The two year B. Ed programme spread over four semesters shall consist of nine full and four half theory papers (Core & Electives / Optional), twenty weeks of School Internship- cum Field Work and Four Half paper on Enhancement of Professional Capacities (EPC) as given below:
Semester/ Papers
Sem I
Sem II
Sem III
Sem IV
Total Marks
Grand Total
Theory
Core Paper
B.Ed 101; B.Ed 102; B.Ed 103;
B.Ed 201; B.Ed202(1/2); B.Ed 203(1/2);
B.Ed301; B.Ed.304(1/2);
B.Ed 401;
1100
Marks
(300)
(200)
(150)
(100)
750
Elective / Optional
B.Ed.104(1/2);
B.Ed. 204;
B.Ed 302; B.Ed 303;
–
Marks
(50)
(100)
(200)
–
350
School Internship, Field Work and EPC* Activities
School Internship and Field Work (20Weeks)
2 weeksField Work under B.Ed 101; B.Ed 103;
2 weeks Field Work under B.Ed 201; B.Ed 203;
1 week Field Work under B.Ed 302; B.Ed 303 ;
15 weeksSchool Internship
500
Marks
–
–
–
(300)
300
EPC Activities
B.Ed 105(1/2); (EPC-1)
B.Ed 205(1/2); (EPC-2) B.Ed 206(1/2); (EPC-3)
B.Ed 305(1/2); (EPC-4)
–
Marks
(50)
(100)
(50)
–
200
Marks
400
400
400
400
1600
* Enhancement of Professional Capacities(1/2) Indicates a Half Paper of 50 Marks Course Structure
SEMESTER I
Paper Code
Title of the Paper
External
Internal
Total
B.Ed 101
Foundation of Child Development
80
20
100
B.Ed 102
Education in Contemporary India
80
20
100
B.Ed 103
Cultural Basis of Schooling
80
20
100
B.Ed 104
Elective (Any one School Subject Paper) 01: Understanding Science 02: Understanding Mathematics 03: Understanding Social Sciences 04: Understanding Language
40
10
50
B.Ed 105
Developing Critical Thinking Skills(EPC-1)
–
50
50
Total Marks
280
120
400
Note: Papers B. Ed 101 and B. Ed 103 will have field work of two weeks spread over the whole semester
SEMESTER II
Paper Code
Title of the Paper
External
Internal
Total
B.Ed 201
School Organization & Management
80
20
100
B.Ed 202
Social Basis of Education
40
10
50
B.Ed 203
Inclusive Education
40
10
50
B.Ed 204
Optional 01 Environmental Education 02 Population Education 03 Health & Physical Education 04 Guidance & Counseling
80
20
100
B.Ed 205
ICT Skill Development (EPC-2)
–
50
50
B.Ed 206
Development of Teachers Personality (EPC-3)
–
50
50
Total Marks
240
160
400
Note: Papers B.Ed.201 and B. Ed 203 will have field work of two weeks spread over the whole semester.
SEMESTER III
Paper Code
Title of the Paper
External
Internal
Total
B.Ed 301
Principles of Learning & Teaching
80
20
100
B.Ed 302 & B.Ed 303
Elective – (Any Two Method Papers) :
Methodology of Teaching Modern Indian Language
Methodology of Teaching English
Methodology of Teaching Physical Science
Methodology of Teaching Life Science
Methodology of Teaching Geography
Methodology of Teaching Mathematics
Methodology of Teaching History
Methodology of Teaching Social Science
(80+80)
(20+20)
200
B.Ed 304
Assessment & Evaluation of Learning
40
10
50
B.Ed 305
Developing Creative Skills (EPC-4)
–
50
50
Total Marks
280
120
400
Note: Papers B.Ed.302 and B. Ed 303 will have field work of one week spread over the whole semester.
Internship – Teaching Practice in Schools on Two Method Subjects (60 Lessons) (12 weeks) Teaching Practice Observation of 30 lessons Viva-Voce on Lesson Plans &Teaching Practice Teaching Aids- Ten (Including One Model in Each)
100 30 50 30
100 30 50 30
Post Internship–Two Criticism Lessons (1 week)
30
30
School Internship : Other Related Work
Maintaining Teacher ‘s Diary
Preparation of Time Table
Addressing School Assembly
Preparing Students’ Portfolio
Attending Staff Meeting and Writing Minutes
30
30
Total Marks
290
110
400
Note on School Internship
Pre-Internship:
It will involve the following activities for a period of two weeks.
School Internship will be taken in three phases: Pre- Internship; Internship and Post Internship.
Demonstration Lessons: The teacher educator of the concerned method subject will present demonstration lesson for the method subject and each student teacher shall observe two demonstration lessons of their respective method subjects and submit the report.
Micro Teaching Practice: Each student teacher will undergo micro teaching practice session for five teaching skills in each subject under the supervision of concerned teacher Educator. This should be followed by two lessons on Integration of Skills.
Macro Teaching Practice: Each student will undergo Macro Teaching Practice session for two lessons in each subject under the supervision of concerned Teacher educator. The work performed during the pre- internship shall be evaluated internally by the concerned teacher educator on the basis of reports submitted.
During pre-internship, student teachers will also pay visit to their allotted practicing school and interact with school teachers & principal to acquire first hand knowledge of School’s academic environment and submit the report.
Internship:
During internship each student teacher will be attached with a particular school for a period of twelve weeks (three months) where he will undergo teaching practice in the actual classroom by delivering 60 lessons (30 in each method subject) under the supervision of concerned teacher educator.
Post Internship:
At the end of the teaching practice a student teacher will present two criticism lessons on two method subjects to finally demonstrate her/his teaching competency which will be evaluated by the concerned teacher educator towards his internal assessment. It will be spread over one week.
School Internship, besides teaching practice, will also involve some other school related works as a part of his/her training. The same are given as below:
Teacher ‘s Diary
Preparation of Time Table
Addressing School Assembly
Preparing Students’ Portfolio
Attending Staff Meeting and Writing Minutes
A student teacher is to perform these works during the tenure of his internship of 15 (fifteen) weeks and submit the report for internal assessment.
Examination and Evaluation
Paper Wise Evaluation Scheme
Semester / Paper
Sem I
Sem II
Sem III
Sem IV
Grand Total
EA
IA
Total
EA
IA
Total
EA
IA
Total
EA
IA
Total
EA
IA
Total
Theory
Core Papers
240
60
300
160
40
200
120
30
150
80
20
100
600
150
750
Elective / Optional
40
10
50
80
20
100
160
40
200
–
–
–
280
70
350
School Internship and EPC Activities
School Internship
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
210
90
300
210
90
300
EPC Activities
–
50
50
–
100
100
–
50
50
–
–
–
–
200
200
Total
280
120
400
240
160
400
280
120
400
290
110
400
1090
510
1600
EA = External Assessment; IA = Internal Assessment Internal Assessment Marks for the Sessional Work in theory papers are distributed as follows-
Tests (Average of the Best Two tests out of the Three) – 10 Marks
Field Task/Practical Work/ Assignment/ Seminar – 10 Marks
Final Examination of Internship (External)
The final external examination of School Internship will be conducted by a four member B.Ed- Internship Examination committee constituted by the University wherein a student-teacher will demonstrate her/his teaching competency by presenting her/his teaching lesson in a school classroom (for at least one method subject) which will be followed by a viva-voce on teaching practice and all other aspects of school internship. The Examination may be conducted in the month of July after theory examination.
Awarding Final Result
Theory
Result in theory Papers (out of 1100) shall be awarded in terms of Division as follows:
Above 60%
I Division
Between 50% – 59%
II Division
Below 50%
Simple Pass
School Internship and EPC:
Result of School Internship in Two Method Subjects (out of 300) and EPC (out of 200) shall be awarded in terms of Grades Separately as follows:
Percentage of Marks
Grade Point
Letter Grade
Description
Above 80%
8.00 – 10.00
O
Outstanding
70% < 80%
7.00 – 7.99
A
Very Good
60% < 70%
6.00 – 6.99
B
Good
50% < 60%
5.00 – 5.99
C
Fair
Below 50%
Below 5
D
Poor
Grade Point can be obtained on dividing the percentage figure by 10 (ten) and the Grade Point can be converted into percentage on multiplying it by 10 (ten). A candidate must get a minimum of ‘C’ Grade to clear School Internship and EPC separately so as to qualify for the B.Ed degree Note: The mark sheet issued to B.Ed. candidates shall show the result in Grade along with ‘Grade Point’ for School Internship and EPC separately.
(D) Academic Calendar
For Semesters I & III
1.
Commencement of Semester
–
1st August
2.
Commencement of Semester Examination
–
5th December
3.
Winter Vacations
–
20th December – 4th February
For Semesters II & IV
1.
Commencement of Semester
–
5th February
2.
Commencement of Semester Examination
(Including Final Internship Examination)