Experiential Learning–Setting Up Facilities for Hands on Training

Associate DeanCollege of Home Science

Marathwada Krishi VidyapeethParbhani (MS)

Prof. Vishala Patnam

Project Title: Laboratory School for Developmentally Challenged Children

Funding Agency - ICAR New Delhi Period of Reporting - 2007-12Year of Implementation - 2007-08,2008-2009Budget : Received and booked grant Rs.50 lakhBudget received during 2009-10 Rs.20,000 which was utilized for the purchase of practical materials

Principal Investigator - Prof Vishala Patnam, College of Home Science, MKV Parbhani

Mission

To enhance knowledge and skills of UG and PG Human Development Specialization students for developing confidence and professionalism in them

Objectives

• To provide upgraded hands on training facilities for the students of UG and PG professional electives - Organization and Management of Early Childhood Programmes

• To strengthen research and extension education facilities in the Department of Human Development &Family Studies

Items Sanctioned Budget(2007-08)Rs in lakh

ExpenditureRs

VariationRs

Equipment 20.00 19 86 460 (+)13 540

Civil Works

Lab Construction

+Colouring

20.00 20 00 482 (-) 482

Recurring

Contingency

10.00 10 07 209 (-) 7209

Total 50.00 49 94 151

Items Sanctioned Budge(2009-10)Rs in thousands

ExpenditureRs

VariationRs

Recurring contingency 0.20 20,000 Nil

Prof. Vishala PatnamPrincipal Investigator

EL-HT Project

Dean & DIMKV,Parbhani

University Engineer

Departmental Staff(All Cadres)

PG & UG Students

Dean, OfficeCollege of

Home Science

Physical Resource

Management

Comptroller MKV,

Parbhani

Material Supply Agencies & Companies

Contractors +His Workers

Hon. Vice- ChancellorMKV Parbhani

Social Imageof

PI and Dept

Six C’s• Commitment• Creativity• Calibrate• Camouflage• Ceaseless efforts• Censor

DCC Lab constructed under ELHT project DCC Lab was inaugurated by Dr.Girish Tiwari ADG (Edn), ICAR

Developmentally Challenged Children Multi Therapy Zone for DCC

Speech Therapy Lab Speech Therapy Lab

UAS Dharwad Home Science students are receiving Implant Training inChild Guidance and Family Counselling Clinic

GQ assessment of children in Child Guidance & Family Counselling Clinic upgraded under EL-HT project

IQ assessment of children in Child Guidance & Family Counselling Clinic upgraded under EL-HT project

Lab. Pre-Primary School established under ELHT project for 2-5 yrs old children

Computer Lab under EL-HT project UG students learning about IQ test

Board of Studies member Dr. Magar Normal children sharing their experiences interacting with LPPS students about DC children on World Disabled Day

Play Section

Red buds

Brown Buds

Green Flowers

Blue Flowers

Bridge section

Family Support Child Care Section

Family Support Child Care Section FSCD -2

Developmentally Challenged Children

Achievements in 2009-2010• Total five sections in Lab Pre-Primary School were started for

the benefit of normal and developmentally challenged children. The total number of beneficiaries was 115 students and their families.

• Total 42 credits practical of UG and 3 credits practical of PG courses were successfully completed by providing quality and adequate hands on training to both UG and PG students for upgrading their knowledge and skills to have for professionalism.

• In addition to it, 2421 clients availed the facility of modernised and well equipped Child / Family Guidance and Counselling clinics.

• 12 sets of electronic teaching aids and innovative toys for preschools are developed by UG specialization students.

• The Lab pre-primary school has made a dent on providing stress free quality pre-school education in Parbhani Dt of Marathwada region.

Receipt from No of clients / Families

Amount (Rs)

Lab Pre-primary School 115 4 25 060

Child Guidance and Parent Counselling Clinic

15 8 925

Family Guidance and Counselling Clinic 123 9 650

Child IQ Assessment Outdoor Camps 671 15 000

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 1612 3 800

Sale of Parenting books printed under ELHT project

178 21 360

Total 2 714 4 83 795

Receipt generated by Dept. of HD & FS (2009 -2010)

Achievements made in 2010-2011 • Total 7 sections in Lab Pre-Primary School were started for the benefit of normal and developmentally delayed children in 2010-11. The total

number of beneficiaries was 180 students and their families.• Total 45 credits practical of UG and 3 credits practical of PG courses were

successfully completed by providing quality and adequate hands on training to both UG and PG students for upgrading their knowledge and skills to develop professionalism in them.

• In addition to it, 1444 clients availed the professional services of modernised and well equipped Child / Family Guidance and Counselling Clinics.

• Implant training was given to UAS Dharwad IV B. Sc-CD students 9 sets of electronic teaching aids and many innovative toys for preschoolers are developed by UG specialization students and staff.

• Organized 12 Child Development Assessment Camps in collaboration with Dept. of Education, Pbn and different private schools

Achievements made in 2010-2011 Contributed in 7 national workshops and conferences. Provided employment to 7 pre-school Teachers and 5 Helpers on

contractual services and their payment is done from LPPS receipt. The Lab pre-primary school has made a dent on providing stress

free & quality pre-school education in Parbhani Dt of Marathwada region.

Successfully conducted 40 workshops for parents and youth. Celebrated 7 special days related to children, women and

families. Conducted 3 months duration certificate course on Management

of Child Care and Education Centres. Published 8 research articles, extension education articles -9

booklets 5, folders -2 Procured child friendly furniture, LPP school compound railing

and contingency items for LPP School from its receipt.

Awards – 5 were received for having rendered need based and valuable services inareas of Child Development & Education and Community Education

for Family Empowerment

1 On 8-3-2010 Prof. Visala Patnam was felicitated with Priyadarshini award for contribution in Education & Community Development on the Eve of Women’s Day by Zilla Congress Party, Parbhani.

2 Prof.Vishala Patnam felicitated with Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Adarsha Nari award by Akhil Bharatiya Mahatma Phule Samatha Parishad, Patri (Taluka), Parbhani (Dist.) on 15-8- 2010 for her exceptional contribution in the field of education and community development. 3 Prof.Vishala Patnam received Best Teacher Excellence Award from Associate Dean & Principal of Home Science MAU Parbhani on the Eve of teachers Day on 5-9-2010 4 Prof.Vishala Patnam was felicitated by Hon. Ajit Pawar Maharastra State Minister of &ElectricityMumbai for her valuable contribution in Women & Child Welfare component of Parbhani vision 2020 in Collector office on 15-10-2010 Parbhani.

5 Kranthi Jyothi Savitribai Puraskar was received by Prof.Vishala Patnam Head (HD&FS) on 2-1-2011 for her commendable contribution in education, research and extension from Kranti Jyothi. S Phule & Akhil Bhartiya Mahatma Phule Parishad Parbhani.

Receipt Generated by Dept. of HD & FS 2010 -2011)

Receipt generated from No of Students / Families

Amount (Rs)

Lab Pre-primary School 180 6 14 458

Child / Family Guidance and Counselling Clinics/ Consultancy services

1444 clients & families

52 535

Sale of Books, CDs, DVDs etc 17 225

Certificate Courses in PSM one 18 300

Total receipt generated under EL-HT project activities Rs 7 20 518

Utilization of the LPP School and Child / Family Guidance Clinics for the Specialization Courses in UG & PG Programmes

Course No UG Course titles Credits

1 HDFS-111 Life Span Development 3(2+1)2

HDFS-122Early Childhood Development Care and Education

3(2+1)

3 HDFS-233 Children with Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)4 HDFS-MEC: 351 Developmental Assessment of Young Children 4 (2+2)5 HDFS -MEC :352 Family Counselling 4 (2+2)6 HDFS -MEC :353 Readiness Material for Children 4(1+3)7 HDFS -MEC :354

Organization and Management of Dramatic and Rhythmic Activities for Children

4(0+4)

8 HDFS- MEC: 361 Creative Experiences for Children 4(2+2)9 HDFS- MEC :362

Organization and Management of ECCD Programmes

5(2+3)

10 HDFS- MEC :363 Literature for Young Children 4(1+3)11 HDFS-MEC :364

Intervention Programmes for Developmentally Challenged Children

4(1+3)

12 HDFS- MEC :471 Entrepreneurship in Child Care Services 6(2+4)13 HDFS- MEC :473 Developing Play Material for Children 4(1+3)14 HDFS- MEC :474 Infant Stimulation Programmes 4(1+3)15 Implant Training for other SAUs and

Certificate courses trainees 10 (0+10)

Total

66 (21+45)

S. No.

Course No P.G Course Titles Credits

1HDFS:505

Innovative Programmes in Early Childhood Care and Education

3 (2+1)

2 HDFS:504 Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)3

HDFS:506Methods and Techniques of Assessment in Human Development

3(2+1)

Total

9 (6+3)

Grand total 75(27 +48)

Presentation of Research Articles in National / State Seminars/Conferences

1 Patnam V.N and Desetty R.V (2010) GQ and IQ of LPP School students and Influencing Factors at National level Seminar on Current Status of Health and Nutrition in Women, Infants and Children, Dept.of Home Science, Arts & Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Ambajogai, Beed (MS)

2 Desetty R.V, Patnam V.N and Bhalerao V (2010) Effects of early child care intervention on awareness of rural mothers about child upbringing, Presented in National seminar organized by Karnataka University PG Center (Bijapur) in collaboration with Research Center for Social Science, Mumbai(MS).

3 Patnam V.N and Desetty R.V (2010) Roaring success of Pre- School Management Courses offered by Dept. of Human Development, Swatantrya Sainik Suryabhanji Pawar Mahavidyalay, Purna (TQ), Parbhani (Dist) in collaboration with Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.

4 Patnam V.N (2010) Significance of professentional electives courses of Child development in entrepreneurship development of youth,Swatantrya Sainik Suryabhanji Pawar Mahavidyalay, Purna (TQ), Parbhani (Dist) in collaboration with Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.

5 Patnam V.N (2010) Stimulants and stimulatory activities for infants and toddlers, ICAR Winter school on Educational play materials for normal and special children conducted from 5-25 January 2010 by UAS Dharwad (KS).

6 Patnam V.N (2010) Stimulants and stimulatory activities for preschoolers, ICAR Winter school on Educational play materials for normal and special children conducted from 5-25 January 2010 by UAS Dharwad (KS).

7 Prof. Visala Patnam was a resource in National level training on

‘Empowerment of Women Through Nutritional Security, sponsored by ICAR New Delhi and organized Dept. of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, MAU Parbhani during 1-10 December 2010.

8 Prof.Visala Patnam was a group leader & resource person presented

paper on Significance of Participatory Learning in Higher Education in the Regional workshop on Improvement in Teaching Quality organized by Dept. Extension Education College of Agriculture, Parbhani from 22 to 23 March 2011.

Research Publications -71 Patil M.A, Desetty R V and Patnam V N (2010) Children’s Views about Good Parents. The Mysore

J. of Agricultural Sciences.42 (2): 402-405 2 Jadhav U B, Desetty R V, Patil M.A and Patnam V N (2010) Health Profileand Anthropometric Measurements of Pre Term Neonates and Care During Their Hospital Stay.

The Mysore J. of Agricultural Sciences.42 (2): 411-416 3 Patnam V , Bangale J and Desetty R (2010) Influence of Self Care andFamily Life Education Intervention on Awareness and Behaviour of Rural Girls.International J. of

Family and HomeScience.16 (1): 9-23. 4 Wagmode, S, Desetty R and Patnam V (2010) Rural Mothers AttitudesTowards Preschool Education and Their Influencing Factors. Indian Psychological Review. 74 (3):

163-170. 5 Patnam V and Desetty R (2010) Mental Health Status of Clinically Identified Women :

Symptoms and Causes. Indian Psychological Review.74 (4): 247-254. 6 Patnam V. N and Badami S (2010). Views of Maharastrian postgraduate studentsabout preremarital counselling and types of readiness for successful marriage.Advance Research J. of Social Science. 1 (2) :101-103. 7 Patil M.A, Desetty R V, Jadhav U B and Patnam V N (2010) Effects of parentalmarital conflicts. Mysore J. of Agric. Sci.44 (3): 628-631.

Project Staff

Coordinators LPP School Staff Prof.Ramana Desetty Prof.Jaya Bangale

Prof.Veena Bhalerao

Lab. Pre-Primary School established under ELHT project for 2-5 yrs old children

Minister of Agriculture(MS) Hon. Balasaheb Thorat in CG&FC

ICAR DG Dr.Mangala Roy interacting with LPP School Students

Child Development Assessment Camp (CDAC) organized in a village by UG-HD specialization students

UG specialization students studying about normal and subnormal child development

Hon.Vice-Chancellor Dr.KPGore and Dean & DI Dr.VS Sninde at the Convocation LPP School

A student receiving Best Child- Best Parents Trainees of MCE&DC Certificate Course Award in CDAC in Play section

Musical workshop in LPP school LPPS students doing tree plantation on Environment Day

MCAER DG Hon. Thakur in LPPSchool Dr.V V Sadamate, Advisor(Agril) Planning Commission Govt. of India appreciating ELHT project outcome

Dr. Anil Singh DDG(NRM), ICAR, Delhi visited Lab. School and released educational DVDs developed under EL-HT project

UG students’ participation ECCDE activities

Celebration of WDD in slums of Parbhani Dr.Kirti Singh and his team knowing about ELHTP

Visit of Dr.CD Mayee ASRB Chairman Delhi Visit of Hon. Sanjay Jadhav MLA MS to CG&FCC

LPPS students learning about water purification Workshop of teenage students on Self Care

Journalists visit to EL-LT Labs Hon. S.L .Mehta, Former DDG,ICAR appreciating Parenting book published under EL-HTP, ADG(EQR) Dr. R. K. Mittal

Delegates of in-service teacher training UG&PG Students at CDA camp