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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Programme
Bangalore University - Two Years (Four Semesters)
Programme Overview
The B.Ed. two years programme of study spreads over four semesters with four term-end examinations, the successful completion of which would lead to the award of a bachelor’s degree in education.
Regulations Governing the Degree of Bachelor of Education, Bangalore University
Eligibility for Admission
A citizen of India who has passed any Bachelor’s degree examination of Bangalore University or any University in India or abroad recognized as equivalent through 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education who has obtained 50% of marks in aggregate of all the subjects he/she has studied for degree is eligible for admission to B.Ed. programme
- The candidate with less than 50% aggregate in the degree, but a Masters Degree with 50% is also eligible for B.Ed. programme
- In the case of SC/ST, Category -1 and physically challenged student, 45% marks in aggregate of all the subjects he/she has studied for degree course or 45% in postgraduation is acceptable
- A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per directives of Govt. of Karnataka from time to time
B.Ed. Programme Framework
Keywords used:
- Credit: A unit of academic input measured in terms of study hours including classes, assignments, projects, seminars, community activities, and practical courses
- Course: A constituent of a program; may cover multiple subjects in a semester
- Hard core courses: Compulsory subjects supporting the main discipline
- Soft core courses: Optional courses chosen from a pool offered by colleges; two soft core courses to be chosen
- Enhancing Professional Competency (EPC): Field-based activities to enhance professional skills
- Reflective Journal (RJ): Student-teacher’s locally standardized daily log book maintained under mentor supervision
Duration of the Course
The B.Ed. CBCS Semester Programme lasts for two years with four semesters totaling 96 credits:
- 1st Semester: 24 credits
- 2nd Semester: 24 credits
- 3rd Semester: 24 credits
- 4th Semester: 24 credits
The practice teaching programme is conducted in three phases:
- Phase I – Pre internship: 4 weeks during second semester, 4 credits
- Phase II – Internship: 10 weeks during third semester, 12 credits
- Phase III – Post internship: 6 weeks during fourth semester, 8 credits
Medium of Instruction
Instruction medium is either English or Kannada. Students can choose English or Kannada for practice teaching. Theory exams may be written in either language.
Attendance
- A candidate must attend at least 80% of classes in each subject and 90% for practical activities to be eligible
- All assignments must be submitted at the end of each semester to appear for examinations
- Participation in all semester activities and report submissions are compulsory
Fee Structure
Intake: 50 students per batch
Course Framework & Scheme of Examination
FIRST SEMESTER — Total credits: 24
| Course No | Course Code | Course Title | Instr. Hrs | Duration of Exam | Credits | IA | Term End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC1 | Childhood and Growing Up | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 2 | HC2 | Education in Contemporary India | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 3 | HC3 | Development and management In school Education | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 4 | HC4 | Gender, School & Society | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 5 | HC5 | ICT in Education | 2 hrs | 1 ½ hrs | 2 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
| 6 | HC6 | Language across curriculum | 2 hrs | 1 ½ hrs | 2 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
| 7 | EPC1 | Communication and Expository writing | 4 hrs | – | 2 | 50 | – | 50 |
| 8 | EPC2 | Understanding Self, Personality & Yoga | 4 hrs | – | 2 | 50 | – | 50 |
| Total | 24 | 250 | 350 | 600 | ||||
EPC 1 - Communication skills and Expository writing:Practical activity, conducted 4 hrs a week and shall be treated as equivalent to 2 hrs of theory teaching.
EPC 2 – Understanding self, personality & yoga:Practical activity, conducted 4 hrs a week and shall be treated as equivalent to 2 hrs of theory teaching.
SECOND SEMESTER — Total credits: 24
| Course No | Course Code | Course Title | Instr. Hrs | Duration of Exam | Credits | IA | Term End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | HC7 | Learning and teaching | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 10 | HC8 | Assessment for learning | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 11 | SC | Content & Pedagogy 1 Part I | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 12 | SC | Content & Pedagogy 2 Part I | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 13 | EPC3 | ICT Applications | 4 hrs | – | 2 | 50 | – | 50 |
| 14 | EPC4 | Fine Arts and Theatre | 4 hrs | – | 2 | 50 | – | 50 |
| 15 | EPC5 | Pre Internship | 4 weeks/ 35 hrs per week | – | 4 | 100 | – | 100 |
| Total | 24 | 320 | 280 | 600 | ||||
EPC3: ICT Applications:Practical activity, conducted 4 hours a week and shall be treated as equivalent to 2 hours of teaching.
EPC 4: Fine Art and theatre:Practical activity, conducted 4 hours a week and shall be treated as equivalent to 2 hours of teaching.
| Sl No | Activity | SC-I | SC-II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching skills (6 Skills- 3 skills in each Pedagogy subject for practice) | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | Observation of demonstration lesson / video lesson(one in each method) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Simulated lessons with integration of skills including instructional materials ( one in each pedagogy subject) | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Lesson design(four lessons in each pedagogy subject) | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 5 | Simulated lesson with ICT mediation (one in each pedagogy subject) | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 100 | |
THIRD SEMESTER — Total credits: 24
| Course No | Course Code | Course Title | Instr. Hrs | Duration of Exam | Credits | IA | Term End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | SC1 | Content & Pedagogy 1 Part II | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 17 | SC2 | Content & Pedagogy 2 Part II | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 18 | HC9 | Action Research | 2 hrs | 1 ½ hrs | 2 | 15 | 35 | 50 |
| 19 | EPC6 | Action Research Project | 2 weeks | – | 2 | 50 | – | 50 |
| 20 | EPC7 | School Internship | 10 weeks/ 35 hrs per week | 3 hrs | 12 | 300 | – | 300 |
| Total | 24 | 425 | 175 | 600 | ||||
EPC 6: Action Research: A practical activity conducted by the student-teacher under the guidance of the teacher educator, followed by the submission of a report.
EPC 7: School Internship Programme – 10 Weeks / 35 hrs per week: The student-teacher should select any one of the following levels for the internship programme in both pedagogy subjects:
- 6th to 8th, or 9th to 10th Std.
- 11th to 12th Std. (only for PG qualified students)
| Sl No | Activity | SC-I | SC-II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation of a Unit design in each soft core paper | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | Regular classroom teaching - delivery of 40 Lessons (20 in each pedagogy subject) – supervision of 6 in each pedagogy subject | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | Criticism Lesson – One in each pedagogy subject | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | Observation of 50 Lessons in any pedagogy subject & maintaining of record | 20 | ||
| 5 | Evaluation of 10 Lesson Plans – in each pedagogy subject | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 6 | Preparation and administration of achievement test (Unit test in both pedagogy subjects) | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 7 | Assessment of instructional material used for teaching | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 8 | A lesson based on innovative practice in each soft core paper | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 9 | Organising Co-scholastic activities in the school | 20 | ||
| 10 | Exhibition of work done by student teachers during the internship programme | 10 | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 | 300 | |
FOURTH SEMESTER — Total credits: 24
| Course No | Course Code | Course Title | Instr. Hrs | Duration of Exam | Credits | IA | Term End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | HC10 | National Concern & Education | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 22 | HC11 | Creating an Inclusive School | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 23 | HC12 | Knowledge & Curriculum - Part II | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 24 | OC1 | Optional Courses | 4 hrs | 3 hrs | 4 | 30 | 70 | 100 |
| 25 | EPC8 | Post Internship | 4 weeks | Conducted by External Board | 4 | 100 | – | 100 |
| EPC8 | Practical Examination (one lesson in each soft core paper) | 2 weeks | Conducted by External Board | 4 | 50 | 50 | 100 | |
| Total | 24 | 220 | 280 | 600 | ||||
EPC 8: Post-Internship activities: Six Weeks/ 35 hrs per week
Activities Report — Total Marks: 200
| Sl No | Activity | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Reflective Journal should be maintained by student teacher in which he/she records his/her experiences, observations, and reflections for the whole course. (All four semesters) | 40 |
| 2 | Presentation by the student teachers on the reflection of the course | 10 |
| 3 | Working with a community-based project of social welfare | 20 |
| 4 | Submit a report by visiting residential school / mentally challenged school / special schools | 10 |
| 5 | Review of textbook in both pedagogy subjects | 20 |
| 6 | Viva Voce | 10 |
| 7 | Practical examination: One lesson in each soft core paper conducted by external board (50+50) | 100 |
| Total | 200 | |
| Semesters | Credits | Duration | Theory | EPC | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | 24 | 100 Days | 500 | 100 | 600 |
| Semester II | 24 | 100 Day | 400 | 200 | 600 |
| Semester III | 24 | 100 Day | 250 | 350 | 600 |
| Semester IV | 24 | 100 Day | 400 | 200 | 600 |
| Total | 96 | 400 Days | 1550 | 850 | 2400 |
Soft-Core Courses Offered in the College
Each student teacher shall take any two soft core courses of teaching school subjects based on the subjects studied at UG or PG level.
II Semester & III Semester
- Content and pedagogy of Kannada
- Content and pedagogy of English
- Content and pedagogy of Social Science
- Content and pedagogy of Mathematics
- Content and pedagogy of Biological Science
- Content and pedagogy of Physical Science
- Content and pedagogy of Computer Science
- Content and pedagogy of Commerce
- Content and pedagogy of Management and Business studies
- Content and pedagogy of Home Science
- Content and pedagogy of Hindi
Optional Courses (IV Semester)
Student teacher shall take any one of the following Optional courses during the IV Semester:
- Guidance and Counselling
- Value Education
- Education for Peace
Internal Assessment
The internal assessment marks shall be based on records, tests, seminars, assignments, practical activities, & overall involvement in all course-related activities.
Community Living Camp & Study Tour
Each student-teacher has to compulsorily participate and submit a report on their participation in a three-day community living camp exclusively conducted at a rural place by the college. The CLC aims to foster qualities like collective work, cooperative living, fellow feeling, and like-mindedness towards rural culture among student-teachers.
The college shall arrange activities during CLC to foster these orientations. Each student-teacher must also compulsorily take part in the excursion and submit a report to the college.
The college conducts a study tour for a minimum period of three days to visit places of educational, historical, cultural, and scientific importance. Each student-teacher must compulsorily take part in the tour and submit a report to the college.