- Academic area will consist of Class Rooms, Curriculum Laboratory, ResourceLaboratory, Conference Room, Workshop, Auditorium, Computer Room <strong>and</strong> Library.- Administrative area will include Principals’ Room, Faculty Rooms, Central Office,Conference Room, Record Room, Computer Room <strong>and</strong> Reception Lounge.- Amenities area will comprise Students’ Common Room, Staff Room, Hall,Sports/Recreation Centres, Canteen, Cooperative Stores, Dispensary <strong>and</strong> SecurityServices.9. <strong>Norms</strong> for SpaceWhere teacher education is provided through a Department/College as an integral part ofa University/Institution having several Faculties <strong>and</strong> Departments of Studies, all Centralfacilities/amenities are to be shared between the Department of <strong>El</strong>ementary <strong>Ed</strong>ucation<strong>and</strong> other Departments. In the case of laboratories <strong>and</strong> workshops, necessary additionalprovisions need be made so that the B.EI.<strong>Ed</strong>. students can make use of them. Apart fromthe Central Library of the University/College, a Departmental Library may also bedeveloped to cater to the special needs of the B.EI.<strong>Ed</strong>. students. The Resource Laboratoryshould be equipped with adequate reading material alongwith other equipment needed forPedagogy-based practicum <strong>and</strong> other School Contact Programmes. Amenities such asAuditorium, Hall, Conference Rooms, etc. could be shared with other departments.10. Specific Insfrastructural Facilities for Students of B.EI.<strong>Ed</strong>.a) Curriculum Laboratory : OneThe curriculum laboratory shall be the lab. area for conducting h<strong>and</strong>s-on experienceactivity. The laboratory would serve this purpose for first year courses such as craft, coremathematics, core science <strong>and</strong> partly for core social science <strong>and</strong> for third year courses inlogico-mathematics education, pedagogy of environmental studies <strong>and</strong> practicum onmaterial development.The lab. would contain science <strong>and</strong> mathematics related material such as apparatus,chemicals, kits, maps, globes, instruments <strong>and</strong> tools like hammer, pliers, scissors <strong>and</strong>wires. There should be work tables for small group activities. The furniture should bemovable to allow for work area on the floor as well. The lab should also have provisionfor use of an overhead projector, notice boards <strong>and</strong> blackboard for holding classes.b) Resources Laboratory : OneThe resources lab shall serve the purpose of a laboratory-cum-departmental library. Itshould have a store <strong>and</strong> access to books, curriculum materials, children’s literature,textbooks, reports <strong>and</strong> documents. These materials are essentially for use for the B.EI.<strong>Ed</strong>.courses of study. Materials should be available in sufficient numbers for use by studentsin schools as well. The Resource Laboratory may also have computer facility for use bythe faculty <strong>and</strong> students. The laboratory should have sufficient space for studentmeetings, classes <strong>and</strong> group discussions <strong>and</strong> reading as well.c) Workshop Space : TwoThe institution should provide separate space for conducting specific practicum activitiessuch as theatre workshops, self-development workshops <strong>and</strong> physical educationNCTE, <strong>Norms</strong> <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards for Bachelor’s of <strong>El</strong>ementary <strong>Ed</strong>ucation (B.<strong>El</strong>.<strong>Ed</strong>) 12
workshops. Such space should allow for free physical movement for a batch of 35-40students.11. Fee Structure <strong>and</strong> ScholarshipEssentialThe fee structure should be as decided by the State Govt./University from time to time. Inany case, the total fees <strong>and</strong> other charges collected from students should not exceed theper pupil recurring expenditure of the institution.DesirableAdequate free studentships may be provided for meritorious poor students. Provision forsome scholarships on the basis of merit may also be made.Nature of Employment of StaffAll staff should be appointed on full time <strong>and</strong> regular basis. Properly constitutedSelection Committee will select the c<strong>and</strong>idates for all positions. The salary structure ofteaching staff should be as per UGC/Govt. <strong>Norms</strong>.NCTE, <strong>Norms</strong> <strong>and</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ards for Bachelor’s of <strong>El</strong>ementary <strong>Ed</strong>ucation (B.<strong>El</strong>.<strong>Ed</strong>) 13