Annexure - Scottish Church College

SCC / Teacher Education

Annexure- 1: Teacher Education Scenario in West Bengal Scottish Church College is a minority grant-in aid institution affiliated to the Calcutta University, West Bengal. The Teacher Education Department of the college is one of the fifteen B.Ed. Departments in General Degree College. This categorisation is as per the Annual Report 2009, Department of Higher Education Government of West Bengal. Teacher education in West Bengal: A Brief Note The total number of Teacher Education Institutions in West Bengal is 290. Elementary Teacher Education courses like PTTC, TTC, PTT, E.T.E and D.Ed.is offered in 107 institutes. The institutions fall under four categories – Government; Government-aided; Private-aided; Private – unaided. The affiliating body in the case of 105 institutions is West Bengal Board of Primary Education and 02 institutions are affiliated to two universities of the state (University of Burdwan and University of Calcutta) The Teacher Training Colleges offering Secondary Teacher Education programmes fall into two categories – B.Ed. and B.P.Ed. The total number of B.Ed. programmes in West Bengal is 151. In these there are – i.

Seven government training colleges

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Eighteen non- government training colleges

iii.

Six university B.Ed. department

iv.

Fifteen B.Ed. department in General Degree colleges (like ours)

v.

Others are self- financing Private colleges

B.P.Ed. in the state is offered in 20 institutions. M.Ed. programmes in the state are run by two university departments, two government colleges, one government sponsored institution and two private institutions affiliated to two state universities. M.P.Ed. programmes are offered in two university departments and two government colleges. The Calcutta University offers B.Ed. degrees in 28 institutions. Two missionary colleges offering B.Ed. course erstwhile under C.U have been granted autonomy. 189

SCC / Teacher Education Five B.Ed. colleges and one university (University of Kalyani) in West Bengal have been offered the status of CTE (College of Teacher Education) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for developing professionalism in in-service secondary teachers. One government college has been upgraded to the Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE). The IASE is conducting B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes under Calcutta University and M.Phil (Education) in Distance mode under Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU). B.Ed. courses in the distance mode under IGNOU and NSOU are also conducted in some degree colleges. Administrative governance in the secondary teacher education institutions of West Bengal is controlled by the norms and standards set by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the rules and policies directed by the Government of West Bengal. For admission, the Reservation Policy of the state government is 22% for Scheduled caste, 6% for Scheduled Tribe and 3% for Physically Handicapped in all Government and Government- aided institutions. Christian minority institutions like ours have an extra provision of reservation of seats for Christian candidates. For teaching and non- teaching staff recruitmentsi.

ROPA is followed as per the directives of the state government.

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NCTE and UGC approved eligibility criteria is maintained

iii.

For minority institutions, state government approved rules are in vogue.

For academic governance the NCTE norms and standards are maintained. The affiliating university frames rules and procedures for admission, academic calendar, curriculum transaction and examination. The recently set up teacher education institutions in the state are all self- financed private colleges. The age old government and government aided colleges in the state are now facing a competition from the private sector, especially with reference to infrastructural facilities.

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure- II A: Academic Calendar of Calcutta University

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure- II B: Academic Calendar of Scottish Church College, Department of Teacher Education Departmental Academic Calendar (2010 – 2011)

MONTH

WEEK

ACTIVITIES

July

1

Orientation

July

2

Orientation programme, Cultural Programme, Theory Paper.

July

3

Theory & Assignment Classes for Core and Special Papers and Practicum for Method Papers.

July

4

Theory & Assignment Classes for Core and Special Papers and Practicum for Method Papers, Simulated Lesson starts.

July - Aug

5

Theory & Assignment Classes for Core and Special Papers and Practicum for Method Papers, Wall Magazine.

Aug.

6

Theory & Assignment for Core & Special Papers, Practicum for Method, Cultural Function.

Aug.

7

Theory & Assignment for Core & Special Papers, Practicum for Method.

Aug.

8

Practicum Classes and Pre-Practice Teaching Classes.

Aug.

9

Pre-Practice Teaching.

Aug. – Sept.

10

Pre-Practice Teaching and Practice Teaching.

Sept.

11

Practice Teaching.

Sept.

12

Practice Teaching.

Sept.

13

Practice Teaching.

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Sept. – Oct.

14

Practice Teaching.

Oct.

15

Practice Teaching.

Nov.

16

Practice Teaching.

Nov.

17

Practice Teaching & Community Outreach Activities.

Nov.

18

Practice Teaching, Community Outreach & Feedback.

Nov.- Dec.

19

Theory,

Seminar,

Assignment,

Practicum,

Co-Curricular

Activities. Dec.

20

Theory, Seminar, Assignment, Practicum, Tutorial.

Dec.

21

Admission to next session, Theory, Assignment, Practicum, Sports & Cultural Function.

Dec. – Jan.

22

Mid-term Evaluation, Theory & Assignment, Practicum.

Jan.

23

Theory & Assignment, Practicum, Activity Day.

Jan.

24

Theory & Assignment, Practicum, , Co-Curricular Activities.

Jan.

25

Theory, Tutorial, Assignment, Practicum, Preparation for National Days.

Jan. - Feb.

26

Theory, Tutorial, Assignment, Practicum, Preparation for Final Teaching.

Feb.

27

Final Teaching / Preparation, Theory, Practicum.

Feb.

28

Final Teaching, College Day, Theory & Practicum.

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Theory, Assignment, Practicum, Preparation for Paper - VII

Feb.

&

March March

Exam, Admission Meeting. 30

Theory, Assignment, Practicum, Preparation for Paper - VII & IX Exam.

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March

31

Practicum & Admission.

March

32

Admission, Theory, Assignment, Practicum.

33

Viva-Voce, Theory, Practicum.

April

34

Exam, Preparation.

April

35

Preparation for Exam. & Tutorials.

April

36

Exam, Tutorials (Theory Papers).

37

Term-End Exam. (College)

May

38

Practicals, Remedial Classes.

May

39

Remedial Classes, Doubt Clarification, Tutorial, Cultural

March

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April

April

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May

Function.

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure- II C: Mapping of Activities in Scottish College, Department of Teacher Education, Session 2010 - 11

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure II C contd…

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure- II D: Time Table of Department of Teacher Education, Scottish College, Session 2010 - 11

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure III : Copy of the Syllabus

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Annexure IV A: Master Plan of the Teacher Education Department, Scottish Church College.

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure IV B: Master Plan of the Main Campus, College.

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Annexure V: Sample of Student Feedback on Faculty

Annexure V contd…

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure

VI: Unaudited Income Expenditure Statement of Department of

Teacher Education, Scottish Church College.

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Annexure VI contd…

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure VII A: Recognition order issued by NCTE

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Annexure VII A contd…

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure VIII: University Results Department Of Teacher Education Results of B.Ed. Examination (University Of Calcutta) Session

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Appeared

95

97

98

Qualified

95

97

97

First Class

89

96

95

Second Class

06

01

02

Failed

0

0

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Annexure IX A: Sample of the Feedback Form on Practice Teaching by Teacher Educators

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Annexure IX B: Sample of Feed Back Form by Head of the Institution of Practice Teaching School PRACTICE TEACHING FEEDBACK PROFORMA Feedback from Headmistress / Principal

Name of the Practice Teaching School ----------------------------------------------------Location/Address ----------------------------------------------------------Kindly put (√) in each box against different aspects relating to the % of student teachers’ teaching and related performance: Name of the College: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Academic Session: ------------------------------- -------------------------------------------Pre – Practice Teaching and Practice Teaching Phases: ASPECT 1: ATTENDANCE, MANNERISM AND BEHAVIOUR: Sl. No.

Criteria

1.

Very regular in attending the school

2.

Punctual in taking class

3.

Good conduct and courteous approach

4.

Very obedient and disciplined

5.

Good relationship maintained with HM and Teachers

6.

Good relationship maintained with Non - Teaching Staff

7.

Good relationship maintained with Peers

8.

Good dress up, body language and gesture

9.

Good Communication skill

10.

Sincere and highly Involved in all activities

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≤60% 60% 80%

≥80

SCC / Teacher Education ASPECT 2: TEACHING – LEARNING

1.

Audible voice and proper pronunciation

2.

Neat and methodical Lesson Plan

3.

Objectives are relevant and clearly stated

4.

Variety of instructional strategies were used

5.

Teaching aids are big, neatly written and used effectively

6.

School students have followed the Black Board work

7.

Teaching – Learning atmosphere in the classes were interactive and participative

8.

Class control were good while managing students’ behavior and class proceeding

9.

Good Integration of previous knowledge, dailylife experiences and different methods

10.

Good overall performance

Date:

Signature of Head Mistress / Principal

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SCC / Teacher Education Annexure IX C: Sample of Feed Back Form by the Peer Observers.

Proforma for Judgment of Lesson by Peer Observer Items to be judged: 1. Teacher’s Presence: a) Dress & grooming pertaining to teaching. b) Poise, posture and confidence of the teacher. 2. Teacher’s Preparation: a) Lesson plan- Statement of objectives. b) Teaching Aids – how useful they are for the development of the lesson. 3. Teaching: a) How the lesson is introduced and how useful it is. b) Announcement – Attractiveness. c) Presentation – •

Variety in the method used and questioning technique in particular.

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Students’ response &concentration.

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How the teacher motivates the students.

d) Application – Novelty in the technique used &its utility. •

Recapitulation in a sequential way.

4. Use of Language and Delivery: a) Language- correctness in grammar, expression, pronunciation and colloquialism according to the standard of the students. b) Delivery – Teacher’s voice, tone, clarity, volume, modulation. 5. Personal Qualities of Teacher: Punctuality, enthusiasm, alertness, inspiration, initiative and Class control. 6. Evaluation: Points to be considered: a) Fulfillment of the objectives stated in the lesson. b) Teacher’s command and thoroughness over the subject matter. c) Interlinking of the different steps in the lesson plan. d) Synchronization of planning with execution. e) Comments, if any.

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