General Structure
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) :
|
(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.
SEMESTER IV
| Paper Code | Title of the Paper | External | Internal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed 401 | Foundations of Knowledge & Curriculum | 80 | 20 | 100 |
| B.Ed 402 | School Internship (15 weeks) | 210 | 90 | 300 |
| Pre-Internship : (2 weeks) Observation of two Demonstration Lessons (with report) Micro Lesson Teaching Practice(With Record) Macro Lesson Teaching Practice(With Record) | – – – | 10 10 10 | 10 10 10 | |
| 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 | ||
|
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 |
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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) |
– | 6th July |
| 3. | Semester Break | – | 20th July – 31st July |