SELF APPRAISAL REPORT Submitted by RDB College of Education Papanasam SUBMITTED TO NAAC, Bangalore (Updated – December 2013) An introduction to RDB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PAPANASAM, THANJAVUR DT. TAMILNADU PART – I INSTITUTIONAL DATA PART – II EVALUATIVE REPORT PART – II 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PART – II 2. CRITERION – WISE ANALYSIS INDEX S.No. Contents Page No 01 Introduction 01 PART – I : Institutional Data 02 A) Profile of the Institution 06 03 B) Criterion-wise input Criterion I 11 Criterion II 15 Criterion III 19 Criterion IV 24 Criterion V 32 Criterion VI 37 Criterion VII 45 PART – II : The Evaluative Report 04 1. Executive Summary 47 05 2. Criterion wise Analysis Criterion I 52 Criterion II 68 Criterion III 91 Criterion IV 111 Criterion V 133 Criterion VI 152 Criterion VII 176 06 3. Mapping of Academic Activities of the Institution 07 4. Declaration by the Head of the Institution Introduction RDB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PAPANASAM INTRODUCTION RDB College of Education was established in the year 2007 with an ambitious vision and mission. It was then affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy. From the year 2008, our college is affiliated to Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, Chennai. Our college of education remains governed by the regulations of it. It covers an area of 3.06 acres which constitutes administrative and departmental buildings, computer labs, playgrounds, canteen, students‟ hostel, etc.,. The clean and greenery surroundings of the Institution provide a healthy and pleasant environment. The College, which has stepped into its 7th year in the field of Teacher Education offers Nine courses in UG programme and M.Ed course in PG programme.. LOCATION Our college is situated on the Thanjavur – Kumbakonam Highway, at a distance of 2 km from Papanasam, 25 kilometers from Thanjavur Railway Junction, 15 kilometers from Kumbakonam, the temple city of Tamilnadu and 85 kilometers from Trichy Airport. CAMPUS COMFORTS INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES The Institution has well furnished and spacious classrooms. The classrooms have provision for LCD Projectors, TV and AV. A fully furnished Seminar Hall with a seating capacity of 200 is available for conducting seminars, college tests and cultural events. Well equipped Science labs, Psychology lab, Computer Lab, Language lab, Mathematics lab and SUPW work shop are made available. RDB College of Education, Papanasam 1 Introduction COMPUTER FACILITIES Our College has a well equipped lab with 32 computers in latest configuration. Free Internet facility is made available to Staff and Students. Separate Computer facility is made available to each staff member to enable him/her to prepare instruction materials for students. LIBRARY FACILITY The Institution has an automated computerized library stocked with approximately 5300 books, 120 educational CDs and a good number of Reference Books, Tools Books, National/ International journals, magazines and encyclopedias. We have installed E-library from the academic year 2009-2010. Library is equipped with modern photo copier machine. ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES All our administrative works like Admission work, Letter correspondence, Student and Staff profile, salary details of teaching and non-teaching staff, etc., are being performed through computer. The Institution has computerized its Financial Management System to generate bills for various activities. RDB College of Education, Papanasam 2 Introduction TEACHING METHODOLOGY Teaching method is empowered with the help of Power Point Presentation. In addition to lecture method, our faculty members follow Interactive Teaching, Project Based Learning, Computer Assisted Learning, etc. Study materials are given to students. Every year field trips and Educational tours are arranged to expose students to gain firsthand knowledge. Guest lectures are provided by eminent experts. Seminars, Symposium and Workshops are conducted by various departments. Soft Skill Programme and Interview techniques are the additional training programmes made available to the students by our Institution. Periodical tests are conducted to evaluate the student achievement level and remedial measures are taken. SPORTS & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES The College offers good infrastructural facilities for sports and games. A Volley Ball court, Kabbadi court and Kho-Kho court are available. Besides these, provisions are there to play indoor games such as Chess, Carom, Table-tennis, Shuttlecock, Gymnasium, etc. The College also has a Youth Red Cross and Blood Donor‟s Club. HOSTEL & CANTEEN FACILITIES Separate hostels for boys and girls are available. TV is available in the hostel. Indoor game facilities along with gymnasium are made available for the use of the inmates in both the hostels. Supply of hot water is ensured round the clock. RDB College of Education, Papanasam 3 Introduction Delicious food is prepared in hygienic way in the modernized kitchen. Coin Phone facilities are made available in the hostel premises. Mineral water is supplied through R-O Method in both the hostels. Latest Kitchen Equipments (Dosa, Chapatti Machine, and Rice Cooking Utensils) are made available in hostel. Our College canteen supplies quality and hygienic food, beverages, snacks etc, at subsidized rates which can be used by the students and staff members at any time. Stationeries, cosmetics and other accessories are also available in the canteen. TRANSPORT FACILITIES Our college buses are plying for both boys and girls in and around Thanjavur and Thiruvarur districts for the benefit of the students. Each bus is equipped with mobile phone, first-aid box and fire extinguisher. MISCELLANEOUS Lightning arrestor is installed in the College premises. Electricity connection from LT to HT is provided for continuous 24 hours, 3 phase power supply. In case of power shut down a 200 kva generator is used for non - stop power supply for the entire campus. VISION To enable the students to acquire an integrated personality endowed with character, compassion, culture, discipline and patriotism. MISSION To foster higher education and the upliftment of the teaching community in society, in general and the improvement of their economic status and independence, in particular. RDB College of Education, Papanasam 4 Introduction VALUES To help students recognize their academic ability and to accept responsibility for its development To maintain a curriculum aimed at the acquisition of values and the discovery of truth To provide a learning environment commensurate with individual abilities and interests To help students acquire a sensitivity to the views, lifestyles and beliefs of others To serve the needy section of the society with a service mind To reign supreme both academically and professionally To develop co-operation and collaboration in equity and social justice. OBJECTIVES To make the student teachers acquire relevant knowledge, skills and attitude in pedagogical methods and preparing them to become role models in class rooms. To strengthen the skills of student teachers in classroom and school management. To share experiences gained by the practicing teachers. To enhance the competency required of teachers. To identify and design innovative programmes to meet the local and global teaching requirements. To develop the student teachers to be an instrument for building productive human capital to face challenges of globalization. RDB College of Education, Papanasam 5 Institutional Data Profile of the Institution Part – I: Institutional Data A) Profile of the Institution 1. Name and address of the Institution: Name : RDB College of Education Address : Saliyamangalam Road, City : Papanasam District : Thanjavur (Dt.) State : Tamilnadu Pincode : 614 205 2. Website : www.rdbeducation.ac.in 3. For communication : Office Area / Name STD Tel.No. Fax No E-mail code Principal 04374 222123 222312 [email protected] Dr.K.G. Mathew Tharakan Self – Appraisal 04374 222123 222312 [email protected] Co-ordinator Dr.M.Mohamed Siddik RDB College of Education, Papanasam 6 Institutional Data Profile of the Institution Residence Name Tel.No. Mobile No Principal 04364-223861 9443151267 Dr.K.G. Mathew Thankaran No.15, IV Cross, L.B. Nagar, Mayiladuturai-609 001 Self – Appraisal 04374-222123 9787766002 Co-ordinator Dr.M.Mohamed Siddik 4/64, Main Road, Ammapalli Thaikal, Ilangargudi - Po, Papanasam – Tk. Thanjavur – Dt. 4. Location of the college i. Urban ii. Semi-urban iii. Rural iv. Tribal v. Any other (Specify and indicate) 5. Campus area in acres : 3.21 Acres 6. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No RDB College of Education, Papanasam 7 Institutional Data Profile of the Institution 7. Date of establishment of the college Month & Year MM YYYY 07 2007 8. University / Board to which the institution is affiliated TAMILNADU TEACHERS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI 9. Details of UGC recognition under sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act. Month & Year Month & Year 2(f) - Not Applied 12B - - Not Applied 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 Nature i. University Dept. ii. RIE iii. IASE iv. Autonomous College v. Affiliated College RDB College of Education, Papanasam 8 Institutional Data Profile of the Institution INDEX vi. Constituent College S.No. vii. Dept. of EducationContents of a Composite college Page No 01 Introductionviii. CTE