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| Bachelor
of Education (B. Ed.) |
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core curriculum in education at B.Ed. level encompasses philosophical, psychological,
sociological and political aspects which form the foundation for developing the
mental-set with regard to pedagogy. Its relevance in teacher education is kept
in mind.
Traditional philosophies of the West coupled with educational
thoughts of Indian thinkers form an integral part of core curriculum. From sociological
perspective, teacher trainees are acquainted with the nature of society and its
changing structure.
In psychology of teaching & learning, development
of the learner, learning, motivation, intelligence, personality and exceptional
children form part of the core curriculum. Psychological tests and case studies
provide a practical basis to the study of psychology of teaching & learning.
Student teachers are exposed to the parameters of Indian system of education,
its structure, problems at different levels of education and school management. |
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| Elective/Optional
Areas of Curriculum | | | |
| | Emerging areas
like Yoga Education, Education of Exceptional Children, Environmental Education,
Educational Technology and Computer Education form a part of curriculum as optional
subjects. Some very recent issues like AIDS, Sex Education and Human Rights Education
are also covered under curricular programmes.
Most significant feature
of core-curriculum is pedagogical skill development. 20% weightage is given to
skill development in each theory paper. In this manner a balance is struck between
theory & practice.
Understanding of essential elements of teaching-learning
process which is a major component of teacher education curriculum includes principles
and maxims of teaching, audio visual aids, approaches and techniques of teaching,
micro-teaching, mega teaching and real teaching on the job.
Each student
teacher opts for two school teaching subjects in which he/she wishes to specialize.
There are a wide variety of subjects which are offered for specialization. They
include Languages - English & Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Commerce, Music,
Economics, Social Studies, Life Science and Physical Science. |
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| Work Experience |
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| | Work experience
which helps the student teachers to draw a variety of experiences related to classroom
teaching, is a significant component of curriculum. Trainees are given first hand
experience in different areas of study like Drawing & Painting, Clay Modeling,
Interior Decoration, Music, Candle Making, etc. They draw new knowledge, develop
manual skills and form positive attitudes. Besides values like dignity of labor,
aesthetic sensibility, co-operation, compassion, service to the community and
spiritual awareness are practiced.
Study and practice of chalkboard writing,
preparing teaching aids and handling hardware equipment are essential ingredients
of curriculum. The main focus is on the study of types of writing boards, paint
materials and writing practices in general and school subjects in particular.
Keeping
in view the varied interests of the student teachers, the college provides different
options in Work Education. The areas included in Work Education are Chalk Board
Writing, Preparing Teaching Aids & Handling of Available Equipments (Audio-visual
Aids) and Cane Work (for blind students only). | | | |
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