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1.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND PLANNING 1. STATE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION AND MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS ADDRESSED BY THEM?
Objectives of the institution To make the student teachers Idea for citizens to educate the society. Help in alleviate poverty in the nation by educating personalities. Aware about the various social and natural problems and enable to solve them. Aware about the environmental issues. Develop understanding of the principles of pedagogy and their application in curriculum transaction and evaluation. Develop scientific and democratic outlook. Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for playing multifaceted role of the teachers in the new era. Bring about physical, emotional, intellectual and ethical integration with a view of evolving a complete teacher possessing the basic values of secularism, national integration and truthfulness. Live with harmony as an individual and as a cohesive unit in the teaching learning process and in society Develop national and international understanding Inspire for lifelong learning Inculcate moral and ethical values among themselves & student community Aware of the main concept of education, modernization and vocationalisation Major considerations in this regard include Intellectuals through class room studies as well as practical exposure in real time teaching at schools. Develop a sense of spirit de Corps i.e. Unity is strength through team work. Enable them to become self employed through guidance and counseling sessions. Appraise them students of the latest developments at National and International level through inter class quiz competitions and poster making competitions held at college.
Need Assessment The curriculum for the teacher education courses is developed by the SRC, NCTE, Bangalore and it will be changed according to the regional circumstances by Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa through the Board of studies of education and the same is circulated to the affiliated colleges by the university. Although there is no direct role of the college in the curriculum development process, the college puts forward suggestions for making improvements in curriculum as and when desired by the University. Feedback from faculty members, students and other prominent bodies help the institution for taking decisions for every academic and administrative function. It is also useful for identifying the people for the assignment of important responsibilities and the improvement areas to work on.
Development of information database pertaining to the feedback from faculty, Students, Alumni, Employers and Academic Experts Feedback is taken every year from faculty members, students, alumni, other employers, academic experts and analyze to get improvement areas in all respects to develop the curriculum and modify the teaching methods/techniques. Formalizing the decisions in Statutory Academic Bodies Institution has various committees of students and teachers for finalizing the actions on the improvement areas that come out of the need assessment and analysis of the feedback.
The curriculum of the programme is being developed by the concerned affiliating bodies and modern aspects of teacher education like ICT, computer education, SSA, inclusive education other latest developmental programmes in education sector etc. have been included in the curriculum. The concerned affiliating bodies make necessary modifications in the course curriculum from time to time as per UGC/NCTE guidelines and technological scenario. Use of Information and Communication Technology is one of the global trends in teacher education. The College orients and encourages Student teachers to develop their skills in the use of Computers, Internet and E-resources. Special emphasis is given on practical teaching subjects. Teachers deliver their lectures through electronic presentation Model Lessons on Microteaching are also demonstrated through L.C.D. Projector. College has allocated adequate time to Student teachers in their Time Table to use computers in college Computer Laboratory and facilities of Video Conference that is available in the college. The College puts proper emphasis to resolve Language barriers among the Student teachers to make them proficient for global demands. The College has its own fully equipped language laboratory. Student teachers’ communication skills are sharpened with the use of latest language learning gadgets and tools.
Although the curriculum in teacher education courses are developed by the respective affiliating bodies, the teacher trainees are provided educational experiences with the help of ICT, they are also trained in the use of modern technology in classroom teaching- learning process. Major national issues like environment, value education, and human rights have been included as a compulsory subject in Teacher education courses. The College is well aware about the national issues like degradation environment, pollution, illiteracy and other epidemics like Swine Flu. Importance is given on Cleanliness, Environment education, Swachh Bharat and other similar activities. Workshops on Environment and its related issues are held in the college from time to time Experts from different institutions are invited for the purpose. A Tree Plantation Campaign is also organized in the college to make the people aware about the importance of trees and increasing adverse effects of global warming. Special emphasis is given on protection of Medicinal Plants. Most important aspects of education i.e. value education and spiritual education is imparted by inviting renowned scholars and religious Gurus. Instead of only teaching values to the Student teachers, teacher educators try to lead an ideal life. The daily session starts with Assembly; in which each and every stakeholder from top to bottom remain present. Activities are also organized on other occasions to boost up holistic values and religious knowledge of Student teachers. The College arranges for special lectures by competent persons on Yoga, Meditation, and Stress Management to make daily life simple and comfortable. Special Emphasis is given to Practical Teaching Subjects.
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Yes, Curriculum planning is most important part of educational process. ICT is used to collect new ideas from other colleges and universities. The College has developed good relations with other colleges and institutions. Experts are invited to seek advice on curriculum development. Each and every computer of the College has internet connection with dedicated access. Latest information regarding curriculum, activities carried out in other institutions, prospects for our intentions, current needs and aspirations of the society is obtained. Views and ideas of other competent persons etc. are obtained from internet and use in our routine teaching learning process.
1.2.ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY
Curriculum can be made relevant and functional, if it possesses practical facility for students. Before starting Micro Teaching Classes, Teacher Educators demonstrate model lessons with ICT equipments. After Micro Teaching session student teachers are sent for Practice Teaching in different schools to turn theoretical experience into practicals. It takes 40 days to teach the students in schools. Activities are given to the students in different theory papers, with objectives of learning by doing, enhancing confidence, encourage self dependence and dignity of labour. In work experience and education Student teachers do manual work and learn different skills of art and craft, chalk board writing and preparing. Teaching aids and handling of available equipments are provided to student teachers to make teaching a reflective practices. The college arranges special lectures of Student teachers even after the completion of real teaching practice in order to remain in regular contact of the practicing schools. This practice also strengthens the links with educational community and makes the teaching a reflective practices.
The College has very liberal policies to enable the student teachers to acquire varied learning experiences. Student teachers are allowed to attend all types of workshops, seminars, lectures and conferences useful to them. All sort of financial help is extended to student teachers to motivate ehem to participate in various programmes. College allows student teachers to participate in different events and competitions to provide them varied learning experiences.
During the last four years the college has introduced several personality development aspects in the academic calendar. Programmes have been arranged to develop skills viz.. communication skills, ICT skills, life skills, blood donation camps, traffic rules awareness, health programmes, distribution of books and clothes for the poor students for community orientation.
COMMUNITY ORIENTATION The college has established links with the local community in order to appraise student teachers with the existing conditions/local issues and problems. The college has taken the following steps in this regard: Meeting with school Head-Masters Meeting of faculty representatives of other Colleges of Education. AIDS Awareness Programmes in the nearby villages. Participation in pulse polio programmes. Collection of funds for natural calamities.
INTERDISCIPLINARY/ MULTIDISCIPLINARY Interdisciplinary/ Multidisciplinary approach is followed in transacting of the curriculum. The teaching of several subjects is included in the curriculum like philosophical foundations of education, perspectives in child developments, information and communication technology for enriching teaching and learning, pedagogy of school subjects etc., Members of the faculty have variety in their specializations, which enables them to use inter-disciplinary/ Multidisciplinary approach in teaching. The cognate or allied combination in their specialization forms a distinct mark of the faculty which is reflected in their teaching. This fact is indicated from the following combinations of specialization: Mathematics, Social Studies and Education Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Psychology and Education Home Science, Psychology and Education Mathematics, English and Education Commerce, Social studies and Education. MULTI-SKILL DEVELOPMENT
College emphasizes on Multi-Skill development of the students. Attention Physical Development Personality Development Social Development Emotional Development Knowledge of Interior Decoration House Keeping Personal Hygiene Cookery Mobile Download Photography Candle making Dance Fabric Painting, Glass Painting, Pot Making, Nib Painting. Computer Literacy Gardening Preparing charts and models Preparing teaching aids through no cost, low cost material Some of the Multi-skill development programmes are
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Identification of learners with special education need. Use of assistive devices for learners. Educational concessions and facilities Practice of classroom management in inclusive education. Peer learning, whole class teaching, collaborative teaching. PRACTICE TEACHING After having gone through pedagogic analysis of method course, lesson planning, practice of teaching skills in micro teaching, Student teachers go for teaching in local schools in 40working days. PRACTICE TEACHING
For D.Ed
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP During internship in teaching, student teachers prepare the school plan report in which they study the school from different aspects. The student teacher gains knowledge of various administrative jobs. They know how to maintain various records like fee record, students and teachers attendance registers, admission registers, unit test and examination results etc. Student teachers also participate in the programmes organized by the college related to schools (educational needs of schools) from time to time. This programme will be held for 40 days in 3rd Semester and 40 days in 4th Semester. (2014 Norms) In D.Ed level the Internship Programme will be conducted for 240 classes in mother tongue and pedagogy of maths at primary level ( Class I to V) for 30 days in Art & Cultural Education and Yoga, Physical and Health Education in 1st year and in 2nd year Teaching Practice final lesson plan will be conducted pedagogy of English from Class I to V 120 days and Elementary level subjects + pedagogy of EVS at primary level 120 teaching practice class + Value added co-curricular subjects having 60 days (20+20+20) totally the D.Ed course having 120+120+30+30+120+60+60+20+20+20=600 teaching practice and final lessons will be done by D.Ed trainees ( As per the NCTE Norms 2014). WORK EXPERIENCE/ SUPW The college has variety of options for the student teachers to provide work experience related to teaching. In this regard the following options are available: Computer applications Gardening Drawing and Painting Paper Cutting and Card Board Modeling Piece of Chalk Making WORK EXPERIENCE/ SUPW
ANY OTHER (SPECIFY AND GIVE DETAILS) As per the mission and goals of the college, the following aspects are also reflected in the curriculum: Competency building in teaching & management through practice of teaching skills under micro teaching, macro teaching and communication skills through interactive sessions. Commitment towards teaching profession through written material/quotes on professional commitment Sensitivity to local/ national concerns/ issues through extension lectures. Development of human values in response to the changing process by holding morning assembly, yoga and meditation. Building a new vision of a human society through articulation on Vision, Mission and Goals of college. Any other (specify and give details) (Also list out the programmes/ courses where the above aspects have been incorporated).
1.3.FEEDBACK ON CURRICULUM
The College has adapts a well-trained mechanism of seeking feedback and exchange of information with regard to the curricular and co-curricular programmes being run in the college. For getting feedback, following practices are in vogue:- FROM STUDENTS The college has set up the student committees and communicates with them to get feedback about curriculum of various teacher education courses. Secondly, a self made questionnaire regarding the curriculum is filled by the Student teachers. The questionnaire comprises of questions regarding aims and objectives, syllabus, methods of teaching, examination and evaluation techniques, feedback system, Micro-Teaching & Practice teaching, Various activities are taken up during practice teaching, feedback by the school students & school teachers or heads of the schools, various competitions like drawing & painting, chart making, chalk board writing, skills-in- teaching, speeking, poem recitation, quiz, flower arrangement, rangoli, slogan writing etc., games & sports and other academic programmes etc. are conducted. TEACHING STAFF The members of the faculty meet after every activity to review and discuss the strengths and weaknesses and necessary measures are adopted for the improvement. Staff meetings are held from time to time to check the existing functioning of college related to curriculum. Teachers play an active role in the tutorial session to solve students’ problems regarding curriculum. Unit tests and class tests are conducted. COMMUNITY The college organizes a meeting with principals of nearby schools related with present curriculum problems The college invited Sarpanches of nearby villages to resolve the curriculum and other educational problems. The college has established extension linkages with local educational institutions like practicing schools. The college invites various institutions in all the function organized by the college. The college invites the teachers of various schools to orient and refresh their knowledge and skills about latest developments in the field of Education. The college invites schoolteachers, parents and other community members, to attend exhibitions/competitions on teaching aids, skills-in-Teaching, cultural activities, sports meet etc. and to record their feedbacks. The Real Teaching Practice is carried out at local schools and feedbacks are received from the school teachers and head of the school. The list of practice teaching schools is as follows :
The College has adopted practicing schools for conducting various research activities like action research, case study, field work and other related activities. The Student teachers distribute their Teaching Aids to the local schools and the schools adopt them during real teaching practice.
ACADEMIC PEERS The College has adopted a well trained mechanism of getting feedback and exchange of information with regard to the curricular and co-curricular programmes being run in the college, The following practices are in vogue: A staff meeting is held from time to time to check the existing functioning of college related to curriculum and to discuss other problems related to students and the teachers. The college maintains a record of unit tests and final examination regularly in order to provide feedback to the students as well as to the teachers for their improvements. The lessons delivered by the student teachers during the practice teaching are monitored by the college to improve their quality of teaching. The lessons delivered by the lecturers and record is maintained by the college and demonstrated to the concerned lecturer to improve their quality of teaching.
Mechanism for analysis and use of the outcome from the feedback to review and identify areas for improvement and changes to be brought in the curriculum is adopted. To improve the student skills, creative and critical thinking through book reviews, creative writing, competitions like calligraphy, poster making etc and classroom discussions are used time to time. Students views are taken on the present curriculum and suggestions given by them to analyze the whole curriculum of B. Ed. and D.Ed
The curriculum of B.Ed. and D.Ed. are developed by NCERT/ SCERT and the affiliating University with no or certain minor alterations will be implemented. The institution on the basis of feedback from stakeholders will make certain suggestions through the meetings/ workshops organised by the University. 1.4.CURRICULUM UPDATE
The entire curriculum is changed by NCTE and APSCERT from the 2015 for B.Ed., and D.Ed., courses.
Following strategies are followed by the institution for curriculum revision and update. Participation in syllabi revision workshops of the affiliating university Participation in syllabi revision workshops in APSCERT Meetings of Principals for the curriculum update in the College Campus. Feedback from the practicing schools (Teachers, Principals and Trainees) Feedback from trainees regularly Alumni Meet Fostering action research of the College by the trainees 1.5. BEST PRACTICES IN CURRICULAR ASPECTS
Following quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures have been undertaken by the Institution during the last five years in curricular aspects Computer Education Socially Relevant Programmes Use of ICT Vocational Education Inclusive Education Academic Skills Value Education Personality Development e-Learning Teaching Practice Committee Project work Peer Learning Internet Center All Subject Labs Co-operation with communities Link with Literature Counseling Publication of College Magazine (under process) Research Projects/Work Remedial Classes Distribution of Study material to needy Students Environmental Education
Planned Practices The College has been adopting the following practices by the institution and is planning to follow the same practices more extensively. The College is planning the following practices in future: Project Work. To cultivate human and spiritual value. Introduction of Certificate Courses. Work Experience. Swachh Bharat Implemented Practices Work Experience. Swachh Bharat |
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