M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu

M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu.

SELF - APPRAISAL REPORT

SUBMITTED TO NAAC

FOR INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION

MEnakshI RamasamY college of education

Trichy Main Road, M.R. Kalvi Nagar, Thathanur (Po),

Udayarpalayam (Tk), Ariyalur (Dt), Pin: 621 804.

NCTE Approval No: F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed/2006-2007/12225 and 12315

Affiliated to TamilNadu Teachers Education University, Chennai – 05

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No. / CONTENTS / PAGE NO.
Section - A.
Self Appraisal report of the Institution
(i) Preface.
(a) / History of the college and Achievements. / 3
(b) / Necessity for Accreditation. / 10
(C) / Preparation of the Report. / 11
Section – B
Part – I : Institutional Data
A. / Profile of the Institution / 13
B. / Criterion – wise Inputs
Criterion I : Curricular Aspects / 18
Criterion II : Teaching – Learning and Evaluation / 22
Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension / 28
Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources. / 33
Criterion V : Students Support and Progression. / 42
Criterion VI : Governance and Leadership. / 54
Criterion VII : Innovative Practices. / 61
Part – II : Evaluative Report
1. / Executive Summary / 63
2. / Criterion wise analysis
Criterion I : Curricular Aspects / 71
Criterion II : Teaching – Learning and Evaluation / 80
Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension / 95
Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources. / 112
Criterion V : Students Support and Progression. / 130
Criterion VI : Governance and Leadership. / 149
Criterion VII : Innovative Practices. / 168
3. / Declaration by the Head of the Institution. / 181

PAPER – I

A. Self Appraisal report of the Institution :

(i) Preface.

(a) History of the college and Achievements :

Meenachi Ramasamy Educational Trust was founded in the year 2000 by the philanthropist, harbinger, Kalvithanthai M.Ramasamy Mudaliar to provide high quality of Higher Education in the rural areas of Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu.

The Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu is one of the such institutions which was established under this management in the year 2007 with the solemn aim of imparting (B.Ed.) Teacher Education to this Rural poor students of this educationally backward District to serve the community.

The motto of this college is self – confidence, striving and strenuous work. These are the chants of our beloved founder Theivathiru.M.Ramasamy Mudaliar of Udayarpalayam. The motto stimulates and strengthens the students with determination to reach their goal with self-confidence with continuous efforts and hard work. It teaches them to qualify themselves suitable to the needs of the competitive world and meet out the challenges of day to day life and get success in their profession and life.

There was no college of education in this District before the inception of this college. This is the first self financing B.Ed. college in this District to create a very good qualified teacher.

The secretary and correspondent of this college Lion.Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan M.A., M.L., leads the institution in a proper way with ever cheering interest and enthusiasm.

The National Council for Teacher Education has granted recognition to this institution as per F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed./2006-07/12225 dt: 27.09.2007 and 12315 dt: 01.10.2007. The Government of Tamil Nadu has accorded permission to run the Institution with an intake of 100 students.

Formerly this college was granted affiliation by the Bharathidasan University from 2007 to 31.07.2008.

In continuation to that the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai has granted affiliation from 01.08.2008.

The subjects offered in B.Ed. course are.

1. Biological Science.

2. Commerce

3. Computer Science.

4. Economics.

5. English.

6. History

7. Mathematics.

8. Physical Science.

9. Tamil.

This college functions in a permanent building in Survey No.136/1B. at Thathanur village.

There are 1+9 staff members in this college. All the staff members are qualified and approved by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai as per TNTEU/R/Quali.Approval/CC 10101/2012/1171 dt : 06.06.2012 of the Registrar, TNTEU,Chennai.

Out of them one has acquired M.Phil., degree in Education. One Physical Director with M.P.Ed., qualification, and a Librarian with M.L.I.S., qualification are appointed in the college.

There is one office superintendent and 7 non – teaching staff to carry out the administrative work.

Achievements:

This college caters and takes care of the Teacher Education of 100 students from this rural area every year.

Academic:

The college has secured the following percentage of result in the university examinations as detailed below.

2007 – 2008:97%

2008 – 2009:86%

2009 – 2010:90%

2010 – 2011:88%

2011 – 2012:85%

Extra – curricular Activities:

Extra curricular activities help the students to posses leadership personalities and social movement with the society.

YRC is functioning in this college. Mr.B.Anbuthasan Asst. Prof. of Computer Science is incharge of YRC. It enlightens the students about the evil effects of drinking intoxicating liquors and incurable diseases like AIDS etc. Many awareness programmes and Blood donation camps were conducted on behalf of this club.

Echo club is functioning in this college Thiru. A.Arivalagan, Asst. Prof. of Biology is incharge of this club. Students are given awareness about the cleanliness of surroundings and safe guard the forest areas, and ensures the echo friendly activities.

Festivals:

Every year National festivals like Republic Day, Independence Day, Pongal festivals are celebrated in the campus.

Clubs:

Literary association, science club and the other subject clubs are functioning to train the students in organization and administration and to get improvement in elocution.

Seminar:

State level Seminar:

One state level seminar on “Innovative Class Room practices” was conducted on 21.03.2012.

Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan, Secretary and correspondent of our college presided over the seminar in the presence Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., the Director of our Educational Institutions. Mr.K.Anandhan M.A., (Eco), M.A., (Psy.). M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Education, Bharathidasan University, Trichy inaugurated the seminar and delivered the special address. More than 10 faculty members and 2 students presented the papers.

National Conference;

One Two days National Conference on “Modern Technologies in Teacher Education” was conducted on 28.04.2012 and 29.04.2012.

Our Secretary and correspondent Lion.M.R.Rahunaathan M.A., M.L., presided over the conference in the presence of our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., and inaugurated the conference.

On 28.04.2012 three sessions were conducted under the chairmanship of

Mr.Dr.K.Anandhan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
Mrs.Dr.P.Nagalakshmi, Trichy.
Mr.Dr.S.Robinson, Pondicherry.

And on 29.04.2012 three sessions were conducted. The chairpersons were.

Mr.Dr.G.Subramanian

Associate Prof. in Commerce, Sri Rmakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore.

Mr.Dr.S.Mani

Associate Prof. in History, Meston College of Education, Chennai.

Mr.Dr.V.Dayakara Reddy,

Principal, Head of Department of Education,

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi.

Paper Presented: from other Colleges: 33

From our college: 10

The Valedictory function was presided over by our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan and our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam distributed the certificates.

Second State Level Seminar:

One day state level seminar by students on improving the quality in Teacher Education was conducted on 21.09.2012.

The second state level seminar on “Quality Education” was conducted on 27.09.2012. Our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan presided over the seminar in the presence of our Director, Mr.Dr.R.Rajamanickam and Dr.T.K.Srinivasan M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., inaugurated the seminar. Morning session was chaired by Mr.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed., and the evening session was chaired by Mr.K.Muthukumaran M.A., M.Ed.,

16 faculty members from other colleges.

08 faculty members from our college and

68 students have submitted their papers.

The certificates to the paper presenters were distributed by our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam.

Computer Literacy Programme:

Now a day’s computer knowledge is very important to up-to-date execution of any kind of work. Considering this need the college has given computer training to all the 100 students. Basic knowledge of computer and its functioning and uses are educated to them. Mr.B.Anbuthasan Asst. Prof. of Computer Science is incharge of this work.

Placement Cell:

Placement cell is functioning in this college. Our management is arranging for registration of candidates in the campus itself to maintain seniority for employment with the co-ordination of the District Employment Exchange. The college does the possible helps to the students. Mr.R.Thangavel Asst. Prof. of Physical Science is incharge of the cell.

Sports:

Our management is very keen in improving the physical activities of our students. Every year sports meet is conducted for boys and girls separately. Prizes are distributed to the winners.

Founder’s Day:

Founder’s Day is celebrated every year on 2nd of January. Literary competitions are conducted for school children from 6th to 12th Std. Cash awards and certificates of merit are distributed to the winners.

Service to Humanity:

Service to Humanity is essential to be a socially well being man. Hence our students have interest in carrying out the following activities.

Flag Day collection to help the military persons.
Planting of saplings in and around the college campus.
Awareness programmes and safety weeks.
Educating villagers about cleanliness
Help for literacy programme.

The citizenship Training Programme for 5 days is conducted every year to develop leadership quality, social behaviours with fellow students, individual skills in cultural programmes and in elocution competition. Morning physical Education training for an hour is compulsory. The institution gives training to be courageous in life as well as in career. The students are given not only academic competency but also physical, mental and spiritual competencies.

b) Necessity for Accreditation:

This college has started functioning in a small village from the year 2007 – 2008. This institution has been serving in all the best ways to impart Teacher Education to the educationally backward students to uplift them with required knowledge and practical experience to generate young students to create a strong nation with technological knowledge to compete the global needs. This institution has completed 5 years in rendering valuable service to the benefit of the disadvantaged people. In order to encourage and enthuse the faculty as well as students Accreditation is necessary.

The accreditation will help this institution to start new courses and to increase the intake so that this institution may serve to the society in a better way. There will be an opportunity for more and more students to qualify themselves as very good teachers.

The accreditation will help this institution to act dynamically and to elevate the image of this institution to develop its infrastructure and status.

The accreditation will help this institution to start new projects, conduct seminars, work shops with the help of the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.

The students of this institution will also be benefited much to possess multifarious extension activities.

In the history of this college the following scholars and eminent persons have rendered their valuable service in the growth of this institution and worked as Principal as detailed below.

1. Selvi.B.Lakshmi M.Sc., M.Ed., -01.08.2007 to 30.06.2008

2. Thiru.T.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Ed.,-01.07.2008 to 31.07.2009

3. Thiru.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed.,-01.08.2009 to 31.07.2011

4. Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil., - 01.08.2011 to till date.

Now Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil.,Asst. Prof. of Commerce is acting as Principal.

Hence it is necessary to get accreditation for the multifarious exposure of this institution.

C. Preparation of the Report :

It was decided by the management to apply for National Accreditation. Following that the committee members were constituted by the Principal for the collection of criterion – wise analysis for the preparation of self – analysis report.

i) Mr.Dr.T.K.Srinivasan M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Co-ordinator of the B.Ed. college was appointed as the steering committee co-ordinator.

ii) The following members were appointed to form the steering committee.

Faculty members and supporting staff :

1. Mr.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed., - Advisor.

2. Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil.,– Asst. Prof. of Commerce.

3. Mrs.T.Kalaiponni M.Sc., M.Ed.,– Asst. Prof. of Mathematics.

4. Mr.R.Thangavel M.Sc., M.Ed., - Asst. Prof. of Physical Science.

5. Mr.A.Arivazhagan M.Sc., M.Ed., - Asst. Prof. of Biological Science.

6. Mrs.K.Thamilarasi M.A., M.Ed.,– Asst. Prof. of English.

iii) A sub – committee was constituted to prepare the department inputs as follows.

1. Mr.B.Anbudhasan M.Sc., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Computer Science.

2. Mrs.C.Latha M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of History.

3. Mrs.P.Kalaivani M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Tamil.

4. Mrs.J.Marial Sucila M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of History.

5. Mr.R.Rajendiran M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Economics.

Computer Asst. Programmar :

Miss. G.Jothi. M.Com., B.Ed., COA.,
Miss.B.Umamaheswari. C.Tech., B.A.,
Miss.L.Latha. M.A.,

A. Profile of the Institution

1. Name and address: Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education,

of the institution Thathanur – 621 804.

Udayarpalayam (Tk),

Ariyalur (Dt).

Ph : 04331 - 245781

2.Website URL:

3. For communication: Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education,

Thathanur – 621 804.

Udayarpalayam (Tk),

Ariyalur (Dt).

Ph : 04331 – 245781.

Office

Name / Telephone Number with STD Code / Fax No / E-Mail Address
Mrs.M.Malathi
Principal. / 04331 - 245781 / 04331- 245781 /
Mrs.T.Kalaiponni
Vice Principal / 04331 - 245781 / 04331- 245781 /
Dr.T.K.Srinivasan
Co-ordinator. / 04331 - 245781 / 04331- 245781 /

Residence

Name / Telephone Number with STD Code / Mobile Number
Mrs.M.Malathi
Principal. / - / 9715770457
Mrs.T.Kalaiponni
Vice Principal / - / 9943059078
Dr.T.K.Srinivasan
Co-ordinator. / - / 9944479721

4. Location of the Institution:

Urban

Semi-urban

Rural

Tribal

Any other (specify and indicate)

5. Campus area in acres:

6. Is it a recognized minority institution?

Yes No

Date of establishment of the institution:

Month & Year

8. University/Board to which the institution is affiliated:

9. Details of UGC recognition under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act.

Month & Year Month & Year

2f 12B

10. Type of Institution

a. By funding i. Government

ii. Grant-in-aid

iii. Constituent

iv. Self-financed

v. Any other (specify and indicate)

b. By Gender i. Only for Men

ii. Only for Women

iii. Co-education

c. By Naturei. University Dept.

ii. IASE

iii. Autonomous College

iv. Affiliated College

v. Constituent College

vi. Dept. of Education of Composite

College

vii. CTE

Viii. Any other (specify and indicate)

11.Does the University / State Education Act have provision for autonomy?

Yes No

If yes, has the institution applied for autonomy?

Yes No

12.Details of Teacher Education programmes offered by the institution:

Sl. No. / Level / Programme/ Course / Entry Qualification / Nature of Award / Duration / Medium of instruction
i) / Pre-primary / - / - / Certificate / - / -
Diploma
Degree
ii) / Primary/
Elementary / - / - / Certificate / - / -
Diploma
Degree
iii) / Secondary/
Sr. secondary
UG / B.Ed. / B.A., B.Sc., B.Lit., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., / Degree / 1 Year / Tamil
iv. / Post Graduate / - / - / Diploma / - / -
Degree
v. / Other
(specify) / - / - / Certificate / - / -
Diploma
Degree

13. Give details of NCTE recognition (for each programme mentioned in

Q.12 above)

Level / Programme / Order No. & Date / Valid upto / Sanctioned Intake
Pre-primary / - / - / - / -
Primary/Elementary / - / - / - / -
Secondary/ Sr.secondary
UG / B.Ed., / F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed.
/2006-2007/12225
dt : 27.09.2007 & 12315 dt : 01.10.2007 / - / 100
Post Graduate / - / - / - / -
Other (specify) / - / - / - / -

(Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement)

Criterion I: Curricular Aspects

Does the Institution have a stated

Vision

Mission

Values

Objectives

a) Does the institution offer self-financed programme(s)?

If yes,

a) How many programmes?

b) Fee charged per programme

Are there programmes with semester system?

Is the institution representing/participating in the curriculum development/ revision processes of the regulatory bodies?

If yes, how many faculties are on the various curriculum development/vision committees/boards of universities/regulating authority.

Number of methods/elective options (programme wise)

D.Ed.

B.Ed.

M.Ed. (Full Time)

M.Ed. (Part Time)

Any other (specify and indicate)

Are there Programmes offered in modular form

Are there Programmes where assessment of teachers by the students has been introduced

Are there Programmes with faculty exchange/visiting faculty

Is there any mechanism to obtain feedback on the curricular aspects from the

Heads of practice teaching schools

Academic peers

Alumni

Students

Employers

How long does it take for the institution to introduce a new programme within the existing system?

Has the institution introduced any new courses in teacher education during the last three years?

Are there courses in which major syllabus revision was done during the last five years?

Does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum?

Does the institution encourage the faculty to prepare course outlines?

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

1. How are students selected for admission into various courses?

(a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution

b) Common entrance test conducted by the University/Government

c) Through an interview

d) Entrance test and interview

e) Merit at the qualifying examination

f) Any other (specify and indicate)

On the basis of Tamilnadu Government’s Reservation Policy.

(If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages)

2. Furnish the following information (for the previous academic year):

(a) Date of start of the academic year

(b) Date of last admission

(d) Total teaching days

(e) Total working days

Total number of students admitted

Programme / Number of students / Reserved / Open
M / F / Total / M / F / Total / M / F / Total
D.Ed. / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
B.Ed. / 17 / 83 / 100 / 17 / 83 / 100 / - / - / -
M.Ed. (Full Time) / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
M.Ed. (Part Time) / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / - / -

Are there any overseas students?

If yes, how many?

What is the ‘unit cost’ of teacher education programme? (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure divided by the number of students/ trainees enrolled).

a) Unit cost excluding salary component

b) Unit cost including salary component

(Please provide the unit cost for each of the programme offered by the institution as detailed at Question 12 of profile of the institution)

Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic session

Programmes / Open / Reserved
Highest
(%) / Lowest
(%) / Highest
(%) / Lowest
(%)
D.Ed. / - / - / - / -
B.Ed. / 81% / 40% / - / -
M.Ed. (Full Time) / - / - / - / -
M.Ed. (Part Time) / - / - / - / -

Is there a provision for assessing students’ knowledge and skills for the programme (after admission)?

Does the institution develop its academic calendar?

Time allotted (in percentage)

Programmes / Theory / Practice Teaching / Practicum
D.Ed. / - / - / -
B.Ed. / 77.8% / 22.2% / 2 days.
M.Ed. (Full Time) / - / - / -
M.Ed. (Part Time) / - / - / -

Pre-practice teaching at the institution

a) Number of pre-practice teaching days

b) Minimum number of pre-practice teaching

lessons given by each student

Practice Teaching at School

a) Number of schools identified for practice

teaching