CHETANA COLLEGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 1. Introduction Jewels International has established Chetana College of Special Education. The main objective of the college is to undertake manpower development and provide service to persons with mental handicap and other disabled persons. As a part of the training programme the Institute offers one academic year Teachers Training Course leading to Bachelor of Special Education (Mental Retardation) under the affiliation from Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar and recognition from Rehabilitation Council of India, (A Statutory Body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India), New Delhi, and also from Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of Orissa. The Institute also runs B.Ed in Special Education (Mental Retardation) through Distance Mode as a Study Centre under MP Bhoj University, Bhopal and Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi. The course prepares the students to work as Special Educators in Special Schools for Mental Retardation in Special Class situation in regular schools in integrated set up and also work in CBR Programmes for the Disabled. 1.1 Programme Objectives The B.Ed Special Education aims to train the teachers to achieve the following objectives :- To perceive the so called Disabled as Differently Abled and develop in them the confidence about their potentialities, abilities and usefulness to serve the society with a sense of freedom, self-respect and dignity. To develop professional competencies to educate persons with Intellectual Disability. To know and understand various methods and approaches of organizing education of children with Intellectual Disability under inclusive, integrated and special education set up. To understand the nature of children with Intellectual Disability in the learning process. To develop competencies to deal with the academic and personal problems of the learners with Intellectual Disability. To know and understand the various methods and techniques of evaluation and their applications. To develop competencies to organize various co-curricular and extra curricular activities. To know, understand and develop the ability to manage a Special School. 1.2 Duration The duration of the programme is one academic year. 1.3 Eligibility The eligibility for this B.Ed. Special Education (MR) course is B.A./ B.Sc. or an equivalent degree at graduate level. The eligibility for admission is 45% aggregate in the qualifying degree examination excluding Ancillary and Foundation Courses. A candidate for admission to B.Ed. Special Education (MR) course is to qualify the Career Marking and Reservation Policy of the Utkal University.
1.4 Seats There shall be 25 seats available for the Course additional to this 4 seats (15%) available under Management quota. Reservations i) SC & ST : 12% of the seats for the SC and 8% for ST (interchangeable). In case of non-availability of candidates in one of these categories, seats will be filled up from the candidates of the General Category. ii) iii) Orthopedically Handicapped : 1% of the total number of seats will be reserved for Orthopedically Handicapped students at the time of admission. In case of nonavailability, the seats will be filled up from the merit list of general category. (Blind & Deaf candidates are not eligible for becoming Special Educator for M.R. Children) In-Service: 10% of the seats will be reserved for In-Service candidates working in the organizations registered under Persons with Disability Act, 1995. 1.5 Selection Criteria The selection will be made as per Utkal University s Norms and Guidelines, i.e. Career Marking. The University Reservation Policy is to be adapted. Board/ Council / University Certificates DETAILS OF CAREER MARKING OUT OF 120 1 st Div. 2 nd Div. 3 rd Div./ Pass/ Compartmental HSC or equivalent 15 12 6 +2 or equivalent 25 19 12 Hons. in Main Relevant Subject 50 40 24 Hons. in Allied Subject (I) 36 24 - Hons. in Allied Subject (II) 30 20 - Pass - - 20 Distinction 10 10 - RCI recognized Diploma level Courses 20 10 - Note: 1. Hons. In Main Relevant Subject: Education, Special Education, Psychology, Speech and Hearing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy. Hons. In Allied Subject-I: Home Science, Sociology, Social work. Hons. In Allied Subject-II: All other subjects 2. Aggregate for +3 Degree Examination means total marks of Core-I, Core-II and Core- III Papers in Pre-Degree and Final Degree taken together and does not include Ancillary and Foundation Course Marks. 3. In case of a tie between two or more applicants (i) honours marks in the relevant subject or (ii) +3 Degree aggregate marks will be considered in that order for breaking the tie. 4. Weitage will be given to those candidates who have successfully completed RCI recognized Diploma level Courses.
1.6 Joining and Submission of Certificates This is a full time course of one academic year; the candidates admitted to the Course can not pursue any other course. Selected candidates should join the course by the stipulated date. At the time of joining the course, the selected candidate will deposit their original certificate which will be released after the completion of the course. The prescribed application form and prospectus may be obtained from office of the Chetana College till by Post and by Hand. The last date for submission of filled in application form at the Chetana College is the 14 days after publication of +3 Result of Utkal University. The cost of application form is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only). Please remit the amount by Cash/Demand Draft in favour of Chetana College of Special Education payable at Bhubaneswar. 1.7 Fees and Other Deposits Note 1. University Registration Fees Rs. 200.00 2. Academic Inspection Fees Rs. 1,500.00 3. Eligibility Fees Rs. 1,000.00 4. Tuition Fee Rs. 40,000.00 5. Examination Fees ------------- (Actual fee will be paid by the Student as per the University Notification) 6. Student Recognition Fee Rs. 500.00 7. Migration Fee Rs. 200.00 (Students from Other than Utkal University) 8. Caution Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 1,000.00 9. Library Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 1,000.00 Total Rs. 45,400.00 10. Hostel Seat Rent & Mess Establishment Charges Rs. 4,800.00 (For the Candidates who opt for the Hostel) The Candidate once admitted in the course will not be allowed to leave the course under any circumstances. If the candidate still desires to leave the course by any reason, the total fee and deposits paid by the candidate will be forfeited. Original Certificates deposited will not be released during the course and students are advised to keep sufficient number of photo copies before submission of original certificates to the office at the time of admission. In-Service candidates will submit (i) Appointment Letter, (ii) Salary Certificate, (iii) Continuing Attendance Sheet, (iv) PWD Act Registration Certificate, and (v) Relieve Order. 1.8 Hostel Accommodation Hostel accommodation to outstation candidates will be provided subject to availability on first come first served basis. Boarding charges will have to be borne by the trainees themselves. The Hostellers are deposit Hostel Seat Rent and Mess Establishment charges at the time admission only. The Hostlers have to obey the rules & Regulation framed by the College Authority otherwise He/she may be penalized or debarred from the Hostel without any prior notice.
1.9 General Framework of the Course The B.Ed. Special Education (MR) will consist of 19 papers of 1500 Marks out of which 10 Theory papers of 700 Marks and 9 Practical papers of 800 Marks. Methodology papers can be selected from subjects at the graduation as per the local university norms. The candidates are required to select one alternative each from Paper-9 & 10. Different components of the programme in theory and practical courses are given below :- i) Common Papers: 4 Name of Papers Instructional Hours Maximum Marks Pass Mark Paper- 1 Nature and needs of various disabilities An Introduction Paper- 2 Education in India : A Global Perspective Paper- 3 Educational Psychology and Persons with Disabilities Paper- 4 Educational Planning and Management, Curriculum Designing and Research Total 240 280 112 ii) Specialization Papers : 4 Name of Papers Instructional Hours Maximum Marks Pass Mark Paper- 5 Identification and assessment of persons with mental retardation Paper- 6 Mental Retardation - Its multi-disciplinary aspects. Paper- 7 Curriculum and teaching strategies Paper-8 Methodology of Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties in an Inclusive set up Total 240 280 112 iii) Methodology Papers-2 Name of Papers Instructional Hours Maximum Marks Pass Mark Paper- 9 Teaching of English or Odia or Hindi Paper- 10 Teaching of Social Studies or Mathematics or Science or Computer Science Total 120 140 56
iv) Practical Courses Name of Papers Instructional Hours Maximum Marks Pass Mark Paper- 11 Core Training in Teaching Skills 40 50 25 Paper- 12 Psychology Practical 40 50 25 Paper- 13 Paper- 14 Paper-15 Assignment on Training in Curricular and Co- Curricular Activities Teaching practice in Language Subjects English/ Hindi/ Odia Teaching practice in School Subjects Social Studies/ Mathematics/ Science/ Computer Science 40 50 25 70 75 37½ 70 75 37½ Paper-16 Individualized Education Programme (IEP) 200 200 100 Paper-17 Group Teaching 140 150 75 Paper-18 Observation Report 40 50 25 Paper-19 Resource Room Teaching 80 100 50 Total 720 800 400 1.10 Examination The examination of the Bachelor of Education Special Education (Mental Retardation) will be held at the end of each session. Each theory paper consists of 60 marks of 3 hours duration. The students shall complete all Practical Assignments and face viva. The Viva for each Practical paper shall be conducted by External and Internal Examiners jointly. The final result of the course will be declared after the successful completion of the year by Utkal University s rules and regulations. 1.11 Pass Mark The minimum pass mark is 40% in each theory paper and 50% in each practical papers. The aggregate pass mark is 50%. 1.12 Award of Division to Successful Candidates The following percentages of Marks will award the candidate to secure Division:- 50% or above but less than 60% : Second Division 60% or above less than 75% : First Division 75% and above : First Division with Distinction 1.13 Award of Degree The University shall award the Degree Bachelor of Education (Special Education Mental Retardation) to the successful candidates. 1.14 Improvement of Marks The student will be given opportunity for improvement of marks in any paper by reappearing in the concerned paper in the next examination. The highest marks secured by the candidate in the said paper shall be retained.
1.15 Reappearing Facility The student who fails in any paper may be allowed to appear in that particular paper only for a maximum of 3 times within next three years. If the student fails to pass the examination after three appearances, he/she will be expected to undergo the course again. 1.16 Transitory Regulations Whenever a course or scheme of instruction is changed in a particular year, two more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus / regulations. Candidates not appearing at the examinations or failing in them shall take the examinations subsequently according to the changed syllabus.
Application No. : CHETANA COLLEGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION A/3, Institutional Area, Near Hotel Swosti Premium PO - R.R.L. Campus, Bhubaneswar-751013 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION (MENTAL RETARDATION) ACADEMIC YEAR: 2011-2012 (Last date for receipt of duly filled in application form is ) (To be filled in by the candidates Own Handwriting) 1. Name of the candidate in full : (in BLOCK letters as entered in University/ Board/ Certificate) 2. Name of Father/ Guardian / : Wife/ Husband 3. Sex : (Male / Female) Latest passport Size photograph of candidate duly signed by him/ her across it. 4. Date of Birth : 5. Age in completed years as on 30 th April, 2011 6. Complete Present Address : (in BLOCK letters with Telephone Number if any) 7. Complete Permanent Address : (in BLOCK letters) 8. Category* : SC/ ST/ SEBC/OBC/PH/ GEN. 9. Permanent Address of Father/ Guardian/ Wife / Husband : 10. Nationality : 11. State to which the candidate belongs : 12. Annual Income of Self/ Parent / Guardian : * Only candidate having Orthopedic Handicap due to Disability in one leg will qualify
13. Details of Qualification - 2 - Examination Passed Name of the Institute in which studied University/ Board / Year of Passing Class/ Division Aggregate Percentage of Marks Subjects Medium of Instruction 14. Experience as a Special Teacher, if any (In-Service) : 15. Languages Known : Speak Read Write 1. 16. Extra-Curricular Activities : 17. Please state in your own handwriting : "Why do you want to join B. Ed. (Spl. Edn)-MR Course". 2. 3. 18. Do You Need Hostel Accommodation: Yes / No 19. Mark ( ) the documents which have been attached with the application :- a) Certificate & Mark sheet of 10+2+3 or equivalent examination b) Certificate & Mark sheet of RCI recognized Diploma level examination. c) Proof of date of birth (10th class certificate) d) Proof of SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PH status e) Certificate by a Govt. Medical Officer/ Authority competent to issue certificate of disability designated by the State/ Central Govt.
f) Recent Character Certificate issued by Gazetted Officer/ Principal/ Head of the Institution last studied (in Original) - 3 - g) In-Service candidates will submit (i) Appointment Letter, (ii) Salary Certificate, (iii) Continuing Attendance Sheet, (iv) PWD Act Registration Certificate. h) CLC/TC from last studied institution i) Migration Certificate other than Utkal University. Bhubaneswar Place : Date : Signature of the Applicant ENDORSEMENT BY FORWARDING AUTHORITY (In case of experienced candidates only) Certified that Mr./ Mrs./ Ms. is working in our organisation as from to. The application for admission to the training programme leading to Bachelor of Education Special Education (Mental Retardation) is forwarded. Place : Date : Signature of the Forwarding Authority with Rubber Stamp of the Institution DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, further declare that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the University and Training Centre. I am aware that my admission will be cancelled in case the details furnished by me are proved to be wrong. Place : Date : Signature of the Applicant