Course of study - Theory

Group I Core Paper – I Philosophical & Sociological Bases of Education.
Paper – II - Psychological Bases of Education
III – Modern Educational Practices
Group II Optional Papers
IV – Theoretical bases of education
V – Pedagogical analysis of
            English
            Mathematics
            Natural Science
            Physical Science
            Social Science
            Commerce
Group III Elective
Guidance and Counselling &
Environmental Education
Along with above mentioned theoretical studies we have a practical work on teaching.

Practice study consists of:-
1.Teaching Practice for 30 days and related practicals
2.SUPW and art education
3. Health & Physical Education
Practice teaching and related practical work consists of:-

1. 30 lesson plan of practice   teaching.
2. records of 5 discussion lessons, 5 demonstration lessons, 3 micro teaching lessons, 10 criticism lessons and 2 lessons on innovative methods.
3. Other practical:2 charts ,2 slides,2 transparencies,2 models and one power point presentation of 5 frames,
4. Preparation of Unit Plan, unit test and preparation – anlysis of achievement tests,conducting and recording 5 experiments & projects. In order to carry out & execute the curriculum & syllabi successfully great efforts have been taken with the help of experts and senior teachers in the actual classroom situations.

Preparation of student- teacher for practice teaching :

As we know ‘Practice make the perfection of any Art’, the theory is to be coupled with practice. The process involves skills of introduction, questioning, explanation, stimulus variation, reinforcement, black board work etc.

As a first step the teacher trainee is equipped to plan a lesson. Lesson planning is one of the important aspects of B.Ed  Programme. A number of discussion lessons make the trainee to handle a class effectively. The trainee is trained to evaluate student’s achievement at intervals and to assess the weakness of the students and finally has to conclude the lesson effectively.

The trainees are made to learn Educational Philosophy and educational Psychology and Technology through various processes. The trainee is given chances to observe ‘Demonstration’ classes by competent and experienced teachers. This activity makes him to present theory in practice in a better way.

Micro teaching lessons are introduced which enrich the student – teacher’s teaching skills and competence. Later it will be evaluated by the supervisory teacher and his classmates, based on  a criticism criteria.

After all these process, the student teacher is confident enough to proceed for teaching practice for thirty days duration in an Aided State Board School.

Adi Sankara Training College is  self financing institution approved by NCTE, Bangalore and affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

As per the norms and regulations of the NCTE and M.G.University, Kottayam, students are admitted. A total intake of students for admission is 100. Out of this hundred 50% admission is on management quota and the remaining 50% is on merit quota.

College Union 2006-07

The college union election was conducted on 15th December 2006. All the office bearers took oath of office on 21st December 2006.The college Union Day and Arts Day was inaugurated on 28th February 2007. Adv. Smitha Gopi, Municipal Chairperson, Aluva Inaugurated the college Union and Music Directors Berny Ignitius inaugurated the Arts Club.

Literary Club : It conducted debates discussion, seminar, quizzing and language corner to acquaint with different skills of English language.
Science Club : The main objective of the club is to develop general interest in science. Accordingly it carried out the activities in connection with acquiring scientific knowledge. It conducted seminars science quiz programmes, exhibition and workshops. It published one science magazine and carried out field trips to the places of scientific importance.
 Health Club : The main objective of the club is to create awareness about the healthy way of living. It conducted seminars and interactive session on health problems by experts. It is useful to find out the health problem of the children at an early stage to provide remedial teaching.
Debate Club : The main objective of the debate club is to develop the  students talents to become good orators. Great scholars and dignified
personalities participated in debate arranged by the club.
Social Science Club : This club is aimed  at developing a sense of co operation and consideration for his fellow being through various activities. This club conducted social surveys and field trips to interact with rural population.

 Campus Beautification                         Nature club trip                                   Campus cleaning

Parent Teacher Association Well organized PTA is functioning in the college to add the parallel care for the students. Field Trip and Excursion Optional wise field trips were arranged to different places of educational importance and also one education tour was made to Trivandrum & Kanyakumari and another to Hyderabad make the students to acquaint with direct experiences of life. Celebration Independence day, Republic Day, Teacher's day, Keralapiravi, Onam and X'mas festivals, College inauguration, Sports and annual day, Talents day were celebrated in its true spirit.