PROSPECTUS Associate Degree in Education (ADE) leading to 4 year B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary) Directorate of Curriculum Research and Development (DCRD) Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzafarabad Introduction of DCRD Directorate of Curriculum Research and Development (DCRD) Azad Jammu & Kashmir is the key institution in AJ&K dealing with teacher education in AJ&K. It has been playing a key role in Elementary and Secondary education. Main responsibilities of DCRD include a) Pre service and in-service teacher education, b) Student performance assessment, c) Regulatory and monitory body of textbooks in the Azad Govt. of State of Jammu and Kashmir. DCRD serves as the advisory body to the Education Department of AJ&K relating on matters relating to scheme of studies and manages 10 Elementary Colleges 5 male and 5 Female. These colleges in Azad Jammu and Kashmir serve the needs for Pre-Service teacher education. Regarding in-service teacher education Directorate of Education Extension (DEE) is working under the umbrella of DCRD. To conduct assessment studies on student learning achievements and to build capacity of working teachers in the field of assessment DCRD has established Kashmir Education Assessment Center (KEACE) with the assistance and collaboration of National Education Assessment System (NEAS). Another key role of DCRD is developing the text books from class I-VIII for AJ&K schools. In this regard many titles of text books have been developed so for. In order to improve the quality of pre-service teacher education in AJ&K, DCRD with the support of Government of AJ&K is offering a new teacher education degree program from 2011. This new degree will be called Associate Degree in Education (ADE). Introduction ADE The Associate Degree in Education (ADE) Program is a 2 year Pre-Service Teacher Education degree program linked to the HEC approved four year B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary degree. During 2011 ADE will be offered in 6 Elementary Colleges working under the supervision of DCRD. The minimum qualification to take admission in ADE program will be HSSC (F.A/FSC or equivalent). The ADE will be equivalent to BA and degree will be awarded by the affiliated university which is University of AJK in the case of AJ&K 6 selected colleges. After completing ADE students will have following options: Option A: eligible for teaching in schools at elementary level Option B: or continue education at University of AJK with two more years to obtain a B.Ed. (Hons.) Elementary degree. Option C: or continue education by getting admission in Masters level degree in any university of Pakistan/ AJK
ADE and Affiliation of GCETs During 2011 ADE will be offered in 6 GCETs: 1) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male Muzafarabad. 2) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female Muzafarabad. 3) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male Rawlakot 4) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female Rawlakot 5) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male MirPur 6) Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female MirPur These GCETs will be affiliated with University of AJ&K and the degree will be awarded by the University. Scholarships: USAID Pre-STEP funded 100 scholarships will be available for outstanding students. The students shall be entitled for a reasonable amount of scholarship based on merit and need for two years of ADE course. The continuity of the scholarship will be conditional to the satisfactory performance of the students which will be assessed on quarterly basis. Scheme of Studies Semester System will be observed in the ADE program. There will be four semesters of six months in two years program. Following courses will be taught in the ADE program during 4 semesters. SEMESTER I Course Code Course Title Cr. Hr. EDU-3101 Functional English-I (Compulsory) 3 EDU-3102 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Compulsory) 2 EDU-3103 Child Development (Foundation) 3 EDU-3104 Urdu (Content) 3 EDU-3105 General Science (Content) 3 EDU-3106 General Methods of Teaching (Foundation) 3
EDU-3107 Universal Values 1 EDU-3108 Health and Physical education NC [S/ U Basis] SEMESTER II Course Code Course Title Cr. Hr. EDU-3201 English-II (Communication Skills) (Compulsory) 3 EDU-3202 Computer Literacy (Compulsory) 3 EDU-3203 Classroom Management (Foundation) 3 EDU-3204 General Mathematics (Compulsory) 3 EDU-3205 Pakistan and Kashmir Studies (Compulsory) 2 EDU-3206 Methods of Teaching Islamic Studies (Professional) 3 EDU-3207 Universal Values 1 EDU-3108 Health and Physical education NC [S/ U Basis] SEMESTER III Course Code Course Title Cr. Hr. EDU-4301 Teaching of Reading Skills (Professional) 3 EDU-4302 Art, Crafts and Calligraphy (Content) 2 EDU-4303 Teaching of Urdu (Professional) 3
EDU-4304 Teaching of G. Science (Professional) 3 EDU-4305 Instructional and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education (Professional) 2 EDU-4306 Teaching Practice (Short Term) 3 EDU-4307 Arabic for understanding of Quran 2 SEMESTER IV Course Code Course Title Cr. Hr. EDU-4401 Classroom Assessment (Foundation) 3 EDU-4402 Teaching of English (Professional) 3 EDU-4403 Teaching of Mathematics (Professional) 3 EDU-4404 School, Community and Teacher (Foundation) 2 EDU-4405 Teaching of Social Studies (Professional) 2 EDU-4406 Teaching practice 3 EDU-4407 Optional Subjects from the list(ict, Arts and crafts, Crises management etc,) 2 Total Credit hours =18+18+18+18=72
Merit Index Calculator: Table 1: Merit Index/Merit calculation procedure Category of Qualification Marks reserved for admission Basic SSC or Equivalent Obtained marks / total marks ( ) X 10 Qualification for admission in ADE HSSC or Equivalent Obtained marks / total marks ( ) X 50 Entrance test Entrance Test Obtained marks/ total marks ( ) x 40 Qualifying marks in Entrance test will be 50% Test taken at the time of admission will also be valid and applicable for scholarship offered by the department. Total marks of the test would be 100 (20 for each section/ subject) The test will be designed to test applicant s knowledge and will be categorized in 5 sections of: 1) Math 2) English 3) Urdu 4) Social Studies/ General Knowledge 5) General Science Grand Total 100 Admission Schedule: Following admission schedule will be observed for ADE Table 2: Admission Schedule Minimum Requirement and Schedule of Admission Minimum qualification 2 nd division in HSSC(F.A/FSc or Equivalent) Age limit less than 25 years at the time of admission Prospectus and application form available 20 August 2011 Last date of submission of application 15 September2011 Admission test date 19 September2011 Admission test venue GCET of respective district Admission test time 10 am to 12 pm (two hours)
Admission test result announcement 21 September 2011 (test will be displayed in the respective GCET) Final list of successful candidates 23 September 2011 (list will be displayed in the respective GCET) Last date of submission of fee 28 September 2011 Start of classes October 01, 2011 Fee Structure of ADE Program S.NO Nature of Dues Frequency Amount Treasury Deposit 1 Tuition Fee One time for ADE Rs. 1,000 2 Admission Fee One time for ADE Rs. 50 Total (A) Rs. 1050 College Fund 1 University registration One time per Course Rs. 500 2 University Examination Charges Per Semester Rs. 1,000 3 College Examination Charges Per Semester Rs. 500 4 Library Security (Refundable) one time for ADE Course Rs. 500 5 Library Magazine Fund Per Semester Rs. 400 6 IT fund Per Semester Rs. 1,500 7 Co-Curricular /Health & Physical Per Semester Rs.100 education fund 8 Scouts/ girls guide fund Per Semester Rs. 100 Total (B) Rs. 4,600 In case of absence from classes without prior permission an amount of Rs. 5/ day will be charged as a fine and it will be compulsory to deposit the fine before final examination. Availability of Prospectus and Admission Forms The prospectus and application form will be available from the respective GCETs mentioned under: 1. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male Muzafarabad. 2. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female Muzafarabad. 3. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male Rawlakot 4. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female Rawlakot 5. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Male MirPur 6. Government College for Elementary Teachers (GCET) Female MirPur
Submission of Admission Forms: Applicant must submit admission form in their respective GCETs offering ADE through in person or by courier/ registered post. If application form is sent through courier /registered post it would be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the form is received by the admission office of the respective college and make sure to mention clearly on the top Admission form for ADE. The applicant is also advised to keep one copy of application for your record. For Further enquiry please contact any of the following: 1. Deputy Director Admin DCRD Contact # 05822-960015 2. Deputy Director Elementary Colleges Contact # 05822-960026 3. Principal Elementary College Muzafarabad (M) Contact # 05822-960405 4. Principal Elementary College Rawlakot (F) Contact # 05824-961006 5. Principal Elementary College Mirpur (F) Contact # 05827-961006