INTRODUCTION
Nirmala Sadan is an Institute dedicated for the Education, Research and rehabilitation of persons with Intellectual Disability. The training college for Special Education is recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi and affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. As part of the teacher training Programme Nirmala Sadan offers teacher training course leading to the degree B.Ed SpecialEducation [Intellectual Disability]. The duration of the programme is two years.
COURSE AND ITS GENERAL OBJECTIVES
B.Ed Special Education [Intellectual Disability] is a course affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and approved by Rehabilitation Council of India. Special Education is an emerging field with the Human Resource requirement having increased in the past years. As persons with disabilities [Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and full participation] Act 1995 provides for education as right toevery child with disability, the role of special educators has further been emphasized. Keeping in view the need for special teachers at various levels, the B.Ed Special Education [Intellectual Disability] course has been started. This course will educate and train human resources toenable them to acquire knowledge and develop competencies and skills to impart education and training effectively to all children with Intellectual Disability On completion of the B.Ed Special Education [Intellectual Disability] course, the teacher can function as
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for admission, Norms for admission and Reservation of seats for B.Ed Special Programme shall be according to the rules framed by the University and Government from time to time.Candidates who have passed any graduate level degree examination which is recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade are eligible for admission. SC/ST candidates need only a minimum pass in the qualifying examination. Candidates belonging to socially and Educationally Backward Communities (SEBC) will be given 3% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates who are parents or siblings of children with Intellectual Disability will be given 3% concession in aggregate marks. Candidates belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC) will be given 5% concession in aggregate marks.The reservation of seats for the programme shall be according to rules. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Disability Studies (BMR/BRS/BRSC, etc.) and a Masters’ degree in Disability Studieswith Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability) as elective subject are eligible for a weightage of 5% marks. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience after taking Diploma in Special Education Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disability) are eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks.
The total number of seats will be 30.
50% of total seats are under management, provided they satisfy eligibility conditions prescribed by the University. Of the remaining seats 65% shall be filled on general merit and 35% shall be filled by candidates belonging SC/ST and other backward communities.
- The duration of B.Ed. Special Education programme shall be 4 semesters spread over two years.
- The duration of each semester shall be 100 days spread over 20 working weeks.
- A student may be permitted to complete the programmes, on valid reasons, within a period of 3 years from the date of admission to the programme.
- Core courses, (b) Cross disability and inclusion courses (c) Specialization courses and (d) Practical courses.
Programme structure
Core courses
SEM 121
Human Growth and Development
SEM 122
Contemporary India and Education
SEM 128
Learning, Teaching and Assessment.
SLD 129Any one from the following
SEM 129.1
Pedagogy of Teaching Science
SEM 129.2
Pedagogy of Teaching Mathematics
SEM 129.3
Pedagogy of Teaching Social Science
SLD 130Any one of the following
SEM 130.1
Pedagogy of Teaching Hindi
SEM 130.2
Pedagogy of Teaching Malayalam
SEM 130.3
Pedagogy of Teaching English
Cross disability and Inclusion courses
- SEM 123 Introduction to Sensory Disabilities.
- SEM 124 Introduction to Neuro developmental Disabilities
- SEM125 Introduction to Locomotor and multiple Disabilities.
- SEM 131 Inclusive Education
- SEM 141.3 Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- SEM 142.5 Management of Intellectual Disabilities.
Specialization Courses
- SEM 126 Assessment and Identification of Needs
- SEM 132 Curriculum Designing, Adaptation and Evaluation
- SEM 134 Intervention and Teaching Strategies
- SEM135 Technology and Disability
- SEM136 Psychosocial and Family issues.
Practical courses
- SEM 127,133,137,144.
Internship
- SEM 138,145,146.
Enhancement of professional capacities (EPC)
- SEM 139 Reading and Reflecting on Texts.
- SEM 140 Performing and Visual Arts.
- SEM 143 Basic Research and Basic statistics.
Fee
The rates of fee will be charged as prescribed by Mahatma Gandhi University and Nirmala Sadan.
All present rates of the fee are as follows:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (Merit seat) | Rs.45000.00(Per Year) |
| Tuition fee (Management seat) | Rs. 60000.00 (Per Year) |
| Student affiliation fee | Rs. 1200.00 |
| University Union fee | Rs. 60.00 |
| Student welfare fee | Rs. 40.00 |
| Student Insurance fee | Rs. 23.00 |
| Sports affiliation fee | Rs. 480.00 |
| Caution deposit | Rs. 1000.00 |
| Examination fee | As prescribed by the University |
Hostel Accommodation
Hostel accommodation will be provided to out station candidates on request on first come first basis.
The following documents should be attached with the application
- Attested photocopy of S.S.L.C. book to prove date of birth.
- Attested photocopy of mark lists of plus two examination
- Attested photocopy of mark list of all parts of qualifying examination.(Application without attested copies of all mark lists will be summarily rejected)
- Attested photocopy of Degree certificate/Provisional certificate of qualifying examination
- Attested photocopy of certificate from competent authority in support of special reservation (SC/ST/OEC/SEBC)
- Attested copy of certificate by Medical board certifying that the candidate is a sibling or parent of child with Learning Disability.
- Conduct certificate from Head of the Institution last attended. (In original)
- Copy of the equivalency/Eligibility certificate stating that qualifying examination is recognized M.G. University for seeking admission to B.Ed Special Education (Learning Disability) course. (For those who have passed qualifying examination from other Universities/institutions outside of the State).
Discipline
The candidates admitted shall be subjected to strict discipline inside and outside the campus and also in the hostel where accommodation is provided. The candidates are expected to maintain decorum, decency and discipline throughout their pursuance of the course with the staff, faculty and other supporting workers. The hostlers should follow the prescribed rules in the hostel. Infringement or violation of rules shall result in rustication from the hostel for period as decided by the management of the institute. Use of mobile phones cinematic dance and fashion show in the campus is strictly prohibited.
Ragging
Ragging is a crime prohibited under law. Anyone found indulging in the act of ragging will be punished by management and the law enforcing authorities.