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PART III

University of Kerala

(Established as University of Travancore by the Travancore University Act in 1937 and reconstituted as

University of Kerala by the Kerala University Act of 1957 and presently governed by the Kerala

University Act of 1974 passed by the Kerala State Legislative Assembly)

(Re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade)

NOTIFICATIONS

(1)

No. Ac. L/R/2745/2016.

28th July 2016.

Amendment to the Regulations Relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights

Course—Incorporation of the Mode of Evaluation in the Regulations

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 18th April 2016, approved the following amendment to the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights (PGDHR) Course—Incorporating the mode of evaluation in the Regulations.

Amendment

"That, in the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights (PGDHR) Course—After

Clause 9 the following be incorporated as Clause 10".

Pattern of Evaluation

1. Single Evaluation System shall be followed.

2. One external examiner shall be included in the Board of Examiners.

The above amendment to the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Course-Incorporation of the Mode of Evaluation in the Regulations was laid before the Senate held on 1st & on 2nd July 2016 as envisaged under section 39(i) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

(2)

No. Ac L/R/2733/2015.

16th August 2016.

Revised Regulations of Two year B. Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme)

Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the Revised regulations of Two year B. Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme).

1. The B. Ed. program proposed is based on Credit and Semester System with Grading. The curriculum will be introduced in all the Colleges of Teacher Education affiliated to University of Kerala and the Kerala University Colleges of Teacher Education directly run by the University with effect from 2015-2016 admissions.

2. The course is of two year duration. Semester system is followed in the course. There will be four semesters, with 100 working days each, excluding admissions, University examination and preparatory holidays.

3. The course consists of three components Theory, CE and other related practical work. Course content is divided into three areas Perspectives in Education (Core papers), Curriculum and Pedagogic courses (Optional papers) and Related Practical work. B. Ed. offers specialization in 13 optional subjects viz. Malayalam, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, Tamil, Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, Social Science, Geography, Commerce and Home Science.

4. There shall be a basic unit of 50 students, with a maximum of two units as intake for the course. There shall not be more than twenty five students per teacher for a school subject for method courses and other practical activities of the program to facilitate participatory teaching and learning.

5. Medium of instruction for the course is English. However, candidates may write the examination in Malayalam for all papers except language papers. The Optional papers for 'Languages' shall be written in the same language itself.

6. Admission to the course will be on the basis of the eligibility requirements, rules and regulations for B. Ed. Admissions fixed by the Government of Kerala and approved by the University from time to time.

7. A candidate will be considered to have satisfactory attendance if she/he earns not less than 75% attendance for theory classes and 90% for school internship. Seven point grade system is followed in rating attendance. Attendance will be noted in letter grades in the mark list. The attendance range and respective grades are as follows : Gr : A+ (96-100), Gr : A (91-95%), Gr : B+ (86-90%), Gr : B (81-85%), Gr : C+ (76-80%), Gr : C (75 and below). (For calculating percentage of attendance decimals will be rounded to the nearest whole number).

Condonation of shortage of attendance shall be as per existing University rules. Candidates with shortage of attendance beyond condonable limit will not be eligible to register for the end semester University Examination. In such cases the candidate has to repeat the course by taking re-admission from the University.

Only candidates who secure the required minimum attendance in the semester and registered for the end Semester University Examination is eligible to continue studies in the next Semester.

8. Readmission:—Those candidates who discontinue the course can be given the provision of readmission if otherwise eligible as long as the scheme exists. If the scheme is over, candidates have to join the course as a fresh entrant, if otherwise eligible.

9. Transitory regulations:—Whenever a Course/Scheme of instruction is changed in a particular year, three more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus/ regulations. Failed candidates or candidates who could not appear for these examinations have to attend classes for the new course, according to the changed Syllabus/regulations.

10. All the program/courses carrying credits/grades should be compulsorily attended by all the candidates for the successful completion of the course. Only such candidates are permitted to register for the end Semester University examination.

(i) Candidates who have completed the requirements of practical work related to theory (CE) and other practical courses of a Semester and registered for the End Semester University examination alone will be allowed entry to the next Semester.

(ii) The marks and respective grades of internal assessment (CE & Practical Courses) during each Semester have to be forwarded to the University by the institutions within one week after closing of the semester, both Online and manual/printed. (hard and soft copy).

(iii) School Induction Program (school initiatory experience) is for a period of one week during Semester II. School Internship will be for a period of 20 weeks divided into two phases. Phase I will be for a period of 10 weeks during Semester III and Phase II arranged for another 10 weeks during Semester IV.

(iv) Assessment of School Induction Program of Semester II will be done (jointly by the General and Optional teachers) by the Colleges of Teacher Education internally. There will be no external evaluation. School internship Phase I of semester III will be evaluated internally by the Colleges of Teacher Education and practice-teaching schools, as per the guidelines in the curriculum. School internship Phase II of Semester IV will be evaluated both internally (jointly by the colleges & practice-teaching schools) and externally (by the external examination team appointed by the University).

(v) Practical work related to Perspectives in Education (Core) and Curriculum and Pedagogic Courses (Optional papers) CE & other Practical Courses/Engagement with the field (college, school and community based) have to be compulsorily attended by all the student-teachers to be eligible for appearing for the Semester End University Examination. All the Practicals during Semester I, II & III will be assessed by teacher educators internally. Records/reports/products related to CE and Practical courses have to be prepared and maintained and have to be made available for assessment, if demanded. Marks and respective grades of assessment have to be forwarded to the University within one week after the closing of the semester (Both hard and soft copy).

(vi) The total number of lessons required to be completed during Phase I is 40 and Phase II, 30. Practical work related to School Internship Phase II and Minor project/Action Research/Case Study have to be compulsorily completed by all the student-teachers to be eligible for appearing for the External Practical Examinations of Semester IV. Candidates who have completed practical courses and eligible for presentation to the Practical Examination of the External Practical Board, alone will be permitted to register for the Online Theory Examination of Semester IV. Physical attendance of the candidate during the practical examination and viva-voce is mandatory.

11. Candidates who have completed the requirements of a semester (attendance, CE and other practical courses) alone will be eligible for appearing for the End semester University examination and promotion to the next semester. Those who have satisfactorily completed the course requirements and uploaded the internal marks to the university by the college concerned, and fail to appear for the university examination alone can appear in supplementary examinations. Those who fail to comply with the course requirements have to redo the semester and get promotion to the next semester.

12. For a pass in the examination, a candidate should secure a minimum of 50% marks (C+ Grade) in aggregate with a minimum of 40% (C Grade) in each Theory Paper in the External Examination of the University, 50% for theory and CE put together in each subject and 50% (C+ Grade) for Practice Teaching/School internship in teaching. There is no separate minimum for CE & other practical courses in all the semesters. Marks/grades for CE and Practical courses have to be given to various categories on the basis of proper guidelines and criteria. Detail records have to be maintained by institutions in each case.

13. All the theory papers of all semesters will be assessed through external examination of the University. CE and other practical courses of Semester I, II and III will be assessed internally only. CE and other practical courses of Semester IV will be assessed both internally and externally.

14. In case a candidate gets minimum for all papers but fails to get semester minimum, she/he has to reappear the papers with less than 50% of marks to secure a pass in that semester.

15. If a passed candidate wants to improve his/her grade he/she can appear for the theory examination and improve the grades within two years of completion of the course, if the same scheme exists.

16. Course betterment is limited to theory alone. For course betterment in theory, candidates have to appear for the concerned examinations with the regular schedule. Higher marks of the two ie., marks before betterment and after betterment whichever is higher will be considered.

17. There will be no Supplementary Examination. Failed candidates have to write/appear for the paper/papers for which they have failed with the regular candidates. On securing the separate minimum in those paper/papers the candidate will be declared to have passed the examination provided he/she secures an aggregate of 50% (C+ Grade). Three chances will be given for reappearance as long as the same scheme exists.

18. Even if a candidate fails to secure the required minimum marks/grades for a pass in Theory during a semester but has completed the Practical Courses/Engagement with field he/she shall be allowed entry to the next Semester.

19. If under any circumstances, a candidate fails in Teaching Practice/School Internship, he/she shall be permitted to repeat the same after the completion of the course with special permission from the University as long as the same scheme exists. It will be considered as a Second appearance in all respects. There is no provision for reassessment of Internship in teaching.

20. Re-admission and college transfers are as per University Rules.

The above Revised Regulations of two year B. Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme) was laid before the Senate held on 1st & on 2nd July 2016 as envisaged under section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

(3)

No. Ac. L/R/2744/2016.

28th July 2016.

Amendment to the Regulations relating to B. Ed. Curriculum 2013

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 18th April 2016 approved the following amendment to the Regulations relating to B. Ed. Curriculum 2013.

Amendment

"That in the Regulations relating to B. Ed. Curriculum 2013, Clause 10 be modified as follows."

" For a pass in the examinations, a candidate shall have to secure a minimum of 50% marks ( 'C+' or 'C'

Grade) in aggregate with a minimum of 40% (C Grade) in each Theory Paper in the external examinations of the

University, 40% for Theory and CE taken together in each paper; and 50% (C+ Grade) for Practice-teaching in the

Second Semester. There shall be no minimum for CE and other Practical Courses in both Semesters. Marks/Grades for

CE and other Practical Courses shall have to be awarded to various components on the basis of proper guidelines and

criteria. Detailed records shall be maintained by institutions in each case".

The above amendment to the Regulations relating to B. Ed. Curriculum 2013 was laid before the Senate held on 1st on 2nd July 2016 as envisaged under section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

Change in the nomenclature of B.Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation) to B.Ed.

Degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

&

Revised Regulations of Two Year B.Ed. Degree in Special Education Intellectual Disability

(w.e.f. 2015-2016)

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 18th April 2016, approved the Change in the nomenclature of B. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation) to B. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) and Revised Regulations of Two Year B. Ed. Degree in Special Education—Intellectual Disability (ID) w.e.f. 2015-2016.

Revised Regulations of Two Year B.Ed. Degree in Special Education—Intellectual Disability (w.e.f. 2015-2016)

I. Preamble

Both, Indian society (and hence) the Indian School system are full of strengths and challenges the essence of which is diversity. Coming together with diverse background is part of our growing up and functioning in the society as adults. But how are the classrooms which are known to be miniature societies and future societies handling this coming together currently ? This is one of the key questions waiting to be addressed at macro as well as micro level today. As we take the credit (and pride) of managing some of the obviously visible diversities quite well, it is high time that we move on to dealing with lesser visible diversities in classrooms. Various subtle diversities are waiting to be identified by classroom teachers if not by theorists and experts-dealing with these will come only after acknowledging them systematically. Diversities related to learning styles, multiple intelligences, personality profiles or study habits are a few of the factors yet to take their due places in classroom activities. Similarly diversity of abilities and hence of the related educational needs, too are waiting to be addressed properly in Indian classrooms.

With this backdrop the current B. Ed. Special Education curriculum is revisited. After a lot of brainstorming this curriculum has been developed to empower the special teachers/educators to ensure education of students with disabilities in an inclusive, right based and barrier free environment. It is in tune with the reforms in Indian education and teacher education system in general with specific reference to NCTE Notification of December 2014. It intends to place teacher education preparation in special education in the rights- perspective of the larger picture. The prime intention is to develop a task force of the special teachers/educators who can deliver the best in all settings: inclusive, special, open or home based and in all the roles: classroom teacher, resource teacher, itinerant teacher or cross disability teacher facilitators.

This document proposes the program structure for the duration of two years so that wide range of knowledge and skills can be inculcated in trainee teachers during the program. Difference in philosophies and theories between special and general education need to be bridged and special educators and teachers trained to collaborate to meet diverse needs in the classroom. The program structure readies them for embarking on a fulfilling professional journey spurred by refection and practices. Moving away from 'show and tell' to 'learning by doing', the course will be skill oriented, and offer various opportunities of interaction with self, students, schools and communities.

The curriculum attempts at striking a balance between core knowledge (theory and pedagogy) and skills; cross disability knowledge and skills, as well as disability specific knowledge and skills. The role of special educators has changed dramatically, with a shift from direct provider of instruction to facilitator and consultant. A teacher would need the first set of skills to develop a basic understanding of curriculum transaction and content pedagogical knowledge as well as change agent, collaboration, communication and time management skills. Provision of the second set would be required, since cross disability expertise is more relevant within the framework of inclusion; and a teacher would need the third set to specialise in one of the disabilities particularly for serving the needs of children with specific disability in inclusive as well as special setting.

Inclusion is at the educational centre stage today and hence the role of special and general teachers needs to be operationalized systematically. To give the program more pragmatic relevance, issues related to projected needs, employability, career and higher education options and entry level eligibility are given serious consideration so the opportunities for a special educator are at par with teachers in general education. It is expected that so far separated general and special education would initiate more bilateral collaborations with each other to fulfil the global objective of Education for all.

II. Objectives

The B.Ed. Spl. Ed. Programme (Intellectual Disability) aims to develop Special Education teachers/Educators for children with disabilities for various settings (including Inclusive, Special, Open School and Home Based Education). The B.Ed. (Special Education) programme will prepare human resources to enable them to acquire knowledge and develop competencies and skills to impart education and training effectively to children with disability as well as all other children and thus being teachers for all children. After completing the B.Ed. (Special Education) programme the student-teachers will:

• Acquire knowledge & skills about human development, contemporary Indian education, and pedagogy of various school subjects and assessment for learning.

• Acquire knowledge & skills about nature and educational needs of children with disabilities as well as of few select specific disabilities.

• Develop conceptual understanding of education provisions and skills for working with children with various disabilities in Special and inclusive settings.

• Enhance knowledge and skills for professional development.

III. Nomenclature

The new Nomenclature of B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) programme will be B.Ed. Special Education.

(Intellectual Disability).

IV. General Framework of the Course

The programme is planned on the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). According to UGC guidelines one credit is equivalent to one hour of teaching (lecture or tutorial) or two hours of practical work/field work per week. RCI also recommends practical work for each theory course besides. These contact hours including self study, assignments etc. That may involve same number of hours as are the contact hours specified for each course.

The programe structure has three sets of courses.

1. Core courses in every semester.

2. Elective course which can be chosen from pool of papers in order to:

• Support the discipline of study. • Provide an expanded scope. • Exposure to some other discipline/domain (this will depend on the options available with the implementing university and institution).

• Nurturing student proficiency/skills.

3. Elective Foundation courses are value-based

10-point grading system following letter grades recommended by the UGC and RCI (2015) shown vide Table 1; will be followed by the University of Kerala:

Table 1: Grades and Grade Points

• A student obtaining Grade F shall be considered fail and will be required to reappear in the examination.

• For non-credit courses 'Satisfactory' or 'Unsatisfactory' shall be indicated instead of the letter grade and this will not be counted for the computation of SGPA/CGPA.

• The Universities can decide on the grade or percentage of marks required to pass in a course and also the CGPA required to qualify for a degree taking into consideration the recommendations of the statutory professional councils such as AICTE, MCI, BCI, NCTE etc.

• The statutory requirement for eligibility to enter as assistant professor in colleges and universities in the disciplines of arts, science, commerce etc., is a minimum average mark of 50% and 55% in relevant postgraduate degree respectively for reserved and general category. Hence, it is recommended that the cut-off marks for grade B shall not be less than 50% and for grade B+, it should not be less than 55% under the absolute grading system. Similarly cut-off marks shall be fixed for grade B and B+ based on the recommendation of, the statutory bodies (AICTE, NCTE etc.) of the relevant disciplines.

V. Duration

The duration of B. Ed. Special Education Programme shall be four semesters spread over two years.

The duration of each semester shall be of 100 days spread over 20 working weeks.

The duration of odd semesters shall be from June to October and that of even semesters from November to March. There shall be three days semester break after odd semesters and two months vacation during April and May in every academic year.

A student may be permitted to complete the programme, on valid reasons within a period of three years from the date of admission to the programme.

Readmission : Those candidates who discontinue the course can be given the provision of readmission if otherwise eligible as long as the same scheme exists. If there is a change in the scheme any time later, candidate will have to join the course as a fresh entrant, if otherwise eligible.

VI. Specialization offered (with specific reference to Area C)

The B. Ed. Spl. Ed. programme is offered in the Specialization

• INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY (ID)

VII. Scheme of the Programme

The revised B. Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability) programme shall include.

• Core courses

• Cross Disability and Inclusion courses

• Specialization courses

• Courses for Enhancement of Professional Capacities

• Practical Courses

• Field Engagement/School Attachment/Internship courses

• Viva-voce519 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 126

VIII. Programme Frame Work

Semester Working Working Marks Credits Total

Days Hours

Theory Practical Theory Practical Marks Credits

I 100 600 525 75 21 3 600 24 II 100 600 475 125 19 5 600 24 III 100 600 400 200 16 8 600 24 IV 100 600 225 375 9 15 600 24 Total 400 2400 1625 775 65 31 2400 96 IX. Structure of the Programme

Code Area Courses Credits

A Theory : Core courses

5 20 B Theory : Cross Disability & Inclusive Education Courses

(including optional courses)

6 18 C Theory : Disability Specialization Courses 5 18 D Theory : Enhancing Professional Capacities

(EPC)/Professional Development Courses 3 9 E Practical related to disability

4 17 F Field Engagement/School Internship 3 12 G Viva-voce

1 2 Total

27 96 XI. Area-wise Course Details of B. Ed. SE (ID)

Area-A-Core Courses

Code Title of Paper

Credits Marks Hours

A1 Human Growth & Development

4 100 100 A2 Contemporary India and Education

4 100 100 A3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment

4 100 100 A4 Pedagogy of Teaching (Special Reference to Disability) Any one 4 100 100 Part—I : Science (Special Reference to Disability)

Part—II : Mathematics (Special Reference to Disability)

Part—III : Social Studies (Special Reference to Disability)

A5 Pedagogy of Teaching (Special Reference to Disability) Any one 4 100 100 Part—IV : Malayalam (Special Reference to Disability)

Part—V : English (Special Reference to Disability)520 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 127

Code Title of Paper

Credits Marks Hours

Area-B:Cross Disability and Inclusion

B6 Inclusive Education

3 75 75 B7 Introduction to Sensory Disabilities (VI, HI, Deaf-Blind) 3 75 75 B8 Introduction to Neuro Developmental Disabilities 3 75 75 [LD, MR(ID), ASD]

B9 Introduction to Lecomotor and Multiple Disabilities (CP, MD) 3 75 75 B10 Skill Based Optional Course (Cross Disability and Inclusion) 3 75 75 Any one

• Guidance and Counselling

• Early Intervention and Early Childhood Care and

Inclusive Education

• Applied Bahavioural Analysis

• Community Based Rehabilitation

• Application of ICT in classroom

• Gender and Disability

• Braille and Assistive Devices

B11 Skill Based Optional Course (Disability Specialization) 3 75 75 • Orientation & Mobility

• Communication Options : Oralism

• Communication Options : Manual (Indian Sign Language)

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Managment of Learning Disability

• Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition to Job Placement

Area-C:Intellectual Disability Courses

C12 Assessment and Identification of Needs

4 100 100 C13 Curriculum Designing, Adaptation and Evaluation 4 100 100 C14 Intervention and Teaching Strategies

4 100 100 C15 Technology and Disability

4 100 100 C16 Psycho Social and Family Issues

2 50 50 Area-D:Enhancement of Professional Capacities (EPC)

D17 Professional Reading and Writing to Learn 3 75 75 D18 Performing and Visual Arts

3 75 75 D19 Basic Research & Basic Statistic

3 75 75

Area-E:Practical Related to Disability

E l Cross disability and inclusion (Part of Area B)

Semester—I

3 75 75 Semester—IV

5 125 125 E 2 Intellectual Disability (Part of Area C)

Semester—II

5 125 125 Semester—III

4 100 100521 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 128

Area-F-Field Engagement/School Attachment/Internship

Code Title of Paper

Credits Marks Hours

F1 Main disability special school (Related to Area C) 4 100 100 F2 Other disability special school (Related to Area B) 4 100 100 F3 Inclusive school (Related to Area B & C) 4 100 100

Semester-wise Structure

Semester-I

Course Course Code and Title Credits Weightage/Marks

Al SEM-101-Human Growth & Development

4 100 A2 SEM-102-Contemporary India and Education

4 100 B7 SEM-103-Introduction to Sensory Disabilities (VI, HI, Deaf-Blind) 3 75 B8 SEM-104-Introduction to Neuro Developmental Disabilities 3 75 (LD, ID/MR, ASD)

B9 SEM-105-Introduction to Locomotor and Multiple Disabilities 3 75 (Deaf-Blind, CP, MD)

C12 SEM-106-Assessment and Identification of Needs 4 100 E1 SEM-107-Practical : Cross Disability and Inclusion 3 75

Total 24 600

Engagement with field as part of courses indicated below :

Sl. No. Task for the Student-teachers Course Place

1 Assignment/Project A1 Institute 2 Assignment/Project A2 Institute 3 Assessment & Identification of Needs C12 Camp/Clinic/School,

(All disabilities) etc. for minimum of

fifteen hours SEM-107-Practical-Cross Disability and Inclusion

Tasks for the Disability Educational Hrs. Description

Setting

Student-teachers Focus

(75)

Classroom Major Special School 30 Minimum 30 School Observation Disability

Periods

Other than Major Minimum 3 Special 30 Minimum 30 School Disability schools for other Periods

disabilities

Any Disability Inclusive Schools 15 Minimum 10 School

Periods522 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 129 • Schedule for practical for E-1 shall be included in the time table (ten working days may be allocated).

• Observations as mentioned are essential. However, if schools for other disability are not available in the nearby area, the same may be interpreted as observation at Inclusive school/education/services being provided in the resource room/home based education or vice versa with other disability.

Semester-II

Course Course Code and Title Credits Weightage/Marks

A3 SEM-108-Learning, Teaching and Assessment 4 100 A4 Pedagogy of School Subjects (Any one from Part I to Part III) 4 100 SEM-109-1 Pedagogy of Teaching Science

SEM-109-2 Pedagogy of Teaching Mathematics

SEM-109-3 Pedagogy of Teaching Social Studies

A5 Pedagogy of School Subjects (Any one from Part IV to Part VI) 4 100 SEM-110-1 Pedagogy of Teaching Malayalam

SEM-110-2 Pedagogy of Teaching Hindi

SEM-110-3 Pedagogy of Teaching English

B6 SEM-111-Inclusive Education

3 75 C13 SEM-112-Curriculum Designing

4 100 Adaptation and Evalution

E2 SEM-113-Practical : Intellectual Disability

5 125

Total 24 600

Engagement with field as part of indicated below :

Sl. No. Task for the Student-teachers Course Place

1 Assignment/Project/Presentation A3 Institute 2 Assignment/Project/Presentation B6 Institute 3 Assignment/Project/Presentation C13 I n s t i t u t e / S p e c i a l

Inclusive School 4 Assignment/Project/Presentation A4/A5

SEM-113-Practical-Intellectual Disability (Area-C)

Note:—Schedule for practical for E-1 shall be included in the time table (minimum ten working days may be allocated). Skill for Micro teaching shall be selected with reference to Intellectual Disability.

Description

Sl. Tasks for the Disability Educational Hrs.

No. Student-teachers Focus Setting (125)

(1) (2)

(3) (4) (5) (6) observation Disability

1.1 Classroom Intellectual Special School 65 Observation of all subjects at different level, minimum 50 school periods523 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 130 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1.2 (a) Lesson planning Intellectual For Special School 20 10 lessons for subjects selected Disability and Inclusive Set up

(b) Lesson planning Intellectual For Special School 20 10 lessons focussing on Disability and Inclusive Set up adaptation, evaluation

1.3 (a) Micro teaching General Institute 10 10 lessons & simulated teaching on selected skills

(b) Micro teaching Intellectual Institute 10 10 lessons & simulated Disability teaching on 5 each from lessons planned in 1.2

Semester-III

Course Course Code and Title Credits Weightage/Marks

C14 SEM-114-Educational Intervention and Teaching Strategies 4 100 C15 SEM-115-Technology and Disability

4 100 C16 SEM-116-Psycho Social and Family Issues

2 50 E2 SEM-117-Practical : Intellectual Disability-Regular School related 4 100 Fl SEM-118-Intellectual disability special School (Related to Area C) 4 100 D17 SEM-119-Professional Reading and Writing to Learn (EPC) 3 75 D18 SEM-120-Performing and Visual Arts (EPC)

3 75

Total 24 600

Engagement with field as part of course as indicated below :

Sl. No. Task for the Student-teachers Course Place

1 (a) Assignment/Project/Presentation C14 Institute 2 (b) Assignment/Project/Presentation C15 Institute 3 (c) Assignment/Project/Presentation C16 Institute 4 (d) Assignment/Project/Presentation D17 Institute/School 5 (e) Assignment/Project/Presentation D18 Institute/School

SEM-117-Intellectual Disability (Part-C)

No. of Lessons

Sl. Tasks for the Disability Educational

No. Student-teachers Focus Setting

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) 1.1 (a) Classroom Intellectual Special School Minimum 30 School Observation Disability

Periods524 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 131 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (b) Visit to other special Intellectual Special School Minimum 2 Schools School Disability

1.2 (a) Lesson planning and Intellectual Special School/ 30 lessons execution on different Disability Resource Room levels for all subjects

(b) Lesson planning and Intellectual Special School/ 20 lessons execution on different Disability Resource Room levels for selected subjects

1.3 Individualised Teaching Intellectual Special School/ 20 IEPs

lessons on Disability Resource Room

selected subjects

services Disbility

1.4 Observation of support Intellectual Institute/Clinic Minium 10 School periods for OT, PT, BM and Speech Therapy Units

SEM-118-Intellectual Disability (Area-C)

Set up No. of Lessons

Sl. Tasks for the Disability

No. Student-teachers Focus

1 Classroom Intellectual Special Schools Minimum 90 School Teaching Disability for disability Periods

specialization

Minimum of four weeks should be allocated for School attachment/Internship and reflected in the time table and should cover Tasks specified under E-2 and F-1 with sufficient time for teaching to acquire Pedagogical competence to deal with School subjects chosen and related activities for whole class as well as children with disabilities in different education settings.

Areas

Disability Specialization (E-2 & F-1)

A-4 Pedagogy Subject 1

Semester-III (three days—15 Hrs.) A-5 Pedagogy Subject 2

Semester-Ill (three days—15 Hrs.) F-1 School Attachment/Internship Semester-III (24 days—120 Hrs.)

Semester-IV

Course Course Title Credits Weightage/Marks

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) B10 Skill Based Optional Course (Cross Disability 3 75 and inclusion) Any One SEM-121.1—Guidance and Counselling SEM-121.2 Early Intervention and Early Childhood Care and Inclusive Education

SEM-121.3—Applied Bahavioural Analysis

SEM-121.4—Community Based Rehabilitation

SEM-121.5—Application of ICT in classroom

SEM-121.6—Gender and Disability

SEM-121.7—Braille and Assistive DevicesGaz. No. 43/2016/DTP (University of Kerala). 525 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 132 (1) (2) (3) (4) B11 Skill Based Optional Course (Disability 3 75 Specialization)

SEM-122.1-Orientation and Mobility

SEM-122.2-Communication

Options : Oralism

SEM-122.3-Communication

Options : Manual (Indian Sign Language)

SEM-122.4-Augmentative and

Alternative Communication

SEM-122.5-Management of Learning Disability

SEM-122.6-Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition to Job Placement

D19 SEM-123-Basic Research and Basic Statistic (EPC) 3 75 E 1 SEM-124-Practical : Cross Disability and Inclusion 5 125 F2 SEM-125-Other Disability Special School 4 100 F3 SEM-126-Inclusive School

4 100 G SEM-127-Vive-voce

2 50

Total 24 600

Engagement with field as part of course as indicated below :

Sl. No. Task for the Student-teachers Course Place

1 Assignment/Project/Presentation B10 Institute 2 Assignment/Project/Presentation B11 Institute/School 3 Assignment/Project/Presentation D19 Institute/School SEM-124-Practical-Cross Disability and Inclusion (Area–B)

Note:—Practical timing shall be included in time table (minimum of four week) Observations as mentioned are

essential. However, if schools for other disability are not available in the nearby area, the same may be

interpreted as observation at inclusive school/education/services being provided in the resource room/

home based education or vice versa with other disability.

No. of Lessons

Sl. Tasks for the Disability Educational

No. Student-teachers Focus Setting

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) 1.1 Classroom Other than Major Special School Observation of all subjects Observation Disability for other at different level, minimum

Disabilities 15 School periods

Any Disability Inclusive Observation of all subjects Schools at different level, minimum

15 School periods 1.2 Lesson planning and Any Disability Special Schools 25 lessons execution on different levels for selected subjects

for other disabilities/ Resource Room

Inclusive Schools 25 lessons526 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 133 (1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) 1.3 (a) Individualised Teaching Special Schools 20 lessons lessons on different

for other

levels for selected

disabilities/

subjects

Resource Room

(b) Individualised Teaching Any Disability Inclusive Schools 20 lessons lessons

SEM-125-Other Disability Special School (Area-B)

Sl. Tasks for the Disability

Set up No. of Lessons

No. Student-teachers Focus

1 Classroom Other than Major Special Schools Minimum 180 School Teaching Disability for other disabilities Periods

SEM-126-Inclusive School (Area-B & C)

Sl. Tasks for the Disability

Set up No. of Lessons

No. Student-teachers Focus

1 Classroom Any Inclusive School Minimum 180 School Teaching Disability

Periods

Minimum of four weeks should be allocated for School attachment/Internship and reflected in the time table and should cover Tasks specified under E-1, F-2 and F-3 with sufficient time for teaching to acquire Pedagogical competence to deal with school subjects chosen and related activities for whole class as well as children with disabilities in different education settings. A suggestive framework is given below:

Area Disability Specialization Other Disability Inclusive Education

A4 Pedagogy Semester-III Semester-IV Semester-IV Subject-1 (3 days-15 Hrs.) (2 days-12 Hrs.)

(2 days-12 Hrs.) A5 Pedagogy Semester-II Semester-IV Semester-IV Subject-2 (3 days-15 Hrs.) (2 days-12 Hrs.)

(2 days-12 Hrs.) F-2 & F-3 Semester-III Semester-IV Semester-IV Internship (24 days-120 Hrs.) (24 days-120 Hrs.) (24 days-120 Hrs.) Note:—(1) Observations and Lessons should be on Primary and Secondary level of classes in all three areas i.e., Intellectual Disability, Other Disability and Inclusive Education.

(2) Practical are focused on school subject teaching. Every student is expected to opt for any two school subject as offered by the Institution/University and teach.

(3) Practical in Other Disability should be for other than disability specialization.

(4) Practical in Inclusive settings should be preferably with various disabilities.

Area G SEM-127: Viva-Voce

Along with the 4th Semester practical examinations, a comprehensive Viva-Voce will be conducted by the External Examination board appointed by the University.

XII. Specifications for Practical Courses

Semester-I

SEM-107-Cross Disability and Inclusion-Record of Practical Works

Mark (75) Component

Internal External

Observation, Assessment and IEP at Special School for PwID 25 15 Observation at 3 Special Schools for other disabilities

10 10 Observation at Inclusive School

10 5

Total 45 30

Semester-II

SEM-113-Evaluation of Record of Practical Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (125) Component

Internal External

IEP Record

10 5 Teaching—Curriculum

15 10 Teaching-Co Curriculum

15 10 Micro Teaching Record

5 5 Teaching—Language

10 5 Teaching—Non Language

10 5 Teaching—Focusing on Adaptation, Evaluation-Language 5 5 Teaching—Focusing on Adaptation, Evaluation—Non Language 5 5

Total 75 50

Semester-III

SEM-117-Practical : Intellectual Disability Evaluation of Record of Practical Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (100) Component

Internal External

IEP Record

12 8 Resource Room Teaching

12 8 Inclusive Teaching—Language

12 8 Inclusive Teaching—Non Language

12 8 Record of School Sensitization works

6 4 Record of Observation of Support Services

6 4

Total 60 40

SEM-118-Practical : Intellectual Disability-Special School Attachement/Internship Evaluation of

Record of Practical Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (100) Component

Internal External

ECSE

12 8 Pre-Primary

12 8 Primary

12 8 Secondary

12 8 Prevocational

12 8

Total 60 40

Semester-IV

SEM-124-Practical : Cross Disability and Inclusion Evaluation of Record of Practical

Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (125) Component

Internal External

Special School/Resource Room Teaching

Language 10 7

Non Language 10 7 Inclusive School Teaching

10 7 Language

10 7

Non

Language

Individualized Teaching—Any other Disability—Special School 10 7

10 7 Language

Non

Language

Individualized Teaching—Any other Disability—Resource

Room/Inclusive School

Language 5 4

Non

10 4 Language

Total 75 50

SEM-125-Practical : Other Disability Special School-Class Room Teaching-Special School Attachement/Internship

Evaluation of Record of Practical Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (100) Component

Internal External

ECSE

12 8 Pre-Primary

12 8 Primary

12 8 Secondary

12 8 Prevocational

12 8

Total 60 40

SEM-126-Practical : Other Disability Inclusive School-Class Room Teaching-Special School Attachement/Internship

Evaluation of Record of Practical Works and Teaching at Various Levels

Mark (100) Component

Internal External

ECSE

12 8 Pre-Primary

12 8 Primary

12 8 Secondary

12 8 Prevocational

12 8

Total 60 40

Note :—Distribution of Marks for all types of Classroom Teaching may be given as follows:

Component—Class Room Teaching Mark %

Lesson Plan

20 Motivation

10 Teacher's Activity

25 Learner's Activity

10 Teaching Aids

15 General Performance

10 Viva

10

Total 100

Note :—Distribution of Marks for IEP Records may be given as follows:

Component—Class Room Teaching Mark %

Assessment

20 Intervention

30Record Maintenance 20 Teaching Aids 20 Viva 10

Total 100

XIII. Pattern of Questions

1. Different types of questions and distribution of marks for theory papers of 80 marks (5 credits) and 3 hours duration

Total Marks

Types of Total number of No. of questions to Marks of each

questions questions given be answered question

Essay 4 2 10 20 Short Answer 9 7

5 35 Very short answer 12 10

2 20 Multiple choice 5 5

1 5

Total 80

2. Different types of questions and distribution of marks for theory papers of 60 marks (3 credits) and 2.30 hours duration

Total Marks

Types of Total number of No. of questions to Marks of each

questions questions given be answered question

Essay 4 2 10 20 Short Answer 7 5

5 25 Very short answer 5 5

2 10 Multiple choice 5 5

1 5

Total 60

3. Different types of questions and distribution of marks for theory papers of 40 marks (2 credits) and 1½ hours duration

Total Marks

Types of Total number of No. of questions to Marks of each

questions questions given be answered question

Essay 2 1 10 10 Short Answer 4 3

5 15 Very short answer 5 5

2 10 Multiple choice 5 5

1 5

Total 40

XIV. Working Days & Attendance

The B. Ed. Degree Course in Special Education (ID) will be conducted for at least 200 working days each year exclusive of the period of examination and admission. The institution shall work for a minimum of thirty six hours in a week (five or six days), during which physical presence in the institution of all the teachers and student teachers is necessary to ensure their availability for advice, guidance, dialogue and consultation as and when needed. The minimum attendance of Student Teacher Educators shall be 80% for all course work, 90% for all practicum, and 100% for School internship (5% attendance may be condoned by the head of institution on genuine grounds).

(i) A candidate shall be permitted to appear for the examination if he/she has a minimum of 75% attendance for each semester.

(ii) The student who is short of minimum attendance prescribed will not be eligible to appear for the examination. In such cases, the candidate may appear for the examination after compensating for the shortage of attendance.

(iii) Only students who secure the minimum attendance of 75% in the first semester can continue in the second semester.

XV. Eligibility for Admission

• The Eligibility for this B. Ed. SE [ID] course is B.A./ B.Sc./ B. Com./ BMR/ BRSc/ BRT/ BSW/ BOT/ BPT/ or an equivalent degree at graduate level depending on the requirements of being the school subject for pedagogical courses and for the particular course with minimum 50% in the qualifying degree examination. Candidates with professional degrees may choose English or Life Skills as the school subject for pedagogical courses.

• Candidates who are parents or siblings of children with Mental Retardation will be given 3% concession in aggregate marks.

• Candidates with a minimum 5 years teaching experience after taking Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) are eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks.

• Relaxation of the % Marks for the SC/ST, OBC/OEC candidates shall be according to the rules framed by the University and Government from time to time.

XVI. Programme Pattern

The programme has been developed on Semester basis.

XVII. Passing Minimum

The minimum marks obtained for a Pass in the Examination are as follows:

• For theory paper, an aggregate Minimum of 50% marks including minimum 40% marks in the external theory examination.

• For practical an aggregate minimum of 50% marks including both Internal and External Examination.

XVIII. Nature of Evaluation

Internal & External as per University norms; RCI as Statutory body recommends that the (i) cut-off marks for grade B shall not be less than 50% and for grade B+, it should not be less than 55% under the absolute grading system, and (ii) Internal assessment for Theory Courses will not exceed 20% and 50% in the practicum wherever applicable.

XIX. Transitory Regulations

Whenever a course or scheme of instruction is changed in a particular year, two more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus/regulations. Candidates not appearing at the examinations or failing shall take the examinations subsequently according to the changed syllabus/ regulations/ as per University norms.

XX. Certification as a Registered Professional

It is mandatory as per Section 13 of RCI Act for every teacher of special education to obtain a "Registered Professional Certificate" from the Rehabilitation Council of India to work in the field of special education in India. As continuous professional growth is necessary for the renewal of the certificate, the teachers as well as educators in special education should undergo in-service programme periodically to update their professional knowledge. Amendments, if any, to the regulations of the course will be made periodically by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Any deviation from the above regulations should have the prior approval of the Rehabilitation Council of India.

The successful students will be registered as Special Educator (Professional). The training institution/

organization should ensure that all passed out students are registered with the Council.

XXI. Award of Degree

The University of Kerala will Award Degree in Bachelor of Education Special Education (Intellectual Disability). The Degree Awarded will therefore be B. Ed. Spl. Ed. (ID).

The Change in the nomenclature of B. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation) to B. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) and Revised Regulations of Two Year B. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) w.e.f. 2015-2016 was laid before the Senate held on 1st & 2nd July 2016 as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

CHANGE IN THE NOMENCLATURE OF M.Ed. DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (MENTAL RETARDATION) TO

M. Ed. DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (MENTAL RETARDATION/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)

&

REVISED REGULATIONS OF TWO YEAR M.Ed. DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

(MENTAL RETARDATION/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY) (w.e.f. 2015-2016)

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 18th April 2016, approved the Change in the nomenclature of M.Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation) to M.Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) and Revised Regulations of Two Year M.Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) w.e.f. 2015-2016.

REVISED REGULATIONS OF TWO YEAR M.Ed. DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

(MENTAL RETARDATION/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY) (w.e.f. 2015-2016)

1. INTRODUCTION

Education is considered as a fundamental right and the Right to Education Act of the Government of India (2009) envisages that all children, including those with disabilities, must have access to free and compulsory education. The constitution of India ensures equality, freedom, justice and dignity of all individuals and implicitly mandates an inclusive society for all, including persons with disabilities. The last decade has seen the passing of three major legislations on disability by the Government of India. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act (1992), Persons with Disability Act (1995) and the National Trust Act (1999) have been enacted and implemented at both the Central and State level. The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities, 2006 of the Government of India, recognizes that Persons with Disabilities are valuable human resource for the country and seeks to create an environment that provides equal opportunities, protection of their rights and full participation in society.

Over the past years there has been an increased awareness and advocacy about the civil, political, educational and economic rights of persons with disabilities. The increasing recognition and emphasis on the needs and rights of people with disabilities has resulted in a growing demand for special educators, policy makers, educational planners and administrators involved in this field. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD, 2006) has urged to recognize the right of persons with disabilities to education and ensure that children with disabilities are not excluded from free and compulsory primary education, or from secondary education, on the basis of disability.

Education of children with disability has been part of the Programme of Action (1992) and the National Policy on Education (1986), in India. Currently educational provisions for children with disabilities are covered by 'special schools' and integrated mainstream schools. Over 1.24 lakh children with disabilities have been integrated in over 20,000 mainstream schools under the Integrated Education for Disabled Children Scheme of the Ministry of HRD. At the elementary level, under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme, over 14 lakh children with disabilities have been enrolled. Despite efforts over the past three decades by the government and the non-government sector, to ensure that children with disabilities are not excluded from free and compulsory primary and secondary education, according to the National Sample Survey Office (2002) only 9 percent of the literate disabled population completed secondary and above education. The educational facilities need to be made available to persons with disability to fulfill the international agenda of 'education for all'.

2. PERSPECTIVES AND GOALS OF THE COURSE

The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (2006) recognizes that research be undertaken on the socio-cultural aspects of disability and develop social indicators relating to the education of persons with disabilities so as to analyze the problems involved and take up programmes to improve access and opportunities to education. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCERT, 2000) has recommended inclusive schools for learners with special educational needs by making appropriate modifications in the content, presentation and transaction strategies, preparing teachers and developing learning friendly evaluation procedures.

3. OBJECTIVES OF M.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION (MR/ID)

According to the Rehabilitation Council of India, the M.Ed. Spl. Ed. program supports three shared philosophical stances underlying long-standing tradition of preparing teacher educators as education leaders, which includes 'teaching as inquiry', 'teaching as curriculum making' and 'teaching for social justice. The objectives of M.Ed. Spl. Ed. program are to:

3.1. Assist potential teacher educators to exert leadership in advocating and meeting educational needs of children with disabilities in various settings533 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 140 3.2. Offer special teacher educators the opportunity to develop specialized capacity for leadership in curriculum, pedagogy and universal design

3.3. Build theoretical knowledge and skills in research methodologies and conducting research in order to enhance education of children with disabilities in all settings. M.Ed. Degree in Special Education (MR/ID) offered by University of Kerala intends to:

3.4. Prepare special teacher educators to work in various educational institutions offering courses in Education and Special Education (MR/ID) at different levels.

3.5. Prepare researchers to undertake independent research in various fields of Education and Special Education (MR/ID).

3.6. Prepare educational planners and administrators to work as curriculum developers, director/head, project officers, consultants and coordinators in institutions for Teacher Education and Special Education (MR/ID) 3.7. Prepare higher level rehabilitation professionals to plan and execute educational programs for mentally retarded in regular/special schools

3.8. Prepare special teacher educators with pedagogic expertise of global standards.

4. REGULATIONS OF M.Ed SPECIAL EDUCATION (MR/ID)

4.1. Nomenclature: Nomenclature of M.Ed. Degree course in Special Education, as per the Curriculum Framework of RCI (2015) will be M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (Name of Specialization in Disability). The new nomenclature for M.Ed. Degree Course in Special Education (Mental Retardation) of the University of Kerala will be M.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID).

4.2. General Framework of M.Ed. Special Education (MR/ID): As per the Curriculum Framework of RCI (2015), the course is Planned on the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), in accordance with the UGC guidelines i.e., one credit is equivalent to one hour of teaching (lecture or tutorial) or two hours of practical works/ field per week. RCI also recommends practical work for each theory course besides these contact hours including self study, assignments etc. which may involve same number of hours as are the contact hours specified for each course. The course structure has three sets of courses

(1) Core courses in every semester

(2) Elective Foundation / Specialization courses that are value-based

(3) Elective course which can be chosen from a pool of papers in order to support the discipline of study and provide an expanded scope as well as exposure to some other discipline/domain depending on the options available with the university/institution and nurture student proficiency skills

(4) 10-point grading system following letter grades recommended by the UGC and RCI (2015) shown vide

Table 1; will be followed by the University of Kerala:

examination

(2) RCI as Statutory Body recommends that the cut-off marks for Grade B shall not be less than 50% and for Grade B+, it should not be less than 55% under the absolute grading system. Internal assessment for Theory courses will not exceed 20% and, 50% in the practicum wherever applicable.

4.3. Duration: M.Ed. Special Education (MR/ID) will be of two years duration with two semesters in each year. Each semester will be of 16 - 18 weeks; 2 weeks in summer and 2 weeks in inter semester break will also be utilized for covering the courses. In this way the following operational weeks will be available for transacting the course:

Year 1: 16-18 weeks for two semesters + 2 weeks in summer

Year 2: 16-18 weeks for two semesters + 2 weeks in inter-semester breaks

This comes to 64-72 weeks + 6 weeks for field activities/skill development with 40 credits in each year.

5. COURSE STRUCTURE FOR M.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION (MR/ID): M.Ed. Special Education (M.Ed. Spl. Ed.) of the University of Kerala is presently being offered in the specialization area of Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability (MR/ID). The course has been developed on Semester basis. RCI has earmarked 2000 marks for M.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID).

M.Ed. Spl. Ed. COURSE STRUCTURE FOR 4 SEMESTERS (2 Years)

6. AREA-WISE COURSE DETAILS OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID)

7. SEMESTER-WISE COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID)

7.1. COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER I

7.2. COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER II

7.3. COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER III

7.4. COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER IV

8. DETAILS OF AREA D – DISSERTATION & VIVA VOCE

Dissertation is a compulsory component of the M.Ed Degree Course in Special Education. Dissertation will aim at developing the skills, habits and knowledge needed to engage in inquiry that is both scholarly and action based.

Developing a sense of what it means to be engaged simultaneously in research and practice. The candidates identify a research question, review, analyze and synthesize the literature pertaining to the question, and explore the relationship between learning, inquiry, action and justice. The dissertation should be on any theme related to the field of Special Education and Rehabilitation of individuals with mental retardation/intellectual disability. There shall be internal and external evaluation of the dissertation.

Steps for Dissertation Work

1. Select a problem for investigation and provide the necessary supportive information

2. Complete a review of related research literature in accordance with the research problem

3. Explain and describe the methodology used to conduct the research problem

4. Explain the significance of the results obtained after conducting the research study

5. Summarize the results, conclusions derived and recommendations for further research

6. Provide a list of references, other supportive documentation used for the study

7. Make an oral presentation on the completed work.

Viva-Voce: After the 2nd semester Theory and Practical Examinations a comprehensive Viva Voce Examination shall be held. The Viva Board shall be comprised of an External Examiner, Supervising Teacher and the Chairman of the Board of Examiners.

9. DETAILS OF AREA E-PRACTICAL RELATED TO MR/ID (E1 & E2)

1. Case Study: Elicit information from parents and professionals the relevant information about one child with MR/ID.

2. Assess the child with MR/ID, using formal and informal tools and identify the specific learning problems.

3. Write a comprehensive assessment report by analyzing and interpreting the data.

4. Develop an appropriate educational plan for a child with MR/ID (current level, annual goals, short term objectives, methods and material and evaluation).

5. Collaborate with the class teachers and related professional to implement the IEP.

6. IEP for a minimum of 15 sessions (each session lasting for not less than 45 minutes).

7. Make class visits to support the student when the regular teacher teaches and collaborate with the class teachers.

8. Evaluate the child and write a report.

10. DETAILS OF AREA F-FIELD ENGAGEMENT/INTERNSHIP AS TEACHER EDUCATORS (F1 & F2)

Each student teacher educator is expected to teach 10 lectures in Third & Fourth Semester to student trainees undergoing training in B.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID) level in topics from the curriculum of B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID).

11. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR 2 YEAR M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER – I

12. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR 2 YEAR M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER – II

13. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR 2 YEAR M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) FOR SEMESTER – III

15. PATTERN OF QUESTION FOR THEORY EXAMINATION OF M.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID)

16. SEMESTER-WISE ALLOCATION OF MARKS FOR M.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID)

17. ELIGIBILITY FOR INSTITUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT M.Ed SPECIAL EDUCATION (MR/ID)

Colleges offering B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) course alone are eligible for offering MEd Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) course.

18. DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of the course is of four semesters, i.e., two academic years, which can be completed in a maximum of three years from the date of admission to the programme.

19. WORKING DAYS AND ATTENDANCE

The M.Ed. Degree Course in Special Education (MR/ID) will be conducted for at least 200 working days each year exclusive of the period of examination and admission. The institution shall work for a minimum of thirty six hours in a week (five or six days), during which physical presence in the institution of all the teachers and student teachers is necessary to ensure their availability for advice, guidance, dialogue and consultation as and when needed. The minimum attendance of Student Teacher Educators shall be 80% for all course work, 90% for all practicum, and 100% for School internship (5% attendance may be condoned by the head of institution on genuine grounds).

19.1. A candidate shall be permitted to appear for the examination if he/she has a minimum of 75% attendance for each semester.

19.2. The student who is short of minimum attendance prescribed will not be eligible to appear for the examination. In such cases, the candidate may appear for the examination after compensating for the shortage of attendance.

19.3. Only students who secure the minimum attendance of 75% in the first semester can continue in the second semester.

20. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

The admission for the degree of M.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID) degree shall be open to:

20.1. A candidate who has successfully passed B.Ed. Spl.Ed. with minimum 50% marks in Mental Retardation/ Intellectual Disability from a recognized University or any other degree considered equivalent to B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (MR/ID) from an affiliating University and/or teaching department under any University recognized by U.G.C. with RCI registration.

20.2. A candidate who has successfully passed the B.Ed. General course and has successfully completed Diploma in Education Special Education in Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India with minimum 50 percent marks in each course.

20.3. A candidate having passed PG Diploma¹ (Till Academic session 2014-15 vide RCI's communication of 20-4-2015 & 9-10-2009 regarding equivalence of Program with B.Ed. Spl. Ed.)

20.4. A candidate with B.Ed. in particular specialization may be allowed for M.Ed. cross disability/multi-category (as and when offered) but the reverse is not allowed. B.Ed. with multi-category should not be admitted for specialization in a single disability at the M.Ed. level, however; as part of CBCS, these can be admitted to B.Ed. Spl. Ed. Area C Courses and complete the Specialization Courses to qualify for MR/ID. On completion of Area C, these can be admitted to the M.Ed. Spl.Ed. in MR/ID.

20.5. A student with B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. B.Ed. Spl. Ed. (4 years Integrated)

20.6. Candidate should have valid RCI registration.

21. ADMISSION

Admission Procedure must be in accordance with the norms of the University of Kerala. Candidates shall satisfy all the academic eligibility requirements at the time of notification for admission. Relaxation of 5% marks for the SC/ST candidates and 2% marks for SEBC candidates shall be allowed.

22. MODE OF SELECTION AND WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS

The total marks for the B.Ed. Special Education (MR/ID) shall be the basis for selection.

22.1. Admission to M.Ed. Special Education (MR/ID) will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination and performance in the Entrance Test conducted by the University of Kerala.

22.2. Weightage of 10 marks for first class in the qualifying PG Degree; weightage of 5 marks in any additional qualifying PG Degree.

22.3. Weightage of 2 marks for every year of approved Teaching experience in Government and aided recognized institutions subject to a maximum of 10 marks. No weightage shall be given to less than 6 months teaching experience. Service Certificate to be countersigned by AEO/DEO/DDCE/DHSE/DVHSE. Experience to be counted in completed months. Days not to be counted. [(2/12) × (X), where X is the number of months of service].

22.4. Weightage of 10 marks will be given to candidates who have passed B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) from the University of Kerala.

23. READMISSION

Those candidates who discontinue the course after a minimum period of three months for valid reasons and with the prior permission of the Principal/Director can be given the provision of readmission within a period of two years from the date of discontinuation. Such readmissions will be done over and above the sanctioned strength.

24. TRANSITORY REGULATIONS

Whenever a course or scheme of instruction is changed in a particular year, two more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus/regulations. Candidates not appearing at the examinations or failing in them shall take the examinations subsequently according to the changed syllabus/regulations.

25. PASSING MINIMUM

Minimum 50% marks or grade 'B' are essential in all courses for passing in the course (Grace Marks as per University norms). Separate minimum of 50% marks for Theory and 50% marks for Practical is required for a Pass.

26. NATURE OF EVALUATION

Internal & External evaluation as per University norms; RCI as Statutory body recommends that the cut-off marks for grade B shall not be less than 50% and for grade B+, it should not be less than 55% under the absolute grading system. Internal assessment for Theory Courses will not exceed 20% and 50% in the practicum wherever applicable.

27. FACULTY-STUDENT RATIO

The faculty-student ratio in the area of M.Ed.Spl.Ed. (MR/ID) may be 1:10, as per the RCI norms. Considering the infrastructural facilities needed for Special Education and based on the tasks such as supervising practicum, a maximum number of 15 students may be admitted for the M.Ed.Spl.Ed. (MR/ID) course, subject to prior permission of the RCI.

28. INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

It is desirable that institutions have their own building. The building & the plot should ideally be in the name of Institution/Society/Trust. In case of rented building, the institution must have a rent agreement for a period extending up to the date of completion of the proposed training program (whenever the training program is proposed to be started). However, in either case, the institution should have minimum 1000 sq. metres area and shall consist of 500 sq. metres built up area for the first proposed training program. For each additional course, 300 sq. metres additional built up area is required.

 Lecture Hall/Classrooms — Minimum 3 rooms accommodating 10 students is the basic requirement (minimum one Additional classroom for each additional programme)

 Multipurpose Hall — 1

 Staff Room — 1

 Resource Room — 1 (to include disability as well as health, physical education, yoga, drama, etc. Existing facility of B.Ed. may be used)

 HOD/Principal Room — 1

 Administrative Room — 1

 Library (with minimum five journal in respective discipline) — 1

 ICT — 1

 Disabled Friendly gender-wise washrooms.

29. CERTIFICATION AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL

It is mandatory as per Section 13 of RCI Act for every teacher of special education to obtain a "Registered Professional Certificate" from the Rehabilitation Council of India to work in the field of special education in India. As continuous professional growth is necessary for the renewal of the certificate, the teachers as well as educators in special education should undergo in-service programme periodically to update their professional knowledge. Amendments, if any, to the regulations of the course will be made periodically by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Any deviation from the above regulations should have the prior approval of the Rehabilitation Council of India. The successful students will be registered as Special Educator (Professional). The training institution/organization should ensure that all passed out students are registered with the Council.

30. AWARD OF DEGREE

The University of Kerala will award degree in Master of Education Special Education (Mental Retardation/ Intellectual Disability). The degree awarded will therefore be M.Ed. Spl.Ed. (MR/ID). While issuing degree certificate, the Universities should clearly spell out the area of specialization.

31. PRACTICING SCHOOLS

Special & Inclusive School — Own Special School/MoU with Special & Inclusive Schools, preferably up to senior secondary school level recognised by State Government for the main disability area (MR/ID) and permission to carry out practical in other disability with a precaution that school student with disability should not be overstressed.

Special Schools for LD and ASD is not an essential condition. Institutions offering more than one programme in

Special Education must have own Special School and MoU with other Special/Inclusive School for school engagement

and field experience.

The change in the nomenclature of M.Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation) to M.Ed. Degree Special Education (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) and Revised Regulations of Two Year M. Ed. Degree in Special Education (Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability) w.e.f. 2015-2016 was laid before the Senate held on 1st & on 2nd July 2016 as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES UNDER CHOICE BASED

CREDIT AND SEMESTER (CBCS) SYSTEM

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 and 18th April 2016 approved the amendment to the Regulations relating to First Degree Programmes under Choice Based Credit and Semester (CBCS) System with regard to the criteria for a pass with effect from 2015 admissions.

AMENDMENT – 1

"That in Clause 9.1 of the Regulations relating to First Degree Programme under CBCS System is amended as

follows:

AMENDMENT – 2

"That in Clause 12.7 of the Regulations relating to First Degree Programme under CBCS System is amended

as follows:

"A minimum of 35% marks (E grade) shall be required for passing a course with a separate minimum of 35%

marks (E Grade) for Continuous Evaluation and End Semester Evaluation."

AMENDMENT – 3

"That in Clause 12.9 of the Regulations relating to First Degree Programme under CBCS System is amended

as follows:

"For the Successful completion of a semester, a student shall have to score a minimum SCPA of 4.00 (E Grade

as per table Overall Grade in a Programme under Clause 12.10). However, the student shall be promoted to a

subsequent semester irrespective of SCPA Score(s)."

The amendment to the Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice Based Credit Semester System was laid before the Senate held on 1st July 2016, as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.

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No. Ac.L/Ord/2750/2016.

12th August 2016.

AMENDMENT TO THE KERALA UNIVERSITY FIRST ORDINANCES, 1978 RELATING TO THE FEES LEVIED FOR

VARIOUS PURPOSES RELATED TO AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES/COURSES

The Syndicate at its meetings held on 29-12-2008, 6-12-2014 and on 23-11-2015 resolved to modify the fees and annual administration fees of all category of colleges and to incorporate fees applicable to the Government and Aided/ Self Financing College uniformly in the Chapter IV — "Levy of Fees by the University" in the Kerala University First Ordinances, 1978.

AMENDMENT – 1

"That in Chapter IV—"Levy of fees by the University" of the Kerala University First Ordinances, 1978, the

following be modified in sub clause X under Clause 24 — Affiliation of Colleges/Courses.

AMENDMENT – 2

"That in 'Chapter IV—"Levy of fees by the University" of the Kerala University First Ordinances, 1978, the

following be incorporated as sub clause XI of Clause 24 after Sub Clause X.

The above Amendment to the Kerala University First Ordinances, 1978 relating to the fees levied for various purposes related to affiliation of colleges/courses was prepared and placed before the Senate held on 1st July 2016 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under Section 37(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved.

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No. Ac.L/R/2743/2016.

16th August 2016.

AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO RECOGNITION OF EXAMINATIONS AND DEGREES OF

STATE BOARDS/STATUTORY UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTIONS AND DEGREES OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES

The Academic Council at its meeting held on 18th April, 2016 approved the amendment to the Regulations relating to Recognition of Examinations and Degrees of State Boards/ Statutory Universities/Institutions and Degrees of other Universities as equivalent to the corresponding Degrees/Diplomas/Examinations of Kerala University as recommended by the Standing Committee of the Academic Council.

AMENDMENT

"That, in Chapter IV—Norm for granting Recognition/equivalence to Examinations, Degrees etc. of Universities or Bodies of foreign Countries of the Regulations relating to recognition of examinations and Degrees of other Universities, the following be added to the existing entries under relevant Universities/Institutions under the Heading "Degrees and Examinations of other Universities and Institutions" recognized by the University of Kerala."546 1st NOV. 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 153

LIST OF DEGREES/EXAMINATIONS OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES/INSTITUTIONS

Name of the State Corresponding

Sl. Order No. Boards/Statutory Examinations/ Examinations/ Authorities

No. and Date Universities/Foreign Degrees Degree of the Recommended

Universities/Institutions University of

Kerala

(1) (2)

(3)

(4) (5)

(6) 1 Ac. C/2/010956/2014 University of Madras B.C.A. (Regular) As equivalent to Annual meeting of the BoS dated 11-5-2015 through Ramakrishna the B.C.A. Degree in Computer Science (Pass) Mission Vivekananda (Regular) of the The Board has decided to College, Evening University of grant recognition to the College, Chennai Kerala B.C.A. (Regular) of University of Madras (Autonomous) through Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Evening College, Chennai (Autonomous) as equivalent to the B.C.A. Degree (Regular) of the University of Kerala.

Dean, Faculty of Applied

Sciences and Technology

Recognized as equivalent to the B.C.A. Degree (Regular) of the University of Kerala.

2 Ac. C/2/012961/2014 Manonmaniam Sundaranar Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 11-6-2015 University, Thirunelveli Aquatic Biology qualification for (P.G.)

and Fisheries- the purpose of May be recognized as an Zoology availing advance eligible qualification for (Interdisciplinary) increment in the availing advance increment. awarded to Sri field of Zoology Dean, Faculty of Science Nandakumar, S. May be recognized as an eligible qualification for the purpose of availing advance increment in the field of Zoology.

3 Ac. C/2/013767/2015 Mahatma Gandhi B.A. Degree in For the specific Chairman, BoS in Music dated 11-6-2015 University, Kottayam Music-Veena purpose of (Pass)

(Regular) admission to M.P.A. May be recognized for Degree of the the specific purpose of University of admission to M.P.A. Kerala Degree of the University

of Kerala

Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Music (Pass).

4 Ac. C/015989/2015 University of Hyderabad, M.A. Degree in As equivqlent to Chairman, BoS in dated 10-6-2015 Hyderabad Communication M.C.J. Degree of Communication and

(Print and New the University of Journalism Media) (Regular) Kerala for higher May be recognized as studies and equivalent to M.C.J. Degree employment of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment.

Dean, Faculty of Arts Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in Commu- nication and Journalism 5 Ac. C/014708/2015 Annamalai University B.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Tamil dated 18-6-2015 Tamil through B.A. Degree in (Pass)

Distance Mode Tamil Language May be granted recognized and Literature of as equivalent to B.A. the University of Degree in Tamil Language Kerala for higher and Literature of the studies and University of Kerala for employment higher studies and

employment.

Dean, Faculty of Oriental Studies May be granted recognition as equivalent to B.A. Degree in Tamil Language and Literature of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment.

6 Ac. C/015557/2015 University of Kerala M.Phil. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Aquatic dated 19-6-2015 Zoology M.Phil. Degree in Biology and Fisheries

(Regular) Aquatic Biology May be recognized as and Fisheries of equivalent to M.Phil. the University of Degree in Aquatic Biology Kerala for the and Fisheries of the Purpose of University of Kerala for employment higher studies and

employment.

Dean, Faculty of Science May be recognized as equivalent to M.Phil. Degree in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries of the University of Kerala for the purpose of employment.

7 Ac. C/015696/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 19-6-2015 Aquatic Biology qualification for (P.G.)

and Fisheries appointment and May be considered as awarded to increment purpose equivalent to Ph.D. in Sri Prasad, B. O. of Assistant Zoology of the Universiry Professor in of Kerala for the colleges affiliated appointment and increment to the University purpose of Assistant of Kerala in the Professor in Colleges. field of Zoology

Dean, Faculty of Science As an eligible qualification for appointment and increment purpose of Assistant Professor in colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala in the field of Zoology.

8 Ac. C/2/013282/2015 Annamalai University Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 20-6-2015 Marine Biology qualification for the (P.G.)

and Oceanography appointment to the May be recognized as an awarded to Sri post of Assistant eligible qualification for Dhaneesh, K. V. Professor in the appointment to the Zoology in affiliated post of Assistant Professor Colleges under the in Zoology in affiliated University of colleges under the Kerala University of Kerala.

Dean, Faculty of Science May be recognized as an eligible qualification for the appointment to the post of Assistant Professor in Zoology in affiliated colleges under the University of Kerala.

9 Ac. C/010621/2015 Periyar University, Salem B.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in English dated 20-6-2015 through Periyar Institute English through B.A. Degree in (Pass)

of Distance Education Distance Mode English Language May be granted recognition and Literature of as equivalent to B.A. (PRIDE) the University of Degree in English Kerala for higher Language and Literature studies and of the University of Kerala employment for higher studies and

employment.

Dean, Faculty of Arts Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in English (Pass).

10 Ac. C/003811/2014 University of Madras M.F.A. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Applied dated 20-6-2015 Visual Communi- qualification for Arts

cation Design higher studies Can be considered as (Regular) under the Faculty equivalent to M.F.A. of Fine Arts of conducted in M.G. the University of University, Kottayam Kerala in Kerala. University of Kerala has not yet started M.F.A. Course in Applied Arts.

Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts As an eligible qualification for higher studies under the Faculty of Fine Arts.

11 Ac. C/014476/2015 Manonmaniam Sundaranar B.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in History dated 23-6-2015 University, Thirunelveli History B.A. Degree in (Pass)

through Scott Christian (Regular) History of the May be recognized as College (Autonomous), University of Kerala equivalent to B.A. Degree for all purposes in History of the Nagarcoil of higher studies University of Kerala for and employment all purposes of higher

studies and employment.

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Social Sciences.

12 Ac. C/015366/2015 Mangalore University, B.Sc. Triple main As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in dated 23-6-2015 Mangalore Degree in B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics (Pass)

Mathematics Mathematics for May be treated as Statistics, the purpose of equivalent to B.Sc. Degree Computer Science employment only in Mathematics for (Regular)

employment.

Dean, Faculty of Science As equivalent to B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics for the purpose of employment.

13 Ac. C/2/015542/2015 Vinayaka Missions B.Com. Degree For higher studies Chairman, BoS in dated 30-6-2015 University, Salem through Distance only Commerce (Pass) (Deemed) Mode May be recognized as equivalent to B.Com. (IDE) of the University of Kerala for higher studies.

Dean, Faculty of Commerce Recommended for higher studies.

14 Ac. C/015139/2015 Mahatma Gandhi M.Phil. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS Economics dated 30-6-2015 University, Kottayam General Social qualification for (P.G.), who is also the Dean, Sciences higher studies Faculty of Social Sciences (Economics) (Ph.D. Programme) May be recognized as under the Faculty and employment equivalent to M.Phil. of Social Sciences purpose in Degree in Economics of Economics the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment.

15 Ac. C/016116/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 30-6-2015 Aquatic Biology qualification for (P.G.)

and Fisheries the purpose of May be recognized as an awarded to Smt. employment in the eligible qualification for Rajasree, K. M. field of Zoology the employment purpose

in Zoology.

Dean, Faculty of Science May be recognized as an eligible qualification for the purpose of employment in the field of Zoology.

16 Ac. C/016068/2015 Cochin University of Ph.D. Degree As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Physics dated 1-7-2015 Science and Technology awarded to qualification for (P.G.)

(CUSAT), Kochi Smt. Rose Leena- the purpose of May be recognized as Thomas under employment in the equivalent to the Ph.D. in the Faculty of field of Physics. Physics of the University Technology of Kerala for the purpose of employment and higher studies.

Dean, Faculty of Science May be recognized as an eligible qualification for the purpose of employment in the field of Physics.

17 Ac. C/14507/2015 Bharathiar University B.Com. (Regular) As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in dated 3-7-2015 through Srikrishna First Dergee Commerce (Pass) Arts & Science College, Programme in As equivalent to First Coimbatore, Commerce for Degree Programme in higher studies Commerce for higher (Autonomous) and employment studies and employment.

Dean, Faculty of Commerce Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

18 Ac. C/15567/2015 Bharathiar University B.Sc. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Home dated 3-7-2015 through Rathnavel Nutrition & qualification for Science

Subramaniam College of Dietetics admission to M.Sc. As an eligible qualification Arts & Science (Regular) Degree in Food & for admission to M.Sc. (Autonomous), Nutrition/Nutrition Degree in Food & Nutrition/ Coimbatore & Dietetics. Nutrition & Dietetics.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

19 Ac. C/2/16167/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Botany dated 30-6-2015 Biotechnology qualification for (P.G.)

awarded to higher studies As equivalent to Botany Sri Dinesh Raj, R. and employment for higher studies &

in the field of employment. Botany Dean, Faculty of Science

As an eligible qualification for higher studies and employment in the field of Botany.

20 Ac. C/15964/2015 University of Calicut B.F.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Applied dated 3-7-2015 Applied Arts B.F.A. Dergee in Arts

(Regular) Applied Arts of As equivalent to B.F.A. the University of Degree in Applied Arts of Kerala for higher the University of Kerala studies and for higher studies and employment employment

Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

21 Ac. C/15865/2015 University of Calicut, B.F.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Applied dated 1-7-2015 Calicut Painting B.F.A. Dergee Arts

(Regular) (Painting) of the As equivalent to B.F.A. University of (Painting) of the University Kerala for higher of Kerala for higher studies and studies and employment employment Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

22 Ac. C/2/15754/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Botany dated 30-6-2015 Biotechnology qualification for (P.G.)

awarded to Sri the purpose of As equivalent to Botany Mani Sankar Babu claiming advance for claiming advance

increment increment.

Dean, Faculty of Science As an eligible qualification for the purpose of claiming advance increment.

23 Ac. C/16422/2015 University of Kerala M.Phil. Degree As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 6-7-2015

in Future Studies qualification for Business Management of the University the post of (P.G.) of Kerala Assistant Professor As an eligible qualification in Tourism the P.G. for the post of Assistant Degree being in Professor in Tourism–the MTA of Kerala P.G. Degree being in MTA University of Kerala University.

Dean, Faculty of Management Studies Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

24 Ac. C/14493/2015 Bharathiar University M.A. Degree As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in dated 30-6-2015 through in Mass M.C.J. of Kerala Communication and Dr. G. R. Damodaran Communication University for Journalism College of Science (Regular) higher studies and As equivalent to M.C.J. of employment Kerala University for (Autonomous), higher studies and Coimbatore employment.

Dean, Faculty of Arts Endorsed the remarks of Chairman.

25 Ac. C/2/15951/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Botany dated 30-6-2015 Biotechnology qualification for (P.G.)

awarded to claiming advance As equivalent to Botany Sri Suresh, V. increment for claiming advance

increment.

Dean, Faculty of Science As an eligible qualification for claiming advance increment.

26 Ac. C/17406/2015 University of Madras B.S.W. (Regular) As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Social dated 16-7-2015 through Stella Maris B.S.W. of the Work (Pass) College, Chennai University of As equivalent to B.S.W. (Autonomous) Kerala for higher of the University of

studies Kerala for higher studies.

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

27 Ac. C/15749/2015 IGNOU, New Delhi M.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Political dated 15-7-2015

Political Science M.A. Dergee in Science (P.G.) (Distance Mode) Political Science of As equivalent to M.A. the University of Dergee in Political Science Kerala for higher of the University of Kerala studies and for higher studies and employment employment.

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

28 Ac. C/4521/2014 Manonmaniam Sundaranar B.C.A. through As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in dated 19-3-2015 University, Thirunelveli Distance Mode B.C.A. Dergee Computer Science (Pass)

(through IDE) of As equivalent to B.C.A. the University of Dergee (through IDE) of Kerala for higher the University of Kerala studies and for higher studies and employment employment.

Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

29 Ac. C/2/015649/2015 CUSAT, Kochi Ph.D. Degree As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Aquatic dated 28-7-2015

in Marine qualification for Biology and Fisheries Biotechnology employment in Recognized for higher awarded to Sri the field of studies & employment. Rejish Kumar, V.J. Aquatic Biology & Dean, Faculty of Science Fisheries As an eligible qualification for employment in the field of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries.

30 Ac. C/12547/2014 Manonmaniam Sundaranar B.Sc. Degree in For purpose of Chairman, BoS in Home dated 28-7-2015 University, Thirunelveli Nutrition & admission to M.Sc. Science (Pass)

Dietetics Degree in Food & For purpose of admission (Regular) Nutrition/Nutrition to M.Sc. Degree in & Dietetics of the Food & Nutrition/ University of Nutrition & Dietetics of Kerala the University of Kerala.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

31 Ac. C/010192/2014 Amrita Vishwa M.D.S. As equivalent to Chairman, Board of dated 28-7-2015 Vidyapeetham University (Periodontology) the M.D.S. Studies in Dentistry (PG) (Deemed) (Regular) (Periodontics) of As equivalent to the the University of M.D.S. (Periodontics) of Kerala for higher the University of Kerala studies only. for higher studies only.

Dean, Faculty of Dentistry Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

dated 31-7-2015

32 Ac. C/015227/2015 Calicut University Bachelor of As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Psychology qualification for Psychology (Pass) & (B.Psych.) in admission to B.Ed. Education (Pass) School Special Education For the purpose as Counselling (Mental Retardation) requested by the candidate. (Distance) the University of Dean, Faculty of Education Kerala Endorsed the remarks of

the Chairman.

33 Ac. C/025546/2015 University of Delhi B.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Home dated 3-7-2015 Home Science the B.Sc. Degree in Science (Pass)

(Pass) Home Science of As equivalent to the B.Sc. the University of Degree in Home Science Kerala for higher of the University of Kerala studies and for higher studies and employment. employment.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

34 Ac. C/13161/2014 Bharathiar University M.Phil. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 31-7-2015 through CMS College Microbiology qualification for Microbiology of Science & Commerce higher studies As an eligible qualification (Autonomous), where P.G. Degree for higher studies where in Life Science is P.G. Degree in Life Science Coimbatore an essential is an essential qualification. qualification Dean, Faculty of Science

Endorsed the remarks of Chairman.

35 Ac. C/016439/2015 Manonmaniam Sundaranar M.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, Board of dated 1-8-2015 University, Thirunelveli Sociology the M.A. Dergee in Studies in Sociology (P.G.) through Sociology of the As equivalent to the M.A. Distance Mode University of Degree in Sociology of Kerala for higher the University of Kerala studies and for higher studies and employment employment.

Dean, Faculty of Social Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

36 Ac. C/014803/2015 Saurashtra University, Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 1-8-2015 Rajkot Science qualification for (P.G.)

(Experimental research guideship As an eligible qualification Biology) in the field of for research guideship awarded to Zoology in the in the field of Zoology Sri K. G. Raghu University of in the University of Kerala Kerala.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

37 Ac. C/16794/2015 JNU, New Delhi M.A Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in dated 31-7-2015 Applied M.A. Dergee in Economics (P.G.)

Economics Economics for who is also Dean, (Regular) through employment Faculty of Social Science CDS, Thiruvanan- purpose only As equivalent to M.A. thapuram Degree in Economic for employment purpose only.

38 Ac. C/18291/2015 CUSAT, Kochi B.Tech. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 8-8-2015 Electronics & qualification for Optoelectronics

Instrumentation admission to As an eligible qualification Engineering M.Tech. Degree in for admission to M.Tech. (Regular) Electronics & Degree in Electronics & Communication Communication (Opto- (Opto-electronics electronics & Optical & Optical Communiation) of Communication) University of Kerala. of University of Dean, Faculty of Applied Kerala. Sciences and Technology

Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

39 Ac. C/16723/2015 University of Madras M.Sc. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 11-9-2015 through Presidency Zoology qualification for (P.G.)

College (Autonomous), (Regular) employment As an eligible qualification purpose and for employment purpose Chennai higher studies and higher studies in in the field of the field of Zoology. Zoology Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

40 Ac. C/016509/2015 University of Trento, Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 2-9-2015 Italy Materials Science qualification for Chemistry (P.G.)

and Engineering employment in As equivalent to that of awarded to the field of Kerala University. Sri Rahul- Chemistry Dean, Faculty of Science Sasidharan Pillai As an eligible qualification for employment in the field of Chemistry.

41 Ac. C/017683/2015 Gottfried Wlilhelm Leibniz Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 3-9-2015 University, Hannover Natural Science qualification for Chemistry (P.G.)

awarded to employment in As equivalent to Ph.D. Smt. Jinu M. John the field of Degree of University of Chemistry Kerala.

Dean, Faculty of Science As an eligible qualification for employment in the field of Chemistry.

42 Ac. C/15236/2015 The Maharaja Sayajirao, M.V.A. As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Applied dated 9-9-2015 University of Baroda (Sculpture) M.F.A. (Sculpture) Arts

(Regular) Degree for higher As equivalent to M.F.A. studies and (Sculpture) Degree for employment higher studies and

employment

Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

43 Ac. C/10947/2015 University of Kerala M.Phil. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 9-9-2015 Environmental qualification for Biochemistry &

Science pursuing higher Environmental Sciences

studies and As an eligible qualification employment in for pursuing higher studies the field of and employment in the Biochemistry field of Biochemistry.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

44 Ac. C/2/17812/2015 Bangalore University M.A. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in English dated 14-9-2015 through Jyoti Nivas English M.A. Degree in (P.G.), who is also Dean, College (Autonomous), (Regular) English Language & Faculty of Arts Bangalore Literature of the As equivalent to M.A. University of Kerala Degree in English for higher studies Language & Literature of and employment the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment.

45 Ac. C/2/004187/2013 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 8-9-2015 Aquatic Biology qualification for Biochemistry

& Fisheries higher studies and As an eligible qualification awarded to employment in f o r h i g h e r s t u d i e s Sri Selvakumar, D. Biochemistry a n d e m p l o y m e n t i n

Biochemistry.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

46 Ac. C/16690/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Zoology dated 1-9-2015 Aquatic Biology & qualification for (P.G.)

Fisheries employment as May be granted recognition awarded to Assistant Professor for advance increment in Sri Sumesh, C. in the field of Zoology.

Zoology and for Dean, Faculty of Science availing advance As an eligible qualification increment for employment as Assistant Professor in the field of Zoology and for availing advance increment.

47 Ac. C/12068/2015 IGNOU, New Delhi P.G. Professional As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 17-9-2015 Diploma in qualification for Education (P.G.)

Special Education admission to M.Ed. As an eligible qualification in Mental Special Education in for admission to M.Ed. Retardation Mental Retardation Special Education in Mental Programme of the Retardation Programme of University of Kerala Kerala University.

Dean, Faculty of Education Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

48 Ac. C/019542/2015 Amrita Vishwa Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in dated 19-9-2015 Vidyapeetham University, the Faculty of Degree for Physics (P.G.) Coimbatore (Deemed) Engineering employment and As an eligible Degree for awarded to further studies in employment and further Smt. Mini, P. A. the field of studies in the field of Physics Physics.

Dean, Faculty of Science Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

49 Ac. C/012546/2015 Bharathiar University M.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Home dated 2-9-2015 through Rathnavel Food & Nutrition M.Sc. Degree in Science (P.G.) Subramaniam College of (Regular) Food & Nutrition As equivalent to M.Sc. of the University Degree in Food & Nutrition Arts & Science of Kerala for of the University of Kerala (Autonomous), higher studies for higher studies and Coimbatore and employment employment. purpose Dean, Faculty of Science

Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman.

The above amendment to the Regulations relating to Recognitions of Examinations and Degrees of other Universities was laid before the Senate held on 1st July 2016 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved.

University Buildings, Thiruvananthapuram.

DR. M. JAYAPRAKAS, Registrar in-charge.