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4.1.PHYSICAL FACILITIES 1.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS PER NCTE NORMS? IF YES SPECIFY THE FACILITIES AND THE AMOUNT INVESTED FOR DEVELOPING THE INFRASTRUCTURE. ENCLOSE THE MASTER PLAN OF THE BUILDING. Yes, the Institution has all physical infrastructure as per NCTE norms and are sufficient to meet the requirement of sanctioned strength i.e. B.Ed. 100 seats and D.Ed. 50 seats. The college has its own land of 1 acre (4046.85 sq. mtrs) the total built-up area of 3 storey building is 3537.91 sq. mtrs consisting of 24 rooms (Master plan is enclosed). 2.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION PLAN TO MEET THE NEED FOR AUGMENTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO KEEP PACE WITH THE ACADEMIC GROWTH? The present infrastructure of the college is augmented from the funds raised and investment made by the management, enough provision is made to improve the infrastructure keeping in view the future growth of the institution. 3.LIST THE INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GAMES AND SPORTS. The College has separate rooms for laboratories, for art and craft, work experience, and language learning and a number of pieces of equipment for co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities are also available. The institution also has a multipurpose hall to conduct seminars, workshops, various curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, sports ground and various courts, and a well equipped sports room and Gym is available. 4.GIVE DETAILS ON THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SHARED WITH OTHER PROGRAMMES OF THE INSTITUTION OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF THE PARENT SOCIETY OR UNIVERSITY. The physical infrastructure available in the institution is exclusively used for only teacher education courses. distance education programmes offered by Dr. Ambedkar Open University, Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Padamavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam and Rayalaseema University are accommodated in the premises. 5GIVE DETAILS ON THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE WITH THE INSTITUTION TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND HYGIENE OF THE STAFF AND STUDENTS. The following facilities are available with the institution to ensure health and hygiene of the staff and students: Separate common room for female students. Separate toilet facilities for males and female on each of the floors. Separate toilet facilities for male and female staff members. Water cooler and RO system for safe drinking water. Canteen for trainees and staff First aid facilities for trainees and staff. 6.IS THERE ANY HOSTEL FACILITY FOR STUDENTS? IF YES GIVE DETAILS ON CAPACITY, NO. OF ROOMS, OCCUPANCY DETAILS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES INCLUDING SPORTS AND GAMES, HEALTH AND HYGIENE FACILITIES, ETC. There is a provision for PG accomodation locally. Recreational facilities and games & sports that are available in the college are made use by the student teachers.
4.2.MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE 1.WHAT IS THE BUDGET ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING, LABORATORIES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENTS, COMPUTERS AND TRANSPORT? The following amounts were spent for the creation and maintenance of infrastructure College has spent funds on the Infrastructural facilities and their maintenance. Records of expenditure over last three years are given as under:
The College has a faith and policies in building and expanding its infrastructural facilities continuously, which is the index of progress. The College focuses on the upkeep and maintenance of its infrastructure on priority basis, which is one of the indicators of its vision and commitment. The College has been spending funds on the maintenance of physical infrastructure according to details given below: Regular white wash of buildings Cleaning blockage in drains Cleaning of roofs before the start of rainy seasons Regular check up and repairs of electric points/fittings (electricians have been appointed to perform this job). Regular checkup and servicing of computers, fax machine, photostat machine, printers, and generators etc. Greasing of all fans is done every year during summer vacation. Regular weeding out of weeds in grass (permanent gardeners are appointed). Regular pruning of plants to give a beautiful look. Regular maintenance and refilling of fire-extinguishers. Regular insurance/assurance of building and costly equipments. Cleaning and chlorination of water tanks. Spray of anti termite medicine. Use of naphthalene balls. Replacement of old furniture and so on. 2.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION PLAN AND ENSURE THAT THE AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE IS OPTIMALLY UTILIZED? The College timings are from 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. Throughout the days each and every room is used for one activity or the other. College multipurpose hall is used for holding functions, examinations of the college. Multipurpose hall is used for morning assemblies, various competitions and special lectures. Workshops, Seminars, Talks, Conferences, Guest Lectures. Multimedia Room is used by teachers to take special classes involving use of special electronic equipment. 3.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE? The College gives adequate attention to the environmental issues. There is a Garden in the college campus, in which different varieties of plants have been planted. In front of the college building, beautiful lawns are maintained. 4.3.LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE 1.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A QUALIFIED LIBRARIAN AND SUFFICIENT TECHNICAL STAFF TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY (MATERIALS COLLECTIONS AND MEDIA/COMPUTER SERVICES)? Yes, the institution has a qualified librarian and sufficient technical staff to support the library. The college library has computers and photocopy facility as well. There is a corner for stocking and cataloging of new books. List of Staff
2.WHAT ARE THE LIBRARY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE STAFF AND STUDENTS? (NUMBER OF BOOKS-VOLUMES AND TITLES, JOURNALS-NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, MAGAZINES, AUDIO VISUAL TEACHING-LEARNING RESOURCES, SOFTWARE, INTERNET ACCESS ETC.) Total No. of Books- 6108 No. of Titles of Books- 2443 Journals- 15 Magazines- 21 Encyclopedia - 14 Audio-Visual/Teaching-Learning Resources - 40 Software- 03 Internet Access- 01 e- Books - 05 3.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE IN PLACE, A MECHANISM TO SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEW VARIOUS LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS, RELEVANCE, ETC. AND TO MAKE ACQUISITION DECISIONS? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS INCLUDING THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONING OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE. Yes, the College has a Library Advisory Committee. Library Advisory Committee Librarian Smt. N. Hema Sundari, Asst. Librarian Smt K. Vijaya Bharathi and Computer Lecturer Smt. K. Anitha are the members of the Committee Headed by the Principal Dr. U. Krishna Mohan. This Committee meets twice a year to review the current needs of the trainees and Advices for the introduction of books, journals and overall responsibility of library affairs. The Committee requests the teachers to give detailed lists of educational and other books for the library. The Committee takes decisions regarding upgrading and extension of the library. Every year new books and journals are added in order to enrich the library with latest reading material. The college library is computerized and has Internet facility, both for trainees and teachers. For drawing out new knowledge and ideas from various sources (reference books, encyclopedia, research abstracts, etc.) and developing reading habits and skills of information processing, the library is richly equipped and updated from time to time. There is a Book-Bank in the college library for needy and deserving trainees. Book-Bank is maintained with the active cooperation of trainees and teachers of the college. 4. IS YOUR LIBRARY COMPUTERIZED? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS The library is fully automated. All the activities like issue and return of books, stock entries, stock verification, e-resources are digitalized and operated through software. Different reports can be generated through the use of computers and orders can be placed for short and new books.
5.DOES THE INSTITUTION LIBRARY HAVE COMPUTER, INTERNET AND REPROGRAPHIC FACILITIES? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS ON The college library is computerized with Computer Systems, internet connection and reprography/photocopy facility. On an average, 100 students and 10 teachers use library resources daily. The Principal of the college has donated books to the library. TIMINGS OF THE LIBRARY
During Holidays- Before & During Examination- 08 hours per day 6.DOES THE INSTITUTION MAKE USE OF INFLIBNET / DELNET / IUC FACILITIES? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS. Subscription to Inflibnet is in process. 7.GIVE DETAILS ON THE WORKING DAYS OF THE LIBRARY? (DAYS THE LIBRARY IS OPEN IN AN ACADEMIC YEAR, HOURS THE LIBRARY REMAINS OPEN PER DAY ETC.) 8.HOW DO THE STAFF AND STUDENTS COME TO KNOW OF THE NEW ARRIVALS? The new arrivals (books, journals, magazines) are displayed/ clipped on a display board/display stand in the library and Library Notice Board so as to make the students and staff members aware about them. There is a separate rack for New Arrivals with open access system. 9.DOES THE INSTITUTION’S LIBRARY HAVE A BOOK BANK? IF YES, HOW IS THE BOOK BANK FACILITY UTILIZED BY THE STUDENTS? 10.WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE LIBRARY TO THE VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS? Books and journals are provided on the ground floor to such trainees .Proper help is provided to retrieve the books from Almirahs and racks. Preference is given to such category persons/ students in issue & returns the books / materials.
4.4. ICT AS LEARNING RESOURCE
1.GIVE DETAILS OF ICT FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE Sufficient ICT facilities are available in the institution. It has a well-equipped computer laboratory and Internet connection is provided to all the P.C.s through LAN. Software in the form of CDs related to information and communication technology, value education, children with special needs and inclusion and effective teaching is available. Video CDs on Teaching, teacher behavior and linguistic skills have been added. Proper attention is paid to the use of ICT in the curriculum. Entire staff of the college is computer proficient. Workshops, seminars and training sessions are organized from time to time to enhance and update the knowledge of the staff about computers. Adequate time is given for computer education and computer applications in the college Time Table. The details of the distribution of computer systems are as follows: Principal’s office-One Administrative office-Two Accounts department-One ET/Computer lab-Fifty Library-Ten 2.IS THERE A PROVISION IN THE CURRICULUM FOR IMPARTING COMPUTER SKILL TO ALL STUDENTS? GIVE DETAILS ON THE MAJOR SKILLS INCLUDED. Yes, the ICT is a part of curriculum for both the courses. The college has a fully furnished computer laboratory, with latest configured computers and having internet facility and access on each system. All the students of the college are permitted to use the computer laboratory during working hours of the college and assistance is provided to those students who need it. Basics of computers, Office Suite, internet operation, working on network etc. are the areas in which trainees take active and keen interest. On the college website, Trainees Corner is designed and updated in which students can contribute their creativity, their views, ideas, feedback on methodology and curriculum and contribution to the website. 3.HOW AND TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THE INSTITUTION INCORPORATE AND MAKE USE OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES / ICT IN CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL PROCESSES? Teachers are trained and encouraged to power point presentation. Teachers prepare lesson presentation through the projector. Library material is accessed by the teachers. Internet surfing for academic up gradation by the teachers. Lesson plan material is prepared in the form of CDs. 4.WHAT ARE THE MAJOR AREAS AND INITIATIVES FOR WHICH STUDENT TEACHERS USE/ ADOPT TECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE TEACHING? Developing lesson plan and other related academic material. Classroom transaction of teaching learning process. Preparation of results of unit tests and house exams. Marking attendance. Preparation of teaching aids. 4.5 OTHER FACILITIES 1.HOW IS THE INSTRUCTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMALLY USED? DOES THE INSTITUTION SHARE ITS FACILITIES WITH OTHER? Working of the college is scheduled from 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. All the students and staff of the college use each and every resource of infrastructure optimally. Laboratories, Playgrounds, Sanitation Facilities, Canteen etc. are optimally used during the college hours. All students are encouraged to use library and computer laboratory work any time when they are free. Audio Visual aids, prepared by the Student teachers of this college, are gifted to the practice teaching and adopt schools. The available facilities are exclusively used by teacher education courses only. No other course is housed in the said building. The institution infrastructure facilities are used for Distance Education Programmes during the Sundays and holidays. 2.WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS AUDIO-VISUAL FACILITIES/MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE INSTITUTION? HOW ARE THE STUDENT TEACHERS ENCOURAGED TO OPTIMALLY USE THEM FOR LEARNING INCLUDING PRACTICE TEACHING? The following audio-visual facilities are available with the college to provide varied learning experiences and practical training to the students of all the three programmes: OHPSlide Projector Tape recorderRadio LCD ProjectorColor TV CD playerVideo Camera Digital CameraSpeakers Computer systemsAudio CD’s Audio-visual CD’sProjector slides Audio-cassettesOHP Transparencies The trainees are motivated by faculty members to make use of these A-V aids during micro teaching/simulation sessions. The trainees are explained about advantages of using audio-visual materials during teaching-learning process. The skill of using audio-visual aids has been integrated with other teaching skills during micro teaching. The trainees are given feedback on the use of audio-visual materials in teaching-learning process. The faculty members themselves use these aids during curriculum transaction process. The student teachers make use of OHP, PowerPoint presentations during micro teaching sessions. 3.WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS GENERAL AND METHODS LABORATORIES AVAILABLE WITH THE INSTITUTION? HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ENHANCE THE FACILITIES AND ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER FACILITY? The College has laboratories for demonstration and conducting experiments. List of Laboratories is given below: Educational Technology Lab Computer Lab Language Lab Psychology Lab Mathematics Lab Science Lab Social Studies Lab Art & Music Lab Proper emphasis is given to the use of laboratories in time table. Every laboratory is managed by a lecturer, who looks after the maintenance of the equipment. He/She ensures the optimum and careful use of equipment of laboratories as well as takes care of the requirements of the labs.
For the purchase of equipment for laboratories and the college, a purchase committee has been formed in which decisions regarding purchase of needed articles 4.GIVE DETAILS ON THE FACILITIES LIKE MULTIPURPOSE HALL, WORKSHOP, MUSIC, AND SPORTS, TRANSPORTS ETC AVAILABLE WITH THE INSTITUTION. The institution has the following facilities Multipurpose hall – for events, activities, competitions and cultural functions. Musical Instruments – Basic musical instruments are available with the institution along with the instructor to facilitate the trainees. Sports room – indoor games (chess carom etc.) and outdoor games (squash, badminton, basket ball etc.) are available with the institution. Transport – transport facilities are available with the institution for trainees and staff members. 5.ARE THE CLASSROOMS EQUIPPED FOR THE USE OF LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING? IF, YES GIVE DETAILS. IF NO, INDICATE THE INSTITUTION’S FUTURE PLANS TO MODERNIZE THE CLASSROOMS. Classrooms of the College are constructed in such a way that all the latest technologies can be used as per to the requirements and needs. All the class rooms are well ventilated and airy, well lighted and fitted with electric tubes/CFL ceiling fans and electric extension connection. The classrooms will be equipped with modern technologies like LCD/OHP projectors and computer systems. 4.6. BEST PRACTICES IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 1.HOW DOES THE FACULTY SEEK TO MODEL AND REFLECT ON THE BEST PRACTICE IN THE DIVERSITY OF INSTITUTION, INCLUDING THE USES OF TECHNOLOGY? Fully ventilated classrooms and facilities to use multimedia equipments, proper sensation facilities, Separate Multimedia room, Rich Laboratories and Library with plenty of books are the main best practices of the College. The faculty members are being fully equipped and regularly updated with the latest technologies used in the instruction by the institution and are made familiar with the use of those through training programmes. Teachers who seek advice in this realm are trained to prepare power point presentations. Teacher Educators prepare power point presentations for the purpose of instruction. The various audio-visual facilities are used by the teacher-educators and the optimal use of the same is made including practice teaching. 2.LIST INNOVATIVE PRACTICES RELATED TO THE USE OF ICT, WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO QUALITY ENHANCEMENT. The institution conducts various activities with the active participation of student teachers as well as the faculty members with the use of computers, LCD projectors, etc. regularly. Non-print materials like , Teaching Aids, audio-visual facilities like television sets tape recorders, computer systems, headphones, digital camera, a handy camera, Digitalized (computer aided instructional materials like –Databases, Online journals- CDs, DVDs, Videocassettes Audio cassettes are used. 3.WHAT INNOVATIONS/ BEST PRACTICES IN ‘INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES ARE IN VOGUE OR ADOPTED/ ADAPTED BY THE INSTITUTION? Following are a few best practices adopted
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