Reorganization & Restructuring of Teacher Education Role of SCERTs B.Seshu Kumari Director, SCERT, Andhra Pradesh

SCERT, Andhra Pradesh The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Andhra Pradesh was established on 27-07-1967, amalgamating the following institutions: The State Institute of Education The State Bureau of Education and Vocational Guidance, The State Science Education Unit SCERT is functioning as the academic wing of the Department of School Education in formulating and implementing the policies and programmes of the Government in the field of School Education. The present building of SCERT has been constructed in 1977.

Academic and Non-academic posts in SCERT, AP   No. of posts sanctioned Posts filled Vacant Posts % of Vacant posts Director 1 0% Academic 60 29 (regular) 31 51.66% Non- Academic 66 28 (regular) 38 57.57% Total 127 58 69

Functions of S.C.E.R.T Development of Curriculum, Syllabus and Instructional Material for Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary and Alternative Systems of School Education. Development of Curriculum and Material for Pre-service Teacher Education courses viz., Pre Primary Teacher Education course, D.Ed., Pandit courses – Telugu Pandit, Hindi Pandit, Urdu Pandit courses. Development of new evaluation procedures and material for use by Schools and Teacher Education institutions. Organization of orientation / in-service programmes for the professional growth of Teachers, Teacher Educators and other Departmental Personnel Conduct research in education, with focus on School and Teacher Education Implementation of Right to Education Act as academic authority at State level by discharging all such relevant activities articulated in the act.

Publication of journals, periodicals, books etc., Functions of S.C.E.R.T … Contd. Monitoring, Supervision and Guidance for effective classroom practices. (Bridging gap between methods and techniques advocated in training programmes and the actual classroom practices) Development of programmes for School and Teacher Education adopting latest Educational Technology & ICT (Development of Computer Software, Tele mode training through EDUSAT, etc.) and dissemination to micro level. Providing Resource support in implementing the academic policies and schemes laid down by the Government like AEP, Inclusive and Girl child Education , etc.. Dissemination of knowledge relating to contemporary developments to be adopted by Schools and Teacher Education Institutions. Coordination with national and international academic organizations relating to School and Teacher Education. Publication of journals, periodicals, books etc.,

Existing structure of SCERT: The SCERT is functioning through 11 departments, each department headed by a Professor assisted by lecturers to take up various initiatives and assist Government in policy formulations along with implementation and evaluation.

Administrative officer ORGANOGRAM Department of School Education Minister of School Education Secretary to Govt. Department of School Education Commissioner and Director of School Education Director, SCERT Administrative Wings Academic Wings 11 Departments Dept. of Educational Foundation Dept. of curriculum & Text Books Dept. Maths & Science Dept. of IED Dept. of Evaluation Dept. Population Education Dept. of UNICEF Dept. AV Education Dept. of Educational Statistics Dept. of vocational Education Dept. of computer Education (Each Dept. headed by a Professor and assisted by Lecturers) Administrative officer Section A Section B Section C Section D (Each Section headed by a superintendent and supporting staff)

Administrative officer ORGANOGRAM Department of School Education Minister of School Education Minister of School Education Secretary to Govt. Primary Education Secretary to Govt. Secondary Education Commissioner and Director of School Education Director, SCERT, AP Administrative Wings Academic Wings 11 Departments Dept. of Educational Foundation Dept. of curriculum & Text Books Dept. Maths & Science Dept. of IED Dept. of Evaluation Dept. Population Education Dept. of UNICEF Dept. AV Education Dept. of Educational Statistics Dept. of vocational Education Dept. of computer Education (Each Dept. headed by a Professor and assisted by Lecturers) Administrative officer Section A Section B Section C Section D (Each Section headed by a superintendent and supporting staff)

Proposed Structure of SCERT - ORGANOGRAM Director, SCERT Dean Academic Wings Administrative Wings Academic Divisions Technical Wing Division-I Division-II Division-III Division-IV Division-V Division-VI

Name of the Division / Department Details of proposed Divisions Sl.No Name of the Division / Department Faculty members 1 Division of Teacher Education & Foundation (Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology) 1. Pre-service Education DIETS (Govt. & Private) CTEs / IASEs (Govt.) 2. In-service Education Professor & Head (1) Associate Professor (5) Assistant Professor (5) 2. Division of Curriculum & Material Development Dept. of Maths & Science Education Dept. of Social Sciences & Humanities 3. Dept. of Language Education (Indian Languages & English) 4. Dept. of Art Education 5. Dept. of Art Education, Work Education, Physical & Health Education and Vocational Education 6. Dept. of Programme Monitoring, Evaluation Associate Professor (2) Assistant Professor (2) Associate Professor (1) Assistant Professor (1)

Division of Technological Services (ICT) Dept. of Computer Education Sl.No Name of the Department Faculty members 3. Division of Technological Services (ICT) Dept. of Computer Education Dept. of Educational Technology Associate Professor (2) Assistant Professor (2) Computer Programmers (2) 4. Division of Special Needs and Social Justice Dept. of Inclusive Education Dept. of Population Education & Urban studies Dept. of Focused Group Education (SC/ST), Girl Child Education and ECE Professor & Head (1) Associate Professor (1) Assistant Professor (1) 5. Division of Educational Surveys, Research & Policy Perspective 6. Division of Library and Documentation Librarian (1) Assistant Librarian (1) Assistants (2) 7. Technical Staff for different departments Computer Assistants (1) Laboratory Assistants(2)

Administrative Section Sl.No Name of the Department Faculty members 9. Administrative Section Administrative officer (1) Accountant (1) Superintendent (4) Senior Assistant (6) Junior Assistant (12) Data Entry Operator (8) Record Assistant (8) Xerox & Roneo operator (2) Office subordinate (10) Security & Night Watch (outsourcing– 3 shifts) Campus Sanitation & Maintenance – Sweepers, Scavenger etc (outsourcing) Hostel Hostel Warden / In charge (1) Care Taker (2) Maintenance (outsourcing) Mess (outsourcing) Note: The existing post of Professor in SCERT is equivalent to Associate Professor/Readers of Universities. In the proposed structure Professor, SCERT shall be of the cadre of Professor of Universities / Joint Director, Department of School Education.

Status of Elementary Teacher Education Institutions Andhra Pradesh - 2010-2011 Sl. No. Type of Teacher Education Institutions Government Private Universities Total No. of Institutions Intake capacity 1. Elementary Level (D.Ed.) 23 3000 210 10500 233 13500

Status of Secondary Teacher Education Institutions Andhra Pradesh - 2010-2011 Sl. No. Type of Teacher Education Institutions Government Private Universities Total No. of Institutions Intake capacity 1. Secondary Level - B.Ed 7 1014 597 63684 6 698 610 65396

Status of Language Pandit Teacher Education Institutions Andhra Pradesh - 2010-2011 Sl. No. Type of Teacher Education Institutions Government Private Universities Total No. of Institutions Intake capacity 1. Telugu Pandit 5 250 52 2600 1 50 58 2900 2. Hindi Pandit 3 300 47 2350 2650 3. Urdu Pandit 2 100

Status of Teacher Education Institutions in AP Sl. No. Type of Teacher Education Institutions Government Private Universities Total No. of Institutions Intake capacity 1 Pre-Primary 75 2 Elementary Level (D.Ed.) 23 3000 210 10500 233 13500 4 Secondary Level - B.Ed 7 1014 597 63684 6 698 610 65396 5 PG Level - M.Ed 3 83 62 125 11 270 Telugu Pandit 250 52 2600 50 58 2900 Hindi Pandit 300 47 2350 2650 8 Urdu Pandit 100 9 College of Phy. Education – B.P.Ed 255 600 855   44 4952 914 79921 12 873 1002 88756

Issues and Concerns Infrastructure – One time grant is provided under CSS for construction of buildings. Periodic sanctions for upkeep and maintenance of buildings is not provided Staff rooms Conference / training halls, furniture, equipment Laboratories, equipment Computer lab, equipment AV Education, equipment Hostel Auditorium Human Resource: Policy of government in posting professors, lecturers Inter transferability between academic and administrative posts – floating staff Vacancies Service related issues Training in ICT & use Reporting to Multiple Heads – lack of autonomy Flow of funds under CSS: the funds under CSS at present are being released to the State Government Account. But the heads of account to which the funds are released do not match with the components under which budget is released for Teacher Education Institutions. Hence, except for salaries all other funds released i.e. In-service Programmes, Research, Faculty Development are not being fully or effectively utilized.

Issues and Concerns ….Contd. Education of Marginalised groups Tribal education Focus on Girls Education Out of School children – STC material development, training Capacity building of SCERT faculty Text book writing Research Evaluation Training programmes, Courses offered by SCERT Due to establishment of parallel structures through flagship programmes like DPEP, SSA, RMSA there is often replication of roles and functions. Teacher training Material development Monitoring & supervision

Issues and Concerns ….Contd. Conduct of various tests, examinations and coordination of recruitment process – most of the personnel are not available for regular SCERT work. However adequate corpus is built for SCERT.

Possible Solutions SCERTs are identified as Academic Authority in most states – clear definition of Roles, responsibilities, structure of SCERT In relation to TEIs (DIETs, CTEs) Various schemes and programmes Infrastructure – Sanction for construction Periodic sanctions for upkeep and maintenance of buildings Human Resource: Policy of government in posting professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors Attract professionals through lateral entry Tenure Incentivizing tenure in TEIs Training in ICT & use Faculty development program Functional autonomy to SCERT Discouraging parallel TE structures under CSS or State programs

Possible Solutions …Contd. Flow of funds under CSS: need to split the salary component and other sanctions – release of salary component to State Government and other programme fund (Faculty development, Inservice training, research, contingencies) to Director ,SCERT as in case of SSA and RMSA Strengthening of Physical infrastructure of Teacher education Institutions : need to strengthen them through 100 % funding under CSS Training Need assessment of various functionaries, design and conduct of programmes for: In service teachers, teacher educators Educational administrators Linkages with other institutions and universities Offering programmes in partnership with national institutions Strengthen educational research in partnership with universities Evaluation programmes Focus on vocational education Use of ICT Education of Marginalised groups