B.Ed Degree Course
1. Eligibility for Admission to the Course
A candidate shall be eligible for
the Degree of Bachelor of Education provided that she has
taken the B.A., B.Sc, or a post graduate degree of Madras
University or a degree from some other University recognised
by this University as equivalent thereof. The candidate should have obtained a minimum
of 50% of marks in the Part III of the UG Degree and pass
in the case of SC/ST communities.
The candidates who have received
their degrees from other universities should produce Eligibility
certificate from the University of Madras.
The candidate should also have
qualified the Common B.Ed., Entrance Examination conducted
by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The basis of selection shall be according to the guidelines
of the Tamil Nadu Government.
2. Duration of the Course and Medium of Instruction
The duration of study for B.Ed.,
Semester Course is one academic year.This consists of 210 working days inclusive of admission
and examination with a minimum of six hours per day.The 180 instructional days (90 for each semester) will
include teaching practice and school-community based activities.
Minimum duration for practice teaching
shall be for a period of 30 working days.
English and Tamil shall be the
medium of instruction.Student
teachers may opt for English or Tamil Medium for teaching
practice.Student teachers may opt either English or
Tamil Medium to write their theory examinations.
3. Eligibility for admission to Examination
A candidate shall be eligible to
appear for the B.Ed., degree examination only if she forwards
her application for Examination with the satisfactory evidence
of having qualified herself for a degree from the University
of Madras or from other University which is recognised by
Madras university.The
candidate should have put in not less than 80 percent of attendance
and should have satisfactorily completed all the course requirements
as given in the syllabus.
4. Course of Study
The B.Ed., Degree Course shall consist of the following Theory papers and Practicals.
SEMESTER I
I. Theory
A. Core Subjects (compulsory)
1. Challenges in Education
2. Psychology of the Learning Process.
3. Educational Innovations
4. Environmental Education
SEMESTER II
I. Theory
A. Core Subjects (compulsory)
1. Current Issues in Education
2. Psychology of the Learner
3. Educational Technology
B. Electives
Candidates may choose any one subject
1. Curriculum Development
2. Health Fitness and Sports
3. Womens Education
4. Human Development
5. Human Rights and Education
6. Library and Information Management
C. Optionals
Candidates
may choose two optionals from the list of subjects mentioned
below. All undergraduates shall have their respective major
subject of study as one optional.The second optional will be the ancillary subject or
English or Tamil.Postgraduates in subjects other than English and Tamil will have both the
optionals in the subject in which they have acquired their
post graduate degree.
English
Tamil
Mathematics
Physical Science
Biological Science
History
Geography
Computer Education
Economics
Commerce
II. Practicum
A. Internship and Teaching Practice
Practice Teaching will be in one
block in a recognised High/Higher Secondary School for a duration
of 30 working days.
| Sl.No. |
Specification of Practicum related to Teaching Practice |
Minimum of Number of Units |
|
1.
a.
(i)
|
GROUP-A
Teaching Competency
Observations
Observation of Demonstration
Lessons by Teacher Educators and mentor Teachers |
5 in each optional |
|
(ii) |
Observation of Peers Lessons |
3 in each optional |
|
b. |
Micro-Teaching skills practice under the supervision of the Teacher Educator |
3 skills in each optional |
|
c.
|
Lesson Plans & Practice Teaching
Preparation of lesson plans and classroom Teaching under
the Supervision of the Teacher Educator |
10 macro lessons in each optional |
|
d. |
Classroom Teaching under the supervision of the Mentor
Teacher. |
10 macro lessons in each optional |
|
2.
a. |
Educational Technology
Software-Preparation of teaching aids as required for Teaching
Practice (Charts, Models, Transparencies for OHP, Flashcards,
Materials for flannel/magnetic boards etc.) |
|
|
b. |
Hardware-Handling Audio-visual equipment (OHP, Camera,
Audio/Video players, LCD Projector etc.) |
5 types of equipment
(Group work) |
|
c. |
Preparation of text for one Multi-Media Presentation |
One programme for each optional |
|
d. |
Evaluation of CD/Educational Programmes on Radio/Doordarshan |
One for each optional |
|
e. |
Identifying and cataloguing six websites and comparative evaluation of two web sites on
any topic for quality and relevance. |
One for each optional |
| 3. |
EVALUATION |
|
|
a. |
Development of a question bank for any one unit |
One in each optional |
|
b. |
Construction of Achievement Test |
One in each optional |
|
c. |
Analysis of test performance (Qualitative and Quantitative) |
One in each optional |
|
d. |
Text Book Evaluation |
One in each optional |
|
GROUP-B |
Records |
|
1. |
Action Research Project (Students can choose any problem
related to classroom situation and prepare a report) |
1 |
|
2. |
Individual case study |
1 |
|
3. |
Comparative Case study of two institutions |
1 |
|
4. |
Educational Psychology Experiments given in the syllabus |
6 |
|
5. |
Physical Education
(Evidence of knowledge of the rules and instructional proficiency
in any 2 games) |
1 |
|
6. |
Community services
(Gardening, Cleaning, Tree planting, etc.) |
1 |
|
7. |
Camp Activities |
1 |
|
8. |
S U P W |
1 |
|
9. |
Study Tour |
1 |
Credit Based Semester System.
The College has introduced credit-based
(semester) system from the academic year 2005-2006 which includes
both theory and practicals. A minimum of ..22... credits in theory and a minimum
of ...24... credits in practicals have to be secured by a
student for the completion of the course.
CREDITS FOR VARIOUS COURSES
THEORY
SEMESTER I
| S.No. |
Subject |
Credit |
No.of Hours |
|
I. |
Core Courses |
|
|
|
1. |
Challenges in Education |
1.5 |
38 |
|
2. |
Learning Process |
2 |
50 |
|
3. |
Educational Innovation |
1.5 |
38 |
|
4. |
Environmental Education |
2 |
50 |
|
II. |
Optional Course |
|
|
|
1. |
Optional I |
2 |
50 |
|
2. |
Optional II |
2 |
50 |
|
|
Total Theory |
11 |
276 |
SEMESTER II
| S.No. |
Subject |
Credit |
No.of Hours |
|
I. |
Core Courses |
|
|
|
1. |
Current Issues in Education |
1.5 |
37 |
|
2. |
Psychology of the Learner |
2 |
50 |
|
3. |
Educational Technology |
1.5 |
37 |
|
II. |
Elective Course |
2 |
50 |
|
III. |
Optional Course |
|
|
|
1. |
Optional I |
2 |
50 |
|
2. |
Optional II |
2 |
50 |
|
|
Total Theory |
11 |
274 |
The total number of hours for the
various subjects will be distributed over Lecture, Tutorial
and Practicals on the basis of the requirements as decided
by the nature of the subject, the content and the pedagogical
aspects adopted.
PRACTICUM COMPONENT
| S.No. |
Practicals |
Credits |
No. of Hours |
|
I. |
Group A
Teaching Competence |
|
|
|
1. |
Practice Teaching Optional I |
4 |
100 |
|
2. |
Practice Teaching Optional II |
4 |
100 |
|
|
Total (Group A)
|
8 |
200 |
|
II. |
Group B
Lesson Plans, Records, Educational Technology and Evaluation |
|
|
|
1. (i) |
Observations |
1 |
25 |
|
(ii) |
Micro-teaching |
1 |
25 |
|
(iii) |
Lesson Plans
(for both optionals) |
2 |
50 |
|
(iv) |
Records and Albums |
1 |
25 |
|
2. |
Educational Technology |
2 |
50 |
|
3. |
Tests and Measurements |
2 |
50 |
|
4. |
Text book Evaluation |
1 |
25 |
|
|
Total (Group B)
|
10 |
250 |
|
III. |
GROUP-C
School based and Community based activities |
|
|
|
1. |
Action Research/Case studies and Psychological Experiments |
2 |
50 |
|
2. |
Physical Education |
1 |
25 |
|
3. |
SUPW and Community Service |
1 |
25 |
|
4. |
Camp and Study tour |
1 |
25 |
|
|
Total (Group C) |
6 |
150 |
SUMMARY
| S.No. |
Theory |
Credits |
No. of Hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. |
Core Subjects (4) |
12 |
300 |
|
2. |
Elective (1) |
2 |
50 |
|
3. |
Optionals (2) |
8 |
200 |
|
|
Total (Theory) |
22 |
550
|
|
II. |
Practicum
|
|
|
|
1. |
Group A |
8 |
200 |
|
2. |
Group B |
10 |
250 |
|
3. |
Group C |
6 |
150 |
|
|
Total(Practicum) |
24 |
605 |
|
|
Grand Total |
46 |
1150 |
5. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The academic growth of the student
is evaluated through continuous internal assessment and end
semester examination. Forty percent weightage is given for
continuous internal assessment and 60% weightage to the end
semester examination.
SEMESTER - I
| S.No. |
THEORY
Subjects |
Internal
Marks |
External
Marks |
Total
Marks |
Exam
Duration |
Credits |
|
1. |
In Education |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
1.5 |
|
2. |
Learning process |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
3. |
Educational Innovation |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
1.5 |
|
4. |
Environmental Education |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
5. |
Optional I |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
6. |
Optional II |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
SEMESTER - II
| S.No. |
THEORY
Subjects |
Internal
Marks |
External
Marks |
Total
Marks |
Exam
Duration |
Credits |
|
1. |
Current Issues in Education |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
1.5 |
|
2. |
Psychology of the Learner |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
3. |
Educational Technology |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
1.5 |
|
4. |
Elective Paper |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
5. |
Optional I |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
|
6. |
Optional II |
40 |
60 |
100 |
3 hours |
2 |
The continuous internal assessment
has the following components:
Two organised tests
One seminar
One assignment
One practical oriented assignment
The relative weightage to these
aspects is decided by the concerned subject teachers.
PRACTICUM COMPONENT
GROUP-A
TEACHING COMPETENCE
| S.No. |
Description |
Maximum Marks |
|
|
|
Optional I |
Optional II |
Total |
|
1. |
Practice Teaching |
150 |
150 |
300 |
|
|
Total (Group A) |
150 |
150 |
300 |
GROUP B
Lesson Plans, Records, Educational Technology and
Evaluation
| S.No. |
Description |
Maximum Marks |
|
|
|
|
|
Optional I |
Optional II |
Total
|
|
I. a |
Observations |
- |
- |
- |
|
b |
Micro-teaching |
5 |
5 |
10 |
|
c |
Lesson Plans |
10 |
10 |
20 |
|
2 |
Educational Technology |
|
|
|
|
a. |
Software Preparation of Teaching Aids
during Practice Teaching |
10 |
10 |
20 |
|
b. |
Hardware-Handling of Audio Visual equipment |
5 |
5 |
10 |
|
c. |
Preparation of a Text for one Multi-Media Presentation
|
10 |
10 |
20 |
|
d. |
Evaluation of CD/Educational Programmes on Doordarshan / Radio
|
5 |
5 |
10 |
|
e. |
Identifying 6 websites
and comparative evaluation of two websites/Preparation
of Instructional Material
|
5 |
5 |
10 |
|
f.
|
Preparation of Working/Non-working Models |
10
|
10 |
20 |
|
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
|
Tests and Measurements
Development of question bank
Construction of achievement test
Analysis of Results (Qualitative and Quantitative)
Text Book Evaluation
|
5
5
15
5 |
5
5
15
5 |
10
10
30
10 |
|
|
Total(Group B) |
|
|
180 |
GROUP C
School Based and Community based activities
| S.No. |
Description |
Total
|
|
1 a. |
Action Research |
10 |
|
b. |
Case Study Report
(i) Individual
(ii) Institution |
10
10 |
|
c. |
Psychology Experiments |
30 |
|
2. |
Software Preparation for any one Unit |
15 |
|
3. |
Physical Education Record |
10 |
|
4 a. |
SUPW (Report) |
10 |
|
b. |
Community Service (Report) |
10 |
|
c. |
Study Tour (Report) |
5 |
|
d. |
Annual Camp (Report) |
10 |
|
|
Total Group C |
120 |
PRACTICUM SUMMARY
|
|
Description |
Maximum Marks |
|
|
|
Optional I |
Optional II |
Total |
|
1. |
Group A Teaching Competence |
150 |
150 |
300 |
|
2. |
Group B Lesson Plans, Records, Educational Technology
and Evaluation |
- |
- |
180 |
|
3. |
Group C School -based and Community- based activities |
- |
- |
120 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
600 |
The various
practicals under Practicum shall be assessed internally by
the teachers concerned. Internal
Evaluation of Practical work will be based on the performance
in School and Community activities, evaluation of Teaching
Practice and submission of records.
Total for theory .. 1200 marks
Total for practicum .. 600 marks
Grand Total .. 1800 marks
6. QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
Each theory paper shall be for
3 hrs. Duration with the question patterns as follows.Maximum marks for each theory paper will be 100 which will be reduced
to 60 marks.
|
|
Type of Questions |
Marks
|
Total |
|
Part I |
Very short answer type
(10 questions) |
10 x
3 |
30 |
|
Part II |
Short answer type
(five out of eight questions) |
5 x 8 |
40 |
|
Part III |
Two essay with internal choice |
2 x 15 |
30 |
|
Total |
Marks |
|
100 |
7.PRACTICAL EXAMINATION BY BOARD OF EXAMINERS
The Board of Examiners will examine the teaching competence. Teaching competency (Group A) marks of the
candidates as assessed internally will be subjected to approval
by the Commission constituted for the purpose by the Principal.The members will be selected from the Panel
of Examiners approved by the Academic Council.
The Commission shall assess the teaching competency
of selected candidates and verify the marks awarded in the
internal assessment.The Commission shall make changes in the teaching
competency marks of the candidates on the basis of its observation
of the classes of the selected candidates, if found necessary
and finalise the teaching competency marks (Group A).Group B and Group C marks as assessed internally shall
be the final marks.
8. PASSING MINIMUM
Every candidate
should appear for all the papers in the written and the practical
examinations in the first attempt.A candidate shall be awarded the B.Ed., degree only
if she has passed both the practical examination and the written
examinations.A candidate who fails in one or more papers in the written examination
shall be permitted to appear again only for those papers in
which she fails.A candidate who fails in the practical examination and passes
in the written examination shall be deemed to have failed
in the practical examination only and shall be allowed to
appear again for the same.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the written examination in
each subject if she secures not less than 50% in the continuous
internal assessment, 45% in the external examination and not
less than a combined aggregate of 50%.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the practical examination
if she secures not less than 50% in the practical examination
in the teaching competence in each of the two optional subjects
and not less than 50% of the marks allotted for other components
of the Practicum. (Group B & C put together)
9. CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
A candidate failing to obtain the prescribed minimum in any subject may
be permitted to repeat the examination in that particular
subject only, in the subsequent Examination.
The mark sheet issued at the end of each semester will contain all
the details of the course which includes the title of the
course, the subjects, the credits associated with each subject
paper, the marks secured and the grade secured by the candidate.A consolidated mark list on the completion of the course
will contain the above details and the grade point average.
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