Last date to submit filled-in application form to the concerned Regional Centre 15th July, 2013
(The form sent to any other office of the university will not be entertained).
Date of Entrance Test - 18th August, 2013
Price : Rs. 1000/- (Including Registration Fee)
(Rs. 1000/- at counter and Rs. 1050/- by post)
3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The functions of the School of Education are within the broad framework of the objectives
of IGNOU, i.e., to undertake academic activities pertaining to two major areas.
i) the various aspects of the practice of education as a profession, and
ii) the various branches of education as an academic discipline.
The school comprises the following four disciplines:
a) Education
b) Distance Education
c) Educational Technology
d) Adult Education
The academic programmes being offered by the School are:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Master of Arts in Education M.A. (Education)
Master of Education (M.Ed)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Post-graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
Post-graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM)
Post-graduate Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers (PGCPDT)
Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)
Post-graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Administration (PGDEMA)
Diploma in Elementary Education (DEIEd)
Certificate in Guidance (CIG)
Certificate in Elementary Teacher Education (CETE)
Post-graduate Diploma in Pre Primary Education (PGDPPED)
The academic programmes at various stages of development are:
M.Phil. in Education
4. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED.) PROGRAMME
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme of IGNOU aims at developing the
understanding and competencies required by practising teachers for effective teaching-learning
process at the secondary stage. The programme also provides opportunities of sharing
experiences gained by practising teachers. It enables in-service teachers to select and organise
learning experiences according to the requirement of learners. In addition, it provides
knowledge and develops in them an understanding of areas such as educational evaluation,
school management, etc.
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to enable practising teachers to achieve the following objectives:
i) To systematize experiences and strengthen the professional competencies of in-service
teachers.
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ii) To imbibe knowledge and develop an understanding of the various methods and
approaches of organising learning experiences of secondary school students.
iii) To develop skills required in selecting and organising learning experiences.
iv) To understand the nature of the learning process.
v) To develop skills involved in dealing with the academic and personal problems of
learners.
vi) To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of the various procedures and
techniques of evaluation and their classroom applications.
vii) To develop skills involved in selecting, developing and using evaluation tools.
viii) To acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of various aspects of school
management.
ix) To develop competencies for organising various instructional and student support
activities.
x) To develop an appreciation of the role of the teacher in the prevailing socio-cultural
and political system in general and the educational system in particular.
Duration
The minimum duration of the programme is two years. However, the maximum period allowed
for completion of the programme will be four years.
Medium of Instruction
English and Hindi
Eligibility
i) Graduation or Post-Graduation Degree with fifty per cent marks: Provided that
the requirement of fifty per cent marks shall not apply to persons appointed as
teachers prior to the commencement of the National Council for Teacher
Education (Regulations Norms and Procedure) Second Amendment Regulations,
30.3.2010 and Gazette Notification dt. 26.7.2010.
ii) Two years’ full time teaching experience on temporary/permanent basis as
Primary/Graduate/Post Graduate teacher in a primary, secondary/higher/senior
secondary school with registration number recognised by the respective
Directorate of Education or Central or State Government or Union Territory.
The teacher should be in service at the time of submitting application form as
well as at the time of producing the original documents at the Regional Centre.
The experience certificate should be issued by the Principal or Headmaster/
Headmistress only. The requisite teaching experience of two years must be
completed on or before the last date of submission of application as notified in
the advertisement. An attested photocopy of the Recognition and Affiliation
Certificate with Registration number issued to the school, Central or a State
Government or Union Territory or Directorate of Education must be enclosed
at the time of submission of Entrance cum admission form.
iii) The reservation for SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer) and other categories shall
be per the rules of the Central Government. There shall be relaxation of five
percent marks in favour of SC/ST/Kashmiri Migrant and other categories of
candidates, if any, as per Govt. of India Rules.
iv) The candidate should submit their application form only at the concerned
Regional Centre under whose jurisdiction/operational area the working school
falls.
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v) Masters’ Degree awarded without a first degree is not accepted for purpose of
Academic Studies in IGNOU.
vi) As per Government of India Notification dated 7th March, 2013, the concession
for the wards of Kashmiri migrants for admission during academic session 2013-
14 shall be adhered to with regard to the following :
1) Relaxation in cut off percentage upto 10% subject to minimum eligibility
requirement.
2) Increase in intake capacity upto 5% course wise.
3) Reservation of at least one year in merit quota in technical/professional
institutions.
4) Waiving of domicile requirements.
Admission
Admission shall be done Regional Centre-wise on the basis of the score obtained in the
entrance test conducted by IGNOU all over India. The candidate will be required to submit
the filled-in application form with attested copy of documents as specified in Entrance-cum-
Admission Form (see Employment Certificate). The original documents are to be submitted
later after receiving offer letter for admission from the Regional Centre after the entrance
test. The change of programme centre outside the Region is not permissible at all. No change
of category code shall be entertained from the candidate after the submission of Entrance
cum Admission form.
Entrance Test
The Entrance Test will be held on 18.8.2013 Hall tickets will be provided to the candidates
before 10 days of the Entrance Test. In case of non-receipt of Hall Tickets 3 days before
the date of Entrance Test, candidates can download Hall Ticket from IGNOU website:
www.ignou.ac.in. and report to the Examination Centre for appearing in the Entrance Test.
Mere allowing candidates to take Entrance Test would not amount to acceptance of their
eligibility for admission to B.Ed. The final admission to the programme shall be subject
to their rank in the merit list in the Entrance Test and production of proof of their
eligibility alongwith original certificates and programme fee. The number of seats of
each PSC is limited to 100 only. The university reserves the right to conduct the examination
at different centres/change the examination centre of the candidates without assigning any
reason thereof.
Programme Fee
Rs. 20,000/- for the entire programme in Lump sum in the first year only.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Ed. programme are advised not to pay the fee along
with the filled-in application form. They will get a separate communication about their
admission and payment of fee.
The programme fee should be paid only by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of IGNOU
payable at the city where your Regional Centre is situated. Please write in capital letters
your name and the programme to which admission is sought, i.e., B.Ed., on the back of the
Demand Draft to ensure proper credit of your fee to the relevant account.
Programme Structure
The programme is essentially a judicious mix of theory and practical courses to develop
knowledge, skills and attitude in practising teachers. Illustrations and cases of relevant
situations and activities comprise the core of each course. These are suitably supported by
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theoretical aspects to the extent needed. Keeping this in view, the programme consists of
the following four groups of courses:
Group A : Core Courses
Group B : Content-based Methodology Courses
Group C : Special Courses
Group D : Practical Courses
The programme comprises 56 credits.
Course Description
Group A: Core Courses (20 Credits)
Considering the job requirement of school teachers and the broad programme objectives,
the following five core courses of 4 credits each are identified:
Course No. Course Code Course Title Credits
1. ES 331 Curriculum and Instruction 4 Credits
2. ES 332 Psychology of Learning & Development 4 Credits
3. ES 333 Educational Evaluation 4 Credits
4. ES 334 Education and Society 4 Credits
5. ES 335 Teacher and School 4 Credits
* Group B: Content-Based Methodology Course (8 Credits)
Considering qualification and teaching experience gained in school subjects, out of the
following list of school subjects any two courses (each of 4 Credits)
Course No. Course Code Course Title Credits
1. ES 341 Teaching of Science 4 Credits
2. ES 342 Teaching of Mathematics 4 Credits
3. ES 343 Teaching of Social Studies 4 Credits
4. ES 344 Teaching of English 4 Credits
5. ES 345 Teaching of Hindi 4 Credits
*6. BESE 46 Teaching of Tamil 4 Credits
Group C : Special Course (4 Credits)
Out of the following list, one course has to be opted for :
Course No. Course Code Course Title Credits
1. ES 361 Educational Technology 4 Credits
2. ES 362 Computer in Education 4 Credits
3. ES 363 Guidance and Counselling 4 Credits
4. ES 364 Distance Education 4 Credits
5. ES 85 Integral Education 4 Credits
* Teaching of Tamil is on offer for students from the State of Tamilnadu and may continue till further
orders.
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Compulsory Courses (8 Credits)
The following two courses on HIV/AIDS Education are made compulsory and to be offered
in B.Ed II year i.e Jan, 2011 in addition to one optional course from Sl. No. 1 to 4 above.
6. BESE 65 HIV and AIDS Education 4 Credits
7. BESE 66 Adolescence and Family Education 4 Credits
Group D: Practical Courses (16 Credits)
In this set of courses emphasis is laid on skill development. The practical work is based on
the subject-content presented in the various theory courses.
The practical experiences are suitably categorised and organised under the following three
practical courses:
Course No. Course Code Course Title Credits
1. ES 381 School-based Practicals 4 Credits
2. ES 382 Workshop-based Practicals 4 Credits
3. ES 383 Practice Teaching 8 Credits
In addition the above mentioned three practical courses, the programme includes 8 credits
of practical assignments of Group A, B, and C courses.
Instructional System
The B.Ed. programme delivery system includes the multi-media approach, i.e., selfinstructional
print material, audio/video components, assignments, counselling sessions and
practical work in school and workshops.
Printed Material
The print materials are the self-instructional materials for both theory and practical components
of the programme. It is supplied to the students in the form of blocks. Each block contains
3-5 units. The university sends study material and assignments to the students by registered
post and if a student does not receive the same for any reason whatsoever, the university
shall not be held responsible for that.
Audio and Video Programmes
The audio and video programmes are supplementary, meant for clarification and enhancement
of understanding. These are used during counselling and workshop sessions at the programme
centre. Besides, the video programmes are telecast on the national network of Gyan Darshan.
Assignments
Assignments are an integral and compulsory component of the instructional system. There
are only one tutor-marked assignments for each theory course. These assignments are to be
submitted to the programme centre in accordance with the submission schedule provided
separately in the programme guide.
From June, 2011 Term-End Examination, the University had made the submission of
assignments mandatory for issue of hall ticket.
Counselling Sessions
Generally the counselling sessions will be held at the programmes centres during weekends
(Saturdays and Sundays) and long holidays. Within the general schedule of the programme,
the coordinators at the programme centres will decide on the conduct of these sessions. The
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programme centre coordinators will also provide the counselling schedule. The counselling
sessions will include clarifications required in the print material and audio/video programmes
through active interaction with students.
Teleconferencing
To provide more clarity and understanding, two-way audio and one-way video facility will
be used during teleconferencing at regional centres.
Interactive radio counselling and interactive programmes through Gyan Vani and Gyan Darshan
will also be made available.
Conduct of Practicals
Practicals will be held in the schools and teacher training colleges/institutions indentified as
Programme Centres. As mentioned earlier, the practical courses consist of school-based,
workshop-based practicals, practical oriented assignments and practice teaching. These
activities will be conducted in the schools. Besides, two practical workshops of 24 days
duration, i.e., 12 days each spreading over 2 years, with intensive face-to-face interaction
to develop skills and competencies will also be organised at the Programme Centre or at
any other suitable place. The student teachers will have to do practical work and various
activities required for the development of teaching skills and competencies in the school
under the guidance of the supervisor and principal/headmaster after taking due permission
from the school concerned. Overall a student is expected to go through approximately
300 hours of contact time.
Evaluation
The system of evaluation, both for theory and practical work, is as follows:
Theory: For theory courses, evaluation comprises three aspects:
a) Self-evaluation exercises within each unit of study (non-credit).
b) Continuous evaluation in the form of periodic compulsory assignments. This
carries a weightage of 30% for each course. One assignment in each theory
course is compulsory.
c) The term-end examination has a weightage of 70% of the total for each course.
Term-end examinations will be held in June/December every year. But for the
candidates of academic year (Jan.-2013), the first term-end examination will
be held in December 2013 only for first year courses. The students will be
permitted to appear in the term-end examination for the courses of 2nd year
only in December 2014. The students are specifically instructed to send
Examination Forms as per instructions given on page 8.
Practical : For Practical courses, evaluation comprises three aspects:
a) Continuous evaluation of school-based activities and practice teaching.
b) Evaluation of performance in practical workshops.
c) Evaluation of practice teaching.
The student will have to obtain at least D grade in each course in both continuous
and terminal evaluation separately. However, the overall average should be at
least C grade for the successful completion of a course.
If a student has missed any term-end examination of a course for any reason, he/she may
appear in the subsequent term-end examination. This facility will be available until a student
secures the minimum pass grade, but only upto a period of four years from the date of
registration.
The letter grade system is used for grading continuous and terminal examination components.
These letter grades are:
Letter grade Qualitative level Point grade Percent (%)
A Excellent 5 80% & above
B Very Good 4 60-79.9%
C Good 3 50-59.9%
D Satisfactory 2 40-49.9%
E Unsatisfactory 1 Below 40%
The rounding off decimal pring in Grade card/Mark Sheet to the next mark in case decimal
point is between 0.5 and 0.9 and no change in case it is between 0.1 to 0.4. (Please see
notification attached).
The student will be declared successful if he/she scores at least C grade in theory courses
and practical courses separately.
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