SCHOOL OF  EDUCATION
Welcome to School of Education

Functions

  • To systemize experience and strengthen the Professional competencies of in-service teachers.

  • To imbibe knowledge and develop an understanding of various methods and approaches or organizing learning experience of secondary school students.

  • To develop skills required in selecting and organizing learning experiences.

  • To understand the nature of learning process.

  • To develop skills involved in dealing with the academic and personal problems of the learners.

  • To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of the various procedures and techniques of evaluation and their classroom applications.

  • To develop skills involved in selecting, developing and using evaluation tools.

  • To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of various aspects of school management.

  • To develop competencies for organizing instructional and student support activities

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  • B.Ed. Programme

  • B.Ed., Special Education

 

Programmes being planned

1. M.Ed.
2. Ph.D
3. Professional Development Programmes for Teachers/Para-Teachers      

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  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in Physical Science ( CTPS )

  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in Biological Science ( CTBS )

  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in Mathematics ( CTM )

  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in History and Geography( CTHG )

  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in Tamil ( CTT )

  • Certificate Programme in Methods of Teaching in English ( CTE)

Faculty/Staff

Dr. M.MANIVANNAN
Mr.T. SAMPATH KUMAR
Miss K.S. PODHU
Dr. D. VINODH KUMAR
Dr
. K.S. Ramakrishnan
Dr. P. Rajasekaran
Dr. K.S. Premila
Dr. D. Sumathi
Dr. C. Barathi 
Ms.P.PANDIA VADIVU                                                         
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Dr. M.MANIVANNAN
M.Sc. M.A., M.A., M.Ed. Ph.d.
Reader & Head i/c of the School

 

Profile

Dr. M. Manivannan is the Reader and Head Incharge of School of Education, Tamil Nadu Open University. He obtained M.Sc. (Zool.)., M.A. (Hist.)., M.A. (Psy.)., M.Ed. (IEVH), Ph.D. through various Indian Universities. He has been in teaching profession for around two decades. He was in administrative positions such as Deputy Director at IHRDC and Principal at College of Education. He has presented several papers in National and International seminars and reputed journals. He has coordinated for conduction of several workshops and seminars. He has authored three books including Special Education and Educational Psychology. He wrote Self-Instructional materials for MPBOU - B.Ed. Special Education Programme. He participated in the International conferences held at Nepal and the Netherlands.

 

 

 

Mr. T. SAMPATH KUMAR
M.sc.,M.Ed.
Lecturer in Biological Science Education

Profile

Mr.T. Sampath Kumar, M.Sc (Zoology), M.Ed, PGDCA., Lecturer in School of Education, TamilNadu Open University. He has submitted Ph.D. His specialization areas are Methodology of Teaching Biological Science, Guidance and Councelling, Computers in Education.

He has translated four Course Material Books as fol1ows: 1. Psychology of Development and Learning, 2. Educational Evaluation, 3.Teaching of Science and 4.Teaching of Social science. He has written a Book on’ New Strategies in Today Education’ in Tamil, which is one of the text books for D.T.Ed course in Karnataka State. More over he has presented 12 research papers in National and International Conferences on  ICT Application  in ODL system.

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Miss K.S. PODHU
M.sc.,M.Ed.,M.Phil

Lecturer in Teaching Methods of Mathematics

 

Profile

Miss K.S. Podhu, Leaturer in Teaching Methods of Mathematics obtained her M.Sc Degree in Mathematics from Bharathidasan University at Tiruchirappalli. She has obtained her M.Ed., Degree with specilisation in Educational Technology from the same university. She qualified herself in SLET held at September 2004 in Education. She has obtained her M.Phil Degree in Education from Alagappa University at Karaikudi

   Dr.  D.VINODH KUMAR
M.A. (Eco), M.A (Eng), M.Ed, Phd.,
Lecturer in School of Education

Profile

Dr. D. Vinodh Kumar, M.A.(Eco), M.A.(Eng) M.Ed, Phd., Lecturer in School of  Education, Tamil Nadu Open University obtained his Ph.D degree in Education from the University of Madras Chennai -5 with specilization in the educational progress of SC/ST in Tamil Nadu and Kancheepuram District.
He has passed the NET exam. in M.A. (Eco) and M.Ed. (Edu), SLET exam. in M.A. (Eng). He has published ten research papers in Educational journals.
He has worked as lecturer for ten years in various Colleges of Education.He has been serving as resource person for the B.Ed Programme of IGNOU at NKT National College of Education (PSC) Triplicane, Chennai - 5.

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Dr. K.S. RAMAKRISHNAN
M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.,
Lecturer

Profile

Dr.K.S. Rama Krishnan joined as Lecturer in TNOU . He has Masters in Physics and Educational Technology. He had so far attended 9 National & International Conferences and Published 10 papers in Educational Technology & ICT. He has 10 yrs of  School experience and 2 years in a College of Education .

Dr. P. RAJASEKARAN
MA.,M.Ed.,M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Lecturer

Profile

Dr. P. RAJASEKARAN, Ph.D. in Education, working as a Lecturer, School of Education, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai – 25, Tamil Nadu State, India. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1997 with emphasis on Instructional Designing.  His research areas includes Educational Technology and Curriculum Development.  He has been teaching Pedagogy of   Teaching of Social Studies / Education at the under graduate and master levels.  He had a brilliant academic record and career.  He has eleven years of experience in the field of teaching as well as research in conventional system. In addition to that he had three years experience in Open and Distance Education system. 

Dr. P. RAJASEKARAN is the Author and Co-author of Research Articles and papers published in prestigious periodicals.  He had attended a number of Conferences and presented papers at Regional, International and National levels in Open and Distance Learning System.  He is closely associated with Professional Learning Bodies. He has organised a number of Orientation Training on multi level multi grade approach for Referral School Teachers of Kalanjiam Centres and conducted a Workshop on Teaching Methodology for Pre-School Teachers of Tamil Nadu.  

Dr. P. RAJASEKARAN is presently act as Programme Co-ordinator for Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Education and Special Officer for Community Colleges of Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai.

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Dr. K.S. PREMILA
M.Sc., M.Ed., MCA., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Lecturer

Profile

Dr.(Mrs) K.S.Premila, M.Sc (Maths),M.C.A, M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D. Lecturer in the School of Education, Tamilnadu Open University. Obtained her Ph.D degree in education from Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. Her specialization is computer assisted instruction. She has worked as PGT in reputed Central Board Schools in Chennai City. She has been as a resource person for M.C.A and PGDCA program of Mother Teresa Women’s University, Chennai Centre. She has worked as a Vice-Principal of Matriculation School, Chennai.

She has worked as lecturer in Mathematics & Computer science in SRM School of Teacher Education & Research. She had organized Intel computer training program for B.Ed students and acted as examination in-charge.

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Dr. D. SUMATHI
MA., M.Ed., Ph.D.,
Lecturer

 

Profile

Dr.D. Sumathi M.A(Eco) M.Ed,Ph.d Lecturer in the school of Education,Tamil Nadu Open University Obtained his Ph.D degree from University of Madras-Chennai-5 with specialization in Education–Method of Learning and Teaching .
She has got more than ten years of teaching experience and 5 years of Administrative experience. She has worked as Lecturer for three years Arts and Science college and she has been working as resource person for the M.B.A Students of IGNOU and   Periyar University.

Dr. C. BARATHI
M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
Lecturer

Profile

Dr.C. Barathi, M.Sc(Physics),M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D. Lecturer in School of Education, Tamilnadu Open University. Obtained his Ph.D degree in Education for the Bhardidasan University with the specialization in Education Technology. He has worked as Lecturer in Physical science in St.Joan’s College of Edcuation, Krishnagiri for 2  years. He worked as a Project Assistant in TANSACS project for six  months and he has attended one conference and Published one paper in the journal.

 

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Ms. P. PANDIA VADIVU
M.Sc(Bio).,M.Ed.,M.Phil.,M.Sc(Psy).,M.Sc(G&C)
Lecturer

 

Profile

Ms.P.Pandia vadivu  did her B.Sc Zoology at M.V.M Govt. Arts college for Women -Dindigul, M.Sc Applied Biology & M.Phil Futurology at Gandhigram Deemed University - Gandhigram, M.Ed  Education Technology at Madurai Kamaraj  University-Madurai, M.Sc Psychology at University of Madras –Chennai, M.Sc Guidence and Counselling & Ph.D at Mother Teresa Women’s University – Kodaikanal (Synopsis Submited). Her areas of specializations are ‘Metacognition’ and ‘Concept mapping’.She has passed the NET examination in Education(2003).PG diploma in Intel Teach to the Future.

She has experience of 5.5 years Lecturing in B.Ed colleges -The Institute Of Advanced Study In Education as a Guest Lecturer and in Our Lady college of education  as a Psychology & Biology Faculty. She has Two years University experience in Mother Teresa Women’s University-Chennai as  Guest Lecturer - handled the subject  Bioinformatics and Life Science in  MCA department and 5 years teaching Experience in H.Sc Schools.
           

She has to her credit, presented more than 15 papers in various Regional/national/international   seminars and conferences. Published 10 papers in proceedings, participated more than 10 in Symposium, workshops and conference in Regional/national/international level   conducted a Workshop in Mother Teresa Women’s University-Chennai.

          Ms.P.Pandia Vadivu is a District and University Champion in CHESS. She is awarded the fellowship by Mother Teresa Women’s University and UGC.

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