Department of Education

The facilities in the Science Lab are available during the working hours on all days of the Department (from 8:00 .AM to 4:00. PM). Friday timings-

from 8:00. AM to 12:00. Noon 

. The students of DT and B.Ed. can avail the lab facilities in the Period allotted to the course ‘Pedagogy of Science’ in their respective time-table

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER LABORATORY

PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING COMPUTER LABS

TIMINGS

Computer lab will be open on all working days from 8:30 am to 4pm

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

Introduction

New Education Policy (2020) and National Policy on Education (1986) states “Mathematics should be visualized as a vehicle to train a child to think, analyze and articulate logically”. National Curriculum Framework - 2005 brought out by NCERT states that the main goal of Mathematics education is the mathematization of a child’s thought process. These objectives can only be achieved if there is an opportunity of creating a scope of exploring, verifying, and experimenting upon mathematical results by students themselves. Thus, there is a need of adopting an activity-oriented process rather than merely concentrating upon mastery of rules and formulae so as to do mathematical problems mechanically and pass out the examinations. There is a need to provide the learners with the scope for interaction, communication, and representations of mathematical ideas by practicing processes. A mathematics laboratory can foster mathematical awareness, skill-building, positive attitude, and learning by doing experiments in various topics of mathematics such as Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, etc.

OBJECTIVES OF THE MATHEMATICS LAB

Mathematics Lab is set up in the Department of Education to:

1.  Provide Prospective teachers with opportunities to make students understand the mathematical concepts through active involvement in solving problems

2.     Help prospective teachers to make students think creatively and look for patterns and ask questions.

3.     Help Research Scholars in their Experimental research work on Mathematics Teaching

4.     Develop an attitude of inquiry.

1. To discover the pattern for getting insight into the formulae

2. To visualize algebraic and analytical results geometrically.

3. To design practical demonstrations of mathematical results/formulae or the concepts.

4. To encourage interactions amongst students and teachers through debate and discussions.

5. To encourage students in recognizing, extending, formulating patterns and enabling them to pose problems in the form of conjectures                 

All B.Ed., D.T students and scholars (mathematics group) of the Department of Education have access to the Mathematics Lab with strict adherence to the SOPs.

LABORATORY TIMINGS

One period per week to B.Ed. and D.T(Math’s group) classes

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

Procedures for work in Mathematics Laboratory in Teaching-Learning

1. The mathematics laboratory can contribute in a big way to the learning of this subject. Some of the ways are:

2. Here the student will get an opportunity to understand the abstract ideas/     concepts through concrete objects and situations.

3. The concepts of relations and functions can be easily understood by making working models and by making arrow diagrams using wires.

4. Three dimensional concepts can only be conceived by three dimensional models in the laboratory, where as it is very difficult to understand these concepts on a black board.

5. The concept of function and its inverse function, becomes very clear by drawing their graphs using mathematical instruments and using the concept of image about the line y = x, which can be done only in the laboratory.

6. It provides greater scope for individual participation in the processes of learning and becoming autonomous learner.

7. Beneficiaries

8. All B.Ed., D.T students and scholars (mathematics group) of the Department of Education have access to the Mathematics Lab with strict adherence to the SOPs.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All the Prospective teachers and Research scholars are required to make an entry in to the Log register every time before using the equipment.

2. Equipment issued to the students for specific purpose are to be returned in good working condition after the use.

3. The lab in-charge is authorized to check the working condition of the issued equipment when it is returned.

4. Before using a piece of equipment for the first time, seek training from the Lab In-charge.

5. Food, drinks and refreshments are not allowed
   in the lab and are strictly prohibited.

6. Talking loudly and using of mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the Mathematics Lab.

7. You are Not Permitted to replace, relocate or make any damage to the equipment in the lab.

8. Be considerate to the users in the Lab.

9. Problems related to the Mathematics Lab should be reported to the Lab In-charge immediately.

10. Users are expected to keep the Lab neat and tidy.

11. Users can give their suggestion in the Suggestion Book placed in the Lab

12. Soliciting your support to ensure smooth functioning of the Lab.

SAFETY MEASURE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Aligarh Muslim University

(SOPs for Managing the Office)

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE OF

DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONING

1. Collect the keys by the designated staff from the Chairperson`s residence to unlock the department.

2. After that clean the Class rooms, Chambers of the Teachers, Seminar Room, Laboratory and Office of the Department.

3. Switching On minimal lights is implemented to observe policy of Energy Conversation.

4. Check LCD/Notepad/Mike sets in the Class room/Lab. so that no time is wasted during the class/presentation.

Commencement of Office 

(Pre-Lunch 08:00 am to 01:30 pm

Display the notice on the Notice Board related to exam, scholarship and other important information.

1. Write on the notice board regarding Faculty/Staff on leave.

2. Maintain receipt and dispatch register entries.

3. Finalize and dispatch letter assign by the Chairperson a day before in the second  half.

4. Sort the letter received in the second half of the  previous day.

5. Routine work  that includes preparing the replies of incoming letters and DFAs in be shown to the Chairperson in the second half of the day.

6. Show only very important or urgent office papers to the Chairperson in the fist half of the day.

LUNCH HOUR 01.30 pm To 2.30 pm.

Post Lunch (02:30 pm to 04:00 pm)

• Show all incoming office papers which may include Confidential letters, Forms of
  students, General notice, etc. to the Chairperson.

• Respond to important papers immediately, pending DFAs signed and seat to the concerned Section/person.

Closing the Day

• Switch Off all the lights fans/AC`s and also close windows of all the rooms after 04:05p.m. and 12.40 p.m. on Friday.

• Start locking up the chambers and finally the Office.

• Handover the keys by the designated staff to the Chairperson at his/her residence.

HOME SCIENCE LABORATORY

Home Science lab of Department of Education, AMU is well equipped with modern appliances like Microwave Oven, Induction Cooktop, Refrigerator, necessary crockeries, cooking utensils , Sewing machines, Embroidery machines, Electric Mixer  and all other equipments required for conducting different activities like stitching, cooking, embroidery, knitting etc.

OBJECTIVES OF THE HOME SCIENCE LAB

1. To help prospective teachers to gain practical knowledge and pedagogical skills in the core areas of Home Science like Food Science and Nutrition, Fabric science, Resource Management etc.

2. 
   To inculcate demonstration skills among prospective teachers with regard to various activities of Home Science teaching like the art of cooking, flower arrangement styles, interior designing using eco-friendly materials, dress designing, embroidery, fabric painting etc.

3. To enhance the competencies of prospective teachers for preparing teaching aids required for teaching of Home Science at secondary level.

4. To help prospective teachers to develop skills in the use and management of limited resources by making intelligent decisions.

5. To develop understanding of various methods and procedures required for teaching of Home Science.

6. To inculcate leadership and collaborative skills among prospective teachers by providing hands on experience.

• All the students pursuing B. Ed in the Department of Education with Home Science as specialization are allowed to use the Home Science Lab.

LABORATORY TIMINGS

Ø Home Science laboratory remains open on all working days (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) except Friday.

Ø Friday timings: 8:00am to 12:30pm

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

1. B.Ed. students with Home Science as specialization have access to lab equipment for demonstration purpose as outlined in the B. Ed course Curriculum.

2. Essential materials will be provided to the students by the lab assistant as per their requirements.

3. Arrange the materials/ingredients in sequence of work

4. After conducting the experiment, the equipment is to be returned to the lab assistant with the confirmation that it is in working condition.

5. Lab Assistant will check the working condition of equipment and place it safely in the Almirah.

6. If any of the equipment is not functioning properly, it should be reported to the lab assistant so that it is either repaired or replaced soon.

7. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for various equipment has been displayed and students are required to follow SOP carefully for proper use of the same.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

MICROWAVE OVEN

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A Microwave Oven make use of electromagnetic radiations to heat and cook food. It is used for baking , roasting, grilling and steaming food items. It is also used to disinfect kitchen items.

1.    Press the main Switch on and open the door of the Oven.

2.    Place the food items inside the oven for cooking and close the door.

3.    Preheat the oven to the right temperature for the purpose of baking.

4.    Set the cooking time by pressing the number buttons as per the need and as instructed by the teacher concerned.

5.    Ensure that the utensil is microwave-safe otherwise it will cause damage to the food and microwave.

6.    Open the door and take out the cooked food but remember to wear gloves while placing and removing food in the oven.

7.    Avoid opening the door of the oven while cooking so that temperature can be maintained.

8.    Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge for cleaning the racks.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

INDUCTION COOK TOP

The Induction Cooktop is a smart method used to cook the food quickly. It works on the principle of electromagnetic Induction.

1. Press the main Switch on , a beep sound is heard and “ ” appears on the display.

2. Now press the ON button

3. Place the Induction Cookware or Pan on the cooktop . The bottom of the pan or  vessel must be dry while keeping on the induction stove.

4. Use the + and – sensor buttons to adjust the heat.

5. Pressing the (-) button will reduce the Temperature.

6. Pressing the (+) button will increase the Temperature.

7. The Induction Cook-top will switch off automatically upon reaching the set time limit.

8. Once done with the cooking, hold the power button again to turn off the induction cooktop

9. Once cooking is completed, allow the induction cooktop to cool down completely before cleaning.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

REFRIGERATOR

Refrigerator is used to compress air purification, to condense water vapour and to reduce its moisture content from food stuff in order to preserve them for a longer period.

1. Connect the power plug to the main power sockets and switch on the power supply.

2. Put thermometers in the refrigerator compartment and freezer.

3. Set the thermostat control knob to ‘NORMAL’ position.

4. Load the refrigerator with the items to be stored between 2-6°C.

5. Set the thermostat control knob to ‘NORMAL’ position.

6. Load the refrigerator with the items to be stored between 2-6°C.

7. To take out the articles, open the door of refrigerator & take out the articles and close the door again.

      Cleaning Procedure:

1. Once in a week,

2. Put off the Refrigerator.

3. Remove all the items from the refrigerator

4. Clean the inside surfaces and shelves with a clean duster dipped in the disinfectant solution.(3 % v/v Dettol Solution)

5. Record the cleaning in the “Equipment Cleaning Register”

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

GAS STOVE

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Gas Stove is a stove that is fueled by combustible gas such as natural gas, liquefied gas petroleum gas or other flammable gas to cook food

1. Do a body safety check before turning on your gas stove.
   

2. If you're wearing footwear, make sure it is nonslip to prevent cooking accidents.

3. Turn the stove dial on to light the stove

4. Try cleaning your burner holes and igniter if it does not light immediately

5. Light the gas stove manually as an alternative

          Use Gas Stoves Safely

1. Check your stove's pilot light if it is an older model.
   

2. Always keep your stove attended when it's on.
   

3. Use your gas stove for cooking only.

4. Watch for a hissing sound or the smell of natural gas

5. Avoid placing flammable materials near the stove

6. Turn the stove off after every use

                                   STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

EMBROIDERY MACHINE

Machine Embroidery is aa embroidery process where by a sewing machine or embroidery machine is used to create patterns on textiles. It is used commercially in product branding, corporate advertising and uniform adornment. It is also used to decorate garments and apron.

1.    Creation of an embroidery may take hours depending on the complexity of the design.

2.    Determine and mark the location of embroidery placement on the fabric to be embellished.

3.    Connect the Embroidery Unit to the sewing machine. Just slide off the accessory tray and slide the embroidery unit on until it clicks into place.

4.    Attach the Embroidery/Darning Foot U

5.    Insert an embroidery needle and insert the bobbin

6.    choose the hoop size and hoop the fabric

7.    slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit and add the second layer of stabilizer

8.    Start and change thread colours as needed

9.    Remove the completed design from machine. Separate the fabric from the hoop and trim the stabiliser, loose threads, etc.

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

SEWING MACHINE

A sewing machine is used to stich the fabric and other pliable materials together with threads.

1. Inspect all the machine settings and adjustments and modify as necessary for sewing task.

2. Inspect the needle to ensure it is not bent, dulled or damaged.

3. Use the proper type and size needle for the fabric being sewn.

4. For zig zag or any other special stitching use a throat plat that accommodates a wide stitch

5. Always maintain a safe zone of about 1 inch where fingers never enter when in operation.

HOME SCIENCE LABORATORY

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. A practical record, laboratory coat and a head cap is mandatory while working in the laboratory.

2. Keep your belongings (bag, purse and books etc.) only at the space provided.

3. Be tidy in your appearance and keep nails clean & short.

4. Use ingredients accurately in order to avoid waste.

5. Clean, rinse and wipe and dry all work area after completing the task.

6. Record your observations and every step involved in the procedure systematically.

7. Use the food items rationally and in humane manner.

8. All the electric supplies must be plugged out if not in use

9. Water tap should be closed properly after use.

10. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited inside the Home Science lab.

11. Clean all the equipment after its use.

HOME SCIENCE LABORATORY

SAFETY PROCEDURES

1. Take all the precautions carefully before conducting an experiment to avoid potential hazard.

2. Wash your hands with disinfectant soap when you arrive at the Home Science lab and again before you leave.

3. Avoid loose and baggy clothing.

4. Wear gloves while conducting experiments especially using microwave oven.

5. Take extreme care while using electric appliances and gas stove.

6. Be careful while using knife. fork and other sharp- edged instruments.

7. Special care should be taken to prevent fires and burns.

8. Take great care while handling and carrying the glass wares and crockeries from one place to another.

9. Report any accident or injury to the lab in-charge immediately no matter how trivial it appears.

10. Adhere to electric safety guidelines.

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