Discipline	Education
Program Level	Under Graduate (UG)
Qualification	Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Total Seats	50
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours	128
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The B.Ed. programme prepares teachers for Upper Primary or Middle Level (Class VI- VIII), Secondary Level (Class IX-X) and Senior Secondary Level (Class XI-XII). Since the programme is two years, it allows the time for student-teachers to become reflective practitioners. The course structure offers a comprehensive coverage of themes and rigorous field engagement with the child, school and community. It also includes special courses for enhancing professional capacities of the studentteachers. The unique aspect of this programme is that it stresses on the importance of imparting values-based education to students, resulting in their wholesome and balanced development. This programme visualizes to develop in students the right skills, competencies, attitudes and values to enable them to effectively undertake the activities of secondary and higher secondary schools. Programme Objectives: The programme will enable the student teacher to: • develop capacities to construct knowledge and abilities to discern in diverse teaching learning environments • facilitate internalization of Human values which in turn lead to shape future generations • understand diversified learners and create conducive classroom environment • expose to philosophical inquiry as a basis of all educational endeavors • equip in the effective use of ICT and familiarize with different digital resources • enhance artistic and aesthetic ability to respond to the beauty in different art forms, through genuine exploration, experience and free expression • develop the skill of integrating and mastering delivery of value based lessons in their respective pedagogies • understand the need and importance of Yoga and Health education to promote sound mind in a sound body • develop awareness and concern about environment and associated problems and motivate them in preserving and protecting environment Programme specific outcomes Upon completion of the programme, student teacher will be able to • visualize multiple dimensions and stages of learner’s development and their implications of learning • know the instructional applications of internet and web resources • understand the basic concepts/issues of education with reference to NCF (2005) and NCFTE (2009) • develop basic skills in the production of different types of instructional material • know the recent innovations and future perspectives of educational technology • inculcate positive attitude and sense of commitment towards actualizing the right to education of all learners • identify and utilize existing support services for promoting inclusive practice • explain the role of education in changing social context and critically analyse its operational effectiveness • clarify misconceptions on gender diverse behavior by creating social awareness • make use of the appropriate assessment tools and techniques to improve their classroom teaching • develop personal initiative and resources for the pursuit and promotion of peace • develop meta-cognitive awareness to become conscious of their own thinking processes as they engage with diverse texts.
Admission & entry requirements	10+2 years of schooling and 3 years of university (total 15 years) as recognized by SSSIHL Either passed or appeared for Final exams at Bachelor’s degree level before the date of Admissions Test Bachelor’s degree (BA/BA (Hons.)/B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Com. (Hons.)/BBA/BE/B.Tech.): 50% or more (English) and 60% or more (Aggregate incl. English); or 5 or more in English and CGPA aggregate of 6 or more (10-point scale). (If not appeared for Bachelor’s degree final exams, aggregate marks in all the preceding Years/Semesters put together marks will be considered) Age: preferably below 28 years as of 31st May in the year of admission