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IQAC NEWSLETTER

2013-14

IQAC

Issue

1. Major Initiatives taken by IQAC

2. Academic Calendar

3. swot Analysis of the Institution

4. IQAC Organized Programmes

5. Best Practices

6. Statistical Overview of Result

7. Stakeholders’ Say

Huge Play Ground

Infrastructure as per NCTE Norms

Computer Laboratory

English Language Laboratory

Spacious Library

Two Conference Rooms

Rain water Harvesting System

Butterfly Garden

Medicinal Plants

Curriculum Laboratory

Auditorium - Dr. Hedgewar Hall

Value Added Courses

Wi-Fi facility

Academic Ambience

Research Centre

Aqua guard Water Cooler Facility

Instructional Aids Room Doctor on Call facility

Vision “A soul should enlighten another soul. A teacher is a lifelong learner.”

Mission “To produce teachers with a high purpose and intense pragmatism who will be the change agents in future”.

Special Features of CSSM

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Major Initiatives taken by IQAC

Credit based Semester and Grading System is introduced. Course 4 & 5 are

Method subjects,10 practice lessons per semester, Book review is introduced,

Internal Assessment Marks to be submitted at the end of every semester.

Innovative Methods of Teaching-Z to A approach, J.D. Novak’s Concept

Mapping and D.G.Gowin’s VEE Diagram,Problem based Learning

Examination Reform-Open Book Assignment introduced.

Participation in UDDAN Festival organized by Dept.of Life Long Learning &

Extension University of Mumbai. The college has bagged four prizes in

Extension activity.

Extension work was also conducted in Boisar village, Palghar District. Working

with the tribal people in that region.

SOUL Software is installed in Library.

Training in making Web page for faculty members.

E-Learning Course for Students.

Participation of Faculty in curriculum development programme of M.A.

education programme.

AMC contract for keeping the campus clean.

Orientation programme on Academic Autonomy –Dr. Kurup guided

management & faculty members on autonomy. Principal stressed the need for

going for autonomy.

Participation in environmental camp organized by Trailblazer NGO.

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Academic Calendar 2013-14

Month Nature of Activity Action taken

July IQAC Meeting Decide perspective plan of Action for the current year

September Review meeting Difficulties faced &work done

November Face to face discussion on the selected projects

Removal of barriers

December Implementation of the activity

Discussion on outcome of the activity.

February Meeting with Alumni & Students

Feedback recorded

April IQAC Meeting Review of plan

June Submission of AQAR report to Management

Review by Mgt.

SWOT Analysis of the Institution-

STRENGTH• Institution has potential for excellence. • Good academic environment with work culture for cultural, tradition and

value development.

WEAKNESS• Lack of research programmes.• ICT needs to be strengthened.

OPPORTUNITIES•Due to good academic and practical based teaching programme, institution may have better placement in schools for our students. Capacity to perform the role of a Lead College.

•To open up more self financing courses.

THREATS• Lack of Major and Minor research may limit the qualitative and vertical

growth of the institution

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IQAC ORGANIZED PROGRAMMES

Scientists - Students Interaction Programme (SSIP)

IQAC has decided to conduct programmes of sudents interactions with scientists.This

rogramme was called Scientists - Students Interaction Programme (SSIP).

Objectives of SSIP-

1. To promote active involvement of students and teahers in scientific activity.

2. To encourage students to ask questions and doubts in many areas of science

and promote their effective participation.

3. To enable students to get updated with the latest developments in the field of

science and technology.

Following eminent scientists visited the college and had interaction with students.-

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, addressed

the students on digitalization process.

He said that the terms like open access,

open data,transparency and

collaboration are widely used in

scientific community. Digitalization is

going to overhaul research and

publishing process. Digital Science

facilitates the flow of scientific

information between researchers, and

from researchers to society at large.

Dr. Arvind Belapurkar

Dr. Arvind Belapurkar ,stated the

importance of having Science Club in

every school and college. He was

invited to give key note address at the

inaugural function of Science Club. He

stressed the importance of Activity

oriented teaching in learning process.

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Dr. Sharad Kale

Dr. Sharad Kale, Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,was invited to address the students on the topic” Environmental Degradation”. He showed self sustaining terrarium and urged students to work towards consarvation of energy. He advised student teachers to teach day to day sceicen

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Dr.Devidas Naik-

Dr. Devidas Naik a Scientist from BARC, in his interaction with students explained

how big pieces of thermacol gets absorbed in 10 mililitre of acetone liquid.The residue

can be used to make educational toys.

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Dr. Madhuri Sawant-

Dr. Madhuri Sawant is a special Adviser GM Finland, Chief Scientist, SWIPE Techoologies, Technical & Educational Adviser, Vasundhara Science Centre, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra stressed the need of using new innovative technology in education. According to her, personal development of teaching staff is important but the knowledge gained through faculty development programme must be used for giving new experiences to the students.

Dr. Varadraj Bapat-

Dr. Varadraj Bapat. Professor @School of Management, IITB from IIT Bombay,threw light on Indian economy and US economy. According to him, Indian economic system is much better than US economic system, which he had proved by Statistical approach. He was invited for the farwell function of the college.

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Visit to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

As per the invitation given by Dr. Sharad Kale, Director, BARC,a visit of students, teachers and management members was planned to BARC. A Premier Multi-Disciplinary Nuclear Research Centre of India having excellent infrastructure for advanced Research and Development with expertise covering the entire spectrum of Nuclear Science and Engineering and related areas. Cirus Barc, Dhruv Reactor, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Section, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Section etc. were shown to the students.( As photography is not permitted in BARC visit photographs are not available.)

Attuning Dance With Education

Shubhada Varadkar was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 40. A talented and passionate Odissi dancer, she fought the disease for the love of her art and her desire to keep dancing and creating something beautiful. She gave her performance in CSSM and proved to everyone how dance and education can be correlated.

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Dr. Radhika Pereira & Spiritual Education-

Dr.Radhika Pereira while addressing students on Spirituality in education said that when we propagate what we want, think, feel, believe it is good to check whether we have regards for the sentiments, feelings and beliefs of others or the need of the moment. We need spirituality – A means to Awaken. When we are in a natural state of yearning to discover purpose or meaning of life then our journey as an aspirant begins. This journey is a spiritual life. Once we embark on this path with devotion everything simply happens.

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Environment & Value Oriented Education-One day Seminar

A One-day Seminar was organized on the Theme “Environment & Value Oriented Education”. Smt. Charusheela Ruikar was invited as a Resource person. Participants were teachers of Chembur High school and CSSM Students.

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Durga Puja celebration

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Parents Meeting

Parents Meeting was called on 12/10/2013 to discuss the course curriculum and the type of support expected from parents for this course.

Special Achievement

Our student Smt. Shital Chaudhari stood Third in University.(B.Ed.Examination conducted by University of Mumbai in the year 2013).Dr Nareshchandra, Pro-Vice Chancellor- University of Mumbai, honoured her by giving Merit Certificate.

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State Level Seminar on ‘Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Teaching in Sustaining & pramoting Quality of life.’

State Level Seminar on ‘Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Teaching in Sustaining & pramoting Quality of life.’ was organized to mark the concluding programme of Swami Vivekananda 150 Birth Anniversary.

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Community Work

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Fire Safety Programme

Mumbai Fire Brigade presented a demonstration on Fire safety awareness on the playground of CSSM.

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Participation in UDDAN Festival Programme

The college participated in UDDAN Festival, organized by Department of Life Long Learning & Extension. During this year the festival was organized at Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce & Science College, New Panvel. on 3,4 February 2014. In keeping with the previous record, during this Festival, College was awarded First Prize in Skit Performance.

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Book Review-

College had introduced Book review presentation in the College Morning Assembly. It

was mandatory for every student to read a book from library and present book review

presentation in front of others. This activity helped in developing the habit of book

reading and for the first time Library resources were used successfully. Book Review

presentation was done by students in Morning Assembly.

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‘Pratibheche Rang Kavitesang’ -Marathi Kavya Geet Programme-

‘Pratibheche Rang Kavitesang’ -Marathi Kavya Geet Programme was organized on 24/3/2014.Participants were Smt. Pratibha Saraf, Smt.Anupama Ujagare, Smt.Chaya Koregaonkar, Smt. Sumitra Samant, smt. Rita Patil.

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Cultural Programme

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BEST PRACTICE

E Learning Programme

In Collaboration with Pacific Centre

Context-

E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underlies many e-learning processes.

Objectives-

To train students in the process of E Learning

To give practical exposure to students in the field of e Learning

To help students to use ICT in Teaching Learning process.

Process-

A Four-day Workshop was organized in the college in collaboration with Pacific Centre. 189 students were given training in the use of computer based learning to design web-page, educational videos, power point presentation, animation framing images related to text book content.

Resources required-

Computer laboratory, Internet facility, LAN system, Resource person

Success

Students could learn to design web-page, educational videos, power point presentation, and animation framing images related to text book content.

Course certificate was given to every student at the end of the course

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Statistical Analysis of Result –

O A B C D E F AbsentGrade 0 14 34 15 15 0 1 0

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Marathi Medium - Overall Result - 2013-14

O A B C D E F AbsentGrade 0 7 29 45 8 0 8 0

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35

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45

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English Medium - Overall Result - 2013-14

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Feedback Analysis on the performance of IQAC

Stakeholders Excellent V.Good Good Satisfactory

Parents 24% 66% 10% 00%

Students 45% 55% 00% 00%

Co-operating Schools 15% 35% 50% 00%

Alumni 38% 42% 20% 00%

Management 20% 70% 10% 00%

IQAC Performance

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STAKEHOLDER’S SAY

Smita Ganatra , Associate Professor

Practice teaching had always been the backbone of B.Ed. Programme. Right from its inception, the institution ensured that the interrelationship between these two was cordial and mutually beneficial. The healthy bond developed by the faculty and the students visiting these schools ensured that the schools permitted us year after year. Relationship with some schools is as old as the institution itself! Until a few years back when the surplus issue was non-existent, the quality lessons given by the students of this institution were enough to get them job in the practice teaching schools itself. To conclude, I would say, this relationship was and is based on mutual respect, cooperation and acknowledgement of the dependence.

Library as a Learning resource center

Mrs. Suvarna Parab, Librarian Library is the heart of any academic institution. No exception, CSSM library with its rich resources caters to its readers by providing user friendly services. Library resources includes textbooks, reference books on education, encyclopedias on education, technology, science, vivid collection of dictionaries, books on literature, motivational books and books for light reading available in the library. CSSM Library supports teaching, learning and research. To serve researchers, library has in its collection on-line resources, thesis, dissertations, research tools and Buch Volumes. Thus Review of Literature service is appreciated by research scholars of CSSM Research Centre and visitors.

CSSM Library has developed a wide range of services like Web OPAC, periodical indexing, e-books, e-resources to meet the educational objectives of B.Ed. curriculum and depth of knowledge.

Our Library is reaching beyond walls by offering library services to alumni, visitors, researchers and those who want to pursue career through competitive exam.