Nirmalasadantrainingcollege for Special Education Muvattupuzha

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NIRMALASADANTRAININGCOLLEGE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION MUVATTUPUZHA

Diploma in Education Special Education (Mental Retardation)

(D.Ed. SE.(MR))

INTRODUCTION:

Nirmala Sadan is an Institute dedicated for the education, research and rehabilitation of persons with mental retardation. The TrainingCollege is recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India and assisted by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India. The D.Ed Special Education (MR) course (previously known as Diploma in Special Education (MR)) was started in the year 1990. The intake capacity of the course is 30 seats. The course prepares the students to work as special Educator in SpecialSchool, in Special class situation in regular schools and also to work in integrated set up in regular schools.

OVERALL AIM AND GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To prepare special teachers at pre-primary (Nursery, Kindergarten etc.) and primary (1 to IV – lower primary and V to VII - upper primary) levels to serve in the following settings:

i)Special schools

ii)Integrated/inclusive setup

iii)Itinerant programmes

Knowledge Related Objectives:

To build adequate knowledge in the following areas:

1)Various aspects of disability, its impact and management

2)Key aspects of education like goals, function, technology and emerging

trends.

3)Educational needs of the children with disability and their management

4)Details of planning and executing curricular and co-curricular activities

5)Methods and techniques of teaching schools subjects

6)Various areas of child development and the relevant mental processes

7)To be able to see the above mentioned aspects in the light of Indian context.

Skill Related Objectives:

To develop skills and competencies in the following areas:

1. Personal, professional and social competencies and skills required in

teachers

1. Subject teaching as per requirement
2. Development and adaptation of instructional materials
3. Evaluation of the students, teacher and the educational programme
4. Planning and executing lessons (individualized and group)
5. Classroom management techniques
6. Individual and group parent interaction

ELIGIBILITY

Students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks in any stream are eligible for the course. Relaxation of marks as per Govt. instructions.

Reservation of seats for SC/ST candidates and persons with disabilities will be as per Central Government Rules.

JOINING AND SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATES

This is a course of two academic years during which period the selected candidates cannot to pursue any other course. Selected candidates should join the course by the stipulated date. At the time of joining the course, the selected candidate will have to produce (a) bond to the effect that the admitted candidate will not discontinue the course and (b) medical certificate – of fitness from a Civil Surgeon declaring the state of health.

NUMBER OF SEATS

The intake for each year of the course will be30.

The prescribed application form and prospectus may be obtained from the center till ……………………….by post and till ……………………..by hand. The last date for submission of filled in application at the center is…………………......

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of the course will be two years (four semesters)(220 days consisting of 1320 hours) each year thus having a total of 440 days consisting of 2640 hours for theory and practicum.

COURSE PATTERN

The course will be offered through semester or any other pattern as directed by RCI from time to time.

EXAMINATION SCHEME

As per RCI’S Scheme of Examination.

FEE

Tuition fee- 15000 per year

Examination fee- as prescribed by RCI

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hostel accommodation to outstation candidates will be provided subject to availability on first come first served basis.

CONTENTS OF THE COURSE

Theory

Sl.No / Name of the paper
Semester I
I / Introduction to Disabilities (Common paper)
II / Human Growth development & life span approach
III / Educational Assessment,Teaching strategies and Material Development
IV / Training adaptive skills and functional academics
Semester II
V / Educational Psychology (Common)
VI / Therapeutics
Semester III
VII / Education in Emerging Indian society and School Administration (Common)
VIII / Persons with mental retardation and associated disabilities
IX / Curricular strategies
X / Family and community
Semester IV
XI / Inclusive Education for children with Disabilities. (Common)
XII / Teaching Methodology Subjects.

PRACTICALS

Sl.No / Name of the paper
Semester I
I (a) / Assessment and Individualized Educational programme (1 IEP – mild case)
II (a) / Group Teaching Curricular Activities (8 lesson plans)
III (a) / Group Teaching Co-curricular Activities (8 lesson plans)
IV (a) / Therapeutics & Behaviour Modification (BM)
V (a) / Information and communication technology
Semester II
I (b) / Assessment and Individualized Educational Programme (2 IEPs moderate and severe case)
II (b) / Group Teaching Curricular Activities (7 lesson plans)
III (b) / Group Teaching Co- curricular Activities (7 lesson plans)
IV (b) / Therapeutics (OT, PT & ST)
V (b) / Teaching Learning Materials (TLM)
Semester III
I (c) / Assessment and Individualized Educational Programme for associated disabilities Multi disabled child -1 IEP
II (c) / Work Education and Programming for Transition.
III (c) / Group Teaching curricular and co-curricular activities for associated disabilities (11 lesson plans)
Semester IV
I (d) / Assessment and Individualized Educational Programme for associated disabilities (Multi disabled child – 1 IEP)
II (d) / Group Teaching of Social Science and Math 5 each on each subject, total 10 lesson plans.
V( c) / Preparation of Project.
VI (c) / Group Teaching in Language (English/Hindi/Regional language (10 lesson plan)

EXAMINATION

There will be two internal examinations in each semester.

MINIMUM FOR PASS AND AWARDS OF DIPLOMA

Candidates obtain 40% pass marks in each Theory and 50% in each practical paper separately in internal and external assessments.

CLASS DECLARATION

75% and above- Distinction

60 – 74.9%- First Division

50 – 59.9 %- Second Division

40 – 49.9 %- Pass Class

No class shall be awarded in the 1st year Examination. Class will be awarded on the basis of aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in 1st year and 2nd year Examination in Theory and Practical combined.

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

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.

Application No.

NIRMALA SADANTRAININGCOLLEGE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

MUVATTUPUZHA -686661

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO D.ED IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

(MENTAL RETARDATION) – SESSION 2016 -2018

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 Dec.2015 )

Date of Birth

D D M M Y EA R

Complete Postal Address (in Block letters) Permanent Address of

(Please do not write your name of father name ) Father / guardian

Pin :Pin :

Phone : Fax : Phone : Fax

Nationality Sex Category

Only candidates having OH due to disability in one leg will qualify.

Details of Qualifications

Exam Passed / Name of the School/ College / Year of Passing / University/Board / No. of Attempts / Class Division / Subject taken / % of marks / Medium of instruction
X/SSC
Equivalent
ISC/Sr. Sec/ Intermediate 10+2
Equivalent
Higher Qualification
a)
b)

Whether the candidate is a parent/sibling of a child with mental retardation:

Yes/No

Whether the candidates excelled in District/State/National/International /Sports or holder of NCC A, Scouts & Guides Governor Certificate? Yes/No

Languages KnownSpeakReadWrite

1.

2.

3.

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 D.Ed. Spl. Edn. (MR) Course?

The following documents should be attached with the application.

1. Statement of marks of PUC/Intermediate /Higher Secondary, (10+2) or other equivalent

qualifying exam.

1. Attested photocopy of Proof of date of birth (10th Certificate)

3.Conduct certificate (Original)

1. Proof for SC/ST status or physically handicapped Certificate
2. Certificate Higher Qualification.
3. Certificate by a Government Medical Officer/Authority competent to issue certificate of disability designated by the State/Central Government certifying that the candidate is a sibling/parent of Mentally Retarded Children.
4. Certificate to the effect that the candidate excelled in district/State/National/International Sports meet/NCC ‘A’ Certificate/Diploma in Fine Arts and Music, Yoga/Scouts & guides Governor certificate.

Place :

Date : Signature of the Applicant

DECLARATION

I hereby certify that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Further declare that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the institute and training center. I am aware that my admission will be cancelled in case the details furnished by me are proved to be wrong.

Date : Signature of the Candidate

ENDORSEMENT BY FORWARDING AUTHORITY

Certified that Mr./Mrs./Ms. ………………………………………………………………….

Is/was working in our organization as …………………………………………………… from

………………………………… to ……………………………… The application for admission

to the training programme leading to D.Ed Special Education (MR) is forwarded.

Date :Signature of the Forwarding Authority

With rubber stamp of the Institution.