Information Regarding DIET

District Institute of Education & Training, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi -110060

Faculty Profile and

Vacancy Position

Faculty ProfileName: Dr. Ashok AroraDesignation: PrincipalQualification: M.A. (Psychology), Ph.D. (Edu.)Subject Specialization: Psychology

Major Achievements:Networking with educational institutions at National, State and Local Level.Collaboration with various agencies to strengthen the Resource Centre at DIET (RC in Theatre &

Cinema in Edu.) Organised Pustak Utsavs in 26 SEP schools and facilitated the staging of play ‘Kitabon Mein Halchal

in 20 schools.Coordination for the establishment of Resource Centres at all the DIETs in Delhi Contributed towards

various documents of NCTE, IGNOU, SCERT and DIETs. Initiated different innovative projects like School Profiles, local history, Museums as learning resource. Gave a boost to Capacity Building activities of DIET Faculty

Coordinating the National Level Project on ‘Art Integrated Learning’ in collaboration with NCERT & Edu. Deptt. MCD

Contributed in Curriculum Development (Child Development). Institutionalised In-Service programmes and trained around 15000 teachers.Publications : Impact of Story Telling Pedagogy on School Experience ProgrammeAction Research in Schools of Central District of DelhiInnovations in School Experience Programme

Faculty profileName: Dr.Ravinder PalDesignation: Sr. LecturerQualification: M. Sc. (Botany), M. Ed., Ph.D.

(Education) Subject Specialization: Science, Material

DevelopmentMajor Achievements: • Received National Award from NCERT for

innovative project ‘Zero Lecture Programme’, • Coordinated and contributed to the development

of textbooks in EVS at SCERT as well as NCERT level

• Published integrated textual material for primary classes,

• compiled Quick Report on Status of Education for 3 years.

• Coordinated and contributed in the development of Manuals for Science Teachers, Primary Teachers, CCE (Class IX), DIET Magazines etc.

Faculty profileName: Dr. Satpal Singh KhatanaDesignation: Sr. Lecturer (DRU)• Qualification: M.A.Geography, M.Ed, Ph.D.( Edu) Certificate

course for Sr.School Administrators, from NUEPA. Certificate course in Planning & Monitoring of SSA, from Lal Bhadur Shastri Academy of Administration Mussoorie. NCC `C’ Certificate

Major achievements:• Worked in NUEPA for 5 years (1984-89)• Conducted National Project on Action Research to Study

Implementation Strategies for Education (ARISE)• Presented paper on UEE and ALP in the International Seminar

organised by NUEPA and UNESCO.• Studied effectiveness of SERVE model at Elementary Level• Taught papers on NFE/AE, Social Sciences, Philosophical

Perspectives of Education.• Currently deputed as deputy controller (Exams) at SCERT• Development of Village Kherla – An Exercise in Micro Planning

NUEPA-2006.• Problems Experienced in the conduct of Geography Practicals at

Sr. Sec.Institutions of NCT Delhi. PH.D Thesis 2004.• Worked as State level Co-ordinator of “Education for All”,

Programme in Delhi, ADC, SSA, District Central.

Faculty ProfileName: Dr. Champa PantDesignation: Sr. Lecturer( Planning and Management)Qualification: M. Sc. (Chem.), Ph.D. (Edu), Diploma in

Educational Planning and AdministrationSubject Specialization: Science, Edu. Planning & Admin.Major Achievements:• Editorial team member for the publication of DIET

News Letter and Magazine.Published Work Book-let Jan- Jagran on motional slogans for Neo-

Literates and 10 book- lets on informative and motivational stories for Neo- Literates.

Completed 3 research projects and guided the ETE trainees for Action Research.

Organised various training programmes for Primary teachers, Heads of schools, Community Leaders and Cluster Resource Center Coordinators for their capacity building.

Working as Assistant District Coordinator under SSA.

Faculty profileName: Dr. Poonam GaurDesignation: Sr. Lecturer (Educational Technology

Branch)Qualification: M. Sc. (Physics), M. Phil. (Education),

Ph. D. (Education)Subject Specialization: Science and Edu. Tech.Major Achievements:1.Orgnised various workshops and training prog.

related with ET and other themes.2.Published following books:• Educational Technology and Teaching Skills• School Organisation and Management• Hand Book of Educational Technology

Faculty profileName: Dr. Lovely puriDesignation: Sr. Lecturer (PSTE Branch)Qualification: M.A. (Sociology), M.Ed., M.Phil.(Edu), Ph. D. (Edu)Subject Specialization: Sociology, EducationMajor Achievements:• Awarded Sudhir Kumar Basu Prize for obtaining highest marks in

the paper- ‘Ethnicity ’& K G Saiyidain Prize for obtaining highest marks in the paper- ‘Research Methodology in MA (Sociology)

• Guided 8 M.Ed.,1 M. Phil. And 1 IDPEA trainees for their Dissertations

• Authored the book ‘Achievement Motivation of Girl students’-1999’, Regency publications

• Co-Authored of book ‘Leadership for Excellence in School Management’ published by CEMD,1994

• Asstn. editor of journal-’Educational Management in Developing Countries, published by NIEPA,1994.

• Developed Instructural material EGScheme for IGNOU • Completed 4 Research projectsi in DIET.• Adjudged as Best Resource Personby Punjabi Academy in 1995.• Secretary of the ‘society for Awareness and Peace’• Convenor of curriculum revision committee

Faculty Profile

Name: Ms. Neelam

Designation: Sr. Lecturer IFIC)

Qualification> M. A. (Pol. Science), M. Ed.,

Pursuing Ph. D. (Edu)

Major Achievements:

• Organized various workshops and Training Programmes for Pre-service and In-service teachers.

• Taught Social Science and EVS to ETE Trainees

• Worked as a Resource Person for YUVA-SLP

• On Study Leave to complete PhD from Delhi University

Faculty ProfileName: Dr. Sangeeta ChoudharyDesignation: Sr. Lecturer (Work Ex. Branch)Qualification: M. Sc. (Home Science), M. Ed. Ph. D. (Education)Subject Specialization: Child Development, Work Exp.Major Achievements:Awards• National Award from NCERT for ‘Innovations in Teacher Edu.’ for ‘Zero Lecture

Programme for ETE Trainees of DIET Daryaganj’.• Dr. Radha Krishnan Memorial National Award for the contributions in the field of

Teacher Education.Publications• Self Managed Learning , Nursery Education - The Preschool Challenge,

‘Kislay’-Nursery Rhymes for children, Research Projects• Teaching Methodology followed in Pre-primary classes of MCD schools with

various facilities, • Zero Lecture Programme for ETE trainees, • School At the Door Step (Pilot Study)• Eating Patterns of Children Studying in Schools of Central District of Delhi (Pilot

Study)• Critical study of Nursery Education in Delhi (PhD Study) • Patterns of Socialisation among Afghan Refugees (M.Sc Dissertation)

Contd.Material Development• Early Childhood Education Package with manual. • Video Cassette titled “Seekhaney Ka Mazaa’ for Elementary classes, • Two Audio cassettes on stories for young children on various themes.Development of Tools-• Observation guide for nursery classes, Checklist of Nursery indoor and outdoor

equipment, Checklist for establishing ECE center.• Preparation of ECE Curriculum, Development of Proforma for ‘Community Survey’

and ‘School Profile’, Preparation of Course design In-service Training Programme for Nursery teachers.

Papers Presented in Research Colloquiums• Teaching Methodology followed in Pre-Primary classes of MCD Schools with various

facilities.• School At the Door Step-An alternative for Formal Schooling• Zero Lecture Programme for ETE Trainees of DIET Daryaganj• Critical Study of Nursery Education in Delhi.• Need and Importance of ECE in Indian Context• Development of Brain during early yearsTeaching of Child development, Early Childhood Care and Education, Process of

Childrens’ Learning, Work ExperienceProgrammes Organised• INSET prog. for Nursery teachers, YUVA-SLP and subject based Progs. for

primaryTeachers and T.G.Ts.• Coordination of programme for ‘Master Trainers of English’ including web page

designing conducted in collaboration with the British Council.

Faculty ProfileName; Ms Kanchan RoyDesignation : Lecturer Work Experience Branch)Qualification: M.A. (Home Science), B. EdArea of Specialization: Work Experience, Art

educationMajor Achievements: • Organised various workshops and training

programmes for Pre-service and In-service teachers in work Exp. activities, Art Education and Theater in Education

Faculty profileName : Ms.Deepika MalhotraDesignation: Lecturer (PSTE Branch)Qualification: Master of Physical Edu. & sports Sciences, M.A. (Edu), UGC NETSubject Specialization: Health and Physical EducationMajor achievements: • Championship in National and State level Volley Ball Tournaments.• Organised Workshops and training programmes on Health and Physical

Education for pre- service and In-service teachers.• Teaching of the Health and Physical Education to ETE 1st & 2nd yr

Students • Member of Curriculum Development Committee (Health & Physical)• Worked as Admission & Examination In-charge in the DIET • Acted as Resource Person in the various INSET programmes. Seminars & Conferences Attended• Solidarity Course on Sports Leadership & Management organized by

International Olympic Committee from 25th Nov. to 2nd December 2002 at IOA, New Delhi

• Seminar on Constructive Learning at NCERT in 2007• Teleconference at SCERT in 2007• Attended National Seminar on Good School Management Practices.Other Miscellaneous Works• Member of Interview Board for NTT Admission • Paper Setter / Evaluation for ETE & NTT Examination

In-house Training Facilities Available• One Conference Room• Two Class Rooms for In-service Training

Programmes)• Six Class Rooms for Pre-service Training

Programme• One Computer Room• Science Lab, Work Experience Lab, Art Room• Library• Two Smart Boards, LCD Cameras, sound system,

Cameras etc.• Play ground, Canteen• 2 Toilet Blocks on each floor

Academic calendar for ETE Course

(Session 20011-12)

Total working days-180 daysAdmission and examination -20 daysTotal working days – 200 daysJuly 2011: • Celebration of Orientation programme (18th to 22nd)• Workshop on Personality Development for 2nd year

trainees• Workshop on Self Development for all the traineesAugust 2011:• Workshops on Theatre, & Puppet Making for ETE 1st &

2nd year• Celebrations – Raksha Bandan - Janamashtami - Independence day• Regular classes for ETE 1st and 2nd year• Second round of Training for Capacity Building of Primary

Teachers under AIL (16th to 20th Aug.)

September 2011:• Regular classes for ETE 1st and 2nd year• Organization of 2 days workshop on Story Telling, YUVA – SLP,

Action Research, Teaching of English & Inclusive education for ETE 1st & 2nd year

• Microteaching (12th Sept. onwards) and orientation in Art Integrated Learning

• Data collection to study the process & implementation of AIL• School Allotment (19th Sept.)• Celebrations: - Literacy week - Teachers day - Literacy day and Literacy week celebrations - Hindi diwasOctober 2011:• Dussehra Holidays (3rd to 7th Oct.)• SEP from 10th Oct. to 24th Dec. • Celebrations: Id and Gandhi Jayanti • School Experience Programme: From 25th Oct.’11 to 23rd Dec

2011

November 2011:• SEP with special focus on Art Integrated LearningDecember 2011:• SEP with special focus on Art Integrated Learning• Winter break from 26th Dec to 1st Jan 2011• One Day meeting of the core team on AILJanuary 2012:• Regular classes of ETE 1st and 2nd year• Celebrations: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Lohri, Makkar

Sankranti and Republic dayFebruary 2012• Inter-DIET Competitions 2nd & 3rd• Regular classes of ETE 1st and 2nd year• PAC meeting of DIET Rajender Nagar between 20th to 24th

Feb 2012• Local Visit • Meeting with the Heads/Mentors of 20 MC Primary Schools

of AIL

March 2012:• Inter-DIET Sports Meet 1st & 2nd• Regular classes for ETE 1st and 2nd year trainees.• Outstation Tour • Submission of assignments by ETE trainees for internal

assessment. • Pre-final examination of ETE 2nd year on 19th March to

30th March 2012April 2012:• Farewell to ETE 2nd year trainees on 1st April 2011• Pre-final examination of ETE 1st year on 9th March to

21st March 2012May 2012• Commencement of final examination • Closure of academic session

Convergence with SSA• Resource Support to DURC & CRCs

• Training Programmes for Nursery, Primary Teachers and Heads of Schools under SSA

• Training Programmes for CRCs and Community Leaders

Convergence with Directorate of Education & MCD

• Training Programmes for Nursery, Primary Teachers, Heads of Schools, TGTs, PGTs (SCERT Programmes) on various issues like CCE, Content based programmes, issue based programmes as per the need.