ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) OF THE IQAC YEAR OF REPORT: 2013-2014 Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION Submitted by MAR THEOPHILUS TRAINING COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (Accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’) Tel: +91 – 471-2530074Fax: +91-471-2533518 Email: [email protected] 1 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 Manager and Patron His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Major Archbishop Catholicos of Syro-Malankara Catholic Chruch Co-Patron His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Samuel Mar Iranios Aux Bishop of Achy-Eparchy of Trivandrum Bursar Rev. Fr. Roy George Vayalirakkathu Principal Dr. K.Y. Benedict Teachers Students Dr. Esther Gladiz retired from service B.Ed. on 31st March 2014 as Principal and Dr.K .Y. Benedict was appointed as the new English- 19 Principal. We have 10 permanent Malayalam- 19 members in the teaching faculty. Ms. Shiny Mathematics- 22 Jacob was appointed as Natural Science Natural Science- 31 faculty member on July 2014. Physical Science 29 We also have one professor and three Social Science- 27 lecturers in the M Ed. Faculty where the M.Ed. students’ strength is 25. Administrative staff The strength of M.Ed Batch got We have 15 permanent members in enhanced to 25 by University of Kerala the administrative staff. and a computer from 2013-14 onwards. In the 2013-14 assistant. Mr. Biju Alex joined in the M.Ed Batch, there were 24 students. In the Administrative Staff on 1st April 2014. 2014-15 M.Ed Batch, there are 25 students. 2 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION Quality teacher training is giving to develop overall personality of the trainees, equipping them to work in tune with international, national and social needs. (The details are given below under appropriate heads) 1. INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION Suggestions to the university regarding the urgency of restructuring of B.Ed. curriculum by the Faculty Members Each faculty practices diverse modes of transaction, most of the classes are ICT oriented. Teaching learning process considers hidden curriculum and values Intervention model in curriculum transaction in tune with issues and problems of the society and nation Using e- learning in curriculum transaction Problem based practicums 2. INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES Interdisciplinary seminars Quizzes Competitions on arts and sports Debates Intercollegiate quiz competitions 3. EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED As per the norms established by the University of Kerala 4. NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED: NET/SLET/SET/CTET NET/ CTET/SET : 15 5. INITIATIVE TOWARDS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Participation in international, national and regional seminars, workshops and conferences Research leading to Ph.D. Research guidance by Dr. K.Y. Benedict and Dr.T.P.Jose, Dr.Maya.S, and Dr.Giby Ghevarughese Resource person in Media programmes( Dr.Giby Geeverughese) Minor research ( Dr. Giby Geevargeese and Dr.Maya.S) Paper Publications (All faculties) All Faculty members as community resources 3 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 6. RESEARCH PROJECTS 6 ongoing PhD researches Two ongoing Minor researches 1 thesis submitted 7. DETAILS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS Mrs Bindu B, Assistant professor, B. Ed. Faculty (Thesis submitted) Mr.Laji Vargheese, Assistant professor, B. Ed. Faculty (Synopsis submitted) Mrs Deepthi Elizabeth Mathew, Assistant professor, B. Ed. Faculty Shiney Jacob Assistant professor, B. Ed. Faculty Neena Thomas, Assistant professor, M. Ed. Faculty Salini.S , Assistant professor, M. Ed. Faculty 8. COMMUNITY SERVICES Scholarship for students in the neighbouring institutions Giving Remedial teaching to ST/SC Trainees Remedial Teaching to backward students of neighbouring schools Coaching for SET/NET Awareness Programme on different social issues in different schools in and around Thiruvananthapuram 9. TEACHERS AND OFFICERS NEWLY RECRUITED B. Ed. Faculty -Shiney Jacob M.Ed faculty -Rev.Sr.Dr.Mercykkutty.A, Mrs. Liby Cherian Office- Mr. Biju Alex Computer Assistant –Mr. Jaijith.J.V. 10.IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LIBRARY SERVICES Addition of books Four Fifty Nine books (rupees 77088/-) based on the B. Ed. and M.Ed. curriculum are installed in the library. List of journals Indian Educational Review NCERT Journal of Indian Education Serial Publications, New Delhi-2 International Educator Kalaniketan, Publication Division of Dr Sivadasan Pillai Center for Education, Research and Development, TVM Journal of Education and Psychology Sardar Patel University, Gujarat GCTE, Journal of Research and Government College of Teacher Extension in Education Education ,TVM Gurujyothi Research and Reflection Sree Narayana Training College Indian Journal of Open Learning Indira Gandhi National Open University 4 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 School Science NCERT EDUTRACKS Neelkamal Publication Pvt, Ltd, Hyderabad ANWESHIKA :Indian Journal of Teacher NCTE, New Delhi Education Journal of All Indian Association for AIAEK, Bhubaneswar, Orissa Educational Research Journal of Extension and Research Gandigram Rural University, TVM Experiments in Education 11.COURSES IN WHICH STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS IS INTRODUCED AND THE ACTION TAKEN ON STUDENT FEEDBACK Student assessment of teachers is introduced for the past 10 yrs. Periodical feedback is collected from the students and a suggestion box is kept at the college. 12.FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS For quality assessment and improvement the feedback from different sources is used o Students o School heads o Teachers of practice teaching schools o Alumni 13.COMPUTERIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE PROCESS OF ADMISSIONS AND EXAMINATION RESULTS, ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES Computerization of administration had started in 2003 Computerization of library had started in 2004 Computerization in admission and examination procedure started in 2007 onwards Smart Class Rooms 14.INCREASE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES Microphones and computers LCD projectors in each class room Net facility in each class room Green board 15.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AND TRAINING TO TEACHERS, NON- TEACHING STAFF AND STUDENTS Teachers, non-teaching staff and students can access computers and internet in the computer lab 5 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 16.FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS Endowments and scholarships by the institution Financial aid to SC/ST, and disabled students by the government Financial assistance by teaching faculty to the needy students on merit cum means basis 17. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Celebration of Alumni day in every year on January second Saturday Essay completion on “ Communication explosion and exploitation” Honoring of PhD Awardees, Award to M.Ed Rank Holder Award for those who cleared NET/SET Award for College B.Ed topper in the university Examination One day tour 18. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Feed Back From PTA Constant interaction of PTA for maintaining discipline and behaviour modification of trainees Providing community resources for the functioning Bio gas plant 19. HEALTH SERVICES Medical checkup for all trainees by the University of Kerala Health awareness programme on “Women and Health” Awareness programme on AIDS Physical and Heath education Promoting eco-friendly life style Sports and Games Yoga Aerobics 20. ACTIVITIES OF THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT Personal guidance offered to students 1. Teacher interactions with the students 2. When the students sought help 3. Guardian Angels Programme (Each teacher is given 10 students for personal corrections and mentoring) 4. Poor students were provided opportunity for school invigilation programmes on holidays to solve the financial problems. Educational guidance offered to students through 1. Teacher interactions with the students 2. The Alumni Gatherings 3. Guardian Angels Programme (Each teacher is given 10 students for personal corrections and mentoring) Vocational Guidance is offered through 1. Teacher interactions with the students 2. The Alumni Gatherings 6 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF THE IQAC : 2013-‘14 3. Guardian Angels Programme 4. Placement Cell of Mar Theophilus College arranged campus selection programmes One day retreat was organized in the college Family life orientation programmes Social welfare talks 21. PLACEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS Campus interviews were organized Career awareness programmes were organized Skill development programmes were organized( ICT, Communicative English, Acquaintance with smart classrooms) Yoga, Aerobics and Self Defense Programmes were organized The students got appointment in 1. St Mary’s School Pattom 2. Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Nalanchira 3. Mar Ivanios College 4. St Thoms Central School 5. Lord’s Junior School 6. Arya Central School 7. Navajeevan HSS 8. St. Goretti’s HSS 9. Infant Jesus 10. Sarvodya Central school 11. Sandeepani School 12. TIME entrance coaching centre 22. PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES Inter college shuttle badminton started at the college in 2013- 2014 College won the overall championship in Kerala University Inter Training College Sports Championship The student of our college won the best athlete award in the Kerala University Inter Training College Sports Championship Provision for