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Sneha Sadan College of Special Education Angamaly

B.Ed Special Education ( Mental Retardation)

Introduction

Sneha Sadan is an institute dedicated for the Education, Research and rehabilitation of persons with Mental Retardation. The training college for Special Education is recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi and affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. As part of the teacher training Programme Sneha Sadan offers one academic year teacher training courses leading to the degree B.Ed Special Education [Mental Retardation].

Course And its General Objectives

B.Ed Special Education [Mental Retardation] is a course affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Special Education is an emerging field with the Human Resources requirement having increased in the past years. As persons with disabilities [Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and full participation] Act 1995 provides for education as right to every child with disability, the role of special educators has further been emphasized.

Keeping in view the need for special teachers at various levels, the B.Ed Special Education [Mental Retardation] course has been started. This course will educate and train human resources to enable them to acquire knowledge and develop competencies and skills to impart education and training effectively to all children with Mental Retardation.

On completion of the B.Ed Special Education [Mental Retardation ] course, the teacher can function as

-Coordinator/In charge/Principal of special schools for children with mental retardation.

-Resource room teachers in regular schools where slow learners and children with learning problem are found

-Special Educator in special schools, service centers for the MR, rehabilitation centers, sheltered workshops, composite Rehabilitation centers, District Rehabilitation centers etc.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who have passed any graduate level degree examination which is recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade are eligible for admission. SC/ST candidates need only a minimum pass in the qualifying examination. Candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Communities (SEBC) will be given 3% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC) will be given 5% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates who are parents or siblings of children with mental retardation will be given 3% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Disability Studies (BMR/BRS/BRSC, etc) and a Masters degree in Disability studies with Mental Retardation as elective subject are eligible for a weightage of 5% marks.

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Number of seats.

The total number of seats will be 30

Reservation of seats.

50% of total seats are under management, provided they satisfy eligibility conditions prescribed by the University. Of the remaining seats 35% shall be filled on general merit and 15% shall be filled by candidates belonging SC/ST and other backward communities.

Award of certificates

B.Ed Special Education [Mental Retardation] issued by MahatmaGandhiUniversity.

Duration of the course.

-The duration of B.Ed. Special Education programme shall be 2 semesters

-The duration of each semester shall be 90 days spread over 18 working weeks.

-A student may be permitted to complete the programme, on valid reasons, within a period of 6 semesters from the date of commencement of the first semester of the programme.

Medium of instruction and examination

The medium of instruction and examination of the course shall be English.

Scheme of the programme

The B.Ed Special Education (Mental Retardation) programme shall include

(a)Common courses, (b) Specialisation courses (c) Methodology courses &

(d)Practical courses

Programme structure

Common Courses

SEM 101 Nature and Needs of Various Disabilities

SEM 102 Educational Psychology and persons with Disabilities

SEM 108 Education in India – A Global Perspective

SEM 109 Educational Planning and Management, Curriculum Designing and Research

Specialisation courses

SEM 103 Identification and Assessment of Persons with Mental Retardation

SEM 110 Multidisciplinary Aspects of Mental Retardation

Methodology courses

SEM 104 Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

SEM 111 Methodology of Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties in an Inclusive set up

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Practical courses

SEM 105 Individualized Educational Programme

SEM 106 Behavior Modification

SEM 107 Group Teaching in SpecialSchool (Curricular and Co-curricular)

SEM 112 Resource Room Teaching in Regular Schools

SEM 113 Teaching in Inclusive set up

SEM 114 Teaching of General Subjects

SEM 115 Work Education and Programming for Transition

Fee

The rates of fee will be charged as prescribed by MahatmaGandhiUniversity and Sneha Sadan.

All present the rates of are as follows:

  1. Tuition Fee Rs. 25,000/-
  2. Special Fee Rs. 4000/-
  3. Students Affiliation Fee Rs. 250/-
  4. University Union Fee Rs. 30/-
  5. Students welfare Fee Rs. 10/-
  6. Students Insurance Fee Rs. 10/-
  7. Sports Affiliation Fee Rs. 200/-
  8. Caution Deposit Rs. 500/-
  9. Developmental Charges Rs. 5000/-
  10. Examination Fee - As prescribed by the University

Hostel Accommodation

Hostel accommodation will be provided to out station candidates on request on first come first basis.

The following documents should be attached with the application

  1. Attested photocopy of S.S.L.C book to prove date of birth.
  2. Attested photocopy of mark lists of plus two examinations.
  3. Attested photocopy of mark list of all parts of qualifying examination.

(Application without attested copies of all mark lists will be summarily rejected)

  1. Attested photocopy of Degree certificate/Provisional certificate of qualifying examination.
  2. Attested photocopy of certificate from competent authority in support of special reservation(SC/ST/OEC/SEBC)
  3. Attested copy of certificate by Medical board certifying that the candidate is a sibling or parent of child with Mental Retardation.
  4. Conduct certificate from Head of the Institution last attended. (In original)
  5. Copy of the equivalency/Eligibility certificate stating that qualifying examination is recognized M.GUniversity for seeking admission to B.Ed Special Education(MR) course. (For those who have passed qualifying examination from other Universities/institutions out side of the State).

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Discipline

The candidates admitted shall be subjected to strict discipline inside and outside the campus and also in the hostel where accommodation is provided. The candidates are expected to maintain decorum, decency and discipline throughout their pursuance of the course with the staff, faculty and other supporting workers. The hostlers should follow the prescribed rules in the hostel. Infringement or violation of rules shall result in rustication from the hostel for period as decided by the management of the institute.

Use of mobile phones cinematic dance and fashion show in the campus is strictly prohibited.

Ragging is a crime prohibited under law. Anyone found indulging in the act of ragging will be punished by management and the law enforcing authorities.

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Application No.

SNEHA SADAN COLLEGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO B.Ed SPECIAL EDUCATION

[MENTAL RETARDATION] – SESSION------.

The application form should submitted on or before ------.

(Late application will not be entertained)

Name of the candidate (in full block letters as given in High School Certificate)

Surname

Middle Name

First Name

Father’s Name (in full block letters as given in High School Certificate)

Mother’s Name

Age (in complete years as on 31st December 2014

Date of Birth

D D M M Y E A R

Complete Postal Address (in Block letters) Permanent Address of Father/Guardian

Pin:Pin:

Phone:Fax:Phone:Fax:

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Nationality IndianSexM FCategory SC ST SEBC OEC PH

Foreign

PH – Physically Handicapped

Details of Qualifications

Exam Passed / Name of the School/College / Year of Passing / University/
Board / No. of Attempt / Class Division / Subject
Taken / % of
Marks / Medium of instruction
X/SSC
Equivalent
ISC/Sr. Sec/
Intermediate
10+2
Equivalent
B.Sc/BA/B.Com
BMR/BRS(MR)
B.R.S.C/BSW or other specify
M.Sc/MA/
M.Com or
Equivalent
Any other
Diploma/Degree

Languages KnownSpeakReadWrite

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Extra curricular activities

Have you worked with persons with mentally retarded? If yes give details.

State in your own hand writing “Why do you want to joint B.Ed Special Education(MR) Course?

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The following documents should be attached with the application:

  1. Attested photocopy of S.S.L.C book to prove date of birth.
  2. Attested photocopy of mark lists of plus two examinations.
  3. Attested photocopy of mark list of all parts of qualifying examination.

(Application without attestedcopies of all mark lists will be summarily rejected)

  1. Attested photocopy of Degree certificate/Provisional certificate of qualifying examination
  2. Attested photocopy of certificate from competent authority in support of special reservation (SC/ST/OEC/SEBC)
  3. Attested copy of certificate by Medical board certifying that the candidate is a sibling or siblings or parent of child with Mental Retardation.
  4. Conduct certificate from Head of the Institution last attended. (attested copy)
  5. Copy of the equivalency/eligibility certificate stating that qualifying examination is recognized M.GUniversity for seeking admission to B.Ed Special Education(MR) course. (For those who have passed qualifying examination from other Universities/institutions out side of the State).

Place:

Date: Signature of the Applicant

DECLARATION

I hereby certify that all the information furnished in the application form are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have read the prospectus and satisfied myself that I fulfill all the eligibility requirements prescribed. If admitted I promise to abide by the rules and discipline, norms of the institute and University.

Date:Signature of the Candidate

I have fully read the information furnished by my son/daughter ------

And affirm that if it is proved that the information is fraudulent, He/She will be liable to prosecution.

Date:Signature of the Father/Guardian