Dr GR Damodaran College of Education, Coimbatore

Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Education, constituted in the year 2005, is a premier institution for teacher’s education in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This affiliated college recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has continued commitment to prepare the upcoming generation of teachers. Founded on an area of 5. 34 acres, the centre is an ideal environment for learning and innovations.

Present enrolment stands at 98 while the college faculty is comprised of 9 members and this means that our learning environment is contributes towards the over arching goal of adequately attending to the needs of each and every student enroled in the college. Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Education has developed an impressive list of amenities intended to supplement the educational process in the college.

Sports lovers can take advantage of the good sports facilities while the basketball hall also acts a venue for events such as seminars and entrepreneurs’ workshops hence students’ busy campus. The library remains another asset that improves the learners’ experience since they acquire knowledge to allow them secure their academic achievements.

The laboratorie are an important proposition for any aspiring teacher to get pragmatic feel of it. Safety is also a marked feature of the college as first aid facilities are provided by a health centre in the college. At present, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Education offers one full-time course, the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) programme.

This two year programme aims at preparing the student with knowledge and professional competency to make a successful career in teaching. The college has an approved capacity of hundred students for this course which shows college’s intention to maintain its quality standard while admission a large number of teachers. Dr. G. R.

Damodaran College of Education neither complicated admission requirements and accepts students under certain criteria relating only to their performance. Applicants are assessed according to their results in their basic degree course, and then an interview with the Principal.

By following this two steps procedure, the college and the faculty are assured that it selects the right candidates with sound academic backgrounds and dispositions for teaching.