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Department of Lifelong Learning
About the Department
Genesis

It will be interesting to note the genesis of the Department of Lifelong Learning. It originated from the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education. The Centre was established in 1986 for carrying out not only extension activities but also offered a programme on M.A Adult and Continuing Education. In the academic year 2009-2010, the centre was named as the Department of Adult and Continuing Education as per the guidelines of U.G.C. This department was renamed as the Department of Lifelong Learning in the academic year 2011-2012. It has been functioning as a full-fledged department from 2013, Since then concentrating on providing skill based activities to students. It offers M.A Life Skill Education from the academic year 2021-2022

Vision

  1. To serve humanity through the creation of multi-skilled and socially responsible citizens.
  2. To concentrate on important developmental issues concerning human resources in order to promote skilled society that is in line with the state of the current world.

Mission

  1. To promote Life Skill professionals under the philosophy of Lifelong Learning.
  2. To make concerted efforts towards integration of formal and non-formal education.
  3. To act as a focal agency in the University system with Teaching, Research and Extension by providing community based activities to the students of the University departments and affiliated colleges.
  4. To offer need-based innovative Vocational Education and Skill-based Training Programmes.
  5. To foster all-round development of students in Teaching, Research and Extension activities to create lifelong learners.

Contact Us
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  1. Dr. N. Johnson

  2. Assistant Professor & Head i/c
  3. Department of Lifelong Learning
  4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.


  2. lifell@alagappauniversity.ac.in
  3. dll@alagappauniversity.ac.in
  4. (+91) 4565 225771
Faculty
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Dr. N. Johnson

Assistant Professor & Head i/c

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director

Dr. N. Arunachalam

Professor

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Dr .M. Kanaga

Teaching Assistant

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Programmes on Offer
Sl. No. Programme Level Name of the Programmes Action
1PGM.A., Life Skill Education
Fee Structure

S. No. Name of the Programme Annual Fee Indian Rupees Mode of Study Duration (Years)
1 M.A
Life Skill Education		 First Year Rs. 4500.00 Full-Time 2 Years
Second Year Rs. 3200.00
Facilities

  1. Smart Class Room
  2. Internet with Wi-Fi Connection
  3. Media Lab with all facilities for Audio/ Video Productions & Editing
  4. E-Studio
  5. Computer Lab
  6. Meeting Hall with LCD Projector
  7. 5.2 Resolution Screening Auditorium
  8. Well Equipped Library

E-lab Facilities
Library Facility
Research
Research Projects Ongoing

Sl.No. Principal Investigator Period From Period To Funding Agency Title of the Project Amount
(Rs lakhs)
1 Dr. N. Johnson
Principal Investigator		 2023 Till Date RUSA Development of Interactive Multimedia based E-Learning courseware on Life Skills Education 5.00
Research Projects Completed

Sl.No. Principal Investigator Period From Period To Funding Agency Title of the Project Amount
(Rs lakhs)
1 Dr. N. Arunachalam
Principal Investigator		 Sep-15 Aug-16 State Planning Commission, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Impact of Adult Education (Saakshar Bharath) Programme in Tamil Nadu 9.70
2 Dr. R. Rajan
Co-Investigator		 Sep-15 Aug-16 State Planning Commission, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Impact of Adult Education (Saakshar Bharath) Programme in Tamil Nadu 9.70
3 Dr. N. Johnson
Principal Investigator		 2015 2016 AURF A Study on Emotional Intelligence of Teacher Educators 0.40
4 Dr. N. Johnson
Co-investigator		 2015 2017 ICSSR, New Delhi Effectiveness of Video games on pro-social behavior and problem solving ability of primary students 9.00
5 Dr. N. Johnson
Principal Investigator		 2019 2021 ICSSR IMPRESS Expectations of viewers societal impact about Tamil news in television channels of Tamil Nadu 6.00
5 Dr. N. Johnson
Principal Investigator		 2021 2022 RUSA Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia based E-Learning courseware on Journalism & Mass Communication among PG level students 26.25
Details of Ph.D Guidance

Sl.No. Name of the Supervisor Name of the Research Scholar Status Brief title of the Ph.D. Dissertation
1 Dr. N. Arunachalam R.T.R. Murugesan Ongoing Effectiveness of Positive Behaviour Therapy for Managing stress and Enhancement of Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary Students
2 Dr. N. Arunachalam V. RajaGopal Ongoing Anxiety and Stress of Teachers in Relation To Teaching at Upper Primary Level in CBSE Schools.
3 Dr. N. Arunachalam P. Jawahar Completed Co-Morbidity of conduct Disorders and Learning Disabilities of Upper Primary Children in Relation to Academic Performance.
4 Dr. N. Arunachalam A. Seemaichamy Completed Performance in Mathematics in Relation to Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving Ability of Secondary School Students
5 Dr. N. Arunachalam K.Umarani Completed Leadership Behavior and Teaching Competencies of Principals of College of Education in Tamil Nadu
6 Dr. R. Rajan Merly Rajanayagam Completed Developing Remedial Programme for B.Ed Teacher Trainees to Overcome communication Disorder in English
7 Dr. R. Rajan S.R.Prasanth Completed Effectiveness of self learning package using techno pedagogical skills in enhancing achievement of commerce students at Higher secondary level
8 Dr. N. Johnson Manjula Mahadevan Ongoing Development of Life skill training module in enhancing Teaching Competency at Primary level.
9 Dr. N. Johnson R. Ilamurugan Completed Knowledge, Attitude and Utility of ICT among Pre-service teachers.
10 Dr. N. Johnson D. Kasi Completed Effect of Blended Pedagogical model to enhance mathematical skills of Pre-service teachers.
11 Dr. N. Johnson P. Nagajothi Completed Effect of Self regulatory training module to enhance the mathematical problem solving ability of Pre-service teachers.
12 Dr. N. Johnson V. Karuppudurai Completed Influence of Adjustment Pattern and Self esteem of Pre-service teachers in relation to academic stress
13 Dr. N. Johnson N. Subathra Completed Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Self esteem on teacher effectiveness of Pre-service teachers
14 Dr. N. Johnson V. Saravanan Completed Effectiveness of active learning methods in teaching chemistry for enhancing the learning of students of IX standard level.
15 Dr. N. Johnson T.Geetha Ongoing Effect Of Vedic Mathematics On Problem Solving Ability Of High School Students
Alumni

Sl.No. Photo Name of the Alumni Graduating Year Name of the company incubated
1 P. Deeparajeswari 2023 Nachiappa Swamigal Arts And Science College , Koviloor, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District,Tamil Nadu
2 R. Haripriya 2023 Thiru.Vi.Ka.Government Arts College, Thiruvarur, Thiruvarur District.Tamil Nadu
3 Gulafsha Parveen 2024 Bhumi NGO, 3/2, Karpaga Vinayagar Koil Street, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016.
4 D. Santhosh Kumar 2024 James & Co, Karaikudi
Student Council

The official representative body for all Department of Lifelong Learning students at Alagappa University is the Student Council, which is committed to resolving issues and enhancing the welfare of students. It actively participates in activities to improve the overall student experience, acting as a linkage between students and the university administration. The council encourages student involvement in departmental activities, enhances communication, and finds solutions to problems. It speaks with the administration, teachers, and parents on behalf of the students, serving as a channel for information sharing and resolving issues raised by the students. Additionally, by recognizing student contributions and offering suggestions for improving student life, the Student Council aids in the creation of educational projects. Each member, including the president and vice presidents, is responsible for particular tasks pertaining to coordination, feedback, and leadership.


Year President Vice–President Secretary Joint - Secretary Executive Council Member
2023 - 2024 S. Shanmugarajeswaran S. Selvaganapathi Gulafsha Parveen S. Kaviyasri D. Santhosh Kumar
D. Gopu
S. Ganesh Pandiyan
R. Karthick
2022 - 2023 P. Deeparajeswari R. Haripriya Gulafsha Parveen D. Santhosh Kumar -
2021 - 2022 P. Deeparajeswari R. Haripriya P. L. Kaverimaniyan D. P. Subhagar -
Placement

The Department of Lifelong Learning at Alagappa University has carefully planned placement events to help students make a smooth transition into the working world. These events, which are especially designed to cater to the particular requirements of Lifelong Learning students, aim to maximize employability and build beneficial relationships with possible employers. The department actively seeks for appropriate opportunities, arranges specialized training programs and career advising sessions, and gathers, organizes, and shares information on students and companies in an efficient manner as part of its proactive approach to placement.

Sl.No. Name of the Student Position Name of the University/ Institute
1 P. Deeparajeswari Assistant Professor Nachiappa Swamigal Arts And Science College , Koviloor, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District,Tamil Nadu.
2 R. Haripriya Guest Lecture (PTA) Thiru.Vi.Ka.Government Arts College, Thiruvarur, Thiruvarur District.Tamil Nadu.
3 Gulafsha Parveen Fellowship Bhumi NGO, 3/2, Karpaga Vinayagar Koil Street, Alandur, Chennai – 600 016.
4 D. Santhosh Kumar Sales Manager James & Co, Sekkalai Road, Karaikud.
Events & Extension Activities
Sl.No. Date Programme / Event Name View
1 14-07-2022 Shikshak Parv View
2 16-08-2022 Career Planning & Goal Setting Strategies View
3 17-08-2022 Board of Studies View
4 09-09-2022 National Level Invited Guest Lecture View
5 21-09-2022 Swatchtha Pakhwada View
6 27-09-2022 Visual Effects and Animation View
7 29-09-2022 International Workshop on the Importance of Communication Skills in the Digital Era View
8 14-10-2022 International multi-disciplinary conference View
9 15-11-2022 Professional Career & Development Workshop View
10 17-11-2022 Promoting Mental Health & Mindfulness View
11 12-01-2023 Field Outreach Programme @ Alagappa Model Hr.Sec School View
12 07-02-2023 Field Outreach Programme @Govt High School View
13 14-02-2023 Field Outreach Programme @SMSV School View
14 10-03-2023 Village Extension Programme - Vadagudi View
15 16-03-2023 New India Literacy Programme - NILP 2023 View
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