The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) of IGNOU
The Bachelor of Education (BEd) Programme of IGNOU aims at developing the understanding and competencies required by practising teachers for effective teaching-learning process at the secondary stage.
The programme also provides opportunities of sharing experiences gained by practising teachers. It enables in-service teachers to select and organise learning experiences according to the requirement of learners. In addition, it provides knowledge and develops in them an understanding of areas such as educational evaluation, school management, etc.
This program is recognized by NCVT. NCVT recognition is important for criteria for validility of the BEd Degree being awarded by a University or an Institution. NCVT recognized BEd degeree is necessary for admission to MEd / MA (Education) courses offered by some Universities in the country. Further, most Government School teacher appointments requires that the candidate has a NCVT recognized BEd Degree.
IGNOU Bachelor of Education (BEd) Programme Objectives
The programme aims to enable practising teachers to achieve the following objectives:
i) To systematize experiences and strengthen the professional competencies of in-service teachers.
ii) To imbibe knowledge and develop an understanding of the various methods and approaches of organising learning experiences of secondary school students.
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To develop skills required in selecting and organising learning experiences.
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To understand the nature of the learning process
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To develop skills involved in dealing with the academic and personal problems of learners.
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To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of the various procedures and techniques of evaluation and their classroom applications.
vii) To develop skills involved in selecting, developing and using evaluation tools.
viii) To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of various aspects of school management.
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To develop competencies for organising various instructional and student support activities.
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To develop an appreciation of the role of the teacher in the prevailing socio-cultural and political system in general and the educational system in particular.
B.Ed. (2 years) 24 credits each
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Eligibility: In-service teachers with a bachelor or a higher degree from any recognised university;
Two years' full time teaching experience
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1st year
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1
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ES-331: Curriculum and Instruction
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4 credits
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Ist Year
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2
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ES-332: Psychology of Learning & Development
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4 credits
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Ist Year
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3
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ES-333: Educational Evaluation
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4 credits
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Ist Year
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4
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ES-381: School-based Practicals
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4 credits
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Ist Year
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5
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ES-362: Computer in Education
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4 credits
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Ist Year
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2nd year
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6
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ES-334: Education and Society
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4 credits
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2nd Year
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7
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ES-335: Teacher and School
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4 credits
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2nd Year
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8
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ES-382: Workshop-based Practicals
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4 credits
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2nd Year
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9
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ES-383: Practice Teaching
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8 credits
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2nd Year
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Options
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1st year: any 1 paper & 2nd year: any 1 of remaining
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1
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ES-341: Teaching of Science
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4 credits
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2
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ES-342: Teaching of Mathematics
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4 credits
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3
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ES-343: Teaching of Social Studies
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4 credits
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4
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ES-344: Teaching of English
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4 credits
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5
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ES-345: Teaching of Hindi
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4 credits
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