Prospectus

Amar Jyoti Centre for Training in Special Education

D.Ed. Special Education

(Mental Retardation)

2015-16

Index

Amar Jyoti – An Introduction 1

D.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) 2

General Guidelines as per RCI norms 5

Fee structure 7

Application Form 8 -10

Amar Jyoti – An Introduction

Amar Jyoti is a voluntary organization rendering rehabilitative services to persons with disabilities through integrated education, medical care, vocational training, child guidance and self-employment since 1981. It has a branch in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh also.

With the pioneering concept of integration and inclusion, Amar Jyoti is running a school where 602 children with and without disability are studying together in equal number. The school curriculum includes vocational training, sports and cultural activities, which help immensely in inculcating confidence and developing all-round personalities. A free mid-day meal and medical care facilities are also provided during school hours. Special Sections of the school cater to the slow learners and children with multiple disabilities. Under the guidance of professionals at the Child Guidance Centre (CGC) and special educators, these children get opportunities of social, recreational and vocational integration along with academic remediation as per need under the Partial Integration Programme of Academics.

For capacity building, Amar Jyoti is running several courses of repute. A 4½ year course of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physiotherapy in collaboration with the University of Delhi, a Diploma Course in Special Education (DSE-MR) affiliated to NIMH and recognized by the RCI and short-term courses for in-service teachers are the popular ones at Amar Jyoti. The institution is also a recognized study center for National Open School and Indira Gandhi National Open University courses.

The Child Guidance Centre at Amar Jyoti is run by experienced professionals offering services for home training and necessary assistance for Early Intervention of developmentally delayed and children with multiple disabilities.

All the details are available on our website www.amarjyotirehab.org

Amar Jyoti is an associate member of Rehabilitation International and has also received two National Awards conferred by the President of India for outstanding services to persons with disabilities and for creating barrier free environment.

For its meritorious services, the institution has received several National & International awards.

With a vision of placing citizen with disability on the same platform as the non-disabled and with the mission of removing attitudinal barriers towards persons with disabilities, Amar Jyoti is growing from strength to strength every year.

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D. ED. SPECIAL EDUCATION - (MENTAL RETARDATION)

Prevalence of Mental Retardation is significant in urban as well as rural areas. The history of training professionals in the field of mental retardation is of recent origin in India. In the field of special education, the first training centre was started in 1953 at Bombay by a voluntary agency, which offered a diploma in teaching persons with mental retardation. Two more centres, one each at Madras and Mumbai, initiated training programmes in special education in 1971. By 1980, there were nine special education training centres in the country. By 1986, there were only six training centres and the remaining centres had been closed down. In 1995, the number of centres offering training was 40. Out of these, 27 were recognized and approved by Rehabilitation Council of India.

A special education programme must be seen in the overall perspective of habilitation and rehabilitation of person with mental retardation, keeping in view diverse socio-economic settings, rural/urban location, culture groups and specific needs of the persons with mental retardation pertaining to age, severity, and family background, ecological and social milieu. It is well-recognized that children should be able to assimilate knowledge and skills from different disciplines and integrate and include them into the educational programme, where specialist would continue to serve as essential resource persons.

To meet the ever increasing demand of special educators, Amar Jyoti started the teachers training in 1998 which has now become a global centre imparting training in special educators more than 150 people every year.

General objectives

To prepare special teachers at pre-primary (Nursery, kindergarten etc.) and primary (I to IV – lower primary and V to VII- upper primary) levels to serve in the following settings:

Special Schools Integrated/Inclusive set-up Itinerant Programmers

Knowledge - related objectives

To build adequate knowledge in the following areas:

Various aspects of disability, its impact and management Key aspects of education like goals, functions, technology and emerging trends Educational needs of the children with disability and their management Details of planning and executing curricular and co-curricular activities Methods and techniques of teaching school subjects Various areas of child development and the relevant mental processes To be able to see the above mentioned aspects in the light of Indian context.

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Skill - related objectives

To develop skills and competencies in the following areas:

Personal, professional and social competencies and skills required in the teachers Subject teaching as per requirement Development and adaptation of instructional materials Evaluation of the students, teacher and the educational programme Planning and executing lessons (individualized and group) Classroom management techniques Individual and group parent interaction

Attitude - related objectives

To develop desirable attitudes towards the following issues:

Role and need of education in the modern world Teaching profession and role of teachers in the changing society Guiding children and solving their academic/behavior problems Educational and communication related potentials of children with mental retardation

Content of the Course

Theory

Ist Year-

I. Introduction to Disabilities (Core)II. Human Growth Development & Life Span Approach

III. Teaching Strategies and Material DevelopmentIV. Training Adaptive Skills and Functional AcademicsV. Educational Psychology (Core)

VI. Therapeutics

IInd Year-

I. Education in Emerging Indian Society (Core)II. Persons with Mental Retardation and Associated Disabilities

III. Curricular StrategiesIV. Family & CommunityV. Planning and Management of Education for Children with Disabilities (Core)

VI. Programming for Transition Prevocational/Life Skills

PracticalIst Year-I. Assessment and Individualized Educational Programme (Mild, Moderate & Severe MR cases)II. Group Teaching Curricular Activities (15 Lesson Plan)III. Group Teaching Co- Curricular Activities (15 Lesson Plan)IV. Therapeutics (OT, PT & ST) and Behaviour Modification.V. Information and Communication Technology

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IInd Year-

I. Assessment and Individualized Educational Programme (Autistic, CP & Multiple Disable cases)II. Group Teaching Curricular Activities for associated disabilities Autism, CP & Multiple Disability (15 Lesson Plan)III. Group Teaching Co- Curricular Activities for associated disabilities Autism, CP & Multiple Disability (15 Lesson Plan)IV. Preparation of ProjectV. Work Education and Programming for TransitionInternal Assessment

Student would be assessed continuously throughout the year on the basis of their performance in all the academic activities, assignments, workshops, presentations and academic records submitted by them. The participation, attitude towards work and the interest in the curricular and co-curricular activities is also assessed.

Scheme of Examination

The term end exams will be conducted annually as per RCI & NIMH, Secunderabad. (AP). Examination will be conducted in English and /Hindi.

Criteria to Pass:

A minimum of 40 percent in each theory paper and 50 percent in practical is mandatory.

Duration of the Course:

The duration of the course is 2 years.

Attendance

As per RCI norms 80% attendance every month during the course work is essential. Failing which the student would not be eligible to appear in the exams.

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General Guidelines as per RCI norms

Admission Criteria

Eligibility

10+ 2 (Minimum 50%) in any stream

Open for parents having children with disabilities, para-professionals, regular teachers or individuals desirous of becoming special educators (age no bar)

No. of Seat

As per the guidelines of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) the present intake capacity of a study centre is thirty from this academic year.

Reservation

As per the state government norms, out of a total of 30 seats, 2 and 3 seats are reserved for ST and SC respectively. One seat is reserved for person with disability as per the PWD ACT.

Guidelines

Admission to Diploma in Special Education MR for the academic session 2014 – 15 will be strictly on the basis of merit and recommendations of the Admission Committee.

Instructions contained in the Prospectus should be read carefully before filling up this Form. The candidate should fill the application form in his/her own handwriting after carefully reading the

instructions. All answers must be given in words and not by dashes and dots. No column should be left blank. Incomplete application form will not be considered or processed. The furnishing of false information or suppression of any factual information in the application form

would be an automatic disqualification and render the candidate unfit for admission. In case any false information is noticed after the admission of the student, the authorities of the

institute can strike off the name of the candidate from the course. Student should not be enrolled in any other full time course; else the admission in the programme

would automatically stands null and void. The centre has a special committee to look into the cases of sexual harassment and disciplinary

negligences.

The candidate can download the application form from the Amar Jyoti website: www.amarjyotirehab.org . Registration fee on submission of Application Form: Rs.800/- Last date for submission of the application form: 30th May, 2015. Entrance test – 3rd June, 2015 1sr round of interview on 5th June, 2015 2nd round of interview on 6th June, 2015 Display of first list of selected candidates on 10th June, 2015 Last date for deposit of the programme fee: 16th June 2015, before 4:00 pm. Display of second list (if required) 18th June, 2015 Last date of fee deposit of programme fee for second list 22nd June, 2015 before 4:00pm

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Specific Rules

1. The behavior of the students during the course of study should be decent and befitting to a professional institution.

Any student,

Who is persistently insubordinate to teachers or staff Who is habitually irregular in attendance or inattentive to his work in the classes Who is repeatedly or willfully mischievous or obscene in words or act Who is guilty of fraud or malpractices at examinations Who indulges in movements which may lead to communal ill feelings or enmity will be liable

to be punished with fine, suspension, loss of attendance, refusal of promotion to higher semester or even expulsion from the College as per the decision of the College council.

2. Students should attend classes, submit assignments, records, home work etc. in time. Students coming late shall enter the class only with the permission of the teacher. Late comers will not get attendance for the period. No student shall leave the class before the class is dispersed by the teacher handling the class.

3. Permission from the Senior advisor is to be obtained by the student while leaving the college campus before the end of the classes.

4. Students are advised to use their free time in library.

5. Students are prohibited from organizing or attending meeting in the College, distributing notices or collecting money for any purpose without the permission of the Principal/ Director.

6. Any agitation activity disturbing the regular class work in the college are banned.

7. The college properties should be handled with maximum care and everything possible should be done to preserve the cleanliness and tidiness of the building, furniture, library books and the premises.

8. Ragging in any form is totally prohibited in the college and may lead to severest punishment like expulsion from college . This may also lead to penal liability .

9. Use of Mobile phones are not allowed during sessions.

10. Students must park their vehicles at DDA parking.

11. Students should always possess their identity cards and wear them and display the same using the card holder and tag provided. If caught without ID card you will be punished.

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Fee Structure

S.No Particulars Amount Payment to be made

1 Charges for library, Resource room, local exposure visits and Developmental charges

Rs. 6000/-

Per Year2 Tuition fee Rs. 33,000/-

Total Rs.39,000/-

3 *Caution fee Rs. 5000/- *Once in two years ( to be refunded after the successful

completion of the programme )

1. Two separate Demand Drafts need to be submission of Rs. 39,000/- & Rs. 5000/- respectively each in favour of “Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust” payable at New Delhi.

2. Examination fee as decided by the Board of Examination appointed by Rehabilitation Council of India will be paid by the candidate.

3. The fee refund cannot be claimed or permitted if the candidate joins the course and withdraws after 48 hours of the admission.

4. The amount for application form is non – refundable.

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APPLICATION FORM

Diploma in Education Special Education (Mental Retardation)

D.Ed.SE (MR)

SESSION - 2015 - 2016

Application No AJCT 2015-16/ ……….

The Application Form should be filled in by the candidate in his / her own handwriting.

Medium in which candidate will appear in examination: Hindi / English

Name of the Candidate (full in block letters as given in High School Certificate)

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

Father’s Name (full in block letters as given in High School Certificate)

Mother’s Name (full in block letters as given in High School Certificate)

Date of Birth

D D M M Y E A R

Complete Postal Local Address Permanent Address

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Local Guardian

Name : ………………………………. Relationship: …………………………

(Please enclose the Local Guardian address proof & Local Guardian Photo ID)

Affix PassportSize

PhotographOf the

Candidate

Mobile Nos:

Personal: …………………. Father :……………………. Mother : …………………..

Phone:…………………… Email Id: …………………….

Nationality: Indian / Foreigner Sex : Male/ Female Category :

Any other:………………………………………………………..

(Enclose Photocopy of the certificate as proof)

Annual Income of self/ parent/ guardian Rs. ……………

Details of Qualification:

Examination Passed

Name of the School/ College

Year of Passing

University/ Board

Subjects Taken Aggregate % of Marks

Class Division

X/SSC Equivalent

ISC/Sr.Sec/ Intermediate 10+2 equivalentHigher Qualification

a)

b)

Are you a parent/ sibling of a child with special needs: Yes/ No

Have you worked with Persons having special needs? If yes, give details…………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………….…

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Your interest in extra – curricular activities ……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Please attach the following documents:

1. Statement of marks of Intermediate / Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualifying exam.

GENDisabledSTSC

2. Attested copy of proof of date of birth (10th certificate).3. Attested copy of character certificate issued by Gazette Officer (in original).4. Proof for SC/ST/ Disability Certificate.5. Certificate of higher education qualification, if any.

Place:

Date: Signature of Applicant

DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I …………………………………hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I further declare that I shall abide by the rules and regulations of the institute and training centre.

I am aware that admission will be cancelled in case the details furnished by me prove to be wrong.

In case of discontinuation of course due to personal reasons, I will not ask for reimbursement of the Tuition Fee.

Date: Signature of Applicant

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