Government M. H. College of Home Science & Science for Women, Autonomous, Jabalpur, M. P.
NAAC Reaccredited 2019 : B+ grade 
 

Estb.1954

Department of Human Development

Department of Human Development Established In 8 Aug 1966.The Department of Human Development was previously known as the Department of Child Development. The dedicated Principal Dr. Kusum Mehta was the encouraging person behind the establishment of the Home Science faculty.

History

Under the New Education Policy 2020, Personality Development introduced as a vocational subject at the undergraduate level. The department is renowned as a nurturing center for many Human Developmentlist who are active in the teaching profession throughout India. The faculty motivates students to engage in research, curricular, and extracurricular activities to enhance their intrinsic and extrinsic capabilities. The department comprises a dedicated team of 6 teachers, 4 of whom hold Ph.D degrees, with two currently pursuing their research after registration. Over the years, the department has had distinguished subject experts as staff members, and many alumni have held important positions in reputed institutions or government jobs in India . The department is recognized as a research center under the jurisdiction of Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur. The faculty actively participate in guiding research work in various fields such as Personality traits, Person with special needs, parent behaviour and attitudes.developmental challenges ,developmental areas , adulthood etc . A large number of Ph.D's are produced under the guidance of Dr. Geeta Shukla and Dr. Abha Tiwari. The department boasts a rich PG library . Teachers are also actively involved in the publication of books, magazines, and research papers under renowned publications. It is a matter of great Pride that Dr Abha Tiwari Head of the Department of Human Development has been awarded the excellent teacher award by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Vision

"Compassion through Knowledge"

Mission

"Human Empowerment Healthy Wise Happy"

Motto

"Involve to Evolve"


WELCOME TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The heart of the faculty of Home science is the department of Human Development. The department grew like a child became a full grown human being.

Names of Previous Heads:-
                                              Miss Kusum Arondekar-1967 - 1984
                                              Smt. Aruna Madan-1984 - 2008
                                              Dr. Abha Tiwari-2009 till date

Infrastructure –

  • Labs No. and Capacity- . Human Laboratory (Creche, Nursery School)

The department has a good library consisting of books, reference books, research thesis, encyclopedias and journals.

Library                                  - No. of Books:- 924
                                              - Reference Books :- 508
                                               Total  :- 1432
                                               - Journals :- 04
Major Equipment - Over head projector
                                Video Camera
                                Slide Projector
                                Scanner
                                Printer
                                Lap Top
                                Computer
                                LCD

E-content

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Departmental Magazine –

Annual Departmental Magazine Titled “SHRAJAN “is being published with the contribution of students & staff of the department

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Courses At U G & P G level the department has adopted the syllabus approved by Central board of studies, Ministry of Higher Education M P, which is based on UGC model curriculum. On the recommendation of “Board of studies” of the department UG and PG curriculum has been enhanced by adding 20% new topics.

NEP 2020:Course details UG & PG

B.Sc. I

  • Life Span Development I - Major I
  • Introduction to Extension & Communication - Minor/Elective
  • Personality Development - Vocational

B.Sc. II

  • Life Span Development II - Major I
  • Community Development - Minor/Elective
  • Personality Development - Vocational

B.Sc. III

  • Early Childhood Education - Major I
  • Family Counseling & Welfare - Major II
  • Communication System & Social Change - Minor/Elective
  • Personality Development - Vocational

M.Sc. I Sem

  • Paper I: History & Theories of Human Development
  • Paper II: Methods of Studying Human Development
  • II B: Study of Family & Society
  • Paper III: Early Childhood Care & Education
  • Paper IV: Research Methods & Statistics

M.Sc. II Sem

  • Paper I: Advanced Study in Human Development
  • Paper II -A - Infant Development & Stimulation.& B - Parenting in early childhood.
  • Paper III: Adolescence & Youth
  • Paper IV: Statics & Computer Application.

M.Sc. III Sem

  • Paper I: Advanced Study in Human Development - I
  • Paper II: Persons with special needs - I
  • Paper III: Principles of guidance and counseling - I
  • Paper IV: Mental Health & Psychopathology- I

M.Sc. IV Sem

  • Paper I: Advanced Study in Human Development - II I
  • Paper II: Persons with special needs - II
  • Paper III: Principles of guidance and counseling - II
  • Paper IV: Optional Paper -A -Mental Health & Psychopathology- II ,B – Mass Communication ,C- Dissertation

Progress of the Department At present there are five faculty members holding PhD degree and two faculty members are guiding students pursuing PhD course. The staff members reorient themselves by attending national seminars, workshops & visiting various places.. The staff members also attend conferences as resource persons, chairpersons and specialist guests for lectures on hot burning issues of today. Presenting of research papers is a routine factor of the members. Research papers are also published in the latest journals and magazines.

  1. National Conference, Workshop & Seminar attended by Staff members
  2. Research papers are published by staff members
  3. Invited as Resource Persons, chairman in national conference.
  4. Community development programme were organized by the development

Research Activity

Thrust area of the Research: Human Development and Community welfare

No. of Phd. awarded candidates (2019-2023) under the guidance of

  1. Dr. Abha Tiwari-03
  2. Dr. Geeta Shukla-03

Ph.D. Scholar Details of the department

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Minor Research Project-(UGC Sponsored)

  • Dr. Manisha Arya-01(applied)

Activity Groups

  • The department of Human Development runs skill development and self reliance programme.
  • One of the salient features of the department is participation of the community in the awareness programmes, run by the department.
  • Workshops /on Adolescence,Yoga,reprogramme your self
  • Breast feeding Week.
  • Lecture on Gynecological Problems in Adolescence

Excursion tours/visits- visit to community center, Old age home, Nursery School, Special Children, Nasha Mukti Kendra, Family counselling center,study of socio economic status of Tribes baihar

Healthy Practices
  1. Advance Learner Programme
  2. Guidance Programmes
  3. Peer Teaching
  4. Wall magazine
  5. club activities
  6. Departmental magazine
  7. Supervision for P.hD

our pride

Linkages/Collaborations-

  1. Poorva Prathamik prashikshan Sansthan Napier Town
  2. A Day care center
  3. Vihan(Institute of special children)
  4. National carreer service center for diffrently abled Jabalpur
  5. ICDS Centers







   
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