Report of EDUSEM 2013 A State Level Seminar Of Shivam College of Education In association with Research Cell, Punjabi University, Patiala On “Research in Education: Concept and Implication” On 14-12-2013

Prof. M.I.S Siddhu,Addl. Dean Research Cell P.U.Patiala  presented his key-note address by talking about the reality of the educational research. He said that priority areas of research in education are continuous and comprehensive evaluation, wastage and stagnation, teacher training according to globalization.Prof. Siddhu further said," In education the need is to change the evaluation system which was already adopted by Guru Nanak Dev university by showing the answer sheets to students and satisfies their queries inside the classroom regarding the grade and marks.No chances of further revaluation will be given to them which will make the evaluation system more transparent and teachers will be responsibly evaluate the answer sheets.

Dr.Tapan Kumar Sahu, Principal of the host college welcomed the guests gave a brief presentation for setting the theme of the seminar, sub-themes expected outcomes of the seminar. He said that the theme of the seminar was conceived with the help of eminent educationists inside and outside the state.

The Educational advisor of the college Shri Rakesh Kumar said, " education professionals are always learning, finding out things, analysing information, adapting their behaviour according to information received, looking to improve and adapting to modern demands. All of this constitutes research - whether professionals want to call it that or not.

Speaking on the occasion Dr.V.K.Rai, Principal, Modern groups of institution emphasized the need and importance of research in education.At the same time he provides a brief sketch of research concept and procedure for the teacher educators.

At the end of the inaugural session Sr.Sunmeek Singh Henry,President of the college briefly discussed the changes and innovations carried out at Shivam groups of institution and gave a vote of thanks. After the inaugural session the seminar moved on to the technical sessions.On the first technical session the sub-theme was “Priority areas of research,Research problem-sources & selection,Methods of Educational Research”

Prof. M.I.S Siddhu,Addl. Dean Research Cell P.U.Patiala  was the chairperson for the session.He initiated the technical session stressing a need to make the teacher education programme meaningful and research oriented. In all five participants presented their papers.Dr.V.K.Rai,Mr.Maninderpal Singh,Dr.Manoj Sharma,Ms.Rama Sharma,Mrs.Neeru Anand presented their valuable thoughts on research i.e.Research Methods,Research ethics and sources of research problem etc.

A question was also raised about that why not Research oriented workshop was organized by the university to acquaint the teacher educators with different aspects of research .It was suggested by the the Dean research cell that he will discuss the matter with the university and try to organize such programmes in future especially for the teachers of teacher training colleges.

The second technical session chaired by Dr.P.P.Singhal. In this session five participants presented their papers using dialogue approach.On the second technical session the sub theme was “Data gathering tools, Data Interpretation, Sampling, and Action Research”. Mrs.Saroj bala,Mrs.Archana of Swami Vivekananda College of Education,Dr.Shashi Kiran,Principal,G.T.B groups of institution,Dr.Surinder Kadian,Principal,Shiva College Dirba presented their papers.

The resolutions and recommendation discussed and accepted unanimously are as follows :

If education is not based upon research and evidence, then it runs the risk of being based upon one or more of the following:

                 “Dogma, Theory, Ideology, Convenience, Prejudice”

Research enables all of the above to be challenged. Basing decisions upon evidence is morally sound. Hence Educational Research can help teachers to understand what works and why, what the short and long-term implications are, provide a justification and rationale for decisions and actions, help to build a repertoire to help deal with the unexpected, identify problems, inform improvement and so forth.

1. For the academic and professional enhancement of the teacher. Educators, the facilities for continuous orientation of them should be provided. Attending refresher and orientation programmes being organized by Academic Staff Colleges must be made mandatory for all teachers teaching in Teacher Education Colleges (affiliated to different universities) in Rajasthan.
2. Crash courses for educational research by the Deptt. Of Education of the university must be organized for teacher educators, attending which must be compulsory.
3. More efforts should be made to develop Teacher Education as a discipline with its own entity and identity.
4. National Council of Teacher Education and UGC must work in tendour try to provide institutional and individual research projects.
5. In order to enhance the quality, reliability and validity of the teacher education research should be form an integral part and imparted only by experienced teacher educators.
6. Teacher Educators should develop a pedagogy of using ICT in classrooms and train their students for this.
7. Teacher educators should form on line discussion boards, research boards etc. for their self empowerment.

              At the end of the technical session II, the valedictory session was organized, which was also chaired by Dr.Tapan Kumar Sahu. The fourth edition of the college magazine “Parvaaz” was inaugurated by the delegates. Nitika Singla,Chief co-coordinator of the seminar  read out the recommendations which were finally approved by all.
               The Director of the seminar and Principal of the institute was requested to offer his concluding remarks related to the seminar .Ms.Neeru Taneja coordinator of the seminar gave a vote of thanks to the Dean,Research cell, resource persons, guests and the staff for their cooperation for the successful conduct of the seminar. She expressed the hope that the teacher educators would continue deliberating the issues in future at appropriate forum for a more meaningful teacher education and academically and pedagogically relevant contexts.

EDUSEM 2013 A State Level Seminar Of Shivam College of Education In association with Research Cell, Punjabi University, Patiala On “Research in Education: Concept and Implication” On 14-12-2013

EDUSEM 2013

Annual Seminar

of

Shivam P.G.College of Education

on

“Research in Education: Concept and Implication”

Invitation:-

Dear Sir/Madam,

                             It gives me immense pleasure to cordially invite and welcome you to participate and share your experience in a one day seminar on “Research in Education: Concept and Implication” on 14^th Dec.2013 i.e. Saturday to be organized by the Shivam P.G.College of Education, Lehra-Sunam road, Khokhar Kalan, Sangrur(Pb.)

About the Seminar:-

Research is not always a concept that practitioners, managers and policy makers respect. Too often it is seen as an academic activity conducted by others – to the profession, not with the profession.

But I believe it should be respected. In fact I’d say education professionals are always learning, finding out things, analysing information, adapting their behaviour according to information received, looking to improve and adapting to modern demands. All of this constitutes research - whether professionals want to call it that or not.

If education is not based upon research and evidence, then it runs the risk of being based upon one or more of the following:

• Dogma
• Theory
• Ideology
• Convenience
• Prejudice

Research enables all of the above to be challenged. Basing decisions upon evidence is morally sound. Hence Educational Research can help teachers to understand what works and why, what the short and long-term implications are, provide a justification and rationale for decisions and actions, help to build a repertoire to help deal with the unexpected, identify problems, inform improvement and so forth.

                                   

Let’s briefly discuss the importance and aspects of research in the world of education.

Objectives of the seminar:-

Ø  To enable students to understand basic concepts and techniques of research.

Ø  Develop among students attitudes of critical analysis for the solution of educational problems.

Ø  To develop ability to conduct action research.

Ø  To acquaint students with concept and techniques of sampling.

Ø  To enable them with the techniques of data interpretation.

Ø  To enable them to follow different research methodology during higher study.

Sub-Themes:-

Research in Education: Concept and Implication

Ø  Priority areas of research

Ø  Research problem-sources & selection

Ø  Methods of Educational Research

Ø  Data gathering tools

Ø  Data Interpretation

Ø  Sampling

Ø  Action Research

Any topic directly or indirectly related to educational research

About the College Shivam College of Education was established in 2004 as a Teacher training institute by SHRI GURU NANAK DEV EDUCATIONAL & WELFARE SOCIETY, LEHRA GAGA. The College has been duly approved by NCTE, NRC- Jaipur by vide recognition order No.NRC/NCTE/F-3/PB-233/2732 and is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala to impart instructions to the teacher trainees, both boys and girls. The college is presently located in pollution free atmosphere at Khokhar Kalan,Lehra Sunam Road About 6 K.M from Lehra Gagga. It is well connected with road network and is just 5-10 minutes journey from local Bus Stand. The site meets all the major requirements of the N.C.T.E. i.e. space, class-rooms, assembly hall, furniture, equipment, library, well equipped Edu. Technology lab, science lab, Language lab, Cooking lab, psychology lab, well established computer lab along with internet facility and more than 200mtr track for physical education. The site of the college is spreading over more than 5.5 Acres of land and is connected by a link road. Where the management is going to start new professional courses like ETT, M. Ed. etc. There is a well maintained sports ground and hostels for male and female students and satisfying catering facilities. It is worth recording that the abundance of flowers with lush green garden in the vicinity of present site provides a healthy and pollution free environment for staff and students. The main idea behind opening this college is to meet the educational needs of the students of this backward area. The College library is rich in terms of books on text, reference and general nature. In addition the college has been subscribing to seven daily newspapers (English, Hindi as well as Punjabi), employment news (weekly) and more than fifteen magazines & journals. There is proper and adequate seating arrangement for students in library where the students can consult the relevant reading material. A trained librarian and library attendant are managing the library building. The college has. The college has been actively participating in social & educational activities, organized by the Government and private agencies. At the N.S.S camp, Youth Festival, World AIDS Awareness day, Sports Meet, 15th August and 26th January, our staff and students have made a marked difference. Our educational tours enrich the life of students and teachers which they demonstrate in day to day interaction. The diligence of our students and staff has resulted in high achievements of our teacher trainees in the Academic, cultural and athletic field. Keeping into consideration of the above factors, ETC, Punjabi Channel has telecast the programme of our students on dated 28/03/2009 and 04/04/2009 on their famous programme �Masti Da Funda� which was highly appreciated by the public. Now the college has B.Ed(200 seats),M.Ed and M.A(Education) and ETT is coming soon by making it a groups of institution.                                       Vision To produce a community of excellent pupil-teachers rooted in tradition equipped for the future.

Eminent Speakers:-

Dr.V.K.Rai

Principal,Modern College of Education

Dr.Manoj Sharma

Principal,Guru Nanak College for women

Dr.Naib Singh

Asst.Professor,Colonel  College  of Education

Mr.Mani inder Singh

University College of Education

Ms.Sukhdeep

Principal,SVN College of Education

Dr.T.K.Sahu

Principal,Shivam College of Education

Ms.Rama Sharma

Asst.Professor, Shivam College of Education

Dr.Krishna Kumar

Principal,Milkha Singh College of Education,Bareta

 Organising Committee:-

Mrs.Nitika Singla

Ms.Neeru Taneja

                                   SHIVAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

AN ENTERPRISE OF

GURUNANAK DEV EDUCATION & WELFARE SOCIETY

Annual report by Dr. Tapan Kumar Sahu Principal of the College on 17^th

 Day of April 2013.

1. In my capacity as the Principal of Shivam College of Education, I deem it my pride privilege to take this opportunity in extending my warmest welcome to the chief guest Sh.Paramjeet Singh Gurayan,SPD,Sangrur. I may also accord my sincerest welcome to the members of Managing Committee, members of faculty, students, respectable gentlemen and ladies who have honoured us by their gracious presence. The education has been defined in a layman language as a man making process. We, the faculty of the college are engaged in the process.

2. Establishment of Colleges of education in Punjab in private sector by Punjab Govt. is a progressive step to produce trained, qualified, skillful, and competent teachers within the state. In spite of scientific progress and invention of computers as teaching machine, latest audio- visual aids, the presence of teacher cannot be replaced or displaced in teaching learning process. I am of firm belief that a teacher is always a teacher. He never retires even after he is gone; he lives in his deeds and disciples. India is a land where Guru is worshipped. We have inherited the culture in which the Guru never went to the king. It was the king who approached Guru to seek his blessings and guidance in day-to-day affairs. Shivam College of education has started functioning during the session 2005-06 with a total intake of 100 students. But keeping into consideration of the infrastructure facility as well as the quality of education N.C.T.E. has approved an additional intake of 100 students in the  session i.e2008-09 making it to 200,35 seats for M.Ed course where as university approved 50 seats for M.A(Edu) course.Procedure for opening ETT is in process where as B.A for girls is opening from the session 2013-14 making it to a group of institutions. During the last session one of our student Ms.Rubul secured 82.58% and topped in annual result now she has cleared UGC JRF/NET in life sciences.
3. The session starts with Hawan ceremony on 21^st  Aug.2012 by the faculty

members of the college.

4. Mr.Manjeet Singh presented a lecture in a Seminar held at Asra group of institutions on 26-08-2012.
5. A Dental check up camp was held on 4-9-12 by Sh.Guru Nanak Dental College Sunam.
6. On dated 5-9-12 teachers day was celebrated and Associated School welfare organization of Punjab invite our lect,Mr.Manjeet singh for seminar in GPF,Lehra
7. 10-09-12 seminar on Taiki dard na aaya and moral values by Manjeet Singh and students at Sunam.

8. Hindi Diwas was celebrated on 14^th Sept.11.
9. 18-9-12 One day N.S.S camp at Pai ki Pshor.
10. Fast way news telecast a special programme on Sair Punjab Di on 21-09-12 about Shivam college of Education.
11. 23-09-12 Seminar on S.S.Jain Sabha on “Vegetarianism”by Mr.Manjeet Singh
12. 30-09-12 Jamal Shah of ALERT,Gurgaon on Motivation.
13. Punjabi University Youth Festival held at Guru Teg Bahadur college,Bhawanigarh on 8^th ,9^th and 10^th oct 2012 and winners of the event are Ms.Lalit Jyoti-2^nd position,Speech,Priya and group-4^th position in group song,Gurdeep kaur-4^th ,Ghazal,Harjinder kaur-4^th,Folk Song.
14. Punjab level prog of Jain samaj organize function in which Lect Manjeet Singh perform in a play which was widely acclaimed by the public.
15. Vidya Rattan group of institutions invited Dr.T.K.Sahu as chief Guest in Function on 6-10-12.
16. Dr.Gurvinder,Kalagram,HBO group deliver lecture on Naturopathy.
17. One day workshop on Chart Making by Sai college on 16-10-12.
18. Annual Talent Hunt cum fresher party was organized on 19^th oct 2012.Emerging singer of Punjab Mr.Kulvinder Billa grace the occasion.
19. Dr.T.K.Sahu,judge the students of Seaba school on “Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Media.”
20. A national level survey on Primary school education condition of Punjab by a NGO “PRATHAM” n 26-10-12.
21. Dainik Jagran oath taking ceremony on Drugs Addiction on 27-10-12.
22. To provide experience in reality i.e internship, practice teaching was organized w.e.f 28-10-12 to 8-12-12. Teaching practice at G.S.S.S. (Boys) L.gaga, G.S.S.S. (Girls) L.gaga, Sarvahitkari school, Punjab school,L gaga,Govt.sr.sec.School,

      Khokhar, Hemkund and Greenwood public school,Dirba,Adarsh public school,Sunam & Udham jyoti public.School,Sunam,St.Soldier public school the staff     and the students have established very cordial relations with the staff of the above  mentioned schools. The students were given memorable send off. The administration of these schools was so impressed by the teaching of our students that they wished the students of Shivam College of Education to visit their schools in future teaching practice.

23. Seminar on “Education and Society” by Dr.T.K.Sahu at Hemkund and Greenwood public school,Dirba.
24. 12-11-12-Sr.Sanmeek Singh Henry and Mr.Rakesh Kumar Shows the flag and address the public on dangers of drugs addiction at Dirba.
25. Lect.Manjeet Singh delivers lecture on drugs addiction on 19-11-12 in Ramgarh Sandhuan,female foeticide on 28-11-12,Govt.Sr. Sec School,Kaurian,Rewarded on 30-11-12 by Construction union Punjab,Block Kaurian during seminar on Moral Values.
26. Seven days NSS camp was organized w.e.f 23-12-12 to 29-12-12.Dist.Edu Officer Sh.Nirmal Singh Sohi was the chief Guest in opening ceremony where as Dr.Tanveer Ali khan(NSS Deptt.Punjabi univ.Patiala) was the guest in closing ceremony.Rally,Model chart competition,plantation,cleanliness drive was organized. Charity begins at home.A visit to Pingalwara charitable trust and Mastuana Sahib was organized during this period to develop a sense of social service among students.
27. Youth welfare dept,Punjab,Red Ribbon Club organisesAids awareness prog in Womens College,Sangrur and invited Lect.Manjeet Singh to deliver a lecture.
28. N.S.S deptt.Punjabi university,invited Lect.Manjeet Singh and Mr.Harpal during youth convention and rewarded the students and staff.
29. 15-01-13, youth affairs Red Ribbon Club,Sangrur invited students represented by Lect.Manjeet Singh.
30. Three day National level Seminar organized by NCTE in association with MHRD,Govt of India and ICAI on “Uniform accounting standards in Teacher Education Instituions” on dated16th to 18^th Jan 2013 in Jaipur.
31. 21-01-13 Lecture on “Relationship between Teacher and Students” in SPSK,School khokhar kalan.
32. Four Days Study Tour for the first time organized to Jaipur,Ajmer,Pushkar and Salasar.
33. Lect.Manjeet Singh address National convention of Jain Sabha,New Delhi on dated 27-01-13 on “Vegetarianism”
34. 08-02-13 Releases Yadvinder Singh Sidhu’s music album“Kala Ghoda” in the college campus.
35. 18-02-13 Blood Donation Seminar by Lect.Manjeet Singh in Khandelwal Club.
36. Heritage Fest 2013 organised on dated 09-03-13.Dean,CDC,Dr.J.A.Khan consented to be the chief guest in opening ceremony where as Dr.Satish ku.

Verma,Director youth welfare was guest of honour during closing cceremony.

37. One day lecture on science and spirituality was delivered by Harinder Lali,Advocate,Tarksheel society.
38. C.A Prashant Mittal and group in association with ministry of Finance,Govt. of India deliver a lecture on “Safety and security measures during financial investment”.
39. A sound mind can only be found in a sound body.In order to achieve this objective students and staff participated in University Athletic meet w.e.f 20-03-13 to 22-03-13 in the university campus,Runners up Trophy out of 35 colleges was begged by Shivam college-Jatinder singh-Two Gold(Long and Triple jump),Jagpreet singh-Silver-400 mtr race,Harpreet kaur-Silver-Walk Race 5k.m.
40. 8^th Annual athletic meet organized in the college on 29-3-13.
41. College journal “Academe” released by Vice-Chancellor,Punjabi university,Patiala Dr.Jaspal Singh on dated 2-4-13
42. ALERT,Gurgaon organizes personality devt seminar on “Employability skill Development” on 6-4-13.
43. One day Trip to Virasat-e-Khalsa on 7-4-13.
44. National Seminar on “Traffic Education and Teacher” on dated 9-4-13 by Shivam college of Edu in association with NSUI.Mr.Vijay Inder Singla(Hon’ble M.P.,Sangrur),Akhilesh yadav,General Secretary,NSUI,Mrs.Daman Bajwa(President,NSUP),Sr.Surinder pal Singh Sibia(Ex.MLA) consented to be the chief guest and grace the occasion.
45. This is the only College in private sector which provide Scholarship, which will help and motivate the poor but laborious, honest & intelligent students.

46. The students, whenever in need of medical aid, are taken to Zonal Hospital or private clinics and provided every possible treatment for their ailment.

47. Teaching staff: Our teaching staff are as per NCTE norms.. The present staff has proved its devotion to profession, loyalty to the management, good rapport with the students and friendly relations with the community.

48. Different Co-curricular activities like Welcome ceremony, Teachers’ Day, Hindi Divas, Environment Day, Female foeticide, Study Tour,Dangers of Drugs addiction, AIDS Awareness programme,Literacy campaign, NSS Programme,Lohri etc. were also organized. All these activities were highlighted by the local press and widely acclaimed by the community.

49. The outgoing session 2012-13 deserves the best of praise as the pupil teachers have displayed their best talent in all the fields of activities. The pupil teacher of this session has set a pace through their diligence, intelligence, cooperation & friendliness for the future progress of this infant College of Education. The staff and the management will remember you during the years to come. The faculty will exhort the future students to follow your footsteps.

50. Today, the gates of your Almamater will close behind you making the threshold to the world of your careers and dreams. I compliment all the members of the Shivam college faculty and the students who have been constantly striving hard despite constrained infrastructure, nurturing it as an outstanding teachers’ training institution.

                   Finally, as a teacher I will quote for all you beloved outgoing students –

“A teacher can but guide

Then step aside

We can’t say,” this is the only way”

For we could not foresee

What paths might becon you

To unimagined height

That we might never know

Yet always in hearts we realize

That you would touch a star

And we would not be surprised.”

I am sure, with varied intellectual pursuits and dedication to the motherland, you will bring credit to yourself, your parents and above all your Almamater. Let me once again congratulate you and wish you all the very best in all your future endeavors.

                                                                                                                

“Seasons may come & seasons may go

Everything withers in due course you know

But there is one thing always blooms as fresh as the dew

That is the Love and affection

We always have for you.”

“Aaj is waqt aap hain, hum hain

Kal hahan honge kuch kah nahin sakte

Jindagi ek aisi nadi hai

Jisme der tak sath-sath bah nahin sakte”.

Amin …………………………..

                                                         Thanks