The ShalaDarpan Internship program is a noteworthy initiative toward improving the teaching skills of trainees in the Indian education sector. These internships give student teachers first-hand experience with how classrooms operate and what is involved in being a teacher. There is also a comprehensive user manual to enable colleges and students to have an uninterrupted experience during this period. This article aims at serving as a guidebook through which everyone can understand the ins and outs of the ShalaDarpan Internship program.
Overview of ShalaDarpan Internship
The ShalaDarpan Internship program, administered by the ShalaDarpan Cell at the Education Complex in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is designed to facilitate the allocation of schools for an internship to trainees. Through an online portal, colleges can efficiently manage the allocation process while ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines set by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).
ShalaDarpan Internship Process
Access RAJSHALADARPAN.NIC.IN: The journey begins by opening the RAJSHALADARPAN.NIC.IN the website in your browser navigate to the INTERNSHIP section. You can also directly go to internship school allotment by clicking here: https://rajshaladarpan.nic.in
Here are follows:
Institution Login: Upon reaching the INTERNSHIP section, colleges are required to log in using the provided User ID and Password allocated to their institution.
Updating Institute Profile: Upon logging in, navigate to the “INSTITUTE” tab and proceed to update the institute profile within the designated “INSTITUTE PROFILE” section. Precision is of paramount value when inputting the allocated seat count for the college following the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) directive.
Reviewing Internship Schedule: Within the INSTITUTE tab, navigate to the INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE to review the internship schedule. Note the round of the college and pertinent information available in the internship tab.
Candidate Registration: Within the CANDIDATE section, educational institutions can initiate fresh registrations for incoming first-year students and modify or eliminate information about trainees registered earlier. It is imperative to input and secure the status of Children with Special Needs (CWSN) for all registered trainees in the designated CWSN IDENTIFICATION segment.
School Selection for Internship: In the CANDIDATE tab, specifically under SCHOOL SELECTION FOR FIRST-YEAR INTERNSHIP, colleges must select the desired schools for internships. It includes private and government schools, with options to specify district, block, and school type for private schools. Trainees should input their preferences for government schools, with a minimum choice limit of 15. It’s essential to meet this requirement within the stipulated period, as failure to do so may result in automatic online submission by the system.
Candidate Details Update: Utilizing the CANDIDATE tab, colleges can update candidate details such as gender and mobile number through the MOBILE UPDATE section.
Internship Requests: Trainees’ internship requests and school choices can be managed through the CANDIDATE tab under INTERNSHIP REQUEST. Colleges can also handle registrations and school choices for ex-candidates in the INTERNSHIP EX-CANDIDATE section.
Accessing Reports: Various reports related to internship candidates, including summary reports, allotment reports, and registration status, can be accessed under the REPORT tab. These reports provide comprehensive insights into the internship process and candidate status.
By carefully adhering to these protocols, institutions can efficiently oversee the assignment of schools for internships, enhancing the hands-on learning encounters of aspiring educators.
General Instructions for Shala Darpan Internship
The ShalaDarpan portal will allot government schools for the internship program to M.Ed trainees. The district-level complaint committee will comprise:
- The Coordinator: District Education Officer (Headquarters), Elementary Education
- Member: District Education Officer, (Headquarters), Secondary Education
- Member: Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)
- Member Secretary: Additional District Education Officer, Education Cell (Office of District Education, Professional Education Headquarters)
Private universities operating in Rajasthan may opt for internship allotment through the portal.
The Head of the Institution will issue Internship Completion Certificates after the internship program.
Colleges may choose private schools optionally for first-year internships and enter information on Shala Darpan. Second-year internships will be allotted only through Shala Darpan in government schools.
Timing of ShalaDarpan Internship Program Allocation
The ShalaDarpan portal will assign internships in Government Schools for D.El.Ed./B.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed./B.Ed.M.Ed trainees in two phases:
Phase I: From November 2023 till completion.
Phase II: From December 2023 till completion.
- First-year D.El.Ed./B.Ed., B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed., and second-year B.Ed.M.Ed trainees will intern for 4 weeks.
- Second-year D.El.Ed./B.Ed., B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed., and third-year B.Ed.M.Ed trainees will intern for 16 weeks.
Allotment of Government Schools to Trainees for Internship Program
- The district will allocate trainees to schools for internships.
- Available vacancies will determine the maximum trainee numbers.
- Trainees must register preferences for 15 schools on the ShalaDarpan portal.
- Allotment will follow a ‘first come first serve’ basis.
- Trainees must report to allotted schools within 7 days of allocation.
- Daily attendance will be recorded online.
- Trainees will engage in teaching activities, fieldwork, and other educational programs.
- Completion certificates require satisfactory reports and online assessment results.
Other Instructions
- Trainees should involve parents and community units during internships.
- Compliance with NCTE guidelines is mandatory.
- Ex-students must register on the ShalaDarpan portal for internship allocation.
- Trainees failing to intern in previously allotted schools may request a re-allocation.
- The shala Darpan internship website must permit trainees to amend or remove their selected schools.
- In government girls’ schools, only female trainees will allocate for internships.
Disposal of Applications
- State and district-level committees will prioritize applications based on specific criteria.
- Vacancies will fill through an online process.
- All complaints must address promptly within the given time frame.
Help or Support
- Directorate of Elementary Education, Bikaner:
Phone: 0151-2226570.
Email: prderajbkn@gmail.com.
- Registrar, Education Departmental Examinations Directorate, Bikaner:
Address: Room No 505, Fifth Floor, Vth Block, Dr. Radhakrishnan Shiksha Sankul, J.L.N. Marg, Jaipur-302017 (Rajasthan).
Phone: 91-141-2700872 or 0141-2711964.
Email: internsraj@gmail.com.
Conclusion
The ShalaDarpan portal’s friendly interface and robust tools allow for efficient oversight of internship initiatives, cultivating an encouraging learning atmosphere for trainees across Rajasthan. The ShalaDarpan Internship program user manual acts as a vital source for colleges engaged in assigning schools for internships. By adhering to the outlined methods and standards, colleges can streamline the internship process, at last assisting in the professional evolution of upcoming instructors.