ProspectusAmar Jyoti Global Centre for Training in

Special Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Mental Retardation)

2013 – 2014Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust

Karkardooma, Vikas Marg, Delhi – 110092Tel : 011-46866200 Extn : 204 , 227Website : www.amarjyotirehab.orgEmail : amarjyoticgc@gmail.com

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Amar Jyoti – An introduction 1

Diploma in Early Childhood 2Special Education (Mental Retardation)

Guidelines for one year course 4

Rules & Regulations - D.EC.SE(MR) 6

Instruction to Candidates 7

Application Form 8 - 10

Fee structure 11

Amar Jyoti – An introduction

Amar Jyoti is a voluntary organization working in the field of disability with a holistic approach to rehabilitation, with a vision to place persons with disabilities on the same platform as the non – disabled.

Amar Jyoti has pioneered the concept of inclusion since 1981 and has been promoting the education of children by meeting the medical, psychosocial, educational and vocational needs of children under the same roof. Therapeutic interventions of physiotherapy, occupational, speech and play therapies are an integral part of the service.

To support this mission the importance of capacity building of teachers and parents is well established.

Amar Jyoti Rehabilitation & Research Centre

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Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Mental Retardation) – D.E.C.SE (MR)

Amar Jyoti is running the Early Intervention Programme (EIP) & early childhood special education for developmentally delayed children since 1991 with interdisciplinary approach. Over a thousand children have gone through these therapeutic interventional strategies, along with the orientation and training of their parents.

The training programmes in" India, currently focus on persons with mental retardation in the school going age and vocational age." The importance of early detection and suitable training and management is well known. As a trend in general education, the early childhood education has emerged as an -important area of focus. The children with developmental delay (DO) or at risk for mental retardation certainly need supportive education. Currently, there is a word wise trend towards enhancing early childhood special education. This being the critical period, appropriate intervention at the right time arrests further damage and helps parents mould their attitude positively towards management of the child with DO/mental retardation.

The early childhood special education focuses on children below 6 years of age and has various modes and avenues of imparting training based on the ability of the target group children. This could be home based training, centre based training, regular pre-schools or Anganwadis or balawadis. This requires training of manpower to be versatile in terms of reaching out to the families by being an itinerant teacher, management of based training programme and management of children with disabilities in regular or special pre-schools in groups. The early childhood special educator also is expected to work as member along with inter-disciplinary team for management of such children. While designing the curriculum, legislative measures have kept in view along with inclusion of the disabled children alongside the community. To provide all of these competencies, a programme leading to Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education is planned.

General Objectives

The overall objectives of the course include:

1. To provide competencies to the trainees in early detection and assessment for programming.

2. To train them to work as a member of inter disciplinary team.3. To provide strategies teaching for early childhood special education in various settings.4. To be a link between home and the school.5. To prepare the children for primary schools.6. To equip the trainees with competencies in planning and management of early childhood

special education programme.7. To cultivate learning through play.

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CONTENT OF THE COURSE

THEORY

Paper-I Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) A. Nature and needs of children with Developmental Delay/ Mental Retardation B. Early childhood special education - issues and trends

Paper-II Child Development and learning A. Child Development B. Learning in children during early years

Paper-III Organization of Early Childhood Special Education Programme A. Identification and Assessment B. Planning and Management of Early Childhood Special Education Programme.

Paper-IV Curriculum and Teaching Strategies A. Curricular adaptation B. Teaching strategies, method and materials

Paper-V Inter-disciplinary Aspects in ECSE A. Therapeutics B. Working with families

PRACTICALS

Paper-I Individualized Family Service Programme Paper-II Group Teaching Paper-III Therapeutic interventions

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Guidelines for One Year Diploma Programme forD.E.C.SE (MR)

Duration of the course

The duration of the course will be of 1 year.

Eligibility

Minimum qualification is 10+2 passed in any stream, in general education.

Admission procedure

Admission will be on the basis of 10+ 2 examination and on first come first serve basis.

No. of Seats

The number of students is enrolled in the programme as per the guidelines of the RCI. Present intake capacity of a study centre is twenty five.

Reservation

As per the state norms, out of twenty five, two and three seats are reserved for ST and SC respectively. One seat is reserved for Person with disability as per the PWD ACT.

It is subject to vary as per the norms of the state government.

Medium of instruction

The medium of instruction will be bilingual with predominating English and Hindi.

Attendance

80% attendance is essential to be eligible for appearing for the examination. 100% of the practical work and assignments teaching should be completed and certified by the respective staff prior to the examination. If due to illness, the student is unable to complete the target, production of medical certificate can be considered. However, the final decision of allowing for Examination will be taken by the competent authority.

4Examination

Examination will be conducted in English & Hindi. A minimum of 40% in each theory paper with an aggregate 50% in all the theory' papers is requested for passing the theory while a minimum of 50% is essential for passing in practical. A combination of internal and external evaluation will be followed for theory papers.

For practicals, it will be both internal and external as per course structure. The examination will be conducted for individualized family service programme (IFSP), group teaching and therapeutics and evaluation will be done by the internal and external examiners. Record submission of IFSP will be made during the final examination where external examiner may ask questions during viva. External as well as internal examiners marks will be considered for finalizing the marks.

Periodic Evaluations

The course Coordinator shall conduct a minimum of two terminal examinations and two tests during the training course in all theory subjects. Practical activities also be tested at least twice a year. The marks obtained by the trainee teacher shall be entered in the marks register of the centre.

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Rules & Regulations for admission to D.E.C.SE (MR) Course

1) Admission to Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education MR for the academic session 2013 – 14 will be on the basis of 10+ 2 examination on first come first serve basis.

2) Last date for application & submission of the admission form for the academic session 2013 – 14 will be 30th August, 2013.

3) In case more than one applicant obtaining equal marks, admission will be made on the basis of combined merit in 10+2 examination and personal interview.

4) The selected candidates must deposit the programme fee positively by 4th September 2013, before 1:00 pm.

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Instructions to Candidates

The selected candidate should download the application form from the Amar Jyoti website : www.amarjyotirehab.org ..

1) Instructions contained in the Prospectus should be read carefully before filling up this Form.

2) The candidate should fill the application form in his/her own handwriting after carefully reading the instructions.

3) 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.

4) If the furnishing of information or suppressing of any factual information in the Application Form comes to the notice of the authorities at any time during a candidate’s training at the Institute, his/ her name will be struck – off the rolls without exception.

5) All answers must be given in words and not by dashes and dots. No column should be left blank.

6) Incomplete application form will not be considered or processed.

7) The centre has a special committee to look into the cases of sexual harassment and disciplinary negligence.

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APPLICATION FORM

Application No AJCT 2013-14/ ……….

Application for Admission in Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education Programme

SESSION - 20….. - 20…..

Please write the Programme code enrolled into-

D.EC.SE (MR) D.EC.SE (MR) – Diploma in Education Special Education (Mental Retardation)

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

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

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

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

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

Date of Birth

D D M M Y E A R Complete Postal Address Permanent Address

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Affix PassportSize

PhotographOf the

Candidate

Phone:………………….. Mobile: ………………… 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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GENDisabledSTSC

Please attach the following documents :

1. Result of All India online Aptitude test 2013.2. Statement of marks of Intermediate / Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualifying

exam.3. Attested copy of proof of date of birth (10th certificate).4. Attested copy of character certificate issued by Gazette Officer (in original).5. Proof for SC/ST/ Disability Certificate.6. 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 to reimburse the Tuition Fee.

Date: Signature of Applicant

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Fee Structure

S.No Particulars Amount Payment to be made

1 Charges for library, Resource room and local exposure visits

Rs. 5000/- For one year

2 Tuition fee per annum Rs. 33,000/- For one year

3 *Caution fee Rs. 5000/- to be refunded after the successful completion of the programme

Total Rs. 43000/-

1. Application form / Registration Fee of Rs. 700/- on submission.

2. The total amount (Rs. 43000/-) should be deposited by Demand Draft in favour of “Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust” payable at New Delhi.

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

4. No Tuition fee refund can be claimed/ or permitted if the candidate joins the course and withdraws after 48 hours of the admission.

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

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