Bachelore of Education (B.Ed.,)
B.Ed., course of study shall be for duration of two academic years consisting of 200 working days per year excluding admission and examination days. The 200 working days will include teaching practice, revision examination and study holidays.
Programme Content (for the Academic Year 2016 - 17 Onwards)
The First year B.Ed., Programme will consist of a theory courses in Perspective in Education and Curriculum and Pedagogic studies along with Engagement with the field as practical component.
Theory component consists of four core courses in perspective in education and three courses in curriculum and pedagogic studies.Theory component consists of four core courses in perspective in education and three courses in curriculum and pedagogic studies.
S.no | Course | Marks for Theory | Marks for T & A (Tasks & Assignments) | Total |
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Courses in Perspective in Education | ||||
1 | Childhood & Growing up | 70 | 30 | 100 |
2 | Contemporary India and Education | 70 | 30 | 100 |
3 | Learning and Teaching | 70 | 30 | 100 |
4 | Gender, School and Society | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Courses in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies | ||||
5 | Language across curriculum | 35 | 15 | 50 |
6 | Understanding disciplines and subjects | 35 | 15 | 50 |
7 | Pedagogy of a school subjects Part - I Methodology | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Subtotal(A) | 350 | 150 | 500 |
Practical component consist of three courses on EPC (Enhancing Professional Capacities) which are evaluated by continuous internal assessment and six activities on assessment of teaching competency.
S.no | Course | Marks |
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EPC Courses | ||
1 | Reading and Reflecting on texts | 50 |
2 | Drama and Art in Education | 50 |
3 | Critical understanding of ICT | 50 |
Total | 150 |
The second year B.Ed., Programme will consist of theory courses in Perspective in Education and Curriculum and Pedagogic studies along with engagement with field as practical component. Theory components consist of three courses in perspective education and two courses in curriculum pedagogic studies.
B.Ed., II Year
S.no | Course | Marks for Theory | Marks for T & A | Total |
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Courses in Perspective in Education | ||||
1 | Pedagogy of a school subject Part - II (Content Mastery) | 35 | 15 | 50 |
2 | Knowledge and Curriculum | 70 | 30 | 100 |
3 | Creating an Inclusive school | 35 | 15 | 50 |
4 | Optional course (Environment education) | 35 | 15 | 50 |
5 | Assessment for learning | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Subtotal(C) | 350 |
Practical Examination
Practical components consist of one course in EPC (Enhancing Professional Capacities) which is evaluated by continuous internal assessment school internship, assessment of teaching competency and activities.
S.no | Course | Marks |
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EPC Courses | ||
1 | Understanding the Self | 50 |
S.no | Course | Marks |
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School internship & Activities | ||
▣ | Teaching competency Level I | 50 |
▣ | Teaching competency Level II | 50 |
1 | Observation record Level I | 5 |
2 | Observation record Level II | 5 |
3 | Demonstration record Level I | 5 |
4 | Demonstration record Level II | 5 |
5 | Lesson plan record Level I (30 lesson plans) | 20 |
6 | Lesson plan record Level II (30 lesson plans) | 20 |
7 | Instructional Material record Level I | 10 |
8 | Instructional Material record Level II | 10 |
9 | Test and Measurement record Level I | 10 |
10 | Test and Measurement record Level II | 10 |
11 | Teaching Skills (mini teaching) practice record | 10 |
12 | Visit to innovative schools and healthy practices | 5 |
13 | Students portfolios/CCE record | 10 |
14 | Reflecting Journal - Diary | 5 |
15 | Environmental Education record | 10 |
16 | Communication based engagement/skill development record | 10 |
Total | 250 |
Examination
Each candidate whose admission is approved by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University should apply for written and practical examination in the first appearance itself.
Each theory course question paper will be designed for 3 hours for full course and 1 ½ hours for half course.
The question and allotment & marks are as described below
Type & Course | Type of question | Marks | Total Marks | Maximum word /page limit for each question |
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Full Course | Essay question (7 out of 10) | 7X10 | 70 | 600 words/5 pages |
Half a Course | Essay question (5 out of 7) | 5X7 | 35 | 300 words/5 pages |
Passing minimum for written examination
50% aggregate in each course with a minimum of 45% in the external examination.
Practical Examination
TNTEU will conduct practical examination after the successful completion of 16 weeks of school internship in the second year.