapter on Screentime Addiction, which is currently in the publication process further showcasing her multifaceted expertise. Dr. Fernandes is inspired to understand and address modern-day psychological challenges in order to make a valuable impact on the field.
