COLLEGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION

COLLEGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION MAJOR ACHIVEMENT & HIGHLIGHTS OF CHOLAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Sembarambakam, Kanchipuram 1

CHOLAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HEARTY WELCOME TO NAAC PEER TEAM 2

CHOLAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BLOCK - A BLOCK - B 3

Cholan Educational & Charitable Trust v Our Trust like a Banyan Tree and its strengthen grass roots institutions like a Modern Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Elementary School, College of Education, Teacher Training Institute, Matriculation School, Polytechnic College. v The name of the Cholan has broad expansion and it recognized the need of redress traditional gender imbalances in educational access and achievements. v The basic objectives of the programme and status of our activities is assessed through collective reflection and positive evaluation process. 4

Aim of Cholan C H O L A - Competitive Sprit is built here - Humanity and Honesty nests are knitted here - Over all paths are painted here - Longitudes and attitudes of wisdom lamp lighted here - Awareness to reach the Goal of Achievements is nurtured here N - Nobility, Integrity & Unanimous feelings are bind here. 5

OUR COLLEGE ØEstablished in 2005 ØRun by Cholan Educational Charitable Trust ØAffiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai ØApproved by NCTE ØSelf financed & Co-Educational Institution ØCourses Offered ØB. Ed. , ØM. Ed. , 6

VISION To develop as an Institute in academic excellence, global challenges, leadership in teaching competencies being recognized excellence to contribute optimally to the economic progress of a democratic society. 7

MISSION To provide quality education of global standards and academic excellence, interactive and intentional experiences, theoretical knowledge of integration with latest technology including values and patriotism and channelizing the energy of youth in the right path of service and sacrifice for the nation and the society. 8

OBJECTIVES AND VALUES • To prepare trainee-teachers to bring in quality in all their endeavors. • To prepare our trainee-teachers for being true, committed, enthusiastic dedicated teachers to serve schools with all necessary skills and values. • To guide creatively in implementing the innovative techniques for teaching. • To inspire to meet the challenges of dynamic society. Contin…. 9

• To identify innovative programs to meet the global teaching requirements. • To provide widely recognized leadership in the implements of teaching, learning and assessment of educational outcomes. • To inspire individual, social, emotional and intellectual competent. • To provide opportunities to interact with experts in the filed of education. • To guide the trainee-teachers to fulfill their role as nation builders. • To inculcate research skills to find solutions to class room problems. • To provide supportive skills in dealing with academic and personal problems of learners. Contin…. 10

• To create an awareness among trainee-teachers about community, national and global issues. • To develop ICT skills with their contemporaries. • To train the trainee-teachers in imparting and evaluating learning experiences. • To enhance the commitment of faculty, staff and students of the unity in diversity, social justice and democratic citizenship. • To create trainee-teachers to the expectations of globalised society with a mind to visualize student development and national development. 11

Motto The motto of our college is Truth, Service, and Growth and to mould our trainees as every individual with harmonious personality, great in heart, mind action and to create delegation, sincerity and honest. 12

College Logo - Truth, Service and Growth Cholan College of Education has been a citadel of quality training to motivate trainees to aim, aspire and achieve to become worthy teachers. Discipline, courage and excellence are our motto. To achieve this motto the trainee is trained with committed, dedicated values, would blossoms into a useful citizen. Our management believes that a competent teacher with noble vision is an asset to the family, society, and nation as well as to humanity. Through quality education only every individual can attain the benefits of perfection expounding “Truth, Service and Growth”. The college logo depicts these principles. 13

List of Faculties Dr. A. Thirunavukkarasu, M. A. , M. Ed. , M. Phil(Edu), M. Phil(Tamil), Ph. D(Edu). Principal. Department of Education (PG) Dr. K. Narasimhaiah, M. A(Eco), M. A(Eng), M. Ed. , Ph. D (Edu). Associate professor. Dr. P. Sureshkumar, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , M. Phil. , Ph. D. Assistant professor Mr. K. Ilango, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , M. Phil. , (Edu) Assistant Professor Mrs. V. Rose Amala Sutha, M. A. , M. Ed. , M. Phil. , (Edu) Assistant Professor 14

Ms. R. Shobana, M. A. , M. Ed. , M. Phil. Assistant Professor Department of Education (UG) Mrs. K. R. Vijaya, M. A. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Tamil. Mrs. C. A. Ezhilselvi, M. A. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of English Mr. T. C. Gopal, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Mathematics. Mr. R. Kabeer, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Physical Science. Mrs. R. Devi, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Biological Science. Mrs. R. Aruna, M. Sc. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Computer Science. Mr. M. Yuvaraj, M. A. , M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of History. Mr. S. Selvaganapathi, M. Com, M. Ed. , Asst. Prof of Commerce. 15

Supporting Staff Mr. S. O. Ramachandran, M. A. , M. L. I. S. , PGDLAN. Librarian. Mr. P. Munusamy, M. A. , B. P. Ed. , Physical Director. Mr. S. Rajaraman, M. A. , M. Ed. , TTC. Art & Craft. Mr. M. Balasubramaniyam, M. Sc. Computer Instructor. Mr. N. Mohanasundaram, B. E. Education Technology Instructor. 16

Administrative Staff Mrs. S. Gayathri, B. A. , D. T. Ed. , Administrative Officer Ms. V. Janaki, B. Com. , Accountant Mrs. S. Kalpana, B. Sc. , Cashier MENIAL STAFF Mr. K. Ellapan. Gardener Ms. C. Karupayee. Sweeper. Mr. P. Krishnamoorthi. Mr. L. S. Nandhagopal. Mr. N. Rajasekar. Mr. J. Rajesh. Clerk Office Assistant Driver 17

Courses B. Ed - Optional. Teaching of Tamil Education Teaching of English Education Teaching of Mathematics Education Teaching of Physical Science Education Teaching of Biological Science Education Teaching of Computer Science Education Teaching of History Education Teaching of Commerce & Accountancy Education 18

M. Ed – Electives q. Teacher Education q. Curriculum Development and Instructional 19

Admission Details – B. Ed. 2012 - 2013 S. GENERAL No SC ST BC MBC OC TOTAL 1 BOYS 11 NIL 10 7 NIL 28 2 GIRLS 20 NIL 25 26 1 72 TOTAL 31 NIL 35 33 1 100 20

Admission Details – M. Ed. 2012 - 2013 S. GENERAL NO SC ST BC MBC OC TOTAL 1 BOYS 06 1 3 3 - 13 2 GIRLS 08 - 10 3 1 22 TOTAL 14 1 13 6 1 35 21

B. Ed Results S. NO ACADEMIC YEAR APPEARED PASSED FAILED % of Pass 1 2009 – 2010 100 74 26 74 % 2 2010 – 2011 100 85 15 85 % 3 2011 – 2012 100 76 24 76 % 4 2012 - 2013 100 80 20 80 % 22

M. Ed Results S. NO ACADEMIC YEAR APPEARED PASSED FAILED % of Pass 1 2009 – 2010 25 18 7 72 % 2 2010 – 2011 35 30 05 85. 7 % 3 2011 – 2012 35 26 09 74. 3 % 4 2012 - 2013 35 27 08 77. 14 % 23

Academic Toppers –B. Ed Year Name of the student Total Marks 2006 -07 R. Revathi 1155 2007 -08 D. Manimegalai 1014 2008 -09 H. Parvin Nisha 959 2009 -10 S. Arthi 845 2010 -11 G. Sujeetha 849 2011 -12 V. Sasirekha 824 2012 -13 A. Geethadevi 820 24

Academic Toppers –M. Ed Year Name of the student Total Marks 2008 -09 P. Rogesh 463 2009 -10 S. Rajasekaran 443 2010 -11 J. Lavanya 478 2011 -12 M. Subhashini 483 2012 -13 A. Nartrinai 485 25

S. No. Theory Component – B. Ed. Courses L T P Total Hours 60 20 20 100 I. 1. Core Courses Education in the emerging Indian Society 2. Psychology of Learning and Human Development 60 20 20 100 3. Educational Innovations and Curriculum Development 60 20 20 100 II III 1. 2. IV 1. 2. 3. Elective Course Optional Courses Optional II General Life Skills Course First Aid Moral and Value Education 45 15 15 75 60 60 20 20 100 5 5 5 - 10 10 5 Total for Theory Component 360 115 125 600 26

Theory Component – M. Ed. Core/ Elective Core Paper – I Subjects Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives in Education Hours 80 Core Paper – II Advanced Educational Psychology 80 Core Paper – III Research in Education 80 Elective – I Teacher Education 80 Elective – II Curriculum Development 80 27

Weightage given for Theory Component – B. Ed S. No Theory Component I Core Courses Title of the papers Maximum Marks (100) Internal External Marks 1. Education in the Emerging Indian Society 20 80 2 Psychology of Learning and Human Development 20 80 3 Educational Innovations and Curriculum Development 20 80 Any one of the Electives given in the list 20 80 II Elective Courses III Optional Courses IV Optional II General i) Life Skills Course ii) First Aid iii) Moral and Value Education Total weightage for Theory Component 20 80 Mark wise weightage is not given. It is only for internalizing all the life related skills, First Aid, Moral and Value system 600 28

Weightage given for Theory Component – M. Ed. Core/ Elective Core Paper – I Subjects Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives in Education Marks 100 Core Paper – II Advanced Educational Psychology 100 Core Paper – III Research in Education 100 Elective – I Teacher Education Curriculum Development 100 Elective – II Dissertation Viva Voce Total 100 150 50 700 29

Components of Internal Assessment – B. Ed Sl. No 1 2 3 Component TEST (Aggregate of marks obtained by each candidates in minimum 3 class tests converted into 10) ASSIGNMENT (Aggregate of marks obtained by each candidate in minimum 2 Assignments converted into 5) SEMINAR Maximum Marks 10 5 5 Total 20 30

Practicum Components – B. Ed. 1. Observation for optional I & II 2. Demonstration for optional I & II 3. Micro Teaching for optional I & II 4. Practice Teaching for optional I &II 5. Preparation of Instructional Aids optional I & II 6. Construction of Achievement Test optional I & II 7. Application of Educational Technology 8. Case Study 9. Conducting Psychology Experiments. 10. Action Research 11. Citizenship Training Camp 12. Physical Education 13. SUPW 14. School Text Book Review 31

Psychology Experiments Each Student teacher has to perform any 4 Psychology experiments from Group A and 2 Psychology experiments from Group B Group A (Related to Adolescence) 1. Intelligence 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Learning Transfer of Training Aptitude Adjustment Concept Formation Level of Aspiration Interest Personality Types Attention Creativity Achievement Motivation Group B (Related to Childhood) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Distraction of Attention Division of Attention Creativity Piaget’s task Non-Verbal Intelligence Test Sociometry Measure of Anger Emotional Stability Moral Values Motivation Span of Attention Motor Skills 32

Curricular Development Process v Syllabus framed by Tamilnadu Teachers Education University v. Planning according to syllabus by the Staff counsel Committee v Innovative & technology Supported Teaching Learning process v Periodic feedback from ü Faculty ü Student ü Alumni v. Regular cyclic Test & Model Test ü Academic Peers v Remedial Class for poor learners v Enrichment programs for high achievers v Seminar & Workshops v Printout Materials for all Subjects 33

Step in Curricular Design & Development Academic Flexibility ü Variety of learning situations to the student –teachers ü Teachers are motivated to use ICT in addition with traditional method of teaching ü All the facilities like computers, OHP, LCD Projectors, Slide projectors, etc, are provided to the teachers for making their teaching a successful one. ü The institution provides a platform to all studentteachers to participate in various literary, cultural and community service practices. ü The institution conducts micro-teaching programme, Practice teaching programme and block teaching programme to empower student teachers. 34

MULTI FACET TRAINING Free Computer Training to the Students allied with computer professionals q Yoga Course with Tamilnadu Sports University Certificate q Free First aid training with John Ambulance q Free work Experience Training q Free Spoken English Training q Free Scout & Guides Training q 35

Co-Curricular Activities Ø Seminars ØDepartment Fest Ø Conferences Ø Extension Activities Ø Workshop Ø Consultancy Services Ø Citizenship Camp Ø Literacy Club Ø Training Ø Career Oriented Programs Ø First Aid Camps Programs Ø Training on Soft Skills Ø Industrial Visits 36

CURRICULUM ON NATIONAL NEEDS Environmental Education Computer Education Guidance & Counseling Value Added Courses Yoga Education Diploma in Computer Applications & Tally Life Skill Programmes Women Empowerment 37

INCLUSION OF PROGRAMMES Ø Multidisciplinary v Ø Opting for Multidisciplinary Elective papers Multi Skill development v Soft Skill Training v Computer Training v ICT Training ØPractice Teaching v Micro Teaching v Teaching Practice Ø SUPW v Dedicated craft master for Training in SUPW 38

BEST PRACTICES IN CURRICULAR ASPECTS Internal curriculum review & reform committee for curriculum evaluation Feedback collected through Suggestion box, E-mail, website message Annual Teaching plan is prepared at the beginning of every academic year The Institution has undertaken the following quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures during last three year. Con…. 39

• Computer education • Need Based Education Use of ICT Value education Personality development Tutor ward system Women Cell Community Participation • • Comprehensive & Continuous Evaluation • Guidance & Counseling services To the Students • Career Opportunities • Remedial Teaching • Environmental Education • Providing Training of various teaching skills to the student-teachers. 40

Admission Process • Based on Rules and Regulation of Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University, Chennai • Process Includes v. Interview v Selection v Admission v Screening Examination (Need Assessment Test) • Followed by Reservation policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu. 41

DIVERSE NEEDS - STUDENT POPULATION STRATEGY v Reservation Policy v Tutorial classes and internal assessment v Minor Projects v LCD & OHP used as new teaching strategy v Co – Education Institution v Scholarship for economically backward v Fee concession for Family members of the staff members v Fee concession for meritorious student to higher education in our college v Students are prepared for competitive examination like TET, TNPSC, TRB, SET, and NET 42

CREATION OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT v Academic Calendars, Year Plans and Prospectus prepared well in advance v. Well furnished and spacious classrooms v Computer – Based learning v Digitalized Library with E-Books, Educational CD’s, Journals & Books v Free Internet facility v Individual projects v Group projects v Teaching and Learning materials design 43

DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT v Tutor – Mentor mode of Teaching – Learning Process v Special focus on underachieves and over achiever v Special classes are conducted during the holidays v Summer Classes v Classes for Web designing 44

SENSITATION AND KNOWLEDGE EMPOWERMENT v. Periodic Sensitivity Training programs Self Development and orientation program v Refresher course on academic and Administration are conducted Knowledge and skill of student teachers related to diversity üSensitivity training program ü Soft Skills ü Self appraisal formats ü Role playing ü Study in Groups 45

Engagement of Students in active learning v. Utilization of Library resource v Usage of Internet learning resource v Exposure to Interactive Educational CD’s v Tacit Learning v Self learning programmes v. Cash Awards v Community Activity & Healthcare v Printed materials v. Stimulation of Teaching Competency v Peer teaching training v Software supported – Smart class v Internship activity

Student – Centered Learning Issues of detailed course plan & Academic calendars Guidance - Library and Internet resource Utilization of Modern teaching aids Action research Pilot Study Group discussion Cooperative learning Interactive question sessions

Effective Instructional Approach Ø ABL & ALM Methods Ø Programmed Learning Ø Computer assisted Learning Ø Experimental Learning Ø Group discussion Ø Technology aided Teaching – Learning Ø Self study & Peer Group Learning Ø Field Study Ø Workshop, Seminars, & Training Ø Demonstrations

ØRegular & Continuous Feedback ØAssessment through cyclic test and model test. ØRemedial classes for slow learners. ØSpecial focus on technological knowledge development ØWell qualified staff members with effective teaching competency ØWell equipped infrastructural facilities Ø Supervision of Teaching practice Ø Academic calendar & printout materials Ø Delnet and LCD facilities Ø Value based education

Periodical test at the end of each unit completion Three revision tests Two model examination before University Examinations Internal Assessment is based on Seminars and Assignments, Periodical and model test performance.

Results communicated to parents through post. Displaying the Mark list on Notice Board. Remedial Classes for low achievers. Special coaching through tutor and mentor. Use of ICT in Assessment and Evaluation. Periodically evaluation of students performance. Creation of students database.

Seminar Date Topic 05. 02. 2010 Humanistic Approaches for teaching and learning 05. 02. 2011 ICT Uses of teaching and learning Workshop Date Topic 15. 01. 2011 Innovative practices in Educational Research 09. 02. 13 Recent best practice in Educational Research

Dr. A. THIRUNAVUKKARASU, Principal Articles 25. Books written - 1 st to 5 th Tamilnadu Text books.

• Blood Donation camp • Red Cross Society. • Awareness of environmental consciousness among rural people. • Awareness on eye, blood and organ donations. • Awareness Program on voting in elections. • planting of Trees. • Awareness program on small savings to the public with the motto “Savings is also a form of income”. • Awareness program on road safety. • Health awareness among the rural uneducated population. cont…

• Promotion of kitchen garden. • Utilizing the waste water usefully. • Development of attitude of love and care for physically challenged and gypsy children. • Conducted Classes for TET & TRB Examinations. • Visiting the colonies of socially and economically down trodden sections of people and recording their suffering and reporting the same to the higher officials for rectification. • Conducted coaching classes on Sundays for supplementary students reappearing for exams. • A book exhibition was conducted in the college Every academic year 55

Ø Adoption of Kooram, Injambakkam and Sembarampakkam Villages Ø Promotion of literacy camp in neighboring villages. Ø Use of ICT, Computers, Educational Technologies and AV aids given as training to the staff members of schools in Injambakkam. ØEradication of plastic bags Kooram and Agaram awareness Ø Cleaning campaign in Injambakkam and Sembarampakkam conducted yearly once ØActivities like Temple cleaning Ø Adult Literacy Programmes. Ø Eco awareness camp. Ø Tree Plantation Ø Literacy Survey has been conducted Ø Health & Hygiene awareness Ø Free Medical Camp ØTET, Spoken English & Career Guidance.

• Establishing public library. • Construct the community hall • Community labs in villages. • Providing sanitary Facilities. • Imparting literacy • Social Development Programmes • Sports meets in villages • Placement and Employment training programme

• Organizing awareness orientation & Training Programmes of social and citizenship values. 58

v. Tamilnadu Teachers Education University v. SCSVMV University, Kancheepuram v. Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai v. DIET

PHYSICAL FACILITIES ICT enabled class rooms Bioscience Resource Centre Multi purpose hall Psychology Resource Centre Library with reading room Mathematical Resource Centre Staff room Computer Resource Centre Principal Room Music (Art & Craft) Centre Meeting Hall Auditorium E. T Resource Centre Seminar Hall Language Resource Centre Smart class Physical science Resource Physical Education & Play Gorund Centre

v No. of Books - 8, 100 v No. of Textbooks - 2, 500 v No. of Reference Books - 2, 52 v No. of Magazines - 30 FACILITIES Indian Journals - 25 Foreign Journals - 05 v Back volumes of Journal - 25 v E-info CDs/DVDs - 220 v Video Cassettes - 25 v Audio Cassettes - 40 v On line Journals - 15 - 50 v. Xerox machine v No. of Journals v Seating capacity - 01 v. Computer with net - 03 v Printer - 01 v Scanner - 01 v Delnet v Modern Software installed v Research Centre

o Working day - 10 hrs 08. 30 am to 06. 30 pm o Holidays - 05 hrs 09. 00 am to 02. 00 pm

OHP Computers Slide Projector TV LCD Projector DVD Player Tape Recorder Transparency Sheet Video Player Lingo phones with head Digital Camera phone Handy cam Educational CD’s Radio Web site & Internet access

Other Facility ü Physical Science Resource Centre v Seminar Hall ü Teaching Aids preparation room v. Multipurpose hall üBiological Science Resource Centre v Common room - Gents ü Psychological Resource Centre v Common room - Ladies ü Mathematics Resource Centre v Canteen ü ICT / Computer Lab v Store room ü Language Lab v Physical & Health education room ü Educational Technology Lab v. SUPW

Besides formal method of Teaching – Learning Technological aids are used to motivate them to improve in learning Scholarships, Endowments, Transport, creation of saving account with zero balance, Hygienic canteen, good accommodation are some added benefits that reach students. Opportunity to participate in intercollegiate competitions, Seminars and Workshops develop their performance. Group Medical Insurance to the Staff & Students Academic and career counselling. Loans and Scholarships. Moral Ethical Values. Employees provident fund

v. Career and Guidance Cell v Grievance redressel Cell v. Tutor – Mentor method of Teaching – Learning v Placement Cell v. In – Service training v Women Cell v Academic Linkage & Community services v Training programs on soft skills v Support of Technological aids such as software for communication skill development. v Availability of tutorial CD’s to face competitive examination. v Special coaching for TRB and TET. v Value added courses

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Women Empowerment Cell 12. Disciplinary Committee. Placement Cell 13. Prayer Committee. Examination Cell 14. Anti Ragging Committee. Grievance Redressal Cell 15. Research Committee. Guidance & Counselling Cell 16. Finance Committee. Admission Cell 17. Scholarship Committee. Quality Assurance Cell 18. College Magazine NAAC Steering & Preparatory Committee. 19. Sports Committee. 9. Library Advisory Committee. 20. Cultural Committee. 10. Laboratory Advisory 21. Welfare Committee. 22. Management Committee. 11. Academic Staff Council 23. Board of Studies. Committee.

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Formal & Informal method of mentoring. Encouragement to participate / present in seminars & conferences Periodic departmental interactions. Leave & interest free loan given to the staff members for doing their research Seed money provided to the staff members Regular orientation & Training program on teaching and administrative skills Adapted new Strategies as group discussion, coaching, training, co-operative work etc.

For High Achievers v Classroom seminar v Encourage to prepare teaching learning materials v No limit to issue the library books v Special assignments and seminars v. Updating of current status / research relevant to their syllabus by circulating Journals and access to e-journals v Additional assignments and seminars v Allow them to act as mentor Slow learners • Tutor – Mentor method in remedial session. • Micro level teaching to understand fundamentals. • Programmed Learning Methods • Peer group discussion • Demonstration classes

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES §Indoor recreation facilities §Improved §Extra canteen facility coaching outside the college hours for slow learners §Employment §Yoga bureau in the placement cell classes for staff and students §Assistance to the students to get a bank loan & Scholarships etc §Facilitate to learn more in Computer Assisted Learning §Guidance given about TRB, TET and TNPSC §Career Guidance

CONTRIBUTION OF ALUMNI Alumni meeting with new admitted trainees Book donation to library Book Bank. Advertise and Appeal to public about Cholan Participation in the development of college and all activities Acting as volunteers for extension activities Tree plantation and health awareness programs

BEST PRACTICES IN STUDENTS SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION Ø Ø Ø Ø Parents Meet – PTA (Parents and teachers) Educational Loan & scholarships. Providing feedback (On teachers, on course content, on programme) Organizing bridge courses. Special lectures on life skill. Personality development programmes. Book bank system. Grievance Cell. Ø Ø Ø Placement cell. Women’s Empowerment Cell Alumni Association. Tutorial systems. Coaching for the competitive exams. Staff meeting. Students’ council. Urgent meeting during inspections and college functions. Training on laboratory skills. CT Camp Subject Experts guidance Community local leaders & VIP’s consultancy

SPORTS FACILITIES Play ground Gymnasium Pavilion Facilities Dressing Room Participation of Students in National level Games and Sports Hand Ball Volley Ball Soft Ball Kho Athletic Cricket Basket ball Wrestling 74

Students Support & Progression giving for Growth Merit Scholarship Financial Aids Available To Students Fees Concession Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship State Government Scholarship 75

Students Support & Progression Dramatic Association Canteen Leisure Time Activities Common Room Reading Room Monthly Journals Periodicals & News Papers Boys Carom Girls Chess Table Tennis 76

Health Services Regular and periodical free health services are also offered as a follow-up. Free master health checkup is conducted at Cholan College of Education for all the Students and the staff every year. Periodical lectures are delivered highlighting specific problems of women regarding their Health and Hygiene. Under privileged students are offered free medical consultation and medicine throughout the year. 77

EXTENT IS THE ADMINISTRATION DECENTRALIZED The Top Management as well as the Principal are gradually granting more locus of control to the faculty in taking decision on their own. The institution collaborate with other sections/departments and school personal to improve and plan the quality of educational provisions By conducting Seminars, Workshop and Group discussions, the students and staff members of different departments share their knowledge. Collaboration with various schools , Colleges & University.

THE INSTITUTION USE THE VARIOUS DATA AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FORM THE FEEDBACK IN DECISION-MAKING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT v The College collects feedback and also information through the Suggestion Box. v These are pooled up and analyzed and grievances are rectified.

MEETINGS § Trust Board meeting with principal & faculties. § Practicing school HM’s / Guide Teachers meeting. § Staff council meeting. § Students council meeting. § Grievance cell meeting. § Examination and evaluation cell meeting. § Placement cell meeting and § Quality Assurance cell meeting.

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WELFARE MEASURES v. OD is given to staff members who are presenting papers in the National and International seminars. v. TA/DA is given to staff members who involve in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities. v. Free transportation is given to the staff members from their residence to the college. v Wards of the staff are given fee concession. v. They are included in the list of LIC Policy holders (Premium is paid by the institution). v. They are included in the EPF (Premium is paid by the institution). v. Health insurance policy holders. v. The institution treated the staff members as CHOLAN FAMILY so there is a healthy relationship maintained with staff.

STUDENTS WELFARE SC/ST students’ scholarship applications are forwarded to Kanchipuram Collectorate to facilitate the students to receive scholarships. Individual bank account is opened for the students to get the scholarship directly from the District Collectorate. Other scholarships for Wards of Railway Employees, Bus Transport Employees, Ex-Service men and, Air force, are also arranged. Our institution facilitates to receive Educational Loans from the Nationalized Banks and also Concession to the economically backward students irrespective of their community. All students are permitted to pay their tuition fees in 3 or more installments. Fee concession is given to the differently abled (Visually Challenged and Physically Challenged) students. 83

REWARDS Faculty who produce cent percentage result are awarded with an incentive. Faculty who participate and present papers in National and International Conference are Encouraged by way of given the reimbursement of TA and DA a letter of appreciation from the Management. Each Faculty, who maintains 100% attendance, is honored at the college day celebration. Sports/Games prizes are given. Staff members are given cash price if produce university rank holder. Best teacher award & Best student award for every year.

THE SIGNIFICANT BEST PRACTICES IN GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP There is Governing body which function democratically. Students evaluation on teachers. Self Appraisal report by the teachers. Several well fare schemes adopted for the teachers by the management Workshop and training programs are organized for teachers. The prospectus contains all details of the college and programme. Suggestion box which collects the grievances and suggestions of staff and students. Students participation in the governance. Efficient and supportive leadership Management information system followed

FOSTERING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES • Participation in College Student Council • Participation in all Club activities. • Class representatives are elected on rotation basis once in a month. • Organizing functions, seminars, study tours and field trips. • Member of library, advisory committee, discipline committee. • Doing master of ceremony, welcome address, vote of thanks and all other activities during the college functions. • Giving speech, thought for the day, scripture reading and morning prayer in the daily assembly. • Encouraged to participate in debates and brain storming sessions on the burning problems(Over population, women Education, illiteracy, Personality Development. . , ) Model teacher. 86

BEST PRACTICE Nature Camp Adaptation of Kooram, Injambakkam Sembarampakkam Villages Purified drinking water facility Un interrupted Power Supply with the help of Generators. Eco Awareness Campaign Plastic free zone Free Internet facility Standard recruitment policy Maintaining Garden Innovative teaching techniques Anti Ragging force Decent salary with perks. Literary Club Provident Fund Scout and Guides Training Meditation Club

INNOVATIVE PRACTICES 1. Internal quality assurance system. 2. The availability of qualified teacher educators for all subjects. 3. Periodic guest lectures by experts in various disciplines. 4. Utilizations of the laboratories and library facilities by the students in the allotted hours. 5. Periodic assessment of the practicum and practical work. 6. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation of student activities. 7. Performance indicators are compared with the previous year’s performance indicators and also with other institution of the same type. 8. Feedback from student teachers and parents are brought to the notice of the concerned teacher educators / non – teaching staff. 9. Organizing various awareness programmes like AIDS camp, first aid camp, blood donation camp, free health camp and citizenship training camp. 10. Educational Tours

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