District Institute of Education and Training District West

District Institute of Education and Training, (District West) Address: Baba Phoola Sing Marg, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060 Landmarks: Opposite Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, near Karol Bagh Metro Station, adjacent to Sindhi Park Contact No. 01125751361, 01125861139 E mail ID: dietrajindernagar@yahoo. com

Major Achievements (1989 -2009) • Training: 1. Pre-service= 1190 trainees passed out ETE Diploma Course 2. In-service • • • Primary Teachers=12500 Nursery Teachers=620 Heads of Primary schools=712 3. A E/ NFE Functionaries = 2679 KRPs =213, Project officers =52, Master trainers=2461, Preraks=70 Instructors=3146, Community leaders=73637 • Publications News Letter-DIET, DRU, Effective Teacher-Magazine, Mahak – Magazine for Neo-literates, Laxmi ka sansar-a play, a folder –Rail Me Safar-folder for Neoliterates, 5 modules for teachers, Teachers Guide in Science and Mathematics , Integrated textual material for primary level students. • Research projects 11 research projects on various areas of Elementary and one on Adult education were completed.

Achievements 2010 -11 Pre- Service Teacher Education Programme • Result of ETE Trainees: 100%, all I & I Div. • Innovative Orientation programme Organisation of Pustak Utsav in 26 schools of Distt. West. under SEP. • Enactment of play ‘Kitaboan Me Halchal’in 14 schools of Distt. West under SEP • Workshops Organised for trainees=10 • Educational Visits= 2 one local and one out station-DIET Panchcula (Haryana)

Achievements-2010 -11 In-service Teacher Education Programme • • • Total No of Teachers trained Primary Teachers=1596 Nursery Teachers=89 Heads of primary schools=63 Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators=15 Community leaders=2240

Achievements-2010 -11 Research projects completed • Study of Teachers’ Perceptions for developing sensitivity towards Environment in EVS curriculum at Primary Level • Content Analysis of EVS Textbooks (NCERT) of classes III – V in context to the sensitivity towards the environment • Role of Foundation Courses In Preparing Caring, Reflecting and Effective Teachers.

Achievements-2010 -11 Material Development • DIET Magazine • Mannual for Teaching of EVS (Science) at Primary Level • Mannual for teachers to develop sensitivity towards environmental issues among the students (class III-V).

Proposals 2011 -12 I. PSTE Programme • Orientation of New Entrants • Workshops on various themes=16 • Extension Lectures on current issues=8 • Educational Excursions= One local and one out station II. INSET Programmes on RTE and Art Integrated Learning for • CRCC Coordinators, Nursery teachers, Primary Teachers, Heads of primary schools and Community Leaders III. Institutional Project on Art Integrated Learning in collaboration with NCERT Identification of 20 MC Primary schools and 40 teachers from Distt. West, Training of 40 teachers, development of material for implementation of the project, monthly feedback meeting for the teachers, Research work on the effectiveness of the project, development of Research Tools for the project, preparation of the research report.

Achievements-2010 -11 Faculty Development Programme • One faculty member of DIET was trained as master trainer for Inclusive Friendly Learning environment programme of Save the Children - An NGO. • Two faculty members visited DIET, Leh, Laddakh, other educational institutions and places of historical importance.

Proposals for 2011 -12 PSTE Programme • 16 workshops on various content areas • 4 Extension lectures on current educational issues • Educational Excursion- one local and one other state • Inter DIET Sports/ Cultural Meet • School Experience Programme INSET Programmes for Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators Primary Teachers Nursery teachers Heads of Primary Schools of MCD Community Leaders

Proposals for 2011 -12 • Institutional Project in Collaboration with NCERT Art integrated Learning Identification of 20 MCD schools of Distt. West Training of 40 teachers (2 from each school) of these schools Development of local specific material for Art Integrated learning in the classrooms Implementation of the project in the schools Study of the effect of project ( Research work) Presentation of research findings

Proposals for 2011 -12 Material Development • • Publication of DIET Magazine-Effective Teacher Publication of book on Puppetry Manual on Art Integrated Learning Videography of Excellent Teaching-Learning Process in Schools • Picture Story Books for Young Children • Compendium of Action Research conducted by Trainees • Production of Educational Video Films for Teacher Training Programmes

Proposals for 2011 -12 Faculty Development pProgramme • Extension Lectures on Current Issues • Exposure Tour to the places of Educational Excellence

Faculty Profile Name: Dr. Ashok Arora Designation: Principal Qualification: M. A. (Psychology), Ph. D. (Edu. ) Subject Specialization: Psychology Major Achievements: Networking with educational institutions at National, State and Local Level. Collaboration with various agencies to strengthen the Resource Centre at DIET (RC in Theatre & Cinema in Edu. ) Organised Pustak Utsavs in 26 SEP schools and facilitated the staging of play ‘Kitabon Mein Halchal in 20 schools. Coordination for the establishment of Resource Centres at all the DIETs in Delhi Contributed towards various documents of NCTE, IGNOU, SCERT and DIETs. Initiated different innovative projects like School Profiles, local history, Museums as learning resource. Gave a boost to Capacity Building activities of DIET Faculty Coordinating the National Level Project on ‘Art Integrated Learning’ in collaboration with NCERT & Edu. Deptt. MCD Contributed in Curriculum Development (Child Development). Institutionalised In-Service programmes and trained around 15000 teachers. Publications : Impact of Story Telling Pedagogy on School Experience Programme Action Research in Schools of Central District of Delhi Innovations in School Experience Programme

Faculty profile Name: Dr. Ravinder Pal Designation: Sr. Lecturer Qualification: M. Sc. (Botany), M. Ed. , Ph. D. (Education) Subject Specialization: Science, Material Development Major Achievements: • Received National Award from NCERT for innovative project ‘Zero Lecture Programme’, • Coordinated and contributed to the development of textbooks in EVS at SCERT as well as NCERT level • Published integrated textual material for primary classes, • Compiled Quick Report on Status of Education for 3 years. • Coordinated and contributed in the development of Manuals for Science Teachers, Primary Teachers, CCE (Class IX), DIET Magazines etc.

Faculty profile Name: Dr. Satpal Singh Khatana Designation: Sr. Lecturer (DRU) Qualification: M. A. Geography, M. Ed, Ph. D. ( Edu) Major achievements: • Worked in NUEPA for 5 years (1984 -89) • Conducted National Project on Action Research to Study Implementation Strategies for Education (ARISE) • Presented paper on UEE and ALP in the International Seminar organised by NUEPA and UNESCO. • Studied effectiveness of SERVE model at Elementary Level • Taught papers on NFE/AE, Social Sciences, Philosophical Perspectives of Education. • NCC ‘C’ certificate holder. • Currently deputed as controller (Exams) at SCERT

Faculty Profile Name: Dr. Champa Pant Designation: Sr. Lecturer( Planning and Management) Qualification: M. Sc. (Chem. ), Ph. D. (Edu), Diploma in Educational Planning and Administration Subject Specialization: Science, Edu. Planning & Admin. Major Achievements: • Editorial team member for the publication of DIET News Letter and Magazine. Published Work Book-let Jan- Jagran on motional slogans for Neo-Literates and 10 book- lets on informative and motivational stories for Neo- Literates. Completed 3 research projects and guided the ETE trainees for Action Research. Organised various training programmes for Primary teachers, Heads of schools, Community Leaders and Cluster Resource Center Coordinators for their capacity building. Working as Assistant District Coordinator under SSA.

Faculty profile Name: Dr. Poonam Gaur Designation: Sr. Lecturer (Educational Technology Branch) Qualification: M. Sc. (Physics), M. Phil. (Education), Ph. D. (Education) Subject Specialization: Science and Edu. Tech. Major Achievements: 1. Orgnised various workshops and training prog. related with ET and other themes. 2. Published following books: • Educational Technology and Teaching Skills • School Organisation and Management • Hand Book of Educational Technology

Faculty profile Name: Dr. Lovely puri Designation: Sr. Lecturer (PSTE Branch) Qualification: M. A. (Sociology), M. Ed. , M. Phil. (Edu), Ph. D. (Edu) Subject Specialization: Sociology, Education Major Achievements: • Awarded Sudhir Kumar Basu Prize for obtaining highest marks in the paper- ‘Ethnicity ’& K G Saiyidain Prize for obtaining highest marks in the paper- ‘Research Methodology in MA (Sociology) • Guided 8 M. Ed. , 1 M. Phil. And 1 IDPEA trainees for their Dissertations • Authored the book ‘Achievement Motivation of Girl students’-1999’, Regency publications • Co-Authored of book ‘Leadership for Excellence in School Management’ published by CEMD, 1994 • Asstn. editor of journal-’Educational Management in Developing Countries, published by NIEPA, 1994. • Developed Instructural material EGScheme for IGNOU • Completed 4 Research projectsi in DIET. • Adjudged as Best Resource Personby Punjabi Academy in 1995. • Secretary of the ‘society for Awareness and Peace’ • Convenor of curriculum revision committee

Faculty Profile Name: Ms. Neelam Designation: Sr. Lecturer IFIC) Qualification> M. A. (Pol. Science), M. Ed. , Pursuing Ph. D. (Edu) Major Achievements: • Organized various workshops and Training Programmes for Pre-service and In-service teachers. • Taught Social Science and EVS to ETE Trainees • Worked as a Resource Person for YUVASLP • On Study Leave to complete Ph. D from Delhi University

Faculty Profile Name: Dr. Sangeeta Chaudhary Designation: Sr. Lecturer (Work Ex. Branch) Qualification: M. Sc. (Home Science), M. Ed. Ph. D. (Education) Subject Specialization: Child Development, Work Exp. Major Achievements: Awards • National Award from NCERT for ‘Innovations in Teacher Edu. ’ for ‘Zero Lecture Programme for ETE Trainees of DIET Daryaganj’. • Dr. Radha Krishnan Memorial National Award for the contributions in the field of Teacher Education. Publications • Self Managed Learning , Nursery Education - The Preschool Challenge, ‘Kislay’-Nursery Rhymes for children, Research Projects • Teaching Methodology followed in Pre-primary classes of MCD schools with various facilities, • Zero Lecture Programme for ETE trainees, • School At the Door Step (Pilot Study) • Eating Patterns of Children Studying in Schools of Central District of Delhi (Pilot Study) • Critical study of Nursery Education in Delhi (Ph. D Study) • Patterns of Socialisation among Afghan Refugees (M. Sc Dissertation)

Contd. Material Development • Early Childhood Education Package with manual. • Video Cassette titled “Seekhaney Ka Mazaa’ for Elementary classes, • Two Audio cassettes on stories for young children on various themes. Development of Tools • Observation guide for nursery classes, Checklist of Nursery indoor and outdoor equipment, Checklist for establishing ECE center. • Preparation of ECE Curriculum, Development of Proforma for ‘Community Survey’ and ‘School Profile’, Preparation of Course design In-service Training Programme for Nursery teachers. Papers Presented in Research Colloquiums • Teaching Methodology followed in Pre-Primary classes of MCD Schools with various facilities. • School At the Door Step-An alternative for Formal Schooling • Zero Lecture Programme for ETE Trainees of DIET Daryaganj • Critical Study of Nursery Education in Delhi. • Need and Importance of ECE in Indian Context • Development of Brain during early years Teaching of Child development, Early Childhood Care and Education, Process of Childrens’ Learning, Work Experience Programmes Organised • INSET prog. for Nursery teachers, YUVA-SLP and subject based Progs. for primary. Teachers and T. G. Ts. • Coordination of programme for ‘Master Trainers of English’ including web page designing conducted in collaboration with the British Council.

Faculty Profile Name; Ms Kanchan Roy Designation : Lecturer Work Experience Branch) Qualification: M. A. (Home Science), B. Ed Area of Specialization: Work Experience, Art education Major Achievements: • Organisd various workshops and training programmes for Pre-service and In-service teachers in work Exp. activities, Art Education and Theater in Education

Faculty profile Name : Ms. Deepika Malhotra Designation: Lecturer (PSTE Branch) Qualification: Master of Physical Edu. & sports Sciences, M. A. (Edu), UGC NET Subject Specialization: Health and Physical Education Major achievements: • Championship in National and State level Volley Ball Tournaments. • Organised Workshops and training programmes on Health and Physical Education for pre- service and In-service teachers. • Teaching of the Health and Physical Education to ETE 1 st & 2 nd yr Students • Member of Curriculum Development Committee (Health & Physical) • Worked as Admission & Examination In-charge in the DIET • Acted as Resource Person in the various INSET programmes. Seminars & Conferences Attended • Solidarity Course on Sports Leadership & Management organized by International Olympic Committee from 25 th Nov. to 2 nd December 2002 at IOA, New Delhi • Seminar on Constructive Learning at NCERT in 2007 • Teleconference at SCERT in 2007 • Attended National Seminar on Good School Management Practices. Other Miscellaneous Works • Member of Interview Board for NTT Admission • Paper Setter / Evaluation for ETE & NTT Examination