Courses
DURATION OF THE B.Ed PROGRAMME
The B.Ed. programme shall be for duration of two academic years consisting of 200 working days (36 hours in a week- 5 or 6 days in a week) each year, excluding the period of examination and admission.
B.Ed - PROGRAMME CONTENT
The B.Ed programme will consist of Theory courses in 'Perspectives in Education', and 'Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies' along with 'Engagement with the Field' as a practical component.
- Perspectives in education
- Curriculum and pedagogic studies
- Engagement with the field
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE COURSES AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
Theory Courses for First Year
| S.No | Course Name | Marks for Theory | Marks for T&A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Childhood and Growing Up | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 2 | Contemporary India and Education | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 3 | Learning and Teaching | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 4 | Language across the Curriculum | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Course 5 | Understanding Disciplines and Subjects | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Course 6 | Gender, School and Society | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Course 7 a | Pedagogy of a School subject - Part - I (Methodology) | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Sub - Total | 350 | 150 | 500 |
Engagement with the Field for First Year
[Courses on Enhancing Professional Capacities (EPC)
| S.No | Course Name | Course Code | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Reading and Reflecting on Texts | EPC1 | 50 | |
| Course 2 | Drama and Art in Education | EPC2 | 50 | |
| Course 3 | Learning and Teaching | EPC3 | 50 | |
| Sub - Total | 150 | |||
| Grand - Total | 650 |
Theory Courses for Second Year
| S.No | Course Name | Marks for Theory | Marks for T&A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 7 b | Pedagogy of a School subject - Part - II (Content Mastery) | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Course 8 | Knowledge and Curriculum | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 9 | Assessment for Learning | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Course 10 | Creating an Inclusive School | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Course 11 | Optional Courses: (Any one ) 1.Yoga, Health and Physical Education 2. Environmental Education 3. Values and Peace Education | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Sub - Total | 245 | 105 | 350 |
Engagement with the Field for First Year
[Courses on Enhancing Professional Capacities (EPC)
| S.No | Course Name | Course Code | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 4 | Understanding the Self | EPC1 | 50 | |
| Course 5 | School Internship | 250 | ||
| Sub - Total | 300 | |||
| Grand - Total | 650 |
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The candidates admitted into the B.Ed degree course in the Colleges of Education affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should select the medium of instruction either as English or as Tamil (as per the availability of medium of instruction in the colleges of education). After the last date of admission, Principals of the Colleges of Education should submit the name list along with the medium of instruction chosen by each candidate to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University. In case, if the admitted candidates prefer to change their medium of instruction at a later stage of the course it should be permitted only after obtaining necessary written permission from the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, prior to the publication of Nominal Roll. Medium of instruction chosen by the candidate to pursue the B.Ed. degree course will be indicated in the B.Ed. degree course transfer certificate alone. Classroom instruction shall be carried out separately for different mediums of instruction.
ATTENDANCE
Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should gain 85% (i.e., 170 days) of attendance, failing which they will not be permitted to appear for the B.Ed. degree examination. However, as per the decision of the Syndicate of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in its meeting held on 10.08.2010 candidates who are able to gain attendance only upto 75% on medical ground, will be permitted to appear for the examination after getting condonation of attendance, adhering to the norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University.
EXAMINATIONS
Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should apply for the written examination and practical examinations in the first appearance itself. Candidates who have failed to satisfy the minimum attendance norms of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University will not be permitted to appear for the written examination. Such candidates' appearance in the practical examination will stand canceled automatically.
PASSING MINIMUM FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION
Each candidate who appears for the written examination in the first attempt shall be declared to have passed the Written Examination only if he or she secures not less than 50% in aggregate in each course with a minimum of 45% in the external examination in each full course and half a course. All other candidates shall be deemed to have failed in the Written Examination. A candidate who fails in one or more courses in the Written Examination shall be permitted to appear again only for those courses in which he/she failed.
PRACTICAL COMPONENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR 4-WEEK INTERNSHIP
- Lesson Plan Writing and Achievement Test Construction - 2 weeks
- Teaching Skills Practice (Mini-teaching) - 1 week
- Visit to Innovative Schools - 1 week
PRACTICAL COMPONENT IN THE SECOND YEAR 16-WEEK INTERNSHIP
- Observation of Regular Class Teacher in Regular Classroom - 1 week
- Intensive Teaching Practice (Teaching 30 lessons, lesson plan preparation, preparation of teaching-learning materials, conducting test & measurement, knowing the self / psychological tests, conduct of school assembly, organization of PTA meeting, conducting case study). - 15 weeks.