SECTOR 32 C CHANDIGARH

SECTOR 32 C CHANDIGARH Phone & Fax: +91-172-2676008 +91-172-5025421 Website: www.rieni.org

ABOUT INSTITUTE The Regional Institute of English (RIE) was established in 1963 under a scheme of the Government of India to address the educational needs of Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The functioning of the Institute is within the purview of the Chandigarh Administration. The Institute works in collaboration with the English and Foreign Languages University (EFL-U), Hyderabad under a Government of India Scheme and also collaborates with state governments in the nothern region, CBSE, Panjab University, NCERT, USIEF, British Council and RELO, American Centre, New Delhi in research projects and teacher training programmes. In 2016 Institute was accredited with NAAC both for MA English and Teacher Education programmes. Presently the Institute is also covered under RUSA and has conducted many RUSA sponsored courses. Having enlarged its scope of activities since its inception, the Institute has introduced MA (English) in affiliation with Panjab University, Chandigarh. Since its inception, it has been catering to Education needs of the region from Primary to Undergraduate level by organizing In-service Programmes. It is a pioneer in introducing multimediabased techniques in teaching English Language. More than 10,000 teachers have benefitted from the various courses in the last ten years. Three new courses were introduced in 2010-11 at the institute: A 100-hour course in Personal Development for students of UT Administration colleges, CTOSS (Chandigarh Training on Soft Skills) for UT Administration schools and Afghan University Student Exchange Programme (AUSEP), a four week teacher education course in ELT for Afghan undergraduates/ graduates. One new department was introduced in the session 2016-17 i.e. Department of Continuous Development with the aim to address the needs of ELT in colleges and schools. COURSES OF STUDY The Institute offers the following courses of study: Department of Postgraduate Studies M.A. English (Co-educational) (In affiliation with PanjabUniveristy, Chandigarh) The institute started the M.A. English Programme in the 2010-11 academic session with 30 seats in affiliation with Panjab University, Chandigarh. One of the few Institutes in the region where the MA English students have a Language Lab allotted exclusively to them with language software and round-the-clock internet facilities.

Department of Continuous Professional Development RIE Continuous Professional Development (RIE CPD) In-Service Staggered Teacher Training Model has been piloted by RIE under the CPD programme in the academic session 2016-17. This progarmme works by giving them a staggered course which will keep them oriented with the course content both while attending the course at the Institute and while away from the Institute and attending the need of their students in the schools. Continuous Professional Development (Need Based) The Institute organizes short need based courses for school teachers at all levels in collaboration with SSA/RMSA Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana annually. They are imparted new methodologies in the field of teaching English in these workshops keeping in mind the regulations and guidelines set down by the NCF. Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of English (PGCTE) This three month in-service course is for trained graduate/post-graduate teachers of English, working in secondary and senior secondary schools in the northern region. The course aims at imparting knowledge of the structure of English through Linguistics, Phonetics and Grammar and Usage of English along with enhancing Computer Skills of the trainees. The course also aims at sensitizing the participants to Research Skills leading to Material Production (print and video) that can be readily used in the classrooms. Since 101 PGCTE Course onwards, the Institute has taken the initiative to offer a blended mode of PGCTE Course. The first mode constitutes an on campus mode, the duration of which is eight weeks. This mode is also called a face-to-face mode as the trainees enjoy the benefit of improving their performance and competence by being in touch with the faculty on a day to day basis. The second mode is called an online or offcampus mode. The duration of this course is eight weeks. This mode is designed to make the duration of course more comfortable, particularly for in-service teachers. Extension Services CTOSS: Chandigarh Training on Soft Skills The brainchild of the Department of IT, Chandigarh, the course was conceptualized to improve English Communication of the students of government schools, Chandigarh. In the current session the CTOSS programmeis running for IX, X and XI class students in 90 government schools of Chandigarh Administration

. I Can Club was initiated by the Institute to give a platform to the students undergoing C-TOSS in government schools of Chandigarh administration. It focuses on preparing students for effective public speaking in English language through various activities conducted inside and outside classrooms. RIE Certificate in Personal Development This is a 120-hour training module to develop skilled professionals for the industry. The course aims at imparting training in English Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Computer Skills to job seekers thereby enhancing their employability skills. For this, the doorstep education model has been adopted and is being delivered at government colleges to around 3000 students annually. RUSA The Institute has developed and maintained several infrastructural and academic facilities conducive to learning. Library The Institute has a well-equipped library which stocks a rich collection of around 25,000 books on ELT, English Linguistics, Communication Skills, English Literature, besides journals and multimedia software to promote language learning. The computerized library facilitates easy access to books and movies. Multimedia Language Labs The Institute is a pioneer in establishing a computerized multimedia language lab. The Institute has two language labs with 50 computers and hi-tech software to enhance Communication Skills of users. One of the labs is solely dedicated to MA(English) students. Studio It is a film production center which is well equipped with an editing suite, high definition cameras and studio lights. Classrooms INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES The Institute has air-conditioned classrooms with comfortable furniture and modern gadgets to facilitate the teaching learning experience. All of the classrooms are equipped with LCD Projectors and LCD Screens. They are also equipped with an Interactive Board which has in-built teaching materials like clip-art, drawing objects and many other tools. Hostel Accommodation & Recreation Facilities The Institute provides comfortable accommodation with modern amenities to the male participants attending its

With a capacity to accommodate 36 occupants at a time the hostel offers the following facilities: a) Computers with Internet b) Satellite Television c) Co-operative Mess EXTENSION, GUIDANCE & CONSULTANCY SERVICES The Institute organizes the following programmes and workshops for schools, colleges, and other educational bodies: Workshops in lesson planning, material production and paper setting. ELT consultancy to State Departments of Education, Boards of School Education, and other organizations consultancy includes: a) preparing syllabi b) writing and revising textbooks/support materials c) preparing innovative electronic & multimedia materials d) selecting teachers e) training teachers f) setting question papers ELT JOURNAL The Institute publishes an ELT refereed journal, Focus on English Language Teaching (FELT), bi-annually, bearing ISSN 0976-1306. It is devoted to English Language Teaching from primary to university level and Teaching of English Literature. It provides a forum to teachers of English to discuss their problems related to the teaching of English. For publication queries, e-mails can be forwarded to riefelt@rieni.org Teaching Staff FACULTY Dr. VandanaLunyal (Director) PhD, Punjabi University, Patiala MPhil (English), Punjabi University, Patiala MA in English Language Teaching and Multimedia, University of Warwick, UK MA (English), Punjabi University, Patiala PGDTE, CIEFL, Hyderabad Diploma in Distance Education, IGNOU, New Delhi Certificate in 10-Week Online Course in Teaching English for Specific Purposes, University of Oregon, USA Certificate in Three Week Professional Development Programme in Teaching Leadership, University of Maryland, USA Email:drie32chd@gmail.com

Dr. GunbirKaur (Associate Professor) PhD, Panjab University, Chandigarh MPhil (English), Panjab University, Chandigarh MEd, Punjabi University, Patiala MA (English), Panjab University, Chandigarh Diploma in Creative Writing in English (IGNOU) Certificate Course in Teaching of English (IGNOU) PGDTE, EFLU, Hyderabad Dr. Jyoti Singh(Associate Professor) PhD, HP University, Shimla MPhil (English), HP University, Shimla MA (English), HP University, Shimla Email: jyo_sing441@yahoo.in Dr. Vijaya Singh(Assistant Professor) PhD, Rajasthan University, Jaipur MPhil (English), Rajasthan University, Jaipur MA (English), Ajmer University, Ajmer Email: singhvijaya.singh@gmail.com Ashutosh Sharma(Assistant Professor) MA (English), Panjab University, Chandigarh PGDTE, CIEFL, Hyderabad PGCTE, CIEFL, Hyderabad PGDCA, Punjabi University, Patiala Email: prof.ashutosh.sharma@gmail.com Gopal Chandra Nayak (Assistant Professor) MPhil (ELE), EFLU, Hyderabad MA (English), Sambalpur University, Sambalpur B.Ed (English), EFLU, Hyderabad Email: gopalnayakg@gmail.com Namrata Parmar (Assistant Professor) MA (English), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar PGCTE, CIEFL, Hyderabad Certificate in 10-Week TESOL Online Course in Teaching English for Adult Learners, University of Wisconsin, USA Certificate in 10-Week Course in Critical Skills, University of Oregon, USA Email: namrataparmar786@yahoo.co.in Monika Kumar (Assistant Professor) MPhil (English), Punjabi University, Patiala MA (English), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Email: turtle.walks@gmail.com Sarita Tewari (Lecturer) MA (English), Punjabi University, Patiala B.Ed, Panjabi University, Patiala Certificate in 10-Week Training in South-Asian Teacher Training Project in Strategies of Teaching English, George Washington University, USA Email: sarita_tewari@yahoo.co.in

Non-Teaching Staff Dr. PreetiSharda (Librairan) PhD, Panjab University, Chandigarh MLib& Info. Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Blib& Info. Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh Email: sharda.preeti@gmail.com Administrative Staff Mr. VedParkash Bhatt Superintendent Mr. Jatinder Sharma Accountant Mr. Dharminder Kumar Sr. Assistant Mr. ChanderPrakash Clerk Ms. Poonam Steno-Typist Publications/Manuals by RIE Faculty Journal 'FELT: Focus on English Language' - Bi-annual ISSN Numbered Journal (0976-1306) Manuals Petals Practice sheets based on NCERT books for Primer; Class 1-5 (Education Department, Chandigarh Administration, 2014) Marigold 3, 4, 5: Manual to provide guidelines to Chandigarh Administration teachers on teaching Class 3, 4, 5 (RIE faculty, 2009, 2008, 2007). Teacher Training Module for English (RIE Faculty, Punjab Govt. SSA, 2008) Marigold 1&2: Manual to provide guidelines to Chandigarh Administration teachers on teaching Class 1&2 (RIE faculty, 2007). Books Distance Education: Expectations and Possibilities (VandanaLunyal, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbruckel, 2011). Springboard to Success (ShardaKaushik and BinduBajwa, Orient BlackSwan, New Delhi, 2010) Audio Companion English (Ed. ShardaKaushik, Young India Film, Chennai,2010) Let's Talk (Ed. ShardaKaushik, Author: RevathiSrinivas, Young India Film, Chennai, 2010) Teaching Young Learners: A Handbook for Primary School Teachers (Ed. ShardaKaushik, Author: RevathiSrinivas, Orient Blackswan, New Delhi, 2009) Handbook of Teaching English (Ed. ShardaKaushik and BinduBajwa, Orient Blackswan, New Delhi, 2009) Communicating Effectively in English, Book I- IV(Series Ed. ShardaKaushik, Abhishek Publishers, Chandigarh, 2009) What Happened Next? (Ed. VandanaLunyal, RIE, 2006) Script to Screen, A Course in TV Journalism (ShardaKaushik, McMillan, 2000) Teaching English-Notes for Teachers in Training (RIE Faculty, OUP, New Delhi, 1973)

Academic Calendar Courses Target Group Duration Regular Courses MA(English) in Affiliation with Panjab University, Chandigarh Open to all eligible candidates Semester System (10 July 2017-28 May 2018) as per PU Calendar Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching of English (PGCTE) In-service Teachers from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Teacher Aspirants 3-Months Autumn Batch (July 2017 - October 2017) Winter Batch (November 2017 - February 2018) RIE Certificate in in Personal Development CTOSS: Chandigarh Training on Soft Skills Final Year Students in Govt. Colleges under Chandigarh Administration Students of Class IX, X, XI from Govt. Schools under Chandigarh Administration 120 Hours (Subject to Sanction) 75 Hours (Subject to Sanction) RIE Continuous Professional Development (RIE CPD) In-Service Teachers of Chandigarh Administration July 2017 to January 2018 RUSA Workshops Students/Teachers To be decided Short-Term need based Course SSA/RMSA Courses on ELT Other Programmes Competitions/Seminars Govt. Primary School Teachers in Chandigarh Administration For Students and Teachers (School and Colleges) To be decided by Education Department, Chandigarh To be decided Note: The information given in the document is subject to change from time to time and no legal claim can be made for any damage caused by using the content of this document (C) RIE-32-CHD