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GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONSECTOR-20-D, CHANDIGARH

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT(INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL)

2015-16

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCILAn Autonomous Institution of the University Grants CommissionP. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

AQAR-2015-16 GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, SECTOR-20-D, CHANDIGARH

Part – A

AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)

1. Details of the Institution1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:


2015-16

Government College of Education

Government College of Education

Sector-20-D

Chandigarh

UT

160020

[email protected]

0172-2700075

Dr.(Mrs.) Harsh Batra

0172-2700075

9316118538

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle GradeCGPA/ score

Year of Accreditation

Validity Period

1 1st Cycle A 86.5 2004 2009

2 2nd Cycle

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR -2010-11 (23/12/2015)ii. AQAR-2011-12 (20/01/2016)

iii. AQAR-2012-13 (28/01/2016)iv. AQAR-2013-14 (05/02/2016)v. AQAR-2014-15 (10/02/2016)


9463391570

[email protected]

CGCOTE11276

EC/32/270 dated May3, 2004.

www.gcechd.nic.in

http://www.gcechd.nic.in/AQAR2015-16.doc

28th August, 2014

1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI, NCTE (√))

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University


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Panjab University, Chandigarh

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University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Parents

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No


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If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)- See annexure-II, annual Report-p.44-45

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved to a larger extent by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements

Academic Calendar ANNUAL REPORT-2015-16

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. - See Annexure-II- Annual Report-p.39-43

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken


010101--03

RUSA Sponsored National Seminar on “Quality Concerns in Teacher Education”

RUSA sponsored workshops on Steps of Lesson Plan in the subjects of Social

Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer

Science

RUSA sponsored symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching Professionals

As per Academic Calendar- See Annexure-II- Annual Report-p.39-43

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Part – BCriterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of existing

Programmes

Number of programmes added

during the year

Number of self-financing programmes

Number of value added / Career

Oriented programmes

PhD -- -- -- --PG M.Ed. -- -- --UG B.Ed. -- -- --PG Diploma -- -- -- --Advanced Diploma -- -- -- --Diploma -- -- -- --Certificate -- -- -- --Others -- -- -- --

Total 2 nil nil nil

Interdisciplinary -- -- -- --Innovative -- -- -- --

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 02

Trimester no

Annual no

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)


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Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure- See Annexure-III-p.65-66

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

* on deputation to Govt. College of Yoga Education & Health, Sector-23, Chandigarh.

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

* on deputation to Govt. Health and Yoga College sector-23, Chandigarh

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Resource persons /contract faculty/

on deputation

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/

-- 02 25Presented papers 02 11 --Resource Persons 01 -- --

* See, Annual Report- Annxure-II- p. 56-612.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:


NO

No

16+1*

030601

RUSA Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education was organized by the college under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 24-25 February, 2016. RUSA sponsored workshops on innovative lesson planning in the pedagogy of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell were conducted by the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016.LCD equipped Classrooms, computer and internet facilities provided facilitative research environment. Inflibnet helped access to latest pedagogic practices in teacher education. Action Research, Case Studies, PPT Presentation, preparation of innovative learning resource materials were undertaken by students as well as faculty members. Faculty adopted student centred approaches/experiential learning strategies for curricular transaction such as Field Trips,

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Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

17+1* 14+1* 3 nil

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

0 11 0 11

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

*Annual Report- college calendar 2015-16-See Annexure-II-p.39-43

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring / revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop -(See Annexure-II- p. 63)

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage-2015-16- Ist Semester (IInd Semester result awaited)

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %B.Ed. 95 91 04 -- 100%M.Ed. 42 40 02 -- 100%

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

College under the initiative of IQAC contributes towards quality improvement in teaching learning process by ways of organising Faculty Development Programs, orientation programs for students, Student body elections, seminars, conferences, workshops, quiz and debate contests etc. Power point presentation competitions and group/ panel discussions are also regularly organized.It also plays a vital role in monitoring and evaluation of the teaching learning processes through various academic and administrative committees, staff meetings and regular Student Feedback. The documentation of the various programmes/ activities helps in translating into quality improvement. Various academic activities are organized for effective execution of curriculum and evaluation process.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development


RUSA Sponsored National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education was organized by the college under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 24-25 February, 2016. RUSA sponsored workshops on innovative lesson planning in the pedagogy of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell were conducted by the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016.LCD equipped Classrooms, computer and internet facilities provided facilitative research environment. Inflibnet helped access to latest pedagogic practices in teacher education. Action Research, Case Studies, PPT Presentation, preparation of innovative learning resource materials were undertaken by students as well as faculty members. Faculty adopted student centred approaches/experiential learning strategies for curricular transaction such as Field Trips,

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Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher courses 01

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme --

HRD programmes(RUSA sponsored ) 19

Orientation programmes- NSS 01

Faculty exchange programme --

Staff training conducted by the university --

Staff training conducted by other institutions --Workshop & short term course by UGC-HRDC etc. 01

Others (financial planning workshop) 02

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff (2015-16)

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Number of Vacant

Positions

Number of permanent

positions filled during the Year

Number of positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 04 05 -- 04

Technical Staff -- 05 -- 03

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension- See Annexure-II- annual Report-p.56-61

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber -- -- --- ----Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- -- --


Faculty was encouraged for writing and presenting research papers and taking up research projects, organizing and attending national and international seminars and conferences. To promote research, college brings out its own peer reviewed refereed research journal with ISSN number ‘The Educational Beacon’ in which most of the faculty members contribute their research papers. This session IQAC took initiative to organise National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education and workshops on lesson planning in the pedagogy subjects of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science.

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber -- -- -- --Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- -- --

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 09 30 -Non-Peer Review Journals -- -- -e-Journals -- 03 -Conference proceedings -- 22 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grantsanctioned

Received

Major projects -- ---- -- --Minor Projects -- -- -- -Interdisciplinary Projects -- -- -- --Industry sponsored -- -- -- --Projects sponsored by the University/ College --- -- -- --

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

-- -- -- --Any other(Specify) -- -- -- --Total -- -- -- --

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)


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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences /workshops organized by the Institution

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 05

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:


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100

Level International National

State University College

Number 01 04Sponsoring agencies

RUSA RUSA

Type of Patent Number

National Applied --Granted --

International Applied --Granted --

CommercialisedApplied --Granted --

Total

International

National State University Dist

College

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University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: : NOT APPLICABLE



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: : NOT APPLICABLE



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility - See Annexure-II- annual Report-p.47-52.

Extension Activities:

D. Sham Sunder, Retired. Principal, Govt. College, Sector 11 delivered an extension lecture on Importance of Hindi Divas on 14the September, 2015.

BK Gaurav Goyal, Manager, Taksh Media, Pvt. Ltd., Panchkula delivered an extension lecture on ‘Healthy and Happy Life’ on 14the September, 2015.

Prof. P.K. Tulsi, NITTTR, Chandigarh spoke on ‘Identification of a Research Problem’ on 19th October, 2015.

Dr. Parmod Bansal, Skin Specialist, Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt delivered an extension lecture on ‘Awareness about Laprosy’on 30th January, 2016.

Prof. S. K. Arya, Prof. of Ophthalmology and In-Charge Eye Bank, GMCH-Sector-32 Chandigarh delivered an awareness lecture on Eye Donation.

Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Head of the dept. of Hepatology and In-Charge, Organ Donation Cell of PGIMER, Chandigarh delivered an awareness lecture on Organ Donation.

Institutional Social responsibility:

1. Teachers’ Day Celebrations on September 4, 2015.


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2. NSS Day Celebrated with various competitions and Cleanliness drives on September 24,

2015.

3. World AIDS Day celebrated on December 1, 2015.

4. One day Blood Donation camp on March 15, 2016.

5. Yoga-asana, Pranayams and meditation performed by the volunteers under the guidance of

Sh. Balwinder Acharya, a veteran Yoga Expert.

6. Visit to Govt. High School, Sector-52 (village Kajheri), Chandigarh for undertaking the

survey regarding cleanliness measures to improve sanitation facilities in this village school.

7. Visits to RIMH, Sector-31, Blind School, Sector-26 as well as Old Age Home Sector-15.

8. Mr. Gurmit Singh, Chief Fire Officer of Fire Dept. along with Mr. Navin Kumar and the

team interacted with the students on fire safety and demonstrated the fire fighting operations

in action in the college premises.

9. A motivational lecture by Prof. K.P.S Shante, Dean PGGCG-42 and head of the Dept. of

Geography.

10. Door to door survey of Sector-29, Chandigarh regarding the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)

Scheme of the Government of India and the need for Skill Based Vocational Courses of

these households by groups of students.

11. Birth anniversaries of Gandhi ji and Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri celebrated on Oct.02.

12. International Day of Non Violence observed by group discussions on the Concept and need

of Non Violence in our day to day life.

13. A special lecture cum interaction session was organized to make the students aware of

traffic rules and road safety measures. The Chief Marshal (traffic) of Chandigarh Traffic

Police Mr. Gurnam Singh along with Mr. Naveen Kumar, Ms Pooja and Mr. Paramjit Singh

from the Chandigarh Traffic Police interacted with the students.

14. International Youth Day celebrated on August 12, 2015.

15. Speech Competition on the theme Sadbhavna Divas was held on August 20, 2015.

16. Poster making and Slogan writing Competition was held on the theme: AIDS Awareness on

November 26, 2015.

17. World AIDS Day observed on December 1, 2015. A candle light rally was organized on this

day. More than 50 students participated in the rally with Placards in their hands and raised

slogans to eradicate AIDS/HIV and take preventive measures. College Red.

18. College is Study Centre of Panjab University Chandigarh for B.Ed. Classes through

correspondence mode. Personal contact programme was organized from October 5-19, 2015

and another was held from February 15-29, 2016. During these Contact program B.Ed.

Semester-I 61 and Semester-III 40, B.Ed. Semester-II 50 and Semester-IV 40 Students are


trained rigorously through lectures, assignments, multimedia Presentations and Practical

work.

Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund

Total

Campus area 14 acres -- Government 14 acres

Class rooms 08 nil 08

Laboratories 06 nil 06

Seminar Halls 01 nil 01

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

- Books for Library

Computers

Interactive Board

Psychology Tests

Home Science Lab

Equipments

Furniture

LED TV for ET

Lab

Curtain/Blinds for

College/Hostel

Almirah for office

LCD Projector

Rotary Lawn

Mower

M&S Plan 34437

539710

61875

5000011600

98750

84900

99921

8607

81900

48300

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Rs.12.20 Lakhs Rs.12.20 Lakhs


Others Art room -02Staff room-01Faculty rooms-19Sports room cum gymnasium-01Medical Room-01Principal Office- 01College office-01Steno Room-01Auditorium with green room facility-01Music room-01Library with separate reference section and Photostat room-01Seminar room-01Store room-01Girls Hostel(Total rooms)-27

Rooms-22 Visitor room-01 common room-01 Mess-01 Store room-02

Boys Hostel (Total rooms) -31

Rooms-24 common room-01 Mess-01 Store room-05

90 nil 90

4.2 Computerization of administration and library


Installation of LCD Projector and Touch screen Interactive board was done in the Guidance

and counseling Unit cum Psychology Lab. Eighteen new tests have also been added in the lab

making a total of about five hundred and sixty.

LED television has been installed in the Educational Technology Lab. of the college.

Antivirus software was uploaded in the twenty computers of the Language Lab. The Lab also

has internet facility and is equipped with various language softwares. It aims at training

prospective teachers in effective language communication.

In the Computers Lab, Antivirus softwares were loaded in the required computers. Ten hp

make computers with TFT were purchased. Web site of the college was also updated.

Library is fully computerized with 7 computers and is linked through LAN. Libsys software

has been installed for library operations. In addition to computerized Issue/Return of books to

students, Barcodes, Spine labels, Catalogue cards and Library cum Identity card (SMART

CARDS) are generated through Libsys software. Library provides OPAC and internet services

to staff and students.

To approach e-books and e-journals ‘N-LIST programme of INFLIBNET’ has been

subscribed for college faculty and M.Ed. students.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No Value(approx.) No. ValueBooks Text. bks/Bks on edu./Ref.bks/Gen. bks (purchased)

36600 - 150 1,35,000/-(till July 2016)

36750 -

e-Books (Through nlist) 93809 5700/-Journals/periodicals 72 75,00/-e-journals (Through nlist) 6287Digital Database (Through nlist)

21

CD & VideoOthers(specify) -Gifted Books

3270 - 47 - 3317

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)-2015-16 ( please insert changes)

Total Computers

No. of Computers Internet Browsing Centres

comp. Labs

Office Library (Language lab.)

Educational Technology Lab

Existing 96 53 08 11 22 02 BSNL Broadband with WifiBSNL BroadbandInternet connectivity

Computer lab.Library, Language LabET lab.

Added nil nil nil nil nil nil -- --

Total 96 53 08 11 22 02 03 04

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:


Installation of LCD Projector and Touch screen Interactive board was done in the Guidance

and counseling Unit cum Psychology Lab. Eighteen new tests have also been added in the lab




has internet facility and is equipped with various language softwares. It aims at training


In the Computers Lab, Antivirus softwares were loaded in the required computers. Ten hp

make computers with TFT were purchased. Web site of the college was also updated.

Library is fully computerized with 7 computers and is linked through LAN. Libsys software

has been installed for library operations. In addition to computerized Issue/Return of books to


CARDS) are generated through Libsys software. Library provides OPAC and internet services

to staff and students.



Computers, Laptops and internet facility have been given to all the faculty members. Computers in Computer room are connected through LAN. Library is fully computerized with eleven computers and is linked through networking. Educational Technology lab. And Language lab. Computerised so that students and faculty

take advantage of that.

70000/- approx.

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others

Total: Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services


231859/- approx.

108000/- approx.

180000/- approx.

589859/- approx.

A three day Orientation program to acclimatize the fresh entrants to the folds of teaching profession was

held from August 10 to August 12, 2015.

Students divided into 15Tutorial groups of 6-8 students in each group under a Tutorial group in-charge to

guide them and to bring out the best in them to the fore.

Teachers’ appraisal by students. Cultural and literary society to actualize students potentialities by way of their participation in intra-

college co-curricular activities as well as to impart them training in organising various co-curricular activities

NSS executive committee, Book bank facility for needy students. Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections are offered fee concession, text books,

scholarships, reservation in admission. A RUSA Sponsored Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education was organized by the college

under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 24-25 February, 2016, in which 62

participants/delegates from various teacher education institutions of various states participated.

RUSA sponsored workshops on Steps of Lesson Plan in the subjects of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science were held under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell in the premises of the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016.

RUSA sponsored symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching Professionals was held on March 21, 2016 in the premises of the college. Faculty and all the students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes attended this symposium. The resource persons threw light on employment opportunities available in various areas after pre-service teacher training and Effective Life Skills.

For students with physical disabilities, the college provided help like Fee Concession, Reservation etc. at the time of admission.

Extension lectures, poster making competitions, slogan writing contests, poem writing and workshops were organized to strengthen the students emotionally and morally.

Students were encouraged to participate in various competitions like Youth Festivals (Zonal, Inter Zonal, and Inter Varsity) and other inter college contests.

There is a full time nurse in the medical room of the college for providing immediate first aid to the ailing students. Special awareness lectures related to maintenance of health and hygiene by specialists were organized for welfare of students.

College magazine ‘The Educational Observer” is brought out annually to meet the need of creative impulses and aspirations of the college students.

Students encouraged to contribute their research writings for Research Journal of the College ‘’The Educational Beacon’.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students ( 2015-16)

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio Dropout % 08

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries


A three day Orientation program to acclimatize the fresh entrants to the folds of teaching profession was

held from August 10 to August 12, 2015.

Students divided into 15Tutorial groups of 6-8 students in each group under a Tutorial group in-charge to

guide them and to bring out the best in them to the fore.

Teachers’ appraisal by students. Cultural and literary society to actualize students potentialities by way of their participation in intra-

college co-curricular activities as well as to impart them training in organising various co-curricular activities

NSS executive committee, Book bank facility for needy students. Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections are offered fee concession, text books,

scholarships, reservation in admission. A RUSA Sponsored Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education was organized by the college

under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 24-25 February, 2016, in which 62

participants/delegates from various teacher education institutions of various states participated.

RUSA sponsored workshops on Steps of Lesson Plan in the subjects of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science were held under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell in the premises of the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016.

RUSA sponsored symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching Professionals was held on March 21, 2016 in the premises of the college. Faculty and all the students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes attended this symposium. The resource persons threw light on employment opportunities available in various areas after pre-service teacher training and Effective Life Skills.

For students with physical disabilities, the college provided help like Fee Concession, Reservation etc. at the time of admission.

Extension lectures, poster making competitions, slogan writing contests, poem writing and workshops were organized to strengthen the students emotionally and morally.

Students were encouraged to participate in various competitions like Youth Festivals (Zonal, Inter Zonal, and Inter Varsity) and other inter college contests.

There is a full time nurse in the medical room of the college for providing immediate first aid to the ailing students. Special awareness lectures related to maintenance of health and hygiene by specialists were organized for welfare of students.

College magazine ‘The Educational Observer” is brought out annually to meet the need of creative impulses and aspirations of the college students.

Students encouraged to contribute their research writings for Research Journal of the College ‘’The Educational Beacon’.

Regular House tests were held to evaluate the academic achievements of students and provide feedback to them.

Proper Attendance Records are maintained and students and their parents are informed. Parent- Teacher Meetings are held in case of Defaulters in House examination and

shortage of attendance. Tutorial Group Meetings are conducted weekly to track the progression of each and

every student of the college in academics and co-curricular. Mentor also guides in case of any personal problem faced by the students.

Effective Grievance cell to redress the grievances of the students.

60

02

CTET Coaching Classes for B. Ed. Students were held in two phases under

the capacity building programme of the RUSA.

48

UG PG Ph. D. Others92 42

No %08

No %126

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total

261 55 04 - 07 327 118 14 01 -- 01 134

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations –

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement- No data available

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations

Visited

Number of Students Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes


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Our college’s 24 Hrs. Helpline facilitated providing counselling to pupil teachers. Mrs.

Neelam Dhamija, Retd. Lecturer, MCMDAV College and Head of Arya Mahila Sangathan

and her team visited college and provided personal guidance along with value orientation to

each and every student of the college through her inspirational talks and individual

counselling for six days in this session.

RUSA sponsored symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching Professionals was

held on March 21, 2016 in the premises of the college. Faculty and all the students of B.Ed.

and M.Ed. classes attended this symposium. The resource persons threw light on

employment opportunities available in various areas after pre-service teacher training and

Effective Life Skills. They evinced that vocational and effective life skills are

professionally-developed which are designed to provide readily useable solutions to the

vocational issues. Various work avenues available for teachers were discussed in detail.

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An effective grievance committee, guidance and counselling cell and complaint box worked for the students.

Girl students were made aware of health related issues and performed Yoga-asana, Pranayams and meditation under the guidance of Sh. Balwinder Acharya, a veteran Yoga Expert.

World AIDS Day was observed on December 1, 2015. A candle light rally was organized

on this day. More than 50 girl students participated in the rally with Placards in their hands

and raised slogans to eradicate AIDS/HIV and take preventive measures.

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents Amount

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government- OBC Cat..- UT Scholarship.

01 28300/-

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level -- International level


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5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development


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Vision: Preparation of future teachers par excellence who are knowledgeable, sensitive to the needs of societal aspirations, capable of being the harbinger of social transformation and are sound visionaries.

Mission: The motto of the college ‘Aaroha Tamaso Jyoti’ meaning ‘Ascend from Darkness to Light serves as mission of the college. It symbolizes the journey of the community of intellectuals from darkness of ignorance to the brilliance of light of knowledge aiming at comprehensive and value-based learning system for academic excellence and social transformation.

In light of the above, the mission of the college remains preparing future teachers:

a. Committed to excellenceb. Having quest for knowledgec. Having resourcefulnessd. Eager to Acquire relevant skillse. Capable of sensing social needs and aspirationsf. Empowered to act as agents of social changeg. Prepared to reorient their vision on sound foundations.

Yes, virtually all major administrative functions are supported by automated system in the institution. There is a computerized database of financial information, students’ admissions, grouping according to teaching subjects, internal assessment, student achievement scores in house examination and participation and achievements in co-curricular activities. There is also collaborative e-content development by the faculty as well as sharing of e-resources.

Being a government and affiliated college of university, prescribed curricula by Panjab University, Chandigarh are followed. Whenever there is curriculum revision, our faculty members participate actively in workshops. The principal and two teachers of the institution are members of Board of Studies in the faculty of Education at Panjab University, Chandigarh. They participate in Board of Studies meetings regularly and suggestions of the other faculty members regarding curriculum improvement are discussed by them in these meetings

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development


Organisation of house examination and preparation of results were computerized. There was provision of continuous assessment of the students through internal exams, class participation/ presentation and attendance as per guidelines of Panjab University, Chandigarh. Most of our faculty members acted as Observer/ Flying Squad/paper setter, head examiner, sub examiner, superintendent and invigilators in Panjab University Exams. Our faculty members also acted as paper setter and examiners of other universities.

The college has an approved Research Resource Centre and this was the second session of this resource centre. Students who have enrolled themselves for Ph.D. in Education from Panjab University are pursuing their Pre-Ph.D. Course in our resource centre.

All students of M.Ed. Class and teachers were involved in research work. Guiding of Ph.D. students in the faculty of education undertaken by teachers. Peer –Reviewed and Referred Research Journal- The Education Beacon Writing and publication of Research Papers by the faculty. Participation in Seminars/ Conferences and workshops at National and International

Levels.

Our college incorporates the latest teaching learning approaches for training prospective teachers effectively. Lecture-demonstrations, discussions, assignments, projects, case-studies, action research, brainstorming, seminars, power point presentations and panel discussions were regular features during the session. The highlight of our teacher training process is well organised and efficiently supervised school experience program in two phases in twenty schools. For inculcation of human values among our pupil teachers, weekly theme based value education assemblies are organised by the tutorial groups under the guidance of faculty members. The academic performance of each student is thoroughly evaluated by various academic, co curricular and administrative committees. Use of multimedia has been adopted by the institution for enhancing teaching and learning. The review of teaching and learning process is being continuously monitored by evaluating the academic performance of each faculty and strict discipline is ensured through time table, tutorial duties, 75% attendance, discipline etc., group tutorials and extra-curricular programmes

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management


The college has an approved Research Resource Centre and this was the second session of this resource centre. Students who have enrolled themselves for Ph.D. in Education from Panjab University are pursuing their Pre-Ph.D. Course in our resource centre.

All students of M.Ed. Class and teachers were involved in research work. Guiding of Ph.D. students in the faculty of education undertaken by teachers. Peer –Reviewed and Referred Research Journal- The Education Beacon Writing and publication of Research Papers by the faculty. Participation in Seminars/ Conferences and workshops at National and International

Levels.

Tutorial groups. Professional growth of faculty. Policies for better mobilisation of resources. Functional anti ragging cell. Teaching skills development by demonstration and discussion lessons. Teachers’ appraisal by students by using feedback performa. Annual confidential reports by principal. Recruitment of the Faculty is done by UPSC/ on deputation from states of Punjab and

Haryana. Administrative Staff is appointed by the Director Higher Education, Chandigarh. A pool of resource persons is maintained in each department to fill the gap between the

demand and supply of the faculty. Other supporting staff is appointed through service provider. Regular Training/ Refresher/ Orientation Courses are held for the faculty and supporting

staff to upgrade their skills. College organized one day RUSA sponsored workshop for all the nonteaching office staff,

library staff and lab assistant of the college on 12/02/2016 regarding general financial rules and record maintenance.

CTET Coaching Classes for B. Ed. Students were held in two phases under the capacity building programme of the RUSA.

Regular meetings of teaching and non-teaching staff are held to discuss issues relating to teaching, learning, infrastructure and administration.

Informal celebrations are held to help to build rapport between Teaching and Nonteaching faculty.

College is Study Centre of Panjab University Chandigarh for B.Ed. Classes through correspondence mode.

Library is fully computerised with e-books and e-journals, INFLIBNET user friendly and comprehensive library services, complete automation of library services and INFLIBNET membership.

All books are bar- coded. Internet and Xerox facility is available in the library, office, resource centre Gym with latest fitness machines is available to the students. Computer Lab, guidance cum Psychology Lab, Fine Arts room, Educational Technology

Lab and Home Science lab are available in the college. ICT-Smart classrooms in the college enable teaching through PPT’s for the students. Seminar hall with audio-visual facilities Playgrounds with all possible outdoor sports facilities, indoor games facilities, fire fighting facilities Well maintained gardens. Well equipped and furnished separate boys and girls hostels with common rooms and

mess facilities.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal


Through UPSC

Collaboration with schools for Teaching Practice. Visits to Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped. Resource persons to SCERT, Navodya Vidyalaya Training centre etc. Blind schools, Old Age Home, Mother Teresa Home. Govt. High School, Vill.Kajheri, Chandigarh adopted. State AIDS control centre, Chandigarh. Rotary Club. GMCH, Chandigarh for awareness and extension lectures and Blood Donation. College is Study Centre of Panjab University Chandigarh for B.Ed. Classes

through correspondence mode as well as Research Resource centre for students pursuing Ph.D.in the field of education

NA

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Centralised on-line admissions made by Panjab University ,Chandigarh

Teaching As per govt. schemesNon teachingStudents Scholarships , fee

concessions and career counselling, book bank, NSS , sports

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic -- -- YES PrincipalAdministrative -- -- YES

Principal

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly


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Exams are conducted strictly according to the guidelines provided by PU CHD and efforts are made to declare the results in time.

The student must score 40% marks in the two house exam held in the college to qualify for appearing in the final exams.

Students who have less than 80% attendance are not eligible to appear in the final exams.

NA

Regular alumni meets are held. Alumni also attend various functions in the college.

PTMs are conducted to inform parents about exam performance and lecture shortage (in case, any) of their wards . Parents also give suggestions for better functioning of college.

Health fitness check up Distribution of uniform

Solar panels installed and Solar Lights Well maintained Green house. Declaring campus as ‘No smoking zone’, Energy Conservation Practices by students and staff. Rain water harvesting system installed Tree Plantation drives undertaken in the campus and adopted school.

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year


RUSA sponsored workshops on Steps of Lesson Plan in the subjects of Social

Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science

were held in the premises of the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016.

Installation of LCD Projector and Touch screen Interactive board in the Guidance and

counseling Unit cum Psychology Lab. Eighteen new tests have also been added in the

lab making a total of about five hundred and sixty.


Antivirus software was uploaded in the twenty computers of the Language Lab. The

Lab also has internet facility and is equipped with various language softwares. It aims

at training prospective teachers in effective language communication.

Various language skills developed in the Language Lab through internet enabled

systems equipped with various language softwares, with the aim of training


The college worked as per the planning done according to:

College Calendar, which gave a tentative schedule of work for the session.

Annual Duty List for distributing administrative work to the faculty.

Time table of the college, which provided the academic schedule of working for teachers

and students.

Tutorial Groups, which distributed students under their mentors for guidance, teaching

practice and conducting various intra college activities.

Formation of various administrative and academic committees that under took and executed

the college planning according to college calendar.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection


Tutorial Groups, Value Education Assemblies, 100% enrolment in NSS &Red Ribbon Club and Election for Non political student bodies, Elaborate Orientation Programme for students, Extension lectures and Linkages established with Blind Institute, Old age Home and Mother Teresa Home .Besides the above mentioned best practices followed earlier, the other two best practices followed in the institution are:

1. Professional Development of Teachers: Being a teacher education institution, our main emphasis is to develop teacher educators professionally so that they can facilitate skill development of students in a better way. To realise this objective, college organises various faculty development programs viz. Seminars, workshops, symposia, extension lectures, off campus experiences regularly. In this session, RUSA sponsored workshops on preparing innovative Lesson Plans in the subjects of Social Sciences, Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science were organised on the premises of college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016. Delegates from various institutions of the region and faculty of the college attended these workshops. During these workshops, various key issues related to the lesson plans were discussed. Importance of Planning for effective teaching was also highlighted. The pivotal questions and illustrations related to the steps of lesson planning were elaborated. Model lesson plans in the related subjects were also prepared.

2. Development of civic responsibility among students: Our College takes initiatives to develop citizenship qualities amongst its students. Keeping this objective in mind, the students are made sensitive to the civic and social responsibilities such as communal harmony, gender sensitisation, environmental protection, health and hygiene, sensitization towards specially abled, respect to elders etc. College celebrates National Days, Communal Harmony Day, No Honking Day; organises visits to Old Age home, Blind Institute, Mother Teresa Home for destitute, various awareness rallies viz., AIDS control, environment protection, Girl Child, Drug Abuse etc. The college took initiative to be a part of nationwide cleanliness campaign ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ in this session to ensure organization of continuous cleanliness drives at regular intervals. The college organized RUSA sponsored cleanliness drives at the campus on 19.2.2016 and 20.2.2016 under the initiative of nation wise cleanliness campaign ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. All the students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes participated in cleanliness drives at the college campus on both the days tutorial-wise.

1. Duties assigned to students to check the rooms for switching off lights and fans etc.2. Rain water harvesting.3. Solar lights and Solar panels4. Tree plantation Drive.5. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.6. Students observed cleanliness campaign and intersection skit competition was organized on the

Importance of Cleanliness.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)


1. Duties assigned to students to check the rooms for switching off lights and fans etc.2. Rain water harvesting.3. Solar lights and Solar panels4. Tree plantation Drive.5. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.6. Students observed cleanliness campaign and intersection skit competition was organized on the

Importance of Cleanliness.

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STRENGTHS Highly qualified faculty, with Ph.D. in their respective areas of specialization. Thirteen teachers are guiding research (for Ph.D. degrees) in education and interdisciplinary areas. All of our faculty members are involved in various research publications, seminars, conferences and

workshops and act as resource persons at various forums. Value Education Assemblies, Tutorial Groups and theme based societies as regular weekly feature of the

college for value and skill inculcation among the students Excellent Infrastructure including ICT-enabled classrooms, extremely rich library, separate staff room,

well equipped college office with computerized operations, well equipped laboratories (Computer lab, Language lab, Education Technology Lab., Home Science lab., Psychology and Guidance & Counselling Lab., Science Lab, Gymnasium, Dispensary), separate well equipped, well furnished and well maintained Boys’ and Girls’ hostels with mess and all other facilities for holistic development of future educators. Entire campus of the college including Boys and Girls Hostels under electronic surveillance by installing 42 CCTV cameras. Computers and internet facilities provided in all rooms of the college and to all the faculty members for better access and utilization of latest resources for excellence in teaching learning and research.. Well-equipped College Auditorium with seating capacity of 400 plus students.

INFLIBNET membership for large scale sharing of e-resources through the dedicated national network. The College has its own Annual Peer Reviewed research journal –‘The Educational Beacon’- since

Jan.2012. The annual college magazine ‘The Educational Observer’ gives opportunity to students to vent their creative impulse

Extension lectures on various contemporary themes are a regular feature of the college. Scholarships and books from Book bank for the needy students Achievements in academic, cultural, sports activities Society periods to promote academic excellence as well as ethical valuesWEAKNESSES More Major/Minor Research projects/ proposals need to be prepared and submitted. Updating College website. More effective Feedback system for quality enhancement leading to excellence in all academic aspects of

the college.OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COLLEGE Opportunity to use its reputation for quality enhancement in teacher education. Broad disciplinary bases of the curriculum provide opportunities for cross curricular synergies to connect

and develop partnerships with the community and other formal and non-formal agencies. Opportunity to facilitate and utilize funding from UGC/DST/ other State and National agencies. Community interaction from time to time helps to understand the needs and challenges in contemporary

teacher education in social context. Better research avenues for students and staff.

CHALLENGES Changes made by NCTE in B.Ed. & M.Ed. Curriculum. Availability of resource material and books for

students. Appointment of regular faculty through UPSC takes time; hence, institution has to bank upon

temporary/contractual/resource persons. Growing challenges from diversification and modernisation of school education and research. Choice Based Credit system Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation guidelines from CBSE for schools pose challenge to our

curricular transactions for preparing competent and effective teachers for schools. Continuous up gradation of schools to a smart mode/ online mode also necessitates relevant changes in our

teacher education pedagogy.


STRENGTHS Highly qualified faculty, with Ph.D. in their respective areas of specialization. Thirteen teachers are guiding research (for Ph.D. degrees) in education and interdisciplinary areas. All of our faculty members are involved in various research publications, seminars, conferences and

workshops and act as resource persons at various forums. Value Education Assemblies, Tutorial Groups and theme based societies as regular weekly feature of the

college for value and skill inculcation among the students Excellent Infrastructure including ICT-enabled classrooms, extremely rich library, separate staff room,

well equipped college office with computerized operations, well equipped laboratories (Computer lab, Language lab, Education Technology Lab., Home Science lab., Psychology and Guidance & Counselling Lab., Science Lab, Gymnasium, Dispensary), separate well equipped, well furnished and well maintained Boys’ and Girls’ hostels with mess and all other facilities for holistic development of future educators. Entire campus of the college including Boys and Girls Hostels under electronic surveillance by installing 42 CCTV cameras. Computers and internet facilities provided in all rooms of the college and to all the faculty members for better access and utilization of latest resources for excellence in teaching learning and research.. Well-equipped College Auditorium with seating capacity of 400 plus students.

INFLIBNET membership for large scale sharing of e-resources through the dedicated national network. The College has its own Annual Peer Reviewed research journal –‘The Educational Beacon’- since

Jan.2012. The annual college magazine ‘The Educational Observer’ gives opportunity to students to vent their creative impulse

Extension lectures on various contemporary themes are a regular feature of the college. Scholarships and books from Book bank for the needy students Achievements in academic, cultural, sports activities Society periods to promote academic excellence as well as ethical valuesWEAKNESSES More Major/Minor Research projects/ proposals need to be prepared and submitted. Updating College website. More effective Feedback system for quality enhancement leading to excellence in all academic aspects of

the college.OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COLLEGE Opportunity to use its reputation for quality enhancement in teacher education. Broad disciplinary bases of the curriculum provide opportunities for cross curricular synergies to connect

and develop partnerships with the community and other formal and non-formal agencies. Opportunity to facilitate and utilize funding from UGC/DST/ other State and National agencies. Community interaction from time to time helps to understand the needs and challenges in contemporary

teacher education in social context. Better research avenues for students and staff.

CHALLENGES Changes made by NCTE in B.Ed. & M.Ed. Curriculum. Availability of resource material and books for

students. Appointment of regular faculty through UPSC takes time; hence, institution has to bank upon

temporary/contractual/resource persons. Growing challenges from diversification and modernisation of school education and research. Choice Based Credit system Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation guidelines from CBSE for schools pose challenge to our

curricular transactions for preparing competent and effective teachers for schools. Continuous up gradation of schools to a smart mode/ online mode also necessitates relevant changes in our

teacher education pedagogy.

Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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ANNEXURE-II

ANNUAL REPORT-2015-16

WELCOME ADDRESS

His Excellency, the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration and Governor of

Haryana and Punjab, Hon’ble Director Higher Education, Distinguished Alumni

and Academia, Members from the Press and Media and dear invitees,

I have immense pleasure in extending a warm welcome to this august gathering

on the occasion of the 60th Annual Convocation of Govt. College of Education. I

welcome His Excellency, the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration, a man of

deep wisdom and vast experience.

It is a matter of great honour for this 61 years old premier institution of teacher

education to have a chief guest of the caliber of His Excellency who himself has

been a great teacher and a role model for his students. Having passed B.A. and

B.Ed. from Gwalior and Ujjain and M.A. in English from Jiwaji University,

Gwalior, he has served the country by actively contributing his services in the

educational and Political arenas. He has been serving as Professor at P.G.V.

College, Gwalior for thirty four consecutive years. Making a significant mark in

the political spheres, he served as the Member of the committees for various

ministries of Govt. of India and has been twice elected to the Rajya Sabha.

His Excellency has also been a Member of India-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship

Group and India Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliamentary Friendship Group before

joining his office as the Administrator to the Chandigarh Administration. His

affection and admiration towards education is shown by his frequent interaction

with students during various academic occasions.

Our Hon'ble Administrator, an educationist and a statesman himself, is a strong

believer of the concept of social service and has been actively serving the society


as Secretary, Director and President of various organizations working for the

societal welfare. Sir, we feel greatly honoured with your presence and i feel

privileged in sharing the pleasure of having you with us and therefore i express my

gratitude.We are part of an institution steeped in history yet in the lead; remarkably

diverse in its interests and its opportunities for intellectual growth rooted in a

tradition of service. Govt. College of Education is a community of people who are

inspired by the promise of possibility of teaching and learning. With these words I

welcome you with greatest reverence and highest indebtedness on your visit to this

premier institution of teacher education and I am sure your advice will assist these

young aspirants to render selfless service to their pupils and society.

I also feel honoured to welcome Sh. Jatinder Yadav, IAS, Director Higher

Education on this solemn occasion. Keeping in with the legacy of effectively

contributing in transforming the lives of a common man and for operational

development of society, Sh. Yadav has rendered applaudable contributions to the

society. Sir, we look forward to your support and encouragement in steering the

growth of our institution to greater heights.

I welcome the other Dignitaries, Faculty, Graduates, Press and Media. Once again,

I, on behalf of the entire faculty and on my own behalf, extend warm welcome to

all present here.

“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”

-Socrates

Government College of Education, a synonym to the quality teacher education is striving to

disseminate the new knowledge and trying to draw the wisdom our pupil teachers already

possess with our innovative teaching strategies. Moving towards the goal to analyze the

similarities as well as the nuances in imparting the theory as well as set of practical skills we are

visualizing to stay beyond the conventional boundaries and focus on the very essence of all our

actions.


EXAMINATION RESULTS

M.Ed. and B.Ed. courses of study were offered during the session 2014-2015.

In class M.Ed. 35 students appeared in M.Ed. (General) examinations held by Panjab University

in 2015 and all of them secured first division. Monika stood first by securing 81.6% marks

followed by Aashima Gupta with 80.5% marks. Lisha Mahajan stood third who scored 80.3%

marks.

298 students appeared in B.Ed. examinations out of which 296 students secured first division.

Manjot Kaur Bajwa stood first by securing 82.2% whereas Jaswant Kaur secured second

position with 82.1% marks. Arpit Sharma secured third position by securing 81.7% marks.

ACHIEVEMENTS

We take pride in the achievements and participations of our students in diverse arenas of

activities. The following are the outcomes of various participations during the session 2015-16.

During Orientation Program, ‘Talent Hunt’ was conducted on August 10-12, 2015. 46 students

presented diverse items viz. Poems, songs, speeches, dances, theatrical items etc. and 18 were

selected as the talents of the session.

Election of the student body of the ‘Literary & Cultural Committee’ was held on August 28,

2015 for the posts of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint-Secretary & Treasurer.

P.U. Zonal & Inter-Zonal Youth & Heritage Festivals

A total number of 45 students participated in 26 items during the P.U. Zonal Youth & Heritage

Festival held at Dev Samaj College of Education, Chandigarh from 8th to 10th October 2015.

LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS

S. No. Name of the Student Roll

No.

Item Position

1 Dolphin 57 Debate 1st

2. Dimple Kapoor 27 Essay Writing 1st

3. Harmandeep Kaur 56 On the Spot Painting 1st


4. Rama 502 Dasuti- Embroidery 1st

5. Amandeep Kaur

Preeti

Kamalpreet Kaur

66

36

67

Heritage Quiz

1st

6. Sarbjit Kaur 04 Vaar Singing 1st (Individual)

7. Sarbjit Kaur

Shruti Sharma

04

58

Vaar Singing 2nd

8. Sarbjit Kaur 04 Folk Song 2nd

9. Leena Anthony 16 Rangoli 2nd

10. Sarbjit Kaur

Shruti Sharma

Dolphin

04

58

57

Kavishri

3rd

11. Sarbjit Kaur 04 Kavishri 3rd (Individual)

12. Sarbjit Kaur

Shruti Sharma

04

58

Kali Singing 3rd

13. Sarbjit Kaur 04 Kali Singing 3rd (Individual)

14. Seema 02 Poem Writing 3rd

First prize winners of Zonal Youth Festival further participated in Inter-zonal Youth & Heritage

Festival held at Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur held from 5th- 8th November 2015.


Inter-College Competitions



S.

No.

Name of the

Student

Roll

No.

Item Position

1. Vatsala 78 FreshFlower Arrangement Competition held

during World Tourism Day Celebrations at Dr.

Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management,

Sector 42, Chandigarh ( September 23 ,2015)

1st

2. Bharti 70 Elocution Competition held at Sri Satya Sai

Old Age Home, Sector 30, Chandigarh

( September 12,2015)

2nd

3. Navpreet Kaur 35 Painting Competition on the occasion of Rajiv

Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas held at Govt.

College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh

(August 20,2015)

3rd

4. Leena

Anthony

Sakshi

Rauthan

16

80

Rose Quiz ( February 20, 2016) during Rose

Festival-2016 organized by Chandigarh

Administration (February 19-21, 2016)

1st (Cash

Prize-

Rs.

3000/-)

5. Manju Khatri

Neha

52

517

Rangoli Competition during Randhawa Utsav-

2016 organized by Punjab Kala Bhawan,

Sector 16, Chandigarh ( February 07, 2016)

1st

6. Dawinder

Kaur

Monica

Dhiman

05

76

Rose Quiz ( February 20, 2016) during Rose

Festival-2016 organized by Chandigarh

Administration ( February 19-21, 2016)

2nd

(Cash

Prize-

Rs.

2000/-)

7. Manju Khatri 52 Rangoli Competition during Rose Festival-

2016 organized by Chandigarh Administration

( February 19-21, 2016)

2nd

8. Manju Khatri 52 Cut Flower Competition during Rose Festival-


( February 19-21, 2016)

2nd

9. Monika

Vikash

Jassimrat Kaur

91

75

Antakshari Competition during Rose Festival-


( February 19-21, 2016)

3rd

Intra-College Competitions

Following competitions were held during the session:

1. Creative Writing: Essay, Story & Poem Writing (August 14, 2015)

2. Music Items: Ghazal, Geet & Folk Song Singing (August 21, 2015)

3. Poetry Recitation in Hindi, Punjabi & English (September 11, 2015)

4. Debate & Elocution (September 18, 2015)

5. Library Related Competitions: Poster & Book Mark Making, Reference & Book Hunting

(January, 29, 2016)

6. Fine Arts Related Competitions: Rangoli, Mehandi Designing, Best out of Waste, Still

Life, Book Jacket Making, Poster Making, Collage Making (February 5, 2016)

7. Flower Arrangements Competition: Fresh & Dry & Salad Making Competitions

(February , 29, 2016)

8. Chalk Board Writing Competitions in Hindi, Punjabi & English (February , 29, 2016)

ACADEMIC SESSION DETAILS

First Semester

Date Programme

16.7.15 College Opening

18.7.15 Id-UI-Fitar

30.07.15 to 31.07.15 First Counselling For B.Ed. admission (as per

Panjab University Schedule)

07.08.15 to 08.08.15 Second Counselling for B.Ed. Admission (as per

Panjab University Schedule)

10.08.15 to 12.08.15 Orientation Programme and Talent Search

Programme Addressed By Prof. Paramjit Tulsi

13.08.15 Classes Start

14.08.15 Societies Period On-the-spot Creative Writing


Competition-Poetry, Essay and Short Story

15.08.15 Independence Day Celebration Flag Hoisting by

Dr. Sapna Nanda

19.08.15 to 21.08.15 Counselling for M.Ed. admission (as per Panjab

University Schedule)

21.08.15 Music competition

20.08.15 Sadbhavna Divas Communal Harmony Day

24.08.15 Value Education Period (T.G-1)

28.08.15 Societies Period, Elections (Literary & cultural

societies)

29.08.15 Raksha Bandhan


04.09.15 Societies Period Teacher’s day Celebration & One

Day NSS Camp

5.09.15 Teacher Day & Janam Ashtami

07.09.1 Value Education Period (T.G-3) International

Literacy Day

11.09.15 Societies Period Poetry Recitation Competition

14.09.15 Hindi Divas Paper Reading /Declamation


18.09.15 Societies Period Debate & Elocution


24.09.15 NSS Day Celebration

25.09.15 Id-UI-Zuha (Bakrid)


26.09.14 Societies Period World Tourism Day Quiz Competition


28.09.15 One day talk on Personality development

30.09.14 Library related Competition

28.9.15 to 04.10.15 Seven Days NSS Camp

02.10.15 Birth anniversary Mahatma Gandhi


05.10.15 to 11.10.15 World Habitat Week Extension Lecture

09.10.15 Societies Period

13.10.15 Agarsain Jaynti

12.10.15 to17.10.15 Demonstration and Simulation Lesson


16.10.15 World Food Day Poster making /Slogan writing


22.10.15 & 23.10.15 Dussehra

24.10.15 Muharram


27.10.15 Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti

30.10.15 Societies Period Karva Chauth

20.10.15 to 07.11.15 Pre-Internship-1 (2Weeke) (Engagement with Field)

Oct, 2015 PU Zonal Youth Festival

10.11.15 & 11.11.15 Diwali

12.11.15 Goverdhan Pooja


13.11.15 Bhai Dooj

14.11.15 Children’s Day

19.11.15 to 20.11.15 Sports and Yoga Activities

21.11.15 to 30.11.15 House Test

24.11.15 Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

25.11.15 Birthday Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

24.12.15 Id-E-Milad

25.12.15 Charismas Day

08.12.15 One Day Workshop on Lesson Planning

11.12.15 to 31.12.15 Final Exam(1st Semester)

28.12.15to17.01.15 Winter Break (Vacations)

18.01.2016 College Reopens

Second Semester

18.01.206 College Reopen

22.01.16 Society Period

25.01.16 Value Education period (TG-11)

26.01.16 Republic Day Flag Hosting Dr. A.K Srivastva

29.01.16 Library related Intra-college Competitions

31.01.16 World Leprosy Day (Extension lecture on

30.01.16 by Dr. Pramod Bansal)



01.02.16 to 04.02.16 Discussion Lesson “(Part of Pre-Internship-II (2Weeks

Programme)

05.02.16 Society Period Fine Arts related Competition


08.02.16 to 10.02.16 Annual Athletic Meet

12.2.16 RUSA Sponsored Workshop

12.02.16 to 18.02.16 Pre-Internship-II (2Weeks Engagement with field

Rural Area)

12.02.16 Basant Panchmi

19.02.16 to 20.02.16 RUSA Sponsored Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Visit

to Educational resource centre and Museum Part

of Pre-Intership-II (2Weeks Programme)

22.02.16 Guru Ravi Das Jayanti

24.02.16 to 25.02.16 National Seminar Sponsored by RUSA

26.02.16 RUSA Sponsored Symposium

19.02.16 to 21.02.16 Rose Festival Competition

28.02.16 National Science Day

29.02.16 B.B. Writing, Fresh and Dry Flower Arrangement

and Salad Making Competitions

09.03.16to19.03.16 House Examination

07.03.16 Maha Shivratri


15.03.16 Blood Donation Camp



23.03.16 Shahidi Divas S.Bhagat Singh

24.03.16 Holi

25.03.16 Good Friday


29.3.16 Talent Hunt Show

01.04.16 Teaching aids Competition

05.04.16 Convocation

07.04.16 Health day Extension Lecture/Health Check -Up

08.04.16 Society Period Extempore


13.04.16 Baisakhi

14.04.16 Ambedkar Jyanti

15.04.16 Ram Navami


20.04.16 Mahavir jayanti

29.04.16 Society Period Mock Press Conference

Last Week of April NSS Day & Annual Prize Distribution Function

09.05.16 Parshuram Jayanti

7.5.16 onwards FINAL Theory Examinations

31.05.16 End of the Session

01.06.16to17.07.16 Summer Vacation


CHANGES IN THE STAFF

Sh. K.L. Sodhi, Dean; Dr. Pritpal Kaur, Associate Professor; Dr. Kulbir Kaur, Associate

Professor and Mrs. Neelam Nagpal, College Librarian got superannuation after the successful

completion of their dedicated service to this institution.

Sh. Sobh Nath, Junior Assistant was promoted as Section Officer and got transferred to A.O.

(Rents), Chd Administration.

We place on record our thanks to all who have parted ways with us for their committed service

and devoted efforts for the development of this institution.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

The new academic session started with orientation programme held from August 10 to August

12, 2015. The session was inaugurated by Prof. P.K. Tulsi Dean, R&D, Prof. & Head,

Department of Education and Educational Management, NITTR, Chandigarh. She discussed

her thoughts on the qualities of an ideal teacher. She inspired the students by her great words.

Dr. (Mrs.) Harsh Batra welcomed the students. She lauded the students for taking up teaching as

their profession. She acquainted the students with the high academic standards prevalent in the

institution and wished them success for the ensuing session.

During three day orientation students were informed about the details of the scheme of studies,

time table, various aspects of placement cell, crafts, library services, co-curricular activities, skill

in teaching, NSS and Red Ribbon Club. They were also informed about services of Guidance

cum Psychology Lab. Talent hunt was also organized during orientation programme.

RESEARCH INITIATIVES

RUSA Sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights

A RUSA Sponsored Seminar on Quality Concerns in Teacher Education was organized by the

college under the initiative of Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 24-25 February, 2016, in which

62 participants/delegates from various teacher education institutions of various states

participated.


Ms Kriti Garg, SDM (South), Chandigarh Administration inaugurated the seminar with her

keynote address. Various Resource persons, who chaired the technical sessions, included Prof.

Taruna Dhall, Associate Professor- Principal, University College of Education, Kurukshetra

University, Kurukshetra; Prof. V.K. Gupta, Principal (Retd.), University College of Education,

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra; Prof. Romesh Chand, Professor, Department of Education,

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and Prof. Sunil Dutt, Professor- Principal, NITTTR,

Chandigarh. About 52 papers presented in the National Seminar are going to be published in the

form of Proceedings of the seminar with ISBN number.

Workshops on Lesson Planning

RUSA sponsored workshops on Steps of Lesson Plan in the subjects of Social Sciences,

Languages, Science, Mathematics, Home Science and Computer Science were held in the

premises of the college on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016. Delegates from various

institutions of the region and faculty of the college attended this workshop. During these

workshops various key issues related to the lesson plans were discussed. Importance of Planning

for effective teaching was also highlighted. The pivotal questions and illustrations related to the

steps of lesson planning were elaborated. The association between various parts in the same unit,

the selection and organisation of subject-matter, materials and activities were discussed in detail.

Model lesson plans in the related subjects were also prepared.

Symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching Professionals

College organized a RUSA sponsored symposium on Employment Avenues for Teaching

Professionals on March 21, 2016 in the premises of the college. Faculty and all the students of

B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes attended this symposium. The resource persons threw light on

employment opportunities in various areas after pre-service teacher training and Effective Life

Skills. They evinced that vocational and effective life skills are professionally-developed which

are designed to provide readily useable solutions to the vocational issues. Various work avenues

available for teachers were discussed in detail.

Research Journal in Education

The College brings out annually its own research journal in Education ‘The Educational Beacon’

which is peer reviewed and with ISSN focusing especially on the current needs and trends in the

field of Education. The goal is to promote research and its application. There is a strong need

worldwide to strengthen information exchange in this area. This dedicated journal is an ideal


vehicle to publish and disseminate relevant research findings. This Educational journal receives

overwhelming response from researchers in the field of education. We hope for the continued

patronage and contribution by the authors and scholars at all times to come. Fourth volume of

the journal was released during 59th Annual Convocation and fifth issue is ready for release

today, i.e., during 60th Annual Convocation.

Research Resource Centre

We are proud that our college has started its research resource centre and this was the second

session of this resource centre. Students who have enrolled themselves for Ph.D. in Education

from Panjab University are pursuing their Pre-Ph.D. Course in our resource centre. Majority of

our faculty members are acting as supervisors for Ph.D. research scholars.

Research Work for Postgraduate Course

M.Ed. students are undertaking research and have taken up challenging topics for their

dissertations. Our faculty members are enthusiastically engaged in research and are guiding

dissertations of M.Ed.

PLACEMENT CELL ENDEAVOURS

1. The College Placement Cell organized a one day talk on Personality Development on

September 28, 2015. Expert during the talk was Mr. Shivinder Kang, Assistant Course

Coordinator for Personality Development Programme, R.I.E., Sector-32, Chandigarh.

2. Besides routine data collection, information dissemination of the M.Ed. and B.Ed

students has been accomplished by the cell from time to time throughout the session.

NATIONAL FESTIVALS

The National Festivals were celebrated with traditional fervor by unfurling the tricolor. On

August 15, 2014 Independence Day was celebrated. Dr. Sapna Nanda, the oldest serving

employee of the college in terms of number of years was the chief guest and hoisted the National

Flag. On January 26, 2015, Dr. A. K. Srivastava was the chief guest to perform the flag hoisting

ceremony. Both the days were celebrated by the faculty, students and all other staff members

with great patriotic zeal. Students presented patriotic songs and sweets were distributed on these

occasions.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME


The college has two units of NSS. The following are the details of the programmes pursued by

the units throughout the session.

Regular activities

One day NSS camp and Teachers’ Day Celebrations were held on September 4, 2015.

NSS Executive body elections and 1 Day NSS Camp to Celebrate NSS Day with various

competitions and Cleanliness drive was organized in the campus on September 24, 2015.

World AIDS Day was held with a rally flagged off by Director Higher Education,

Chandigarh Administration on December 1, 2015.

One day Blood Donation camp was organized by NSS Unit and Red Ribbon Club of the

college on March 15, 2016.

Special Camp

The NSS unit of the college organised a ‘Special Seven Day NSS Camp’ from September 28,

2015 to October 4, 2015. Following events took place in seven days:

Camp was inaugurated on the 28th Sept. by the State Liaison Officer, Mr. Bikram Singh

Rana. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Harsh Batra congratulated the volunteers for joining the camp

in a large number and wished them well for the seven days of meaningful learning

experiences during the camp.

During the camp in seven days, the volunteers performed Yoga-asanas, Pranayams and

meditation in the morning under the guidance of Sh. Balwinder Acharya, a veteran Yoga

Expert from the tricity.

The volunteers visited Govt. High School, Sector-52 (village Kajheri), Chandigarh and

undertook the survey regarding cleanliness measures to improve sanitation facilities in

this village school. They interacted with the students and imparted knowledge regarding

Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan and the need for pollution free environment and conservation

of natural resources. The volunteers also planned and executed campus beautification

drive and planted of 20 (twenty) herbal saplings in the school campus. The in-charge

teacher of the school Ms. Daljit Kaur appreciated the efforts of college NSS units for this

noble initiative and thanked the volunteers as well as NSS programme officers.

Prof. S. K. Arya, Prof. of Ophthalmology and In-Charge Eye Bank, GMCH-Sector-32

Chandigarh delivered an awareness lecture on Eye Donation in the country. He


highlighted the importance of this noble cause and motivated the volunteers for taking

the pledge for eye donation.

Heats of volleyball and indoor games took place in the evening where the volunteers

enjoyed the games.

Prof. R. K. Dhiman, Head of the dept. of Hepatology and In-Charge, Organ Donation

Cell of PGIMER, Chandigarh delivered an awareness lecture on Organ Donation in the

country. He highlighted the importance of this noble cause and motivated the volunteers

for taking the pledge for organ donation.

The volunteers also visited RIMH, Sector-31, and The Blind School, Sector-26 as well as

Old Age Home Sector-15 along with their teachers.

Mr. Gurmit Singh, Chief Fire Officer of Fire Dept. along with Mr. Navin Kumar and the

team interacted with the students on fire safety and demonstrated the fire fighting

operations in action in the college premises.

Prof. K.P.S Shante, Dean PGGCG-42 and head of the Dept. of Geography delivered a

motivational lecture and interacted with the volunteers inspiring them to work with

dedication for excellence in life. The volunteers also carried out cleanliness drive in the

college campus as part of the Rashtriya Swachchhata Abhiyana.

Groups of volunteers went for door to door survey of Sector-29, Chandigarh regarding

the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Scheme of the Government of India and the need for

Skill Based Vocational Courses of these households.

Birth anniversaries of Gandhi ji and Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri were celebrated on Oct.02,

by presentations of Bhajans and songs as well as a organizing a debate competition on

the theme ‘Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shasrti for the youth of the

country in Modern Time’.

The NSS volunteers along with their teachers Dr. Sheojee Singh and Dr. Nisha Singh

observed International Day of Non Violence through the presentations of volunteers and

a group discussion on the Concept and need of Non Violence in our day to day life.

A special lecture cum interaction session was organized for the volunteers to make them

aware of traffic rules and road safety measures. The Chief Marshal (traffic) of


Chandigarh Traffic Police Mr. Gurnam Singh along with Mr. Naveen Kumar, Ms Pooja

and Mr. Paramjit Singh from the Chandigarh Traffic Police interacted with the

volunteers.

The volunteers also discussed the possibilities and challenges in making India plastic free

thereby saving the environment from further degradation.

Various cultural items with powerful social messages were presented by the volunteers in

the concluding session. Experiences were also shared and prizes for various events were

announced by the Chief Guest of the day, Dr. Anurag Sankhian.

LABS UPDATION

The Home Science Lab has been renovated with twenty five multipurpose teak wood chairs and

two self ignition four burners cooktops.

Installation of LCD Projector and Touch screen Interactive board was done in the Guidance and

counseling Unit cum Psychology Lab. Eighteen new tests have also been added in the lab




has internet facility and is equipped with various language software. It aims at training


In the Computers Lab, Antivirus software were loaded in the required computers. Ten hp make

computers with TFT were purchased. Web site of the college was also updated.

All the labs, library and gymnasium of the college are air conditioned and fully equipped with

the necessary equipments.

CREATIVE IMPULSE

The Department of Fine Arts at Government College of Education, Chandigarh is committed to

professional training of Education in the Teaching of Fine arts. Students choose this subject from

a diverse group of electives and here we provide an opportunity to develop their skills

academically and professionally through a wide variety of educational programs, seminars,


competitions and resources. Regular interaction between the Pupil teachers and the classroom

develops critical thinking and creative growth among them.

The department's courses aim to instill an understanding of and appreciation for the art history,

Teaching methodology and their contributions to the growth and development of Present

Education system. Most of the lessons are taught with the use of smart class education system

which enables the students to access the information and communication technology tools in the

form of laptop and Projector. The presentation of various topics on a wide screen using software

like Power Point presentations, Coral draw, Photoshop, etc has motivated the students to be a

part of Art activities, seminars, attend visiting lectures, demonstrations, and exhibitions to be

familiar with and also develop competency in making a variety of teaching aids, using different

methodologies, and other teaching and learning material.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT CUM PSYCHOLOGY LAB

The college houses a fully functional Guidance and Counselling Unit cum Psychology lab which

is equipped with all the essentials required for the process of Guidance, counselling and

educational research. The lab witnesses up gradation in its infrastructure with every passing year

and is now fully air conditioned, has computer and internet facilities, interactive board, water

dispenser and fire extinguisher. Now lab has around 56 0 psychological tests and apparatus

available in our lab which are extensively used by the students and faculty for their academic

and research ventures. Our college has 24 Hrs. Helpline facilities for providing counselling to

pupil teachers. Every year Mrs. Neelam Dhamija, Retd. Lecturer, MCMDAV College and Head

of Arya Mahila Sangathan and her team visit college and provide personal guidance along with

value orientation to each and every student of the college through her inspirational talks and

individual counselling for six days in an academic session.

MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOM PROJECT

Government College of Education, Chandigarh has been using the multimedia classroom

teaching i.e. the latest way of providing Education through the use of technology. Most of the

lessons are taught with the use of multimedia software and films shown to students with

projector in the classroom. College has 10 fully equipped class rooms with computer podium

(CPU and VDU), Projectors and internet facility which facilitates 100 B.Ed and 50 M.Ed

students a better Teaching-learning environment. Interactive tools allow many different forms of


media – including photos, illustrations, maps, graphs, and videos to be displayed which enables

the students to visualize and understand the concepts easily.

OFF CAMPUS LEARNING

Students of B.Ed were taken to visit State Library, Sector 17, and National Gallery of Portraits,

Sector -17, Chandigarh. Students visited in a group of 50 each with their respective tutorial

group incharges. The visit was supplemented by talk and demonstration by the Librarian of the

state Library and concerned official of the national gallery.

Teaching of Commerce students were taken for a visit by their teacher incharge to the National

Insurance Company, a trading company, Punjab National Bank and WWICS Private Estate Ltd.

RED RIBBON CLUB

1. Chandigarh state AIDS Control Society organized Inter College Competition on

International Youth Day on August 12. Five Students participated in colla3ge making and

Rangoli Competition on August 12, 2015 at Govt. Polytechnic College for Women, Sector-

10 D, Chandigarh.

2. College Red Ribbon Club celebrated International Youth Day and Oath was

administered on August 12, 2015.

3. Speech Competition on the theme Sadbhavna Divas was held in the College Hall on

August 20, 2015.

4. Poster making and Slogan writing Competition which was held in the College campus

on the theme: AIDS Awareness on November 26, 2015.

5. World AIDS Day was observed on December 1, 2015. A candle light rally was

organized on this day. More than 50 students participated in the rally with Placards in their

hands and raised slogans to eradicate AIDS/HIV and take preventive measures. Rubinderjit

Singh Brar, Director Higher Education flagged off the HIV/AIDS rally from the college.

6. College Red Ribbon Club organized blood donation camp on March 15, 2016 in the

College campus.

PANJAB UNIVERSITY STUDY CENTRE

The College is Study Centre of Panjab University Chandigarh for B.Ed. Classes through

correspondence mode. Personal contact programme was organized from October 5-19, 2015 and

another was held from February 15-29 ,2016. During these Contact program B.Ed. Semester-I


61 and Semester-III 40, B.Ed. Semester-II 50 and Semester-IV 40 Students are trained

rigorously through lectures, assignments, multimedia Presentations and Practical work. Pre-

internship Programmes and House Examinations were also held. Hannah Augusta and Deepa

Nambiar secured first and fourth positions respectively in the Annual B.Ed. examinations.

Faculty of the College is actively engaged during these Contact Program. Principal Dr. (Mrs.)

Harsh Batra is coordinator of this study centre.

EXTENSION LECTURES

Extension department of the college is actively working to enable the pupil teachers with the

developments and attributes of the present day society. Following are the details of various

extension lectures which were organized during the session:

1. 30-01-2016 Dr. Parmod Bansal, Skin Specialist, Civil Hospital,

Ambala Cantt. On ‘Awareness about Laprosy’

2. 19-10-2015 Prof. P.K. Tulsi, NITTTR, Chandigarh spoke on

‘Identification of a Research Problem’

3. 14-09-2015 BK Gaurav Goyal, Manager, Taksh Media, Pvt. Ltd.,

Panchkula on ‘Healthy and Happy Life’

4. 14-09-2015 D. Sham Sunder, Retd. Principal, Govt. College, Sector 11

on Importance of Hindi Diwas

RUSA GRANT AND INITIATIVES

1. Preparatory Grant of Rs. 3 lakhs was released to college by the State Higher Education

Council, UT Administration, Chandigarh.

2. On the basis of guidelines provided by the DHE and Roadmap submitted by the college

the following activities were conducted under the RUSA:

Workshop conducted under the RUSA scheme of MHRD, Govt. of India on

08/12/2015 (Tuesday) on the topic “Steps of Lesson Planning” in the subjects of

Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Computer science, Mathematics and

Home Science.



26/2/2016 (Friday) on the topic “Steps of Lesson Planning” in languages i. e.

teaching of Hindi, English, Punjabi and Sanskrit.


26/2/2016 (Friday) on the topic “Steps of Lesson Planning” in Social Sciences ie,

teaching of S. St., Economics, History, Political Science, Fine Arts and teaching

of Music.

College organized one day RUSA sponsored workshop for all the nonteaching

office staff, library staff and lab assistant of the college on 12/02/2016 regarding

general financial rules and record maintenance.

CTET Coaching Classes for B. Ed. Students were held in two phases under the

capacity building programme of the RUSA.

Library visit and Swachchata abhiyan of B. Ed. Students was also initiated under

the RUSA Scheme.

Two day National Seminar on “Quality Concern in Teacher Education” was also

organized under the RUSA grants.

One Day Symposium on Employment Opportunities for Teaching Professionals

was also organized under the RUSA grants.

MATERIAL AND SUPPLY GRANT

A grant of Rs.12.20 Lakhs was received for Material and Supply (Plan) during the current

financial year 2015-16.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE

Various infrastructure updates have been done with the plan budget during this session majority

of which are mentioned as under:

Books for Library

Computers

Interactive Board

Psychology Tests

Home Science Lab Equipments

Furniture

LED TV for ET Lab


Curtain/Blinds for College/Hostel

Almirah for office

LCD Projector

Rotary Lawn Mover

HOSTELS

There are 53 resident students in girls’ hostel and 38 in boys’ hostel. Students belonging to other

government colleges and institutions also stay with us. The hostel facilities include among others

library, LCD and indoor games. In this session new curtains and LED lights have been installed

in the mess of both the hostels. LED lights have also been installed in the television rooms of the

hostels. A park near the main gate of Girls’ hostel has been maintained.

SWACHH BHARAT MISSION REPORT

The college took initiative to be a part of nationwide cleanliness campaign ‘Swachh Bharat

Mission’ in this session to ensure organization of continuous cleanliness drives at regular

intervals. In light of these measures, the college organized first cleanliness drive on the occasion

of martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi on 30.01.2016. All The students participated in this drive

to clean the surrounding areas in the community nearby the college between 11.15 am to 1.15

pm. Students were divided in four groups to participate at four locations in the community

namely: Near Gurudwara of Sector-20 C, around the temples in Sector-20 D and 20-A, two

public parks in front of the college gate and The market area alongside the PNB branch in

Sector-20 C.

The college organized another RUSA sponsored cleanliness drive at the campus on 19.2.2016

and 20.2.2016 under the initiative of nation wise cleanliness campaign ‘Swachh Bharat

Mission’. All the students of B.Ed. and M.Ed. classes participated in cleanliness drives at the

college campus on both the days tutorial-wise. The prospective teachers were made aware about

the importance of ‘Clean and Healthy India’ by Dr. (Mrs.) Harsh Batra, Principal of the college

before inaugurating the drive. On the first day, all the M.Ed. students and B.Ed. students of

Tutorial groups 9 to 14 participated enthusiastically in the cleanliness drive. On the second day

of ‘Swachh Bharat Mission all the M.Ed. students and B.Ed. students of Tutorial groups 1 to 8

participated in campus cleanliness drive. Students belonging to different tutorial groups were


allotted different areas for cleaning like Labs, ground floor and first floor, play grounds, lawns

etc.

HEALTH AND SPORTS

The 61st Annual Athletic Meet of Government College of Education Chandigarh was

inaugurated on February 10, 2016 by Dr. Renu Verma, Dean of the college. The event began

with the unfurling of college Flag and releasing of balloons. On this occasion, Principal, Govt.

college of Education and other invited guests were prominently present. Khushneet Kaur, a

B.Ed. student took oath on behalf of all participants. As many as 25 track and field and

recreational events were held for students, staff and guests. The breathtaking performances of

participants were simply spectacular. The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Dr.

Parminder Singh, Director Physical Education & Sports, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The

three days Meet was concluded on 10th February with prize distribution.Dr. (Mrs.) Harsh Batra,

Organizing Secretary and Dr. (Mrs.) Neelam Paul Assistant Organizer strived hard to organize

this event. Jagdev Singh and Vasudha were adjudged the best athletes among boys and girls

respectively.

During the session 2015-2016 in Games & Sports, students of our college participated in Panjab

University Annual Athletic Meet held at Panjab University grounds. Our college students also

participated in various games and sports competitions. In girls’ category, students participated in

Table Tennis, Badminton, Volley Ball and Basketball competitions during PU Inter College

Competitions. In Basketball, girls secured second position and got silver medal. Volley ball and

Table Tennis team of our college reached semi finals during these competitions. The Badminton

team secured third position and got bronze medal.

COLLEGE LIBRARY

The college library is a sanctum sanatorium of learning process. The library has 40067 books

including Reference collection, Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks and Surveys etc. In

this session 197 books has been added till October 2016. Library subscribes to 70 journals and

newspapers.

The Library offers wide range of information services like reference, bibliographic, current

awareness, orientation and reprographic services etc. Book Bank facility is also provided to

needy students. Organization of different competitions to motivate students to use library

resources has become annual feature of the library.


Library is fully computerized with 7 computers and is linked through LAN. Libsys software has

been installed for library operations. In addition to computerized Issue/Return of books to


CARDS) are generated through Libsys software. Library provides OPAC AND INTERNET

SERVICES to staff and students.



ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE FACULTY

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH VENTURES

Dr. Harsh Batra is the Editor-in-chief of the Journal ‘The Educational Beacon’ being published

by the college. Dr. Anjali Puri and Dr. Anurag Sankhian are the editors of the same. Two

research papers of Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra have been published in the current volume. Research

Papers of Dr. Renu Verma, Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Dr. Sapna Nanda, Dr. Mukhtiar Singh, Dr.

Anjali Puri, Dr. Balwinder Kaur, Dr. Anurag Sankhian, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Dr. Sheojee

Singh, Mr. Lilu Ram, Dr. Vandana Aggarwal, Dr. Punam Bansal, Dr. Neelam Paul, Dr. Vijay

Phogat and Dr. Kusum are being published in the current issues of this journal.

The papers authored by Dr. Harsh Batra, Dr. Renu Verma, Dr. Jasvir Kaur Chahal, Dr. A.K.

Srivastava, Dr. Sapna Nanda, Dr. Mukhtiar Singh, Dr. Anjali Puri, Dr. Balwinder Kaur, Dr.

Anurag Sankhian, Dr. Meena, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Dr. Sheojee Singh, Mr. Lilu Ram, Dr.

Vandana Aggarwal, Dr. Punam Bansal, Dr. Neelam Paul, Dr. Vijay Phogat, Dr. Kusum, Dr.

Suman Khokhar, Dr. Nisha Singh, Dr. Rupinder Kaur and Ms. Atasi Sinhababu which were

presented during UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights Series II held at our

college on March 25-26, 2015 were published in the proceedings in the form of a book with

ISBN. The Chief Editor of this book is Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra and the Editor is Dr. Sapna Nanda.

Dr. Renu Verma, Dr. Sapna Nanda, Dr. Anjali Puri, Dr. Anurag Sankhian , Mr. Lilu Ram and

Dr. Kusum contribured their research papers in the journal ‘The Journal of Education’ published

by Dev Samaj College of Education, Chandigarh .

A research paper authored by Dr. Jasvir Chahal was published in International Multidisciplinary

E- Journal. Another paper of Dr. Chahal was published in Quest: Journal of Educational

Research published by Kshatriya College of Education, Indora, Kangra.


Dr. A.K. Srivastava and Mr. Lilu Ram contributed their research papers which were published in

Intellectual Quest, an online refereed Journal.

Research paper of Dr. Anjali Puri was published in International Journal of Multidisciplinary

Educational Research, a peer reviewed, refereed and indexed journal with impact factor. Another

paper by Dr. Puri got published in Elixir Psychology, an international, peer reviewed, refereed

and indexed international journal with impact factor. Dr. Anjali also contributed her paper in

Researchers Tandem, a peer reviewed and refereed journal.

Dr. Balwinder Kaur’s research paper was published in a peer reviewed and International Journal

Indian Journal of Applied Research with impact Factor. Her another paper was pubished in

journal of advanced studies in education and management published by Keharnam Memorial

Educational Society, Ludhiana. Dr. Balwinder also contributed a paper during International

conference proceedings sponsored by CDC Panjab University Chandigarh in Collaboration with

World Punjabi Council Toronto Confederation College, Ontario, Canada which was published in

the conference proceedings.

A co-authored paper by Dr. Meena has been approved for publication in the Indian Educational

Review by N.C.E.R.T., New Delhi. Another paper by Dr. Meena entitled Usage of Facebook in

Education has been published in the Journal of Indian Education, by N.C.E.R.T., New Delhi.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar authored a research paper which was published in Online International

Interdisciplinary Research Journal with Impact Factor. Another paper of Dr. Sanjeev got

published in Conflux Journal of Education- a Peer Reviewed, Indexed, International Journal,

published by Nas publishers, Malappuram, Kerala.

Dr. Sheojee Singh contributed a research paper in International Journal of Management and

Social Development. One of his papers was also published in an International Pezzottaite

Journal.

Dr. Punam Bansal collaborated with editorial board of ‘International Journal of Educational

Policy Research’ and reviewed its manuscript. A research paper of Dr. Punam Bansal was

published in ‘Journal of Advanced Studies in Education and Management’ published by Bhutta

college of education, Ludhiana. Her another paper got published in refereed International Journal

of School of Basic and Applied Sciences’ Maharaja Agarsen University,Baddi. Dr. Bansal also

authored a paper which was published in book titled ‘Right to Healthy Environment’ by Bhutta

College of Education, Ludhiana

Dr. Neelam Paul authored two books Basics of Test, Measurement and Evaluation in Physical

Education and Sports and Yoga for Good Health which were published by Twenty first century


Publishers and Saptrishi Publications respectively. A research paper authored by Dr. Neelam

Paul was published in Indian Journal of Psychology and Mental Health.

Dr. Kusum authored a paper on Hindi Language in Global Perspective which was published in a

journal published by Kanya Maha Vidhyalaya, Jalandhar.

INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE

Dr. Jasvir Chahal acted as a resource person during 13th International Conference on Spirituality

and Management at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Sri Anandpur Sahib on November

27, 2015.

Dr. Meena presented her paper at International Gandhi Jayanti Conference 2015 on Education as

a basic right of Humankind on October 3-4, 2015 in New Delhi organized by Indialogue

Foundation, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Jamia Milia Islamia and Gandhi Smiriti

and Darshan Smiti. This paper was also published in the conference proceedings. She presented

another paper at 3rd International Conference on Booming Service Sector from Achievements to

Growth Prospects on February 4-5, 2016 at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce,

University of Delhi which was also published in the conference proceedings.

The biographical profile of Dr. Punam Bansal got published in Asian American Who’s Who

(vol.VII), Asian Admirable Achievers (vol. VIII), 2015, Famous India: Nation’s Who’s Who

and Asia/Pacific Who’s Who (vol.XIII).

Dr. Neelam Paul presented her paper at Global Conference on Scientific culture in Physical

Education and Sports sponsored by ICSSR organised by Dept. of Physical Education, Punjabi

University, Patiala on February 18-20, 2016 which was also published in the conference

proceedings.

NATIONAL LEVEL PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra was the organizing secretary for RUSA sponsored National Seminar on

Quality Concerns in Teacher Education held in the college on February 24-25, 2016. Dr. Renu

Verma was the convenor and Dr. Sapna Nanda was the co-ordinator for the same. Principal Dr.

Mrs. Harsh Batra and majority of the faculty members presented their papers during this

seminar. These papers will also be published in the conference proceedings.

Dr. Jasvir Chahal acted as a resource person and delivered a talk at National Seminar on

Conflict in Contemporary India at DAV College of Education, Amritsar on March 12, 2016. Dr.


Chahal also presented a paper on NCFTE in light of NCTE 2014 Regulations at DAV (PG)

College of Education & Nalanda College of Education, Dehradun on October 3-4, 2015.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Dr. Anjali Puri and Dr. Anurag Sankian presented their papers

during RUSA Sponsored National Seminar on Ethics and Social Responsibility in Context of

Indian Higher Education and Research at PG Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh on January

30, 2016.

Dr. Sapna Nanda, Dr. Anjali Puri, Dr. Anurag Sankhian, Dr. Sheojee Singh and Mr. Lilu Ram

presented papers at CDC, PU Sponsored National Seminar at Dev Samaj of Education,

Chandigarh on January 29, 2016. These papers were published in the conference proceedings in

the form of a book with ISBN.

Dr. Mukhtiar Singh presented a paper at Bhasha Vibhag Punjab, Patiala sponsored National

Seminar on Samkali Nari Kavita organized by PG Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh on

March 14, 2016. Dr. Singh also presented a parer at DHE, Haryana Sponsored National Seminar

on “Guru Granth Sahib: Vichar Dharak Paripekh” at Markanda National College, Shahbad

Markanda on February 11, 2016.

Mr. Lilu Ram presented a paper during ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Quality

Parameters in Higher Education and Teacher Training organized at Shree Satya Sai B.Ed.

College, Karaiwala, Muktsar on August 30-31, 2015.

Dr. Vandana Aggarwal and Dr. Vijay Phogat presented their papers at ICSSR sponsored

National Seminar on Media Technologies: A Critical Evaluation organized by University

School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh on February 16, 2016.

Dr. Neelam Paul presented paper at National Seminar cum Workshop on Yoga, accredited and

sponsored by Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy organised by Directorate of

sports, P.U. Chd. on June 21, 2015. Dr. Paul also presented paper at National Seminar on

Quality Assurance and Quality Sustenance at GPC, Alour, Khanna on March 16, 2016.

Dr. Vijay Phogat presented his paper during National Seminar at BMCE, Sonepat on December

19, 2015.

STATE AND COLLEGE LEVEL INITIATIVES

Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra is the Member of Committees to formulate recommendation norms for

elementary and senior secondary teachers, Deputy DEO, DEO, Deputy Director Schools and

Principals School Cadre, Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh. Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra is also


the Member of Committees to recommend the norms for conferring National as well as State

awards for teachers; Executive District Literary Council and State Advisory Committee for

Adolescent Programme. She acted as member of various selection committees for selection of

Principals and lecturers of Education Colleges affiliated to Panjab University.

Dr. Renu Verma was designated as Dean and Dr. Jasvir Chahal was designated as Vice

Principal, Government College of Education, Sector 20 D, Chandigarh. Dr. Renu Verma is also

coordinating the research activities of Research Resource Centre.

College organized Two RUSA Sponsored Workshops in lesson planning in all the teaching

subjects taught in our college were held on December 8, 2015 and February 26, 2016. Eminent

Educationists and faculty of various colleges participated in these workshop. Dr. Sapna Nanda

acted as coordinator in the Science and Home Science category; Dr. A.K. Srivastava acted as

coordinator in the Languages Category and Dr. Anurag Sankhian contributed as coordinator in

the Social Science category. All the faculty members of our college acted as resource persons

during these workshops. The association between various parts in the same unit, the selection

and organization of subject-matter, materials and activities in the lesson plan were discussed in

detail. Model lesson plans in the related subjects were also prepared. Dr. Harsh Batra acted as

Organizing Secretary for these workshops. One RUSA Sponsored Workshop on Financial

Planning was also held on 12.2.16.

Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Dr. Neelam Paul and non teaching staff members attended RUSA

sponsored Workshop on Financial Rules and Record Keeping held at our college on February

12, 2016. Dr. Srivastava also acted as Subject Expert for TGT interviews held at Department of

Education, Chandigarh Administration on July 6, 2015.

Dr. Anjali Puri and Dr. Punam Bansal are the life members of AIAER.

Dr. Sapna Nanda is Member, School Management Development Committee, Chandigarh

Administration and Joint Secretary, Chandigarh Amateur Softball Association, Chandigarh

Chapter. Dr. Nanda has also been elected as Vice-President of Indian Dietetic Association,

Chandigarh Chapter.

Our faculty members are performing admission, evaluation and examination duties in the

college, university and other colleges. Majority of them are paper setters of various universities.


Dr. Anurag Sankhian acted as Observer appointed by CBSE, New Delhi for the All India Pre-

Medical/Pre-dental Entrance Examination at Delhi Police Public School, New Delhi on May 3,

2015.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is the Life Member of AIAER and IATE.

Dr. Vandana Aggarwal attended RUSA sponsored Workshop on “Financing of Higher

Education” organized under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh

Administration at Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls on November 05, 2015. Dr. Vandana ia

also the Member State Resource Group of Biology constituted by State Project Director-cum-

DPI(S), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Society,UT, Chandigarh and Member State Resource Group for

training of SMDC members under RMSA for all secondary schools constituted by State Project

Director-cum-DPI(S),Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, UT, Chandigarh.

Mrs. Atasi Sinhababu presented paper at 6th Chandigarh Social Science Congress”, Panjab

University, Chandigarh on February 25-26, 2016.

VISITS BY THE FACULTY

Dr. Renu Verma acted as a judge in the painting competition at the District as well as national

level organized by Director, Human Resource Development, Bhakra Beas Management Board,

Chandigarh.

Dr. Jasvir Chahal was invited for a talk on the topic ‘Networking: Electronic & Social – The

New Age challenge to independent thinking’ at Department of Education, Panjab University on

March 11, 2016.

Dr. Anjali Puri acted as Resource person for the Course coordinators of SSA and delivered two

lectures on September 15 and 17, 2015 at GMSSS-22-A. Dr. Puri also acted as Resource person

for the students of Department of Educational Technology and Vocational Education, Panjab

University and delivered lecture titled, “Independent Thinking: Hallmark of a Healthy

Personality” on November 23, 2015

Dr. Anurag Sankhian and Dr. Punam Bansal acted as Subject Experts for the selection of

PRT/TGT Social Science and and PGT Biology respectively at DAV Public Senior Secondary

School, Mohali during April, 2015.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar acted as resource person to deliver the lecture on Bloom’s Taxonomy at

Navodaya Vidayalaya Training Institute. Dr. Sheojee Singh contributed as a judge for the


International year of Light and Light related Technologies at Carmel Convent School during

November 2015.

Dr. Vandana Aggarwal visited Indo-Global Colleges, Abhipur for a PTU sponsored Faculty

Development Programme for Technical Teachers and delivered a lecture on Effective Teaching

and Learning.

Dr. Punam Bansal delivered a talk on undertaking Action Research to cluster resource

coordinators under SSA at GMSS, Sector 10, Chandigarh.

Dr. Kusum acted as a resource person in One Day Training cum Workshop on Guidelines of

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India organized on September 30, 2015 at

Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society, Chandigarh.

CURRICULAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Some of our faculty members are acting as guest faculty at RIMH, Sector 31 in their respective

teaching subjects. Various faculty members acted as subject experts for the revision of Panjab

University B.Ed. and M.Ed. curriculum for the session 2015-2016. Faculty members are also

engaged in the coaching classes for CTET course and Personal Contact Programme classes of

B.Ed. Correspondence course of Panjab University.

ACADEMIC ATTAINMENTS

Out of faculty of twenty one, twenty are doctorate. Majority of our faculty members are acting

as supervisors for guiding M.Ed. and Ph.D. research work. Six students of Dr. Renu Verma

have been awarded Ph.D. One student of Dr. Sapna Nanda has also been awarded Ph.D.

degree.

IN SERVICE TRAINING

The following are the details of Refresher Courses undertaken by faculty members during the

session. Dr. Sheojee Singh attended NSS orientation programme for NSS programme officers at

Centre of Development and Communication, sector-38, Chandigarh in September 2015. Mr. Lilu

Ram attended short term course for Assistant Professors grade III-IV organized by UGC-HRDC,

Panjab University, Chandigarh from September 22-28, 2015. Dr. Neelam Paul attended

Refresher Course in Physical Education from Punjabi University, Patiala from May 23, 2015 to

June 13, 2015 and secured ‘A’ grade. Dr. Paul also attended RUSA sponsored seven days


training workshop on Research Methodology held under the aegis of Dept. of Higher Education,

Chd. Admn. organized by P.G.G.C.G- 42, Chd from November 28 to December 4, 2015.

PANJAB UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS

Mr. Lilu Ram is acting as Member of Senate of Panjab University from November 2012 to

October 2016. He is also acting as Member of Faculty of Arts, Science, Education, Business

Management and Commerce.

Dr. Mrs. Harsh Batra, Dr. Sapna Nanda and Dr. Anurag Sankhian are acting as Members,

Faculty of Education, Panjab University. Dr. Sapna Nanda and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar acted as

Members, Academic Council, Panjab University. Dr. Harsh Batra, Dr. Sapna Nanda and Dr.

Punam Bansal are the Members of Board of Studies, Education, Panjab University. Dr. Harsh

Batra is nominated member, Board of Studies, Mechanical Engineering and Yoga and

Ayurvedic Studies. Dr. Harsh Batra is also Deputy Coordinator for B.Ed. Admissions of

Panjab University and the Member of Selection Committee for the selection of lecturers and

principals in the colleges affiliated to Panjab University.

Dr. Jasvir Chahal was nominated as Co-ordinator of joint B.Ed. and M.ED. admissions to the

colleges affiliated to Panjab University for the session 2015-17 by Vice-chancellor of the

university.

Dr. Neelam Paul acted as Elected Member, P.U. Sports Executive Committee for session 2015-

16 and Chairperson of the eligibility committee for the smooth conduct of the All India Inter

University Netball (M&W) Championship at Panjab University from March 14-19, 2016. Dr.

Paul also acted as selector for selection of Volleyball teams (Men& Women) of Panjab

University for All India Intervarsity Competitions 2015-16. She also contributed her services as

an observer for Volleyball Inter College Competitions for Men & Women 2015-16.

EDUCATION FOR ALTRUISM

At last we conclude by reiterating that here at Govt. College of Education we duly recognize

the power of altruism which empowers one to change the world. We believe that development

of human character is the ultimate goal of education which we are striving hard to achieve for

us and our students both through our curricular and co-curricular offerings.


“Real Education should educate us out of self into something far liner-into a selflessness

which links us with all humanity.”

-Nancy Astor

VOTE OF THANKS

I am indebted to His Excellency, our worthy administrator, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki,

Administrator, Chandigarh Administration for having spared time to motivate these young

teachers. His preoccupations are numerous but he has very kindly agreed to grace this

auspicious occasion. Sir, we are grateful to you. I also express my thanks to Sh. Jatinder Yadav,

IAS, Director Higher Education for being with us this afternoon. Sir, your presence will

definitely encourage us to fulfill our academic pursuits.

I also express gratitude to entire Chandigarh Administration for providing assistance to us in all

the ventures.

I also place on record my sincerest thanks to Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice Chancellor, Panjab

University for leading us in academic domains.

I will be failing in my duty if I do not appreciate the work of Engineering Department,

Chandigarh Administration for their constant support in all the endeavors and especially for the

new projects like solar energy project and project of rain water harvesting.

I owe my gratitude to the entire faculty, office and supportive staff for their sustained

industrious efforts for successful conduct of college affairs.

Thank you!


ANNEXURE-III

STUDENT’S FEEDBACK FORM (2015-2016)

Student’s Name(Optional)_________________________RollNo.(Optional)____Section____Teaching Subject___________________________ Teacher’s Name_____________Please take a time to help your teacher to improve himself by filling up the following feedback form as accurately as possible without any type of bias. Tick the appropriate one.

1. Did your teacher solve your queries/difficulties on time?(Solved every time, Solved but sometime late, Solved but always late, did not Solve, never Solved)

2. Did your teacher make the subject/learning more interesting?(Always, many times, Sometimes, Rarely, Never).

3. Could your teacher inspire or make you work hard for better results? (Always, many times, Sometimes, Rarely, Never)

4. Did your teacher satisfy your curiosity? (Always, many times, Sometimes, Rarely, Never)

5. Will you study with your teacher again in future? (Surely, May be, I will think, Never)6. Will you recommend your teacher to your friends or relatives? (Surely, May be, I will

think, Never)7. Did your teacher make you more confident? (Surely, May be, I will think, Never)

Do you think your interaction with your teacher will contribute to your development/growth in future? (Surely, May be, I don’t know, No)

8. Two things you like the most in him/her (i)_________________________________(ii)__________________________________________________________________

9. Two things you dislike the most in him/her (i)_________________________________(ii)__________________________________________________________________

10. Two things you dislike the most in him/ her : (i)_______________________________(ii)_______________________________Anything else or suggestions etc feel free to express:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Signature of Student

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS FEEDBACK FOR TEACHERS’ APPRAISAL

According to the feedback of students:

1. Most of the teachers made sincere efforts to solve the problems of the students in the class.

2. Teachers tried their level best to make the content interesting and effective. 3. Teachers keep on inspiring the students to excel in their areas of interest.4. Teachers do respond to queries of the students and try to meet the expectation level of the

students.5. Many students responded in positive to the question whether they would like to study

with their teachers in future and showed their keenness for studying with their teachers in future.

6. Most of the students showed their confidence in the ability of their teachers and felt like recommending their teachers to their friends and relatives.

7. Most of the students also reported that their interactions with their teachers contributed significantly to their growth and development in future.

8. Also the students gave some very good suggestions for betterment of teaching learning process and it will be surely incorporated in the appropriate manner by the respective teachers in coming session.


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