The department of education for the B.ed course comprises the faculty and associated work to be carried out under the core papers in the B.Ed curriculum. The core papers of the two year B.Ed course includes educational philosophy, educational psychology, educational technology, educational research, evaluation, health education, environmental studies and yoga. Thanks are due to the initiative, drive and vision of the former Principals, Prof. K. Samuel, Prof. Verghis Chandy, Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Dr. Annie Paul, Dr. Ashok Alex Philip, and Dr. Jibby George who contributed a lot for the development of the department.
Faculty
- Dr. Alie Molly Verghis
- Dr. Sony Mary Varghese
- Dr. Mumthas S.
- Dr. Elizabeth Joshua
Lab facilities
The department has as per requirement, two labs viz, psychology lab and computer lab to aid the transaction of core papers coming under the B.Ed curriculum.
Psychology Lab
A well-furnished psychology lab is functioning in the college to help the student teachers familiarize themselves with various psychological tools and techniques. A number of paper pencil tests related to various psychological attributes and a number of equipment are available. B.Ed and M.Ed students make use of the lab for doing psychology related practical work and also for project related data collection.
Computer Lab
A full fledged computer lab with a seating capacity of 40 is functioning in the college.All systems are loaded with high end softwares .Projector and Wi-Fi facilities are available in the computer lab.Students can avail the lab facilities whenever required. The lab is also used for conducting on-line exams during the fourth semester of the B.Ed course.
ACTIVITIES OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Focus
A paper presentation contest in psychology ‘focus’ teacher trainees was being conducted by the department since 2010. The intention behind this programme is to develop presentation as well as
- communication skill among the teacher trainees.
- John and Joseph Lecture on Education
- Varghese Chandy Memorial Lecture in Psychology
- Community Surveys
Surveys on a functions and activities of school were conducted by the student teacher during practice teaching. It is beneficial for the student teacher in their future profession.
- Action Research undertaken in Practice teaching schools
- SWOC Analysis of Practice teaching schools
- Pamphlet Distribution in the community as well as practice teaching schools
- Awareness classes in the practice teaching schools
- Campus cleaning in elementary schools
- Practicing Innovation Assessment Techniques (Rubrics, CAT, HOT Potatoes, Open Book Test)
- Solid waste management techniques were practiced in practice teaching schools
- Conducted awareness classes on familiarization of local medicinal plants in practice teaching schools
- Psychological experiments / tests were attempted in the laboratory settings
- Guidance sessions on various topics is handled by the teacher educators of the department
- Training is provided in the preparation of Value education lesson plans
- Eloquency Training Programme for teacher trainees
- Preparation of self-learning materials on various topics in education and special education
- MCQ’s are prepared in Assessment, Technology and Psychology
- Visits to special schools are conducted to familiarise the methods and curriculum for special children.
- Introduced the innovative approaches of learning in an inclusive classroom
- Provision of printed learning materials to teacher trainees to prepare for university examinations
- Enabled the students to prepare portfolios to record student artifacts.
- Training is provided in various skills of teaching and recorded.
- Value education classes were provided during class hours
- Awareness class on drug abuse and sexual harassment for secondary school students
- Familiarisation of various tools in education is provided
- Enrichment activities for gifted (Webquest)
- Survey on Women empowerment is conducted in the practice teaching schools
- Familiarisation of online tests as part of ICT integrated assessment
- An 5 day add-on course on Learning disability, Autism and ADHD was conducted by the department, in collaboration with CCCARE, Kottayam. B.Ed & M.Ed students, teachers and faculty of various educational institutions participated in the course.
- Organised a workshop on ICT tools
- Conducting minor research projects for B.Ed Students as part of curriculum
- Preparation of MCQ s for competitive exams
- Organised Life skills training programmes
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