5.1.STUDENT PROGRESSION

1.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ASSESS THE STUDENT’S PREPAREDNESS FOR THE PROGRAMME              AND              ENSURE              THAT THEY RECEIVE APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC AND              PROFESSIONAL ADVICE THROUGH COMMENCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME TO COMPLETION?

In order to access and enhance the professional competency of student teachers the college organizes many competitions like flower arrangement, preparation of teaching aids, chart making competition, writing competition, chalk board writing, best out of waste, pot painting etc. are organized from time to time. The college organize training programme of “Micro Teaching” in which various teaching skills are practiced by the student teachers. In this training session Micro Lesson, Macro Lesson in simulation and observation lessons are practiced.

After this the student teachers are sent for teaching in real situation in various schools. There also the trainees are encouraged to participate in administrative as well as academic activities of the school like organization of competition, conducting of morning assembly, participation in Mid-Day Meal Programme and discipline etc. They also find the deficiency and realities of classroom and possible efforts are made by the student teachers to minimize the problem faced by them with the help of their supervisor (mentor teacher) and school staff.

In order to prepare them for the development of various aspects of their personality, inherent potential, interest of trainees a Talent Hunt programme is organized in the beginning of the session. They are encouraged to participate in various activities undertaken by the college and other institutions. The programme includes cultural activities like Solo Dance, Group Dance, Drama, Mime, Mimicry etc.

2.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION, ENSURE THAT THE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT PROMOTES MOTIVATION, SATISFACTION, AND DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF THE STUDENTS?

FOR MOTIVTION:

The college motivates the trainees by giving Certificate (for participation in any activities), Prizes (for holding prominent positions First, Second, Third and Consolation) Trophies (For Group Activities) and Medals (Sport Meet etc.). Further some financial help in the form of cash prizes are also provided by the management. Trainees achieving positions have their names displayed on notice board so that other trainees may also get motivated. Faculty members motivate the student teachers for their best performance (praise) and verbal reinforcement is provided.

SATISFACTION:

For the satisfaction of their efforts the trainees are encouraged by awarding grades, numbers, praise of their work etc. which satisfies them.

DEVELOPMENT:

For the development of the various aspects of their personality many Programmes are organized for example:

      Physical Development-Sports Meet and Games Period

      Moral Development-Morning Assembly and Guest Lecturer
on Values,Yoga practices and Swacha Bharath campain

      Intellectual Development    -  Quiz, Debate, Symposium etc.

      Cultural Development         -Organization of various Plays and Dramas.

      Vocational Development  - Introduction of new fields by the expert                                                                      and guidance Programme.

      Spiritual Development   - Yoga Classes and Meditation.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT:

For Teaching:Micro, Macro and Real Teaching.

For Academics:Unit Tests, Seminars, Assignment, Projects, and House

                                       Exam etc.

For Practical Work   :Work Experience and Work Education are held.

3.GIVE GENDER - WISE DROPOUT RATE AFTER ADMISSION IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS AND LIST POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THE DROP OUT. DESCRIBE THE MECHANISM ADOPTED BY THE INSTITUTION FOR CONTROLLING DROP OUT?

B. Ed.

D. Ed.

4.WHAT ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS FOR ENABLING THEM TO COMPETE FOR JOB AND PROGRESS
TO HIGHER EDUCATION? HOW MANY STUDENTS APPEARED / QUALIFIED IN SLET, NET, CENTRAL / STATE SERVICE THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAM IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?

There is a provision for extra classes and coaching on Sundays and other holidays by the teachers and other experts who help the trainees in awareness preparation of all competitive exams. Study material pertaining to SET/NET all competitive examinations is made available in the college library.

5.WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE STUDENTS ON AVERAGE GOES FOR FURTHER STUDIES/CHOOSE TEACHING AS A CAREER? GIVE DETAIL.

The college does not have any specific data bases to determine percentage of ex students joining some teaching jobs or pursuing higher studies but on the basis of informal information it seems that most of them join as a teacher in school and at the same time they also pursue their studies through distance education board or in private capacity.

6.DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE TRAINING AND ACCESS TO LIBRARY AND OTHER EDUCATION RELATED ELECTRONIC INFORMATION, AUDIO/VIDEO RESOURCES, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE RELATED AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENT TEACHER AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE INSTITUTION? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS ON THE SAME.

The students can easily access the library after leaving the college. They can easily get the library resources like books, encyclopedia, activities college and school level, field work etc, Internet facility; computers are also easily accessible by the old trainees with the permission of principal.

7.DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE PLACEMENT SERVICE? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS ON THE SERVICE PROVIDE FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS AND THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE BENEFITED?

The placement cell has been functioning effectively since 2008. Every year a good number of trainees  are selected as teachers in private aided and unaided schools through campus interviews.

8.WHAT ARE THE DIFFICULTIES (IF ANY) FACED BY THE
PLACEMENT CELL? HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION OVERCOME THESE DIFFICULTIES?

The institution has a tie-up up with the consultancy outside the institution that takes care of the placements of the student teachers.

9.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE ARRANGEMENT WITH PRACTICE TEACHING SCHOOLS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE STUDENT’S TEACHER?

Yes, the institution has regular interaction with practice teaching schools and also in collaboration with placement activities.             

10.WHAT ARE THE RESOURCES (FINANCIAL, HUMAN ICT) PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTION TO THE PLACEMENT CELL?

Human Resource:

1. Faculty
2. Computer Data entry operator
3. Office Assistant

Financial Resource:

1. Conveyance and other required supporting
2. Asset is provided by the institution
3. Whenever required

ICT Resource:

1. Telephone
2. Computer
3. Internet

The necessary resources like man power, computers and assistance have been provided to the Placement Cell.              

5.2.   STUDENT SUPPORT

1.HOW ARE THE CURRICULAR (TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS), CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMES PLANNED, (DEVELOPING ACADEMIC CALENDAR, COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE INSTITUTION, FEEDBACK) EVALUATED AND REVISED TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CURRICULUM?

For effective transaction of curriculum the teacher of B.Ed and D.Ed programmes prepare course outlines in their concerned subjects to be taught by them. These outlines are prepared well in advance before the commencement of the classes and monthly and weekly planning is done.  The outline consists of micro teaching and simulation activities. The availability of resources and time is kept in view while planning the outline.  The whole programme is planned in such a way that there remains enough scope for carrying out revision of certain important topics and conducting practical activities.

The college prepares academic calendar for the education programmes before the commencement of the new session. Regarding co-curricular activities, a list of activities is prepared by the Cultural Committee after discussing with the other staff members. The academic calendar is planned strategically on the basis of previous year’s experiences and decisions regarding various activities are taken through mutual consensus in the meetings of staff council.

2.HOW IS THE CURRICULAR PLANNING DONE DIFFERENTLY FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS?

Planning is done as per the requirement of physically handicapped students.

Special attention is focussed.

Priority will be given in the issue of library books and use of internet.

The Physically handicapped students are exempted from payment of examination fee.

3.DOES THIS INSTITUTION HAVE MENTORING ARRANGEMENT? IF YES, HOW IS IT ORGANIZED?

Yes, the institution has mentoring arrangement. For this purpose the college has the following arrangements.

1. Tutorial and Houses

The trainees  of the college are divided into various houses and Tutorial Group and each house has a mentor (Teacher in charge) for helping the trainees to solve their problems viz.. Educational, Social, Personal, Emotional and Spiritual. In addition to it, she/he encourages the trainees to participate in various functions like morning assembly, competition etc.

2. Counseling Cell

The college has counseling cell for the counseling of trainees if they face any problems (Educational, Social, Personal, Emotional and Spiritual) they can get counseled by the college. The cell also has mentor (Teachers).

3. Women empowerment Cell

The college has a working women cell to solve the problems of female trainees and this also has mentor (female teaching staff).

4. Legal Cell

To orient student teachers in legal matters, there is a Legal cell in the college.

4.WHAT ARE VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THE INSTITUTION WHICH SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FACULTY IN TEACHING AND MENTORING OF STUDENTS?

The college  allows its teachers to attend various workshops, seminars, talks and conferences for enhancing the effectiveness of faculty like Intel Programme, Computer Literacy, meeting regarding various aspects of their all round development. Teachers of the college also attend orientation courses organized by the academic staff college of different universities if organized.

5.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE ITS WEBSITE? IF YES, WHAT IS THE INFORMATION POSTED ON THE SITE, HOW OFTEN IS IT UPDATED?

Yes, the institution has its website naming www.vprcoe.com. The latest information like information about faculty (Teaching & Non-Teaching), details of Methodology Lab, rules, function’s photographs, Infrastructure, latest news upcoming college activities, etc.

      The website is updated annually/session-wise.

      Online feedback facility is available in the website.

6.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A REMEDIAL PROGRAMME FOR ACADEMICALLY LOW ACHIEVERS? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS.

Yes, the institution has a remedial programme for academically low achievers.

The quality of an institution depends on the performance of the students. For good performance of trainees  there is an arrangement of remedial teaching only for weak students. Monthly evaluation system helps faculty members to understand the problem area of the weak students and to formalize a remedy for the same.

      Re-teaching is been done to resolve teaching related problems.

      Personalized solutions have  been given to resolve personal issues.

      Team teaching, micro teaching and through teacher-guardian meeting also supports for the solution of various other problems related to the performance of the trainees.

      Special coaching classes for the low achievers are arranged in the evenings as a remedial measure.

7.WHAT SPECIFIC TEACHING STRATEGIES ARE ADOPTED FOR TEACHING?

Specific teaching strategies are adopted for teaching like:

1. Advanced learners and
2. Slow learners

The advanced learners and slow learners of a subject are identified by the concerned faculty members, based on their performance in orientation class, and unit examination. They are also identified based on their active participation, involvement, performance in the class room / practical hall dynamics. Accordingly, subject wise, paper wise, practical wise strategies are adopted.

Specific teaching strategies for Advanced Learners

      Provision of additional learning – reference material – Books, Review Articles and Reports, CDs and Internet surfing.

      Assignment preparation on current and latest topics based on reference books, CDs and Internet surfing.

      Student Seminars on selected reference topics.

      Participation in Quiz, Debate and Problem Solving – Decision Making Exercises.

      Student Project Work based on theoretical data/practical work/survey data.

      Projecting them as “Team Leaders and Facilitators of Teams”, comprising fast, medium and slow learners.

Strategies for Slow Learners

      Tutorials, discussions, interactions and remedial coaching.

      Personal, academic and social counseling.

      Concept clarification and problem solving exercises.

      Bilingual explanations and discussions.

      Provision of simple but standard lecture notes/course material.

      Revision of topics and practical’s (not as punishment but as amelioration method).

      Making them part of student teams wherein there is a admixture/blend of fast, medium and slow learners. Here, as a “team dynamics – cooperative efforts”, the slow learner experience adoptability, develop self esteem, self respect and confidence.

      Steps to enhance their communication skills, art of reading – learning.

      Trial tests and mock examinations.

      Monitoring their progress at every unit-end examination.

      Easily comprehensible study material for difficult topics is given and books are recommended.

      Various topics are discussed in detail in the classrooms.

      Difficulties and misconceptions are cleared.

      Assignments are given to the students by the faculty members in their concerned subjects.

      Tips are given to the students by the faculty members about answering the questions in a better way.

      Advice to improve writing speed is provided.

      Question papers of previous years are discussed in the class and important topics are identified

8. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS? GIVE DETAILS

At The Time of Admission

Admissions are made through centralized counseling and help desk is made available for filling of forms and choosing of different teaching subjects as per the subjects studied at the graduation level following the guidelines of the University in allotment of teaching subjects. 

Every year in the beginning of the session, a two day orientation programme is held at the college for giving academic counseling to the newly admitted student teachers to enable them to go through the subject and selecting of options. For this teacher give presentation in front of students.

During The Session

Guidance and counseling cell is there to solve the personal, social, emotional and academic problems of trainees. College has formulated different cells with active involvements of students as its men cell is there to sensitize the trainees and teachers about various problems and issues related to women.

9.WHAT IS THE GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM ADOPTED BY THE INSTITUTION FOR THE STUDENTS? WHAT ARE THE MAJOR GRIEVANCES REDRESSED IN LAST TWO YEAS?

For redressing the major grievances of the trainees Grievance Redressal Committee has been constituted in the college. Any of the major grievances of trainees are heard by this cell and after mutual discussion and consent, the final solution is forwarded to the head of the institution for approval.

However, if some grievances are not solved at the college administration level, then those are forwarded to the Management of the institution to take necessary action in that regard. The minor grievances/problems are solved by faculty members or committee incharge at their level through mutual cooperation and consent.

The composition of the trainees Grievance Redressal cell is as under:

A Senior Lecturer (Nominated)-Chairman

All the lecturers-Members

Presidents of Associations         -Members

Co-ordinator, Gender Sensitization Cell       -Member

A Senior Lecturer-Co-ordinator

Some of the grievances redressed during the last two years are enumerated below:

      The grievances of the students, teachers regarding introduction of the course curriculum at the unit level.

      The redressal of the grievances of the students staying in the hostels regarding the mess bill charges.

      Grievances of the inmates of the ladies hostels on account of intrusion of outsiders led to construction of the boundary wall around the ladies hostels.

      Grievances of the students regarding frequency of the city buses during special programs like convocation, sports meet conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia etc. Such grievances were addressed with the help of the local transport facilities available in the town.The grievances of the students regarding the facilities in the laboratories, the library, the transportation, etc. were redressed by special committees.

10.HOW IS PROGRESS OF THE CANDIDATES AT THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF PROGRAMMES MONITORED AND ADVISED?

Academic Progress

Daily classroom observation by the mentor teachers, monthly class tests, seminars, assignments, projects, house examination, internal viva-voce are done
time to time.

Cultural & Social Programmes

Participation in morning assembly, functions, guest lectures on various aspects, competitions and awareness programmes is encouraged.  Other than this, trainees organizes different competitions as Rangoli, Slogan Writing, Poster making, mehandi, Quiz, Card Making, Salad Making, flower decoration and arrangement, Poetry  recitation, dancing and singing etc.

11.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ENSURES THE STUDENT’S COMPETENCY TO BEGIN PRACTICE TEACHING (PRE-PRACTICE PREPARATION) AND WHAT IS THE FOLLOW UP SUPPORT IN THE FIELD OF (PRACTICE TEACHING) PROVIDED TO THE STUDENTS DURING PRACTICE?

The institute ensures the students competency at the beginning of the teaching practice through skill development, micro teaching and simulation. Each student practices at least five teaching skills in each subject before going to practice teaching. A teacher educator remains full time in school to support and supervise the student, lesson planning and teaching practice.

5.3.STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION? IF YES.

      YES

      List of the current office bearers.

                  GIVE THE YEAR OF LAST ELECTION.   : No elections

There is no such Election conducted for selection of Office bearers. The Office bearers have been selected unanimously by the old students.

                  LIST OF ACTIVITIES LAST TWO YEARS. :

The Alumni trainees are participating in the Annual Cultural Activities and also in the sports meets. Further, the Alumni members who are free at those times also join with the community activities taken by the institution regularly.

      GIVE DETAILS TOP TEN ALUMNI OCCUPYING PROMINENT POSSIBLE.

Details top ten alumni occupying prominent Place:

2.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS & GAMES? GIVE DETAILS ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS.

The institution encourages the trainees  to participate in the college competition, functions etc. Top positions are rewarded certificates, prizes, trophies and medals. Cash prizes are given to the needytrainees so that they also get motivated.

3.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION INVOLVE AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PUBLISH MATERIALS, LIKE CATALOGUES, WALL MAGAZINES AND OTHER MATERIAL? LIST MAJOR PUBLICATION MATERIALS BROUGHT OUT BY THE STUDENTS DURING THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SESSION?

The institution provides financial aid, raw material and other technological assistance to the students to encourage the students to publish material.

4.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A STUDENT COUNCIL OR ANY SIMILAR BODY? GIVE DETAILS OF CONSTITUTION, MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND FINDINGS

Yes, the institution has a Student Council. It constitutes of five members i.e. President, Vice President, Secretary and two executive members. 

The main function of this council is to assist in planning and smooth organization of various academic, co-academic and extension activities. This association works for the betterment of students and college and is constituted to put up the students’ problems and suggestions of the students  to the college administration. The members of the council are elected by mutual consensus. Funds for organizing various activities are provided by the college as per requirement.

5.GIVE DETAILS OF VARIOUS BODIES AND THEIR ACTIVITIES, WHICH HAVE STUDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE IN IT.

There are student representatives in the following committees:-

      Women Empowerment Cell

      Grievances and Redressal Committee.

      Cultural Activities and Sports meet.

6.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A MECHANISM TO SEEK AND USE DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM ITS GRADUATES AND FROM EMPLOYERS TO IMPROVE THE PREPARATION OF PROGRAMME AND GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTION?

Yes, the institution has mechanism to seek feedback for quality enhancement. It consists a collective trainees feedback on teacher performance and institution’s work as whole feedback is also obtained from the teachers voluntarily or collectively for necessary change and improvements. Further, the website of the institution also provides for online Feed Back facility.

5.4. BEST PRACTICES IN STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

1.GIVE DETAILS OF INSTITUTIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION?

      Participation in morning assembly and various co-curricular / extension activities is mandatory for all students.

      Student teachers representation in various committees.

      Use of student-centered teaching learning approaches like group discussions, class quizzes, seminars, team teaching, etc.

      Grievances Redressal cell for trainees.

      Bus pass facility is provided.

      Medical and first aid facility.

      Mentoring arrangement for students to promote peer group learning.

      Feed back on class, unit test and house exams.

      Remedial progress for slow learners/ low achievers.

      Special coaching for high achievers.

      Book bank for poor and needy trainees.

      Issue of library books for examination period