SPIRITS Teacher Training College, Kadapa

The SPIRITS Teacher Training College, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, was started in the year 2012. This affiliated college is approved by the National Council for Teacher Education; hence, it believes in quality teacher education. The area of the institute includes a compact 2 acres of land with a focused learning environment for aspiring educators.

Presently, with 16 students enroled and a faculty strength of 8, SPIRITS Teacher Training College assures personalised attention to its students The learning is further supported by various facilities. The library is a resource centre that hosts all forms of educational materials and literature crucial for the training of the teachers.

Good and well-equipped laboratories permit students to practice in their area of study. The institution's commitment to modern teaching techniques can be said to have been captured in its very qualified IT infrastructure. At the end, the students come out trained and conversant with the latest education technology.

The SPIRITS Teacher Training College has transport facilities for the sake of students and staff, which makes commuting much easier and more convenient. In addition, the College believes in the maxim of a balanced education; hence, sports facilities are in place for keeping students physically fit and for developing team spirit.

SPIRITS Teacher Training College is currently offering one full-time course: the Diploma in Elementary Education ( D. El. Ed ) This two-year programme is designed to prepare students for a career in elementary education, having an approved enrolment of 50 seats.

The aim is to equip the learner with knowledge and skills to function as effective primary school teachers, whereby pedagogic techniques and child psychology are focused, along with the curriculum development. Admission at SPIRITS Teacher Training College is based on merit, with the policies set by the state government.

The assessment is made of the qualification or the performance in the higher secondary examination (10+2) or its equivalent. In some cases, an entrance examination or any other process of admission procedure may also be adopted in accordance with state regulations. This approach ensures that only motivated and capable candidates shall be selected for the teacher training programme.